When everything feels heavy and fears start to feel louder than faith, it’s important to remember that you are not alone in this, even if it feels that way right now. This is a difficult valley, but it’s not where you are meant to stay, you are meant to walk through it, and there is still light waiting for you ahead. Pray this with me.

Dear God,

Thank you for your everlasting presence in my life, especially during my darkest moments. Everything feels overwhelmingly heavy right now and my fears are present, but I will seek to focus on you for comfort and trust your guidance even when I can’t see the way. Help me remember that you are walking right beside me through this dark valley, with courage and bravery, and that your rod and staff are there to protect and guide me.

Thank you for showing me that valleys are meant to be walked through, not lived in, and that I’m headed towards the peaks of my life if I keep going. Let your light within me illuminate this darkness and reveal the path forward.

Amen.