Psalm 84: 5-7 ” Blessed are those whose strength is in You, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the Autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.”

Illness and death, unfortunately, don’t take a break during the Holidays, and for many, Christmas is a very bittersweet time of reflection and memories of loved ones that have passed on. The Psalmist wanted to convey that our strength is drawn from the Lord, and while we travel through our Valley of Baca…also called the Valley of Weeping… our tears are watering the desert landscape and causing springs of hope and peace to well up.

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A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1