Reading the words of a friend who lost her husband 1 ½ years ago, I was reminded that there is no quick path through this place. It’s not a pit. I am not stuck in a deep hole trying to climb out. Instead, I feel this feels like a long walk in a very low place. It feels like I am walking through a valley right now. As I pondered that image a couple of phrases from the Psalms came to mind.
Psalm 23 refers to the valley of the shadow of death. We had walked Nancy through that valley until she flew home from that valley. HE honored the promise of those traveling that valley: freedom from fear. So, often when we became afraid HE rescued us.
Now we are in another place. Psalm 84 talks about 'the valley of tears.' This is a place of extended sorrow and weeping as I get used to life without her. How do you get out of a valley? You cross it one step at a time. I am not sure how long it will take to get out of this long low spot. I just lay hold to the promise of HIS people moving through the Valley of Baca: He makes it a place of springs. He refreshes us as we move through this vale of tears and promises to strengthen us. Pray for us to continue this trek with patience and faith.
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Remember, Dan, why you are walking tha valley, and where it leads:
Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
in whose heart are the highways to Zion.
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They go from strength to strength;
each one appears before God in Zion.
You walk that valley because HE called you to follow, and put in your heart a longing for that New City we look for: through you he has called many others back to that road and that pilgrimage.
You head toward that City, even through weeping, through the valley: that's where the road is, but more important is where that road leads.
Blessings on you for your heart of love for HIS people in your sorrow.
What beautiful imagery to read today Dan. Particularly the springs. Still praying for you and the family. Thank you for allowing us along the journey.
That is beautiful- you are in our prayers.
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