Valley experiences are those where the heartache is so deep or the hardship so difficult that we find it almost impossible to stand. Such experiences can be likened to a sudden violent storm that comes out from nowhere.

Realistically, situations of this kind will at times be of our own making. When we disobey God, we can wander into a painful place, made worse by the knowledge that our fellowship with Him has grown cold (1 John 1:6). In other instances, the actions of others cause us to suffer—perhaps through unexpected job termination, marital infidelity, or betrayal by a friend. Then there are occasions when our heavenly Father Himself leads us into the valley. Although He could guide us around the hardship and suffering, He chooses not to. He has a purpose in mind, which would not be fulfilled if we took the easy way. Whatever the source, valley experiences are inevitable.

Psalm 23 uses four words to describe this valley time: shadow, death, fear, and evil. These terms evoke images of oppressive circumstances, grievous affliction, deep discomfort, and great adversity. There is no way to hurry through an ordeal marked by emotional or physical distress. Both the trial’s depth and length are determined by the Lord’s will, but He walks with us and protects us through it.

God promises that He will use every valley—even those of our own making—to benefit us. ( Rom. 8:28.) Our part is to walk steadily, with eyes firmly fixed on Him, spirits attuned to His presence, and minds trusting in His promises.

Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

IT IS WELL. GOD BLESS

Well done. The Spice of life: What I like you don't like: that's why we are so different and diverse. How do we cope with our differences? I know Psalms 23, but how do I not disobey the Injunctions of God therein? Please Lord, teach me to obey these Rules in all my Actions, Interactions and Movements. Even between my wife and I, there are occasionally some cut throat disagreements that are so difficult to solve? And you are with both of us in these difficulties, how do we cope? Help us Lord to solve our problems before the problems kill us. IJN AMEN!!!!

Nice teaching