One-minute read.
Devastating days happen to everyone. The day my nephew died, my college roommate’s tragic death, and the loss of several friends’ children in untimely and tragic ways all brought me to my knees, filling me with sorrow and making me question the Lord. In those dark hours, I felt lost and alone, but then God. Somehow, someway, the Divine Comforter found me and pulled me into His arms, comforting me in my sorrow.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4
Read at funerals, Psalm 23 has the power to comfort those in their grief. Meditating on God’s presence, comfort, and protection helps people persevere through their most difficult moments. Remaining faithful in our pain, trusting the Savior to guide us, the Shepherd leads us through the valley back to the mountain top.
Sorrow makes us vulnerable, susceptible to false teachings. Death comes to everyone, but eternal life with the Lord only comes to those who believe and trust in Him. Keep the Son in your eyes, lean into His presence, and allow Him to carry you through the valleys. The ways of the world will only bring you more sadness, but life everlasting comes when you trust the Savior.
Prayer:
Lord,
Thank You for meeting us in our darkest hour and giving us hope when we need it most. Please help us lean into Your ways and not let the world lead us astray. Comfort and protect us in our darkest hours.
IJNIP. Amen
