What do you do when life feels stuck in the shadows?

In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Clayton Bell reminds us that the Shepherd’s presence is just as real in the valleys as it is in the green pastures. While we often celebrate God’s blessings, it’s in the darkest valleys that His rod and staff protect and comfort us.

Sometimes the shadows come from our own choices. Other times, from brokenness in the world around us. Either way, the Shepherd doesn’t abandon us—He walks with us.

In this sermon, you’ll learn:

- Why God leads us to places of rest and refreshment

- What it means to walk through—not get stuck in—the valley of shadows

- How to recognize when God is guiding, protecting, or pulling us back on track

- Why the presence of God changes our fear into courage

- How to draw closer to the Shepherd when the shadows feel overwhelming

Key Scriptures:

- Psalm 23:2–4 — “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me…”

- Psalm 121:1–2 — “Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord…”

- John 10:11 — “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

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Shadows don’t mean God is absent. They’re a reminder to draw closer to the Shepherd who protects, guides, and comforts.

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