Peace in the Valley

A lot of heartache going on in the world these days and most of us know that life is not fair. Those who continually live in fear and depression most of the time haven’t figured that out. I hear the term of mental illness however I believe many of them have lived in fear and depression. I am not discounting mental illness as a disease but I don’t think it is true in all cases. I believe the media doesn’t know how else to describe it and that is fine.

I haven’t lived in fear but I have lived in depression at times. It actually begins with self-pity and if you don’t find a way to correct it than you can go where you feel no way out.

This is where  peace comes in along with joy. I have said it on other things as well like smiling for example. We must choose to have peace and go to the one that has the source of peace which is God. Only he can give us true peace and joy. It doesn’t mean we won’t have ups and downs in moments but we can still have peace beyond our own understanding.

I recommend reading Psalm 23 when you have the chance. He is our shepherd so we lack nothing. We can go into the valley of death or despair and not fear. He is our rock and salvation. We can actually knock and speak until he answers us. Never give up he will come to you no matter how low you go.

If you have experienced the lows well as the highs like most share your experiences with others especially those who right now are going through fear and despair. Help them not get into the place that the media will call mental illness. Don’t let them be a casualty along with others who could end up being one with their rage and lashing out. We don’t need any more shootings because the shooters felt to end it and the life of others. Every life is precious in the site of God. Amen!