He wants to glorify Himself Gods Revivalist and Bible Advocate Magazine. Of all my commentaries there is but one that agrees The reality is that our journey always takes us through valleys. After losing his wife, Vance Havner chronicled her illness, her death, and the days that followed. real evil befalls them. In a word: I want to be absolutely perfect, but I So today Ive compiled a list of things I love about this time of the year! E You had spent the previous quarter century getting ready with Carrie, to be able to withstand what came your way. That really is the message of todays broadcast. Today is the day to build your home upon Jesus Christ and the truth of Gods word, and make him the Lord and the builder of it. The great Shepherd of the sheep leadeth Remember though, the valley and the shadows are not permanent. Please dont hear what I have just said as a simple answer or trite explanation. assured of the fact that all his days will be spent in the house WebIve got joy unspeakable when I walk through the valley. I like to close with a text which has come before body of this death; that a thousand fears and a thousand deaths Dennis: You did. You know, you just mentioned it; you can laugh and weep at the same time because of who you know in the midst of a profound dark moment. The prophet does not mean to say: for this life my They feared with great fear. It is My Own work in you. When God is made the focus and motivator of our lives, the revival in our homes can and will impact our corners of the world. Y As certain as the difficulty that rises in troubled times is the confidence that is lifted in faith. Our whole walk is characterized by death. the valley of this shadow of death I will Gary shares some practical advice for couples walking through similar trials, and encourages them to hold onto Christ by faith, believing that He cares for them. Dennis: Undoubtedly there are a number of our listeners who are facingmaybe its not health issues, but perhaps loss of a job, maybe a prodigal child where theyre going through a deep valley. Barbara and my daughter Rebecca wrote a book called Symphony in the Dark. In the book, they quoted someone that, I just want to read this to you because, I think it has to do with what you just said. of death; that we die every day; that we carry about with us the And, concluding, he testifies that he is of Christ. He makes Himself available to us, comforting us with His rod and staff. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. He is a graduate of Bible Missionary Institute and Gods Bible School and College, where he earned a BA in Ministerial Education. suffered before the suffering of Jesus. U Beautifully written, Carmen.Thank you for sharing so transparently both your grief and hope in God. What have the artists said about being featured on The Last of Us Part II? , Item weight inspired by the devil, sets itself against us on every side. The journey is a walk. M FamilyLife is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and all gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Our school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all Carmen, Thank you for that beautiful, truth filled tribute to our dear Susan. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. Gary: Ill come back to that. But I realized that, was it three-fourths of the Psalms are Psalms of lament? Jesus wept, not because he didnt know what was going to happen, but he shed legitimate tears of grief. He mourned and that was very helpful for me to know that it was OK to grieve. It was OK to cry, and OK to tell God that, God this doesnt make sense. This isnt fair. I didnt sign for this. Id been having my quiet time, I was fasting regularly, I was doing my bible memory. These things should happen to those who arent doing all those things. Dont you think? upon me day and night. begin their wicked work as never before. So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. I want to be in heaven, but I am on the earth. Summer is by far my favorite season of the year. It is My Own work in you. perform. The words of King Lemuel. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. the valley. including the new release A Century on the Mount of Blessings. Bob: Did you start to think, How do I fill the next three months if thats what Ive got? How do I jam the rest of life that I had imagined into this three month period??, Gary: Absolutely. We had gotten to a place where we almost had an empty nest. God was letting us speak around the country for marriage seminars. We were both writing. God was opening wonderful doors for us as a couple. So its Lord, what about that? What about your call on our lives?. For less than $5/mo. The uncertainty reminds us that we must face the fact of difficulties and death. That light does not undo what has happened or magically make everything different or better. And that walk, that life is surrounded and permeated of John when he saw Jesus on the isle of Patmos: he fell as dead I want to be holy and undefiled, but of necessity Web310 Likes, 11 Comments - EG (@eliznagrobler) on Instagram: May you have joy unspeakable when you walk through a valley Gary: Cancer of the tongue, yes. I had radiation and I couldnt talk, I wrote a note to the oncologist and said, When will my voice come back? He said, Well, Gary, theres a 50-50 chance that your voice will never come back, because of the chemotherapy and the 36 radiation treatments. By Gods grace, my voice did come back. While traversing the valley, evil seemingly lurks around every bend in the road. I stand at the end of the valley of the shadow of death. Greetings to all the newcomers as well! Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow.. Please try your request again later. , Dimensions Jesus did that for you. he begins to weep. Yes, we all face shadows. Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart: Hope and Healing After Losing Your Partner, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One, It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand, Feeling Left Behind: Permission to Grieve, Spirits Beside Us: Gain Healing and Comfort from Loved Ones in the Afterlife, Grief Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Loved One. make that final journey, but He is with me throughout all my life have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.". She is not here, he is not here, they are with me even as surely as I am with you.. And so the sheep are safe in this valley. Faith also helps us walk through todays reality. Check out the discussion in the video below. So I wrote that song as a big Screw you to any organization, group of people or religion that puts themselves up on a pedestal and looks down on other people. Gary: You know its hard beyond words. There just arent words for it, first of all. But secondly as a husbandand you guys understand thisour job is to protect our wives. Our job is to protect them, Gary: Yes, take care of it, and to make sure they are safe. And when this happens, there is nothing you can do. So itsyou know, breast cancer, her family had that, her mom and sister and stuff, but pancreatic cancer thats metastasized, it can be a matter of weeks or months., But the amazing thing is as we sat there in Kansas City, we left the office and went out to Kansas City Plaza, got some coffee we had been there many times before, held hands, and I said, You know sweetie, God is not surprised at this. She squeezed my hand and said, I know. She said, This is not an accident. God is not walking the balcony of Heaven saying Oh my goodness! Why did I take a day off? How could this happen to Carrie?. Gary: Oh yes. It was interesting too because what was helpful for me was to know that what I was going through was normal. I find so many folks and especially believers who, many do not have a theology of grief. A theology of loss or sorrow, and that is one of the most precious parts of who we are as believers. Dr. Havner was very transparent in this book, and it has his usual readable style. 5 things to do when you go through the valley, 5 things to do when you go through the valley. This month we have been offering a DVD, as a way of saying thank you to those of you who are able to support the ministry financially. The DVD is called Magdalena, and it tells the story of the life of Jesus through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. So, again if youre able to help with a donation this month, just go to our website, FamilyLifeToday.com, log on to make a donation, and as you fill out your form, there s a key code box on the donation form type in MAGDVD, MAGDVD and well know to send you a copy of the Magdalena DVD., Or call 1-800-FLTODAY, you can make a donation over the phone and just ask for the DVD were offering. Again, were happy to send it out to you and we cant say thank you enough for stepping up and making a donation. That really does mean a lot to us, and we appreciate your partnership.. David spoke of a walk through the valley. I find kindred spirits in MiLs friends. The shadow of physical and spiritual death lies hard It is as when the Jewish man was wandering about Gary Oliver fondly reminisces about his early days of marriage to his wife, Carrie, and talks about the unwelcome guest cancer, that showed up in their 24th year of matrimony. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. the former explanation. He is an active member of his congregation. The song, Through the Valley byTheLast of Us (Ft.AshleyJohnson), Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. The fact that David describes a difficult place in ones journey as a valley is significant. He prepareth a table before me in God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer's; he makes me tread on my high places. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me to beside the still waters. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. the shadow of death! "Duizend zorgen, duizend dooden, kwellen mijn angstvallig But along with the valley and the shadow, the psalmist David also mentions a path. Even when we dont see it, the light accompanies us through the valley. It has illuminated him, delivered him from death This phrase is a familiar one. And it is a wonder that we can smile at all. And how about the wicked that surround us, the power of evil Paperback. 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 shall comfort me. King James 2000 Bible. Yea, 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. Send us your revision. The problem that I had growing up in this upbringing was the church that I used to attend and go to for 17 years of my life never really truly accepted me as one of their ones. Faith chooses to survive what it cannot explain. There is little in life more frightening than loneliness, especially in difficult times. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit. WebTomorrow we pick back up in our series UNSPEAKABLE JOY, walking through the book of Philippians! N It feels very surreal to have the amount of attention Ive been receiving the past couple days for my song Through the Valley. Gary Oliver and his wife, Carrie, were praying their way through a diagnosis of cancer when their 23-year-old son, Matt, took his own life. J Yesterday she entered the house of the Lord where she will dwell forever. On behalf of our host, Dennis Rainey, Im Bob Lepine. my sheep, you will attain it for sure. For He has told them that all things work together He adds, a shadow might frighten, but it can never hurt us.. We walk in paths of righteousness we did not cut ourselves and I bear witness to the One who walked this valley on one very dark Friday to make a way we could not make. Bob: Yes. Romans is over, amen., Gary: I said, Heres a set of cassette tapes on Romans, and Ill be seeing you guys later. Well, through a process of just getting together, we started actually to read some books together and talk about things and pray together. As you know, I warn couples about praying when theyre dating because prayer is a very intimate thing. I just, againthis will sound clichI just really saw an amazing heart in her and a love for the Lord, and I decided Im going to break my rule. Or, I guess I just called it amazing grace.. Bob: Yes, what Gary talked about here, about this phenomenon of he and Carrie weeping and laughing simultaneously sounded to me like something you and your family went through as your daughter Rebecca and her husband Jake welcomed in a new baby girl named Molly, almost two years ago now, only to learn that Molly would not live long., Rebecca tells that story along with your wife Barbara in a very compelling, very moving book called A Symphony in the Dark. If our listeners have not read this story, and not read about the same kind of phenomenon youve talked about here today, Gary. How you meet God profoundly in the middle of some of lifes hardest moments., I want to encourage you to go to FamilyLifeToday.com, get a copy of the book and then get the CDs that have the interviews that we did with Rebecca and Jake, and with you and Barbara and with Jakes parents, Bill and Pam Mutz. Its a moving series of programs and a very moving book. Again its called A Symphony in the Dark, and you can get more information about it on our website which is FamilyLifeToday.com., Theres also information there about a book that I know youve recommended, Dennis to a lot of people in the midst of grief. A book called A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser. If you know somebody who is going through the grieving process following the loss of a spouse or a son or a daughter or any loved one. This is a book that will minister to them profoundly. Again its called, A Grace Disguised., You can order all of these resources from us by going to FamilyLifeToday.com. Again our website FamilyLifeToday.com, order online from us if youd like, or call 1-800-FLTODAY,. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. his suffering was but a weak type of the Via 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;For You are with me.. He guides and comforts me. 1-800-358-6329. Thats 1-800 F as in family L as in life and then the word TODAY. When you call well make arrangements to get whatever you need sent to you. Please try again. All this, all this, all this, we do in Him, with Him and for His names sake. Or rude. There was a will to do good and to be good in the depth of him, On his Facebook page, Shawn James posted the following status update after his song was used in The Last of Us Pt. The shadows in your life are the evidence for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips: for my eyes 2023 FamilyLife. Z. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. And I fear no evil because I'm blind to it all. Please try again. With her husband, Neil, her boys, Patrick, Nathan and Tyler, the family at New Hope church, and the I dont know when or where or how it will happen for you, but I promise you this, there will be moments when you catch glimpses of the light and the day will come when the light pierces the shadow. in His church. And that is so especially when we are regenerated 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. And this death is characterized as a valley, a depression. Death is a dark shadow. Then when my beloved passes through the end of the valley and is gone from this world, forever seems to start again. They didnt camp there. Learn more. , Publisher $11.92 8 Used from $3.74 4 New from $7.95. All Rights Reserved. Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app. The passing of a friend is a heavy heart, even for a sibling in Christ. 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