When you walk with the Lord, there will be mountaintop experiences that make your spirit soar. But, there will also be valley times. Valley times are often thought of in a negative way because they can be quite challenging and seem never ending. Yet, how you journey through the valley (and there will be valleys) can determine the length and struggle level of your valley season.
Valleys can bring you closer to the Lord or distance you from His grace. It is really
Whatever you are challenged by in this season…no matter how long you have endured…KNOW that the season is shifting swiftly.
You WILL come out on the other side of all this without even the smell of smoke. But to do so, your life MUST be lined up with the Lord and His commandments. If you have one foot in the world and one in the Kingdom you are already critically weakened for battle.
Walk away from gossip, bitterness, offense, resentment and any other negative heart issue (it is always a
When enduring through something…stay standing. Do NOT park there. Do NOT sit down. Do NOT lay down. Most importantly, do NOT lay down your weapon.
Seek wisdom and discernment BEFORE you engage. You are NOT called to fight in every skirmish that presents itself. To do so only causes fatigue and unnecessary wounding. Such distraction can render you too weary for victory in the fight to which you ARE called.
