David knew he couldn't get out of the valley on his own, so he looked to God.
Psalm 143:8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
Dark valleys will cause you to come to the end of yourself and then you can rely on a big God. Pro. 3:5-6; Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor. 4:17)
As terrible as the valleys may be, they are also valuable because in the valley we learn eternal truths about God — truths that strengthens our faith.
Thank God, there is help.
Psalm 23:4 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.
A personal relationship and daily walk with the Lord Jesus will prepare us for the valley.
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