Even in the valley of the shadow of death, God is with me.

A Bible affirmation for grief, rooted in Psalm 23:4.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4 · BSB

Reflection

Through most of Psalm 23, David talks about God. In the valley he starts talking to Him: You are with me. Grief can make God feel far away, but in the darkest valley the psalm becomes most personal.

A prayer

Lord, walk with me through this valley. Let me know You're with me.

More verses for grief

My tears are seen, and comfort is promised. Matthew 5:4 I can weep and still not lose hope. Psalm 34:18 Death and mourning won't have the last word. Revelation 21:4 Jesus wept. My tears don't mean I lack faith. John 11:35 God is the God of all comfort, and my grief is included. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 God is healing my broken heart, slowly and surely. Psalm 147:3 I grieve, but not without hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 My grief won't have the final word. One day it will turn to joy. John 16:20 One day God will wipe the tears from every face, including mine. Isaiah 25:8 Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Death isn't the end. John 11:25-26 My loved one's life and death were precious to God. Psalm 116:15

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