Even Though I Walk
11/23/2025
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:4 (NIV)
A few years ago, I found myself in a valley I didn’t see coming. It wasn’t dramatic or public, it was quiet, subtle, but heavy. It was one of those seasons where you wake up one morning and realize joy feels distant, clarity feels foggy, and the weight of life just feels… heavier than it should.
I remember sitting alone early one morning at my kitchen table. The house was still and the coffee was barely warm. I had my Bible open, but honestly, my mind was scattered. I wasn’t looking for a sermon, and I wasn’t preparing for anything. I just needed God. In that moment, I whispered, “Lord, I don’t even know what I need… I just know I need You.”
And right there, in the quiet, I sensed it. It was not a lightning bolt, not a miracle moment, just a deep, steadying awareness: You’re not alone, Jeff. I’m here. It didn’t remove the valley, but it reminded me that valleys lose their power when you know Who walks beside you.
David never said the valley wasn’t dark. He simply said God’s presence made it survivable. And sometimes that’s the comfort we need, not instant rescue, but steady companionship.
You might be in a valley that feels nameless or hard to explain. But the Shepherd hasn’t stepped away. He hasn’t forgotten His staff. He hasn’t lost sight of you or the terrain under your feet. He walks with you through it, not around it, not over it, but through it.
And if He is with you, fear can’t be your guide.
Action Steps:
• Whisper a simple prayer today: “Shepherd, stay close.”
• Write down one thing you’re afraid of and surrender it to God.
• Take 60 seconds of stillness you may sense His nearness.
• Encourage someone else today who might be walking their own quiet valley.
Today’s Challenge:
Every time you feel worry rising, pause and say: “I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” Make it your anthem.
Prayer:
Father, thank You that Your presence is not dependent on my strength. Walk with me today through every shadowed place, and let Your comfort be greater than my fear. Hold me steady and remind me I am never alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:4 (NIV)
A few years ago, I found myself in a valley I didn’t see coming. It wasn’t dramatic or public, it was quiet, subtle, but heavy. It was one of those seasons where you wake up one morning and realize joy feels distant, clarity feels foggy, and the weight of life just feels… heavier than it should.
I remember sitting alone early one morning at my kitchen table. The house was still and the coffee was barely warm. I had my Bible open, but honestly, my mind was scattered. I wasn’t looking for a sermon, and I wasn’t preparing for anything. I just needed God. In that moment, I whispered, “Lord, I don’t even know what I need… I just know I need You.”
And right there, in the quiet, I sensed it. It was not a lightning bolt, not a miracle moment, just a deep, steadying awareness: You’re not alone, Jeff. I’m here. It didn’t remove the valley, but it reminded me that valleys lose their power when you know Who walks beside you.
David never said the valley wasn’t dark. He simply said God’s presence made it survivable. And sometimes that’s the comfort we need, not instant rescue, but steady companionship.
You might be in a valley that feels nameless or hard to explain. But the Shepherd hasn’t stepped away. He hasn’t forgotten His staff. He hasn’t lost sight of you or the terrain under your feet. He walks with you through it, not around it, not over it, but through it.
And if He is with you, fear can’t be your guide.
Action Steps:
• Whisper a simple prayer today: “Shepherd, stay close.”
• Write down one thing you’re afraid of and surrender it to God.
• Take 60 seconds of stillness you may sense His nearness.
• Encourage someone else today who might be walking their own quiet valley.
Today’s Challenge:
Every time you feel worry rising, pause and say: “I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” Make it your anthem.
Prayer:
Father, thank You that Your presence is not dependent on my strength. Walk with me today through every shadowed place, and let Your comfort be greater than my fear. Hold me steady and remind me I am never alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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