Dark Times

Many in the body of Christ are facing dark seasons. You are either going into a dark season, in the midst of a dark season, or coming out of a dark season. Your dark season may be in the form of sickness, hardship of some sort, death, opposition, or family disfunction. Meeran W. Malik said this; "Even at your darkest times don't lose faith, don't give up because even light shines the brightest in pitch black. Just be patient and believe, belief in yourself belief in God." Whatever you're facing just know that God is with you. The 23 rd Psalm has this to say; Psalm 23 King James Version (KJV)

"1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, 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.

5 Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anoints my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."

It is in the darkness of the valley that he promised he would be with you. The valley you are designed to walk through and not camp out. Let me encourage you that you should take every valley experience and know that because god is good he's walking through that experience with you. You must draw nigh to him and actively seek for him in those times of darkness. We must look to the goodness of God and know that he will not and does not desire to harm us or cause loss to come upon us. As we grapple with life's experiences he's ever present and ready to comfort us and lead us THROUGH. The sun will shine again. Light will lead the way. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. John 10:11 says, " I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. our Father promises to never leave you or forsake you. Faith Up! You're coming out of it stronger and wiser.