You may be in the middle of a dark valley right now.  If you are not, you can be sure one is waiting for you down the road somewhere.  Psalm 23:4 offers two bits of great news for us when we are in the valley.  First, the darkness is temporary.  It says we walk "through" the valley.  We can look forward to coming out on the other side.  Second, we do not walk alone!  Even in the gloomy times, God is with us.  Like a small child has the courage to enter a dark room when Mom or Dad goes with her, we can draw strength from the knowledge that our Creator accompanies us through the dark valleys of our lives.  Fear is pointless, because God is with you!