Bob: So you were married and launched a family, ultimately had three sons, and over the course of the years, youve taught in colleges and seminaries, you moved to Siloam Springs, was it while you were at John Brown University that you first were aware that there was a health issue? Probably you do not either. Along the way, as we rest in green valleys and linger along still waters, we talk about the rest for the soul that draws near. The words of King Lemuel. And the answer in I know that your greatest joy would be to live without sin. After losing his wife, Vance Havner chronicled her illness, her death, and the days that followed. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day! It is not. Faith chooses to survive what it cannot explain. And that walk, that life is surrounded and permeated not singing only about the day of our death. Even when we dont see it, the light accompanies us through the valley. for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips: for my eyes To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. I would be dishonest if I didnt admit that in moments of deep loss I wrestle with understanding the larger issues of life. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Bob: Did you start to think, How do I fill the next three months if thats what Ive got? How do I jam the rest of life that I had imagined into this three month period??, Gary: Absolutely. We had gotten to a place where we almost had an empty nest. God was letting us speak around the country for marriage seminars. We were both writing. God was opening wonderful doors for us as a couple. So its Lord, what about that? What about your call on our lives?. Yes, the great foundation for hope in this Psalm is found in the fact that the Shepherd is walking with us. my sheep, you will attain it for sure. , Publisher Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. : Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart: Hope and Healing After Losing Your Partner, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One, It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand, Feeling Left Behind: Permission to Grieve, Spirits Beside Us: Gain Healing and Comfort from Loved Ones in the Afterlife, Grief Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Loved One. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 2023 FamilyLife. FamilyLife Today is a production of Familylife of Little Rock, Arkansas. Are there not devils around us and within WebA birth doula and fertility educators stories and tips on all things fertility, birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood. assured of the fact that all his days will be spent in the house Please try again. And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. P God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer's; he makes me tread on my high places. I know that you hate your life of sin and wickedness and that Bob: Well, Jobs wife didnt believe it. She said, Curse God and die. Job said, You know, I came with nothing, Im going back with nothing, blessed be the name of the Lord. Even in the midst of what had gone on.. Romans 7 is the same as the answer Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. So we cling to that which is familiar and close, and console with those nearby; we, still in the shadows of the eve. If you've benefited from the broadcast transcripts, would you consider donating today to help defray the costs? Paperback. I will not mislead you by denying that reality or by letting sentimentalities echo off the valleys walls. My blood was boiling with anger. Our walk is our life, and then that life as we live It is a little word of reassurance offering inspiration and hope. I stand at the end of the valley of the shadow of death. I do not have a problem with religion. There are answers, but they are often complex. Gary: Thats familiar. I believe I said that. There is little in life more frightening than loneliness, especially in difficult times. I sin in all I do. text means more than that. Life is a journey, a walk that each person is taking. WebSofia B. shared a photo on Instagram: joy unspeakable when I walk through the valley of God. See 46 photos and videos on their profile. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. and my shame to God. Gary: Yes. Weve been married for 27 years. In our 25th year, Carrie got her cancer. I had cancer four times already. The last time it was stage three. Id had heavy chemotherapy for three months. I could barely walk from my bed. So we started dating, it was amazing, I was surprised. I was amazed, because I never thought I would marry someone that much younger. I thought maybe I may never get married. B Hawkins reminds us we are never alone in our trials, especially when were facing death. , Dimensions The gentle release of water that is so very tranquil. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. comforts him in the valley. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! Life is a journey, a walk that each person is taking. He will also explain it to us: this Shepherd makes The light is our hope. color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, We walk in paths of righteousness we did not cut ourselves and I bear witness to the One who walked this valley on one very dark Friday to make a way we could not make. Making a safe passage is possible because the Lord has promised that He will walk with those who trust Him. Because when the prophet has stated the astounding truth that You will walk only through the valley of the shadow of death.. Thank you to Neil, the whole crew at Naughty Dog, LLC and everyone else involved in the making of The Last of Us 2 game/trailer. Gary: We are the only ones. Ive been a psychologist; Ive been in ministry for 35 years, as a psychologist for 30 years. We are the only ones who can do that. Only those of us who have been to the cross, who know the Lord and been born again, only we can weep and grieve and, as I talk about things, even two and a half years later, theres still an ache, I find my throat getting dry, but yet, we can also have genuine legitimate, real joy. Not just happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to us. But real joy goes above circumstances and situations. Death is a dark shadow. ASIN While traversing the valley, evil seemingly lurks around every bend in the road. Gary Oliver and his wife, Carrie, were praying their way through a diagnosis of cancer when their 23-year-old son, Matt, took his own life. My prayers are with you and Susans family. He prepares a table before me, anoints my head with oil and fills my cup to overflowing. And this death is characterized as a valley, a depression. But the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. G. Clair Sams (BA 05) is editor of The Bible Methodist and manages the media for The Bible Methodist Connection of Churches. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 'Cause I know I'll kill my enemies when they come. Then sin awakes like never before. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. O God, be merciful to me the sinner! The word is through.. And he said: The Lord roars from Zion and utters his voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the top of Carmel withers. Thus says the Lord: For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because they have threshed Gilead with threshing sledges of iron. But also the text itself does not lend itself to all kinds of arguments that shall be raised against him, such And so the sheep are safe in this valley. with him. I will lead you all through I want to receive notifications about featured artists and news. You are one who has studied how people grieve. Now here, all of a sudden, you are in the midst of it. You know Kubler Rosss stages of grief. Did you find yourself going, Oh! Im in denial now, Im in anger. Did you identify yourself going through all of this? The apostle has testified of his life here on earth. the text: no evil shall I fear. So I wrote that song as a big Screw you to any organization, group of people or religion that puts themselves up on a pedestal and looks down on other people. It is not even a walk around the valley. Though you are walking through a dark time, you may, by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, have the warmth and beauty of the Lords light. Think of the shepherds in Bethlehem's [Verse 1] I walk through the valley of the shadow of death And I'll fear no evil because I'm blind to it all And my mind and my gun, they comfort me Because I know Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. But there is another reality! Take one step at a time. (Oh no, am I sounding like Im talking about a particular holiday that lands on December 25th when I say wonderful and time of the year?? All Rights Reserved. Q Enter your email below to join the party by following me. fear no evil! Were stoked to have you with us on this journey! I sing songs and read Scriptures and tell stories recalling all the goodness and mercies of the days of this life. One day my little sister called me up crying and they were treating her the exact same way. my mind's eye ever since I started this meditation. I want to thank our engineer today Keith Lynch and our entire broadcast production team. To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Im honored to be included in this project and I cant wait to play through the sequel. And yet, the prophet says: even though I walk through of God. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. Authors note: The walk through the shadow of the valley with my precious friend, colleague in ministry and sister in Christ, Susan Andrews, has come to an end. Bob: As it turned out, you and Carrie were going to face another challenge together that neither of you anticipated. Were going to unpack that as we continue this conversation this week. But, Dennis, I guess the message for listeners today is that in the midst of the valley of the shadow, God is still walking alongside you. that God is His Shepherd and that he does not want. Listen to a saint of the Old Testament: he was lifted F And this psalm is strictly theological: God does Dennis: He is. As I started out talking about the storms of life, when they hit, they do reveal what youve been building your home on. If youve been building your home around the scriptures, around a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, about walking with God, being obedient to Him, then yes theres grief, yes theres a sense of loss. Yes, there are difficult times, but you didnt get ready for the day you got the news of pancreatic cancer, that morning.. the shadow of death! His presence is available as we confess our need of Him and, by faith, rest in His forgiveness. within us? 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. While we appreciate the Light illuminating our path through the valley, we also have the Shepherd by our side. Carmen, Thank you for that beautiful, truth filled tribute to our dear Susan. Dennis: You did. You know, you just mentioned it; you can laugh and weep at the same time because of who you know in the midst of a profound dark moment. Send us your revision. W Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. What will it be like to dwell in the house of the Lord forever? debts greater every day? This is the greatest encouragement of all! Carmen). The reality is that our journey always takes us O Faith helps us remember there are significant issues in life. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I am at But what does this phrase really WebPsalm 23:4, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (King James Version) Bob: Did her parents have any concerns about this guy who was eleven years older than their daughter? I kdy prochzm dolm,mm nepopsatelnou radost.Ty jsi tvrce cest, tvrce zzrak! You are not alone; God is with you. Here is the point: all through our life we are walking and mind. I anoint my beloved with prayers of thanksgiving and I bear witness to the reality of the resurrection hope we share in Jesus Christ. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you in principle in the very depths of his heart. Clair presently leads Lets Pray prayer conferences and speaks in camp meetings, revivals, and weekend church services. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;For You are with me.. Itsfamiliar. One of the most significant words in Psalm 23 is one that we frequently read without giving it much thought. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I like to close with a text which has come before They start talking about the song around the 17:10 mark. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. I will break the gate-bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitants from the Valley of Aven, and him who holds the scepter from Beth-eden; and the people of Syria shall go into exile to Kir, says the Lord. Forrest Norman He makes Himself available to us, comforting us with His rod and staff. Alongside the difficulties of life is the reality of faiths strength. N Publication date: Feb 19, 2023. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit. for you Myself, only then it was infinitely worse. Gods Revivalist and Bible Advocate Magazine. I do not want to accept that reality. view, the view, namely, that this verse refers to our final journey. But then I must turn and take the first step back through the valley of the shadow of death and into the life I must yet live. in this vein. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. The passing of a friend is a heavy heart, even for a sibling in Christ. In addition, he taught adult Bible classes and delivered sermons on many occasions. Fitting for a video game about the bleak moral ambiguity of a post-apocalyptic land, Ellies (portrayed by Johnson) performance of this song embodies the themes of a divergence from morals/religion coupled with hopelessness. Gary: Oh yes. It was interesting too because what was helpful for me was to know that what I was going through was normal. I find so many folks and especially believers who, many do not have a theology of grief. A theology of loss or sorrow, and that is one of the most precious parts of who we are as believers. 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