Going through the Valleys of Difficulty

“Blessed is the man whose strength is in You; Your ways are in their hearts. Passing through the valley of weeping, they will make it a fountain; even the early rain covers with blessings. They go from strength to strength, being seen in Zion before God”                                             – Psalm 84:5-7 (LITV)

Always remember that in life there are what appear to be desert valleys between mountaintops as we travel from glory to glory. (2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV) Life isn’t always living on the mountaintops when you are a faithful disciple of Christ. These valleys in life may appear to be bleak and hopeless on the surface. What you see may prepare you for great struggle in your heart. Yet, God may have a fountain of blessing for you even in the valley. Even when Elijah was in danger, God looked after him with provision. (1 Kings 17:2-7 MKJV) God never forgets or neglects those that trust in Him and follow His direction.

When you go through hard times, remember that those hard times will help you to get you where you need to go. Rebuilding life and faith through trial often enables you to better receive what God wants you to have.

Remember to give God praise for what He has done in your life where you are at right now. When you are in the wilderness, even the deepest valley, remember that joy is on its’ way.  Times are tough for many on the world scene. You may have no visible means of support. You may have problems with health, employment, family or finances or all of them at once.

“For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 (MKJV)

- Ruth Greene