my life circumstances, as of late, do not produce what we typically think of as stability. especially of the mental, emotional, and financial kind.
however, i am learning, day by day, that it does produce another form of security… of the spiritual, faith-building type.
stories like joseph, and job, etc., are always great examples to look at and learn from, but i also find that psalms (of the Bible) and songs (written by people much more gifted and/or spiritually mature than myself) are also great encouragements to me.
“in the valley” is no exception.
when You lead me to the valley of vision,
i can see You in the heights.
and though my humbling wouldn’t be my decision,
it’s here Your glory shines so bright.
so let me learn that the cross precedes the crown,
to be low is to be high,
that the valley’s where You make me more like Christ.
let me find Your grace in the valley.
let me find Your life in my death.
let me find Your joy in my sorrow,
Your wealth in my need.
that You’re near with every breath–
in the valley.
in the daytime there are stars in the heavens,
but they only shine at night;
and the deeper that i go into darkness,
the more i see their radiant light.
so let me learn that my losses are my gain,
to be broken is to heal,
that the valley’s where Your power is revealed.
let me find Your grace in the valley.
let me find Your life in my death.
let me find Your joy in my sorrow,
Your wealth in my need.
that You’re near with every breath–
in the valley.