10 Verses When You are In the Valley

When Hope Seems So Far Away

Throughout my son’s 67 weeks of treatment for Rhabdo, there were days were I was in complete despair, especially in the beginning of his treatment. We had been given a prognosis of a 10% chance of a year. The tumors had overtaken his body. He had gone from playing 3rd grade basketball to a wheelchair in a matter of a couple of weeks. All medical “proof”, scans and doctors led us to believe that Cooper would not see his 10th birthday. But God is bigger than cancer!

In the moments were the darkness was almost tangible and when it was the hardest to seek God, that is exactly what we had to do to see the light. There is a saying that I was always told during Cooper’s treatment, “God doesn’t give you any more than you can handle.” I just smile and shake my head because 1. God didn’t give my son cancer. 2. Life does give us way more than we can handle on our own and that is when we lean in on Christ. He walks with us through it. He cries with us through it.

For some, life may be punching you in the gut and it can be anything. Each of us are in our own journey and your path may be very different than mine. But that doesn’t lessen the hardness. You may be facing something traumatic or may be just had a terrible day. Regardless, the darkness doesn’t hold back. It doesn’t wait for a good time to flood into you. It is in those moments, turn to a friend or a bible verse or play some praise music (see my go to playlist during Cooper’s treatment in my post here A Play List For A Momma When You Need Hope.

Joshua 1:6,9 NIV

6 ‘Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. 9 Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 23:4 NIV

Even though I walkthrough the darkest valley,23:4 Or 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.

James 1:12 NIV

‘Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. ‘

John 16:33 NIV

‘ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”’

Romans 15:13 NIV

‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ‘

Philippians 4:13 NIV

I can do all things through him who gives me strength.

2 Corinthians 5:7NIV

For we live by faith, not by sight.

Matthew 19:26 NIV

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ‘

What is a verse that you kept close during a difficult journey? Comment below and share your story. It would be an honor to pray for you.