Psalm 23: How To Thrive – Valley Living
January 15, 2023

Psalm 23: How to Thrive – Valley Living

“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.” Psalm23:4 ESV

  1. The

    comes for us all.

    • “Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 NLT
    • The we receive from God do not exempt us from the of life.
    • The valley requires us to our shadow of death.
  2. Thriving in the valley requires the

    perspective.

    • The valley is an part of your journey. There are some you can only learn in the valley.
    • In our moments God is near.
    • “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 ESV
  3. Thriving in the valley demands

    living.

    • “You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’ Lamentations 3:57 ESV
    • Fear-free living does not deny the but has faith to believe for a tomorrow.
    • “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 ESV
      Fear-free living is a life on God.
    • “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 ESV
    • “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 NLT
  4. You can thrive in the valley because God is your

    .

    • The in the valley is that God as His own.
    • “And concerning the tithe of the herd or the flock, of whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the Lord.” Leviticus 27:32 NKJV
    • The of the valley is that the will be your help.
    • “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 ESV
    • The Good Shepherd that leads you the valley will lead you .