Life isn’t always mountaintops. We all walk through valleys—seasons of loss, pain, confusion, or fear. Sometimes those valleys feel endless, and it’s in those moments we need something solid to stand on.

For me, one of those solid places has always been Isaiah 41:10.

“Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Those words have been like oxygen to my soul. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve repeated that verse in my mind while facing uncertainty or disappointment. It’s more than ink on a page—it’s a living promise from a faithful God.

When Isaiah spoke these words to God’s people, they were surrounded by fear and threats. Their future looked uncertain. Yet God stepped in and said, “Fear not.” Why? Because His presence changes everything.

That’s the heart of this verse: God is with us.

He doesn’t promise we’ll never face difficulty. He promises that we’ll never face it alone. And He doesn’t just offer comfort—He offers strength. When our own strength runs out (and it will), He supplies His. When we can’t take another step, His righteous right hand upholds us.

There have been times in my own life when I didn’t know how I’d get through. Seasons of personal loss, leadership pressure, or just the weight of life’s demands. Every time, God has been faithful to meet me right there—in the valley—with His help and His strength.

That’s why I’ve memorized Isaiah 41:10. When the hard days come—and they always do—I don’t have to go searching for it. It’s already written on my heart. That’s the power of meditation and memorization. When Scripture becomes part of you, it has the power to steady you when everything else is shaking.

So let me encourage you today: if you don’t have a “go-to” verse for the storms of life, make this one yours. Write it down. Say it out loud. Pray it when you feel afraid. Remind yourself that the same God who spoke these words to Israel speaks them to you.

He’s saying, “Don’t be afraid—I’m right here.”
“I’ll give you strength when you have none.”
“I’ll help you when you can’t see the way forward.”
“I’ll hold you up when you’re ready to fall.”

Whatever valley you’re walking through today, remember this: you are never alone. The hand that upholds the universe is the same hand holding you.

So take a deep breath. Lift your eyes. God is with you, God is for you, and His promises never fail.

Hold on to Isaiah 41:10—and let it hold you. 🙏