God Walks the Dark Hills
This morning during my praise and worship time, I started singing, “God Walks the Dark Hills.” I am so grateful that God always gives me a song to sing and that is the song I’m singing this morning. Isn’t it wonderful to know that, no matter how dark the valley we may go through, we can fear no evil for our God is with us? What joy wells up in my heart at that truth.
“He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock that shadows a dry, thirsty land. He hideth my life in the depths of His love and covers me there with His hand.”
“Where shall I go from your spirit? or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall your hand lead me, and your right hand shall hold me” (Psalm 139:7-10).
Yes, Brothers and Sisters, that is the God that we serve. He has promised to never leave us nor forsake us, and He has always kept that promise.
I personally don’t like going through dark times. I would prefer life to always be sunshine and roses; however, in the biggest rose garden, there are also lots of thorns. These are the things that test our faith, draw us closer to God, and makes us into the sons and daughters that He desires us to be if we but allow them to do that.
The hardest song for me to sing has been, “If it takes a valley to really know your grace, and if it’s in the desert where I’ll meet you face to face, then turn this path I’m traveling to some dark and lonely place ’cause if it takes a valley then a valley’s what I’ll take.” I may not like singing that but I’m very aware that this is where God desires me (and all His children) to be.
Thank You, Lord, for walking with me through sunshine and through darkness. Thank You for peace and joy that You provide in the midst of dark times as You hold my hand. Thank You for adopting me into Your family and continually proving Your love for me. I am blessed beyond measure. May I never cease to praise You and show my thanksgiving in the way I live my life for You.
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