Daily Devotion 2-16-09

"Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:" Isaiah 40:4

We all from time to time in life have our own personal valley experiences. We find ourselves going from being on the mountain top one minute and in the valley the next. Life has a way of turning on us very quickly and we have to be ready for every turn and twist life has for us. When we are going through the difficulties of life we should always remember no matter how much we feel alone, we are never alone. The Lord is always with us, through good and bad through it all the Lord is there for us. Not only is the Lord with us but, He is always making ways for us, even when we can not see them. I encourage you today to know the Lord is always with you, through every turn and twist your life takes. Even when you are in the valley of life you can remember the promises in this Scripture. The Lord will make every valley in your life to be lifted up, it does not make a difference how low the valley is, The Lord will lift the valley up. Every mountain you face and every hill you have to climb will be brought down low, by the Lord so you will not have to climb the mountain that is front of you. Every thing in your life that is out of order and crooked will be made straight, and every rough place will be made smooth, because you have put your trust in the Lord. You are not alone as you go through this valley experience, and it is a hard journey you are on now, and it looks like the valley is getting lower and the mountain is getting higher. Even in those times know and trust the Lord to be there with you and for you, and know even while you are in the valley He is lifting the valley for you. I thank God He is still making ways for me even when I am in the valley, and making all of my crooked places straight., This is why I know without hesitation nor trepidation, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"
Be Inspired,
Rev. Stephen W.Pogue, Pastor
Greater Cooper & Varick Center A.M.E.Zion Church
Oakland, CA