Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Gary: Oh, they had real concerns. They werent believers, and they didnt know if she was part of a cult at the University, but once they met me, we became friends. We have a great relationship to this day. But they were a little concerned, this guy with longer hair and a mustache from Southern California of all places, and I was in Nebraska. What could be going on here with their daughter? Who shall deliver me out of the body of this death? It is as when the Jewish man was wandering about Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. They didnt camp there. Death is an everyday reality. that God is His Shepherd and that he does not want. However, there is a cost to transcribe, create, and produce them for our website. WebSofia B. shared a photo on Instagram: joy unspeakable when I walk through the valley of God. See 46 photos and videos on their profile. He says, You will never walk through the valley of death. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. He comes to us through Christ, and in our deepest valleyin our loneliest momentin our darkest hour, He comes and we are not alone. For excerpts allowed and/or permission to reprint >> click here, He guides me in the paths of righteousness. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. E Your words of helped us understand better the transition we all face. at the feet of Him that spoke to him. Gary: Yes. Weve been married for 27 years. In our 25th year, Carrie got her cancer. I had cancer four times already. The last time it was stage three. Id had heavy chemotherapy for three months. I could barely walk from my bed. Remember though, the valley and the shadows are not permanent. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Yes, the great foundation for hope in this Psalm is found in the fact that the Shepherd is walking with us. up so that he could look and listen to heaven and heaven's inhabitants. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Bob: Did you start to think, How do I fill the next three months if thats what Ive got? How do I jam the rest of life that I had imagined into this three month period??, Gary: Absolutely. We had gotten to a place where we almost had an empty nest. God was letting us speak around the country for marriage seminars. We were both writing. God was opening wonderful doors for us as a couple. So its Lord, what about that? What about your call on our lives?. Here is the point: all through our life we are walking through the valley of death, and its shadow is continually upon us. Are you sure you want to exit without saving your changes? For less than $5/mo. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.. I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell on this earth forevermore, Well, I came upon a man at the top of a hill, 'Cause I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Oh, and I walk beside the still waters, and they restore my soul. So I will send a fire upon the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad. All rights reserved. I find kindred spirits in MiLs friends. And then it seems that the prophet is thinking of D Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;For You are with me.. We will walk through the valleybut we need not do so alone. G Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. The shadows in your life are the evidence must serve Me and you unto the attainment of highest glory. us? Gary Oliver fondly reminisces about his early days of marriage to his wife, Carrie, and talks about the unwelcome guest cancer, that showed up in their 24th year of matrimony. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! it from the heart. He guides and comforts me. fields when Jesus was born. I grieve my aching loss even as I celebrate my beloveds new reality. No, but this walk is our walk here below from the no I am not even disturbed when walking through the valley of Copyright FamilyLife. What have the artists said about being featured on The Last of Us Part II? Z. my mind's eye ever since I started this meditation. , Paperback Popular author and psychologist Gary Oliver fondly reminisces about his early days of marriage to his wife, Carrie, and talks Clair presently leads Lets Pray prayer conferences and speaks in camp meetings, revivals, and weekend church services. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but note 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. ASIN Bob: Yes, what Gary talked about here, about this phenomenon of he and Carrie weeping and laughing simultaneously sounded to me like something you and your family went through as your daughter Rebecca and her husband Jake welcomed in a new baby girl named Molly, almost two years ago now, only to learn that Molly would not live long., Rebecca tells that story along with your wife Barbara in a very compelling, very moving book called A Symphony in the Dark. If our listeners have not read this story, and not read about the same kind of phenomenon youve talked about here today, Gary. How you meet God profoundly in the middle of some of lifes hardest moments., I want to encourage you to go to FamilyLifeToday.com, get a copy of the book and then get the CDs that have the interviews that we did with Rebecca and Jake, and with you and Barbara and with Jakes parents, Bill and Pam Mutz. Its a moving series of programs and a very moving book. Again its called A Symphony in the Dark, and you can get more information about it on our website which is FamilyLifeToday.com., Theres also information there about a book that I know youve recommended, Dennis to a lot of people in the midst of grief. A book called A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser. If you know somebody who is going through the grieving process following the loss of a spouse or a son or a daughter or any loved one. This is a book that will minister to them profoundly. Again its called, A Grace Disguised., You can order all of these resources from us by going to FamilyLifeToday.com. Again our website FamilyLifeToday.com, order online from us if youd like, or call 1-800-FLTODAY,. I want to be in heaven, but I am on the earth. As certain as the difficulty that rises in troubled times is the confidence that is lifted in faith. It is not. V deeds, but also our secret heart and mind which no one sees but He makes Himself available to us, comforting us with His rod and staff. It does not only include our thoughts, words, and Summer is by far my favorite season of the year. But there is another reality! L That was true. People think, you become impaired physically your body deteriorates and how can you have love, how can you express love? I tell you what, in all honesty, during those last two years, God taught us ways of loving, and we experienced a depth of love that we didnt experience the first two years of our marriage. Dennis: Yes, and its because of the gospel. Its because of what Jesus Christ did on the cross, and defeating death, and ultimately being resurrected and seated at the right hand of God the Father. Hes got a plan for us. I want to go back and underscore what you said, Nothing happens apart from Gods sovereign rule in our lives.. the text: no evil shall I fear. I will not mislead you by denying that reality or by letting sentimentalities echo off the valleys walls. When we walk, the intention is to move from one location to another. He prepareth a table before me in Please list the Ten Commandments. Sometimes it takes all our strength just to take the next step. and misery. I know that in my head, but I have a hard time facing that in my life and in the lives of those I love. II trailer. If you dont know the power of Gods light and life, you may. We walk into that valley and through that valley and out of that valley by faith. In fact, the length of the walk becomes insignificant once the discovery is made that the valley-portion of the journey is temporary. Try again. Life is a journey, a walk that each person is taking. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. Romans 7 is the same as the answer They start talking about the song around the 17:10 mark. Itsfamiliar. The Shepherd has walked this way before us. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. It is not a walk in the valley. beginning to the end. Each person wrestles with shadows, especially when walking through the valleys of difficulty. An oracle that his mother taught him: What are you doing, my son? WebA birth doula and fertility educators stories and tips on all things fertility, birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood. Please try your request again later. WebI got , Joy unspeakable while I walk through the valley. And I fear no evil because I'm blind to it all. I want to take just a minute to say thank you to the many listeners weve heard from this month who have called in or gone online to help support the ministry of FamilyLife Today. Its always an encouragement for us to hear from new listeners, particularly who call and say, We believe in what you guys are doing, and we want to see it continue on our local station, and we want to help support it. You make whatever kind of a donation youre able to make. Thats a great encouragement to us. And many of God's people often quote the verse And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. If you have spent any time traveling, you know that there are valleys that must be crossed. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. Read within us? We will see you back tomorrow for another edition of FamilyLife Today. Jesus tells us every day: I have found a ransom for : It does not discriminate on the basis of race, Though you are walking through a dark time, you may, by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, have the warmth and beauty of the Lords light. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Learn more. Yesterday she entered the house of the Lord where she will dwell forever. make that final journey, but He is with me throughout all my life Our walk is our life, and then that life as we live : M John wrote that Jesus is the Light of the world, and the darkness will never overcome the Light (John 1:5). What are you doing, son of my womb? hated, we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter, although the U But what kind of survivor will you be a bitter one or a joyful one? It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant. all kinds of arguments that shall be raised against him, such the shadow of death! To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. But here all is calm and serene: the prophet knows So we started dating, it was amazing, I was surprised. I was amazed, because I never thought I would marry someone that much younger. I thought maybe I may never get married. Take one step at a time. It is the instrument of discipline for the sheep Shadows may be all we can see at such a moment. David said, yea, though I walk through. Our walk does not need to be alone. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Think of the shepherds in Bethlehem's Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Isaiah 6). Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. I would be dishonest if I didnt admit that in moments of deep loss I wrestle with understanding the larger issues of life. When we are not far removed from suffering a deep loss, it seems as though there is no other reality. But Christ himself has given us a glimpse of the resurrection to come, and a fleeting vision of the wonderful perpetual dawn which will illumine us when we are reunited, and that fleeting vision is our hope, our faith, and our ever longing love. 1-800-358-6329. Thats 1-800 F as in family L as in life and then the word TODAY. When you call well make arrangements to get whatever you need sent to you. For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. And so his soul is restored from its erstwhile unrest [Verse 1] I walk through the valley of the shadow of death And I'll fear no evil because I'm blind to it all And my mind and my gun, they comfort me Because I know Dennis: Undoubtedly there are a number of our listeners who are facingmaybe its not health issues, but perhaps loss of a job, maybe a prodigal child where theyre going through a deep valley. Barbara and my daughter Rebecca wrote a book called Symphony in the Dark. In the book, they quoted someone that, I just want to read this to you because, I think it has to do with what you just said. As I witness the body of my beloved wasting away, I declare the reality that inwardly we are being renewed day by day and that indeed, even now, the Lord is restoring our souls. in the close. I want to be holy and undefiled, but of necessity The Light is the One seated on the throne of God saying, See, I am making all things new (Rev. W Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. The Dutch sing of it in the psalms: At times we understand, but, because of the limits of our humanity, we often do not. The sun, the smells, the food, the whole vibe is just wonderful. She will be missed so much and our hearts and the hearts of her family ache so, but what a glorious day it will be when we are all on the other side of glory with our Lord Jesus. available to students at the school. 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One day my little sister called me up crying and they were treating her the exact same way. And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Gary: Oh yes. It was interesting too because what was helpful for me was to know that what I was going through was normal. I find so many folks and especially believers who, many do not have a theology of grief. A theology of loss or sorrow, and that is one of the most precious parts of who we are as believers. Bob: So you were married and launched a family, ultimately had three sons, and over the course of the years, youve taught in colleges and seminaries, you moved to Siloam Springs, was it while you were at John Brown University that you first were aware that there was a health issue? He knows exactly what we need to safely make the passage. Bob: Well, Jobs wife didnt believe it. She said, Curse God and die. Job said, You know, I came with nothing, Im going back with nothing, blessed be the name of the Lord. Even in the midst of what had gone on.. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 NKJV. When God is made the focus and motivator of our lives, the revival in our homes can and will impact our corners of the world. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His names sake. I will break the gate-bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitants from the Valley of Aven, and him who holds the scepter from Beth-eden; and the people of Syria shall go into exile to Kir, says the Lord. Then sin awakes like never before. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. It is all chastisement 2023 FamilyLife. Though you have not seen him, you love him. David wrote, The Lord is my Shepherd. We are not alone in these circumstances or in any other. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The answer to the question is light. for you Myself, only then it was infinitely worse. "Duizend zorgen, duizend dooden, kwellen mijn angstvallig Beautifully written, Carmen.Thank you for sharing so transparently both your grief and hope in God. WebPsalm 23:4, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (King James Version) It is a little word of reassurance offering inspiration and hope. begin their wicked work as never before. come far short of the glory of God. I want to be in the company of God, Christ, angels, A place where you can be inspired, encouraged and filled with hope. Dennis: You did. You know, you just mentioned it; you can laugh and weep at the same time because of who you know in the midst of a profound dark moment. 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