Valleys are Inevitable Five Facts about Valleys:
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Valleys are InevitableValleys are Inevitable
Five Facts about Valleys:Five Facts about Valleys:
John
16:
33 (
NLT
)Jo
hn 1
6:33
(N
LT)
“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
John
16:
33 (
NLT
)Jo
hn 1
6:33
(N
LT)
“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
“Don’t look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you’ll know you’re dead.”
~ Tennessee Williams
“Don’t look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you’ll know you’re dead.”
~ Tennessee Williams
Valleys are UnpredictableValleys are Unpredictable
Five Facts about Valleys:Five Facts about Valleys:
Jere
mia
h 4:
20 (
NLT
)Je
rem
iah
4:20
(N
LT) Waves of destruction roll
over the land, until it lies in complete desolation. Suddenly, every tent is destroyed; in a moment, every shelter is crushed.
Waves of destruction roll over the land, until it lies in complete desolation. Suddenly, every tent is destroyed; in a moment, every shelter is crushed.
Valleys are ImpartialValleys are Impartial
Five Facts about Valleys:Five Facts about Valleys:
Mat
thew
5:4
5 (N
LT)
Mat
thew
5:4
5 (N
LT) For he gives his sunlight to
both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and on the unjust, too.
For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and on the unjust, too.
Valleys are TemporaryValleys are Temporary
Five Facts about Valleys:Five Facts about Valleys:
Psa
lm 2
3:4
(NLT
)P
salm
23:
4 (N
LT)
Even when I walk through the dark valley of death…Even when I walk through the dark valley of death…
Psa
lm 2
3:4
(NLT
)P
salm
23:
4 (N
LT)
Even when I walk through the dark valley of death…Even when I walk through the dark valley of death…
1 P
eter
1:6
(N
LT)
1 P
eter
1:6
(N
LT)
So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.
So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.
Valleys are PurposefulValleys are Purposeful
Five Facts about Valleys:Five Facts about Valleys:
1 P
eter
1:6
-7 (
NLT
)1
Pet
er 1
:6-7
(N
LT)
So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold.
So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold.
Valleys are PurposefulValleys are Purposeful
Five Facts about Valleys:Five Facts about Valleys:
Finding Peace in the ValleysFinding Peace in the Valleys
Spend time with God & His WordSpend time with God & His Word
Col
ossi
ans
3:15
-16
(NLT
)C
olos
sian
s 3:
15-1
6 (N
LT) And let the peace that comes from
Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in peace. And always be thankful.Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words to teach and counsel each other.
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in peace. And always be thankful.Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words to teach and counsel each other.
Finding Peace in the ValleysFinding Peace in the Valleys
Choose your Focus
Choose your Focus
Col
ossi
an 1
:11
(NLT
)C
olos
sian
1:1
1 (N
LT) We also pray that you will
be strengthened with his glorious power so that you will have all the patience and endurance you need.
We also pray that you will be strengthened with his glorious power so that you will have all the patience and endurance you need.
There may be chaos all around you, but God is bigger than any storm.
~ Neil Anderson
There may be chaos all around you, but God is bigger than any storm.
~ Neil Anderson
“Nothing will happen to me today that God and I cannot resolve.”
~ Common Saying
“Nothing will happen to me today that God and I cannot resolve.”
~ Common Saying
Finding Peace in the ValleysFinding Peace in the Valleys
Keep a positive attitude
Keep a positive attitude
Phi
lippi
ans
4:4
(NLT
)P
hilip
pian
s 4:
4 (N
LT) Always be full of joy in
the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
Your attitude determines your altitude.
~ John Maxwell
Your attitude determines your altitude.
~ John Maxwell
Finding Peace in the ValleysFinding Peace in the Valleys
Allow Your Difficulties to
Build Character
Allow Your Difficulties to
Build Character
Rom
ans
5:3-
4 (N
LT)
Rom
ans
5:3-
4 (N
LT)
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation.
“All sunshine and no rain makes a desert.”
~ Arab Proverb
“All sunshine and no rain makes a desert.”
~ Arab Proverb
Finding Peace in the ValleysFinding Peace in the Valleys
Remember that you are not aloneRemember that
you are not alone• God is with you
Psa
lm 2
3:1-
3 (N
LT)
Psa
lm 2
3:1-
3 (N
LT)
The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need.He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honour to his name.
The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need.He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honour to his name.
Psa
lm 2
3:4-
6 (N
LT)
Psa
lm 2
3:4-
6 (N
LT)
Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You
Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You
Psa
lm 2
3:4-
6 (N
LT)
Psa
lm 2
3:4-
6 (N
LT)
welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.
welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.
Finding Peace in the ValleysFinding Peace in the Valleys
Remember that you are not aloneRemember that
you are not alone• God is with you
• We are with you
Gal
atia
ns 6
:2 (
NLT
)G
alat
ians
6:2
(N
LT)
Share each other's troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
Share each other's troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
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