Grace In The Valley: Awakening to God’s Presence When He Feels Far Away

Psalm 23 summons us to lie down in green pastures and walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Yet so often it seems we do just the reverse–rushing through the pasture and lying down in the valley, fixating on our fears and uncertainties. We wonder where God has gone and why he doesn’t make things right, never considering that perhaps what we perceive as a trial is actually an invitation.

In this inspirational examination of David’s most widely known psalm, Heath Adamson asks the provocative question, What if the green pasture and valley of the shadow of death are the same place? Uncovering the rich historical and spiritual context of the shepherd’s psalm, he explores how God has provided a place of rest for each of us, even in times of unrest, ambiguity, and fear