"Are you in a valley?"

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Most people I coach want to stay on the mountaintops of life. They want to enjoy the clear air and panoramic view of the apex of life.

And that’s understandable, but not very doable. At least in my experience, it’s wonderful when you get to the mountaintop, but there’s a lot to learn in the valleys of life, also.

A friend shared an experience with me through our website at www.listentolife.org. He said a farmer once told him that the tallest corn grows in the valleys, not on the mountaintop. And if you stop and think about it, the rain falls off the mountain and pools in the valley. That feeds the corn in the valley more than the corn planted on the mountain. So it grows taller.

When you’re in a valley, listen around for rainfall. I know rainy days are not nearly as much fun as sun-filled days. And maybe the sun is brilliant on the mountaintop that day. But valley rain feeds your spirit, nourishing you for the dry spiritual times of your life. It strengthens you for the trip up the mountain. So remember that God is in the valley, too.

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