Psalm 23:4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

We have responsibility in this. Our first job is to walk. We follow God and we keep moving, not giving up when shadows come. For there can be no shadow if there is no light. So we keep moving toward the light. And, while in the valley (valleys occur between high places), we build our character and faith.

Our second task is to not fear evil. Fear of the Lord is necessary. Fear of anything else is a lack of trust and faith in the Lord. Remember that God is always with us. And, also recognize that God disciplines those He loves. God’s discipline moves us back in line with Him allowing us to walk on a favored path full of all of the blessings He has in store for us, with no delay.

~~inspired by Derrick Golden