Luke 19:41-44 – 41 But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. 42 “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes. 43 Before long your enemies will build ramparts against your walls and encircle you and close in on you from every side. 44 They will crush you into the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not recognize it when God visited you.” (New Living Translation)

Psalm 23:4 – Yea, 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. (New Kings James Version)

What Do I Need to Remember about Dark Valleys?

▸ Valleys are ______________________________

John 16:33 – “. . . In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” (The Message)

▸ Valleys are ______________________________

Jeremiah 4:20 – Disaster follows disaster; . . . My tents are destroyed in only a moment. . . . (New Century Version)

▸ Valleys are ______________________________

Matthew 5:45 – . . . For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust too. (The Living Bible)

▸ Valleys are ______________________________

1 Peter 1:6 – . . .There is wonderful joy ahead, even though the going is rough for a while down here. (The Living Bible)

2 Corinthians 4:17 – For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! (New Living Translation)

▸ Valleys are ______________________________

1 Peter 1:6-7 – 6 . . . at present you may be temporarily harassed by all kinds of trials. 7 This is no accident – it happens to prove your faith . . . (Phillips Translation)

What Do I Do When I Go Through Dark Valleys?

✓ I refuse to be _________________________

Psalm 23:4 – . . . I will fear no evil; . . . (New Kings James Version)

Colossians 1:11 – God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient. (New Century Version)

✓ I remember that ___________________________________

Psalm 23:4 – . . . for You are with me; . . . (New Kings James Version)

Isaiah 43:2-3 – 2 When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end – 3 Because I am God, your personal God, . . . your Savior. I paid a huge price for you . . . ! (The Message)

✓ I rely on God’s ____________________________________

Psalm 23:4 – . . . Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (New Kings James Version)

Psalm 34:19 – The good man does not escape all troubles – he has them too. But the Lord helps him in each and every one. (The Living Bible)