Blessed Valley

           I often listen to the gospel station in my car. It never fails that a song will come on that is just what I need. Usually it is one I have not heard in a long time or even never before. That happened to me Wednesday night on the way to church. The song is taken from Psalm 3. 

Psalm 3:3-8
"But Thou, Oh Lord, art a shield for me. My glory, and the lifter up of my head.
I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and He heard me out of His holy hill. Selah.
I laid me down and slept. I awaked for the Lord sustained me.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me round about.
Arise, oh Lord, save me, Oh my God; for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Salvation belongeth unto the Lord, thy blessing is upon thy people."
         
                 There is a valley before me. Valleys come in everyone's life. I have not met anyone who can say that they have never been through one. The thing is that most cannot see the sun shining when they are going through it. When they look back they can. In life, valleys are not always dark and uncertain. They are not always dead and dry. Sometimes we just need to lift up our head and see the water running through, the sunshine, and the green grass under our feet. "Even in the valley God is good." We are sustained through His grace and mercy.
         I looked up the verses after hearing the song again. It is amazing how much is in that short little chapter. I don't know what God is doing or is going to do, but I am reminded that my God is still my glory and lifter of my head. There may be pain. That's ok. He hears the tears of His people. I can sleep in peace knowing that I belong to a great God.
         His blessing is still on His faithful people. Whatever valley may come, there is a mountain to follow. As always, God will take care of his people. I can't see the mountain yet, but I know its coming.            
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