Psalms 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.
What is the Valley of the Shadow of Death?
The Valley of the Shadow of Death is the beginning point for all disease and fear. It is also the point where we begin to recognize the illusion of our own mortality.
Our valley has many structures within it. Our physical body, or house, provides a dwelling place for our spirit. It is also our vehicle to move through this life. Some people dwell in large spacious homes, others choose one bedroom apartments. Some people drive trucks, others drive sports cars.
We don’t usually paint our homes the same color or decorate them in the same manner, but they fit our needs at the time. Our size, ethnic background, and experiences are appropriate for us. They provide us with various opportunities to learn, grow and house the wisdom gained from moment to moment. As we redecorate, move furniture around, clean out closets, and do daily cleaning so we change physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. What was our truth, belief, understanding or feeling may not be what it is today. We must be willing to change, or at least consider change, if we are to grow and succeed.
When we are prepared to enter into willingness we recognize that we are the
inhabitant of our dwelling. Only we can choose what resides within and serves our
needs. Only we can allow things to accumulate to the point where we can’t even open the door. Only we can decide how long we will hold on to something that no longer
serves a purpose. Only we can decide what is trash and what is treasure.
If we allow emotional pain and mental confusion to take up residence within us, we open the door to the valley of the shadow of death. The foundation of our home, our self, begins to sink into the valley. Once our foundation has shifted, our dwelling becomes unstable and we must begin the process of reconstruction.
Reconstruction occurs through bringing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual into balance. None of this can occur if you are not willing to put in the time, energy, and work necessary to bring your dwelling “up to code.” There will most likely be pain involved. Pain makes us learn faster to escape it. There will be a requirement of commitment that has to push through uncomfortable times. Being uncomfortable forces us to look at what no longer fits and try on something new. But, if you are willing, the healing and moving beyond the shadow of death will occur.
by Rhonda Etherton www.Hal-lai.com
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