The Velley of Fear

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,^[a]
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

I feel like in the past, as I read the scripture my focus was on the evil not the fear. God’s word says so many times “Fear not”. Those things that we allow to keep us from God’s purpose and plans in our life is another evil. Fear and securities, they are evil. I shouldn’t fear them, but I should be aware of the evil they cause in my life. God is with me wherever He takes me. I can rest in His comfort and protection as I step out into the things He has called me to. I can’t allow evil to lead me into the shadow of death, the death of His plans and purpose for my life. I can let God’s rod beat away those things that would cause me to fear where I know that He is leading me. I need to allow His staff to guide and direct me instead of feeling fear.

Lord I don’t have to walk in the valley of the shadow of death for my life is found in Christ. Lord I have allowed myself to be halted by the fears in my journey to pursue You and I know that is evil. I know You are with me Lord as I step out. I ask that You would use the rod to beat away my fears and your staff to guide and direct me. You know I fear rejection and not fitting in, but also getting too comfortable and being about me. Lord guide me in these areas and any areas where I may still be deceived or blind. In Jesus name I pray amen.