Walk through the valley of the shadow of death

VERSE:
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
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THOUGHT:
Death is the ultimate profanity in today's world. We don't like
to think about it, much less talk about it. However, death is that
one reality that will not leave us alone. We lose friends and
family members to death. At one point in our lives, we too, will
face this inevitability unless Jesus comes before our passing. So
what is our assurance as we face the inescapable? Our Shepherd! He
will walk us through, guiding and protecting and comforting us in
our journey. And as Christians, this promise is only intensified
because we know Jesus as our Good Shepherd, and he has taken the
walk ahead of us to insure that our walk through death's valley
doesn't end in death, but in glory.

PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father, my Shepherd and Savior, thank you that I
do not have to face death alone. I look for your guidance and
listen for your voice to lead me through death's dark valley and
bring me to your holy and glorious presence in victory and with
joy. In Jesus' name I confidently pray. Amen.