What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you expected, and God doesn’t show up how you hoped? What if your pain isn’t a punishment, but part of His process? In this deeply honest message, Pastor Scott Savage takes us into Psalm 23:4 to explore how our false expectations about God often create resentment, disappointment, and distance in our relationship with Him. With vivid stories, biblical depth, and powerful insights, Scott unpacks what it means to walk through the valley, not around it, and why God allows us to experience pain even when we’re faithfully following Him.

You’ll discover that the Good Shepherd doesn’t just lead us through valleys, He joins us in them. And not only is He with us, but He’s been there before. He knows the weight of grief, the darkness of despair, and the fear of suffering. Through the rod and the staff, His comfort, His correction, and His protection, God shapes us into people of character, faith, and hope.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with God, or you’ve struggled to understand why life feels harder since following Jesus, this message will speak to you. You’re not alone in the valley, and it’s not the end of your story.

📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:4, John 16:33 , Hebrews 13:5–6, Isaiah 53, Romans 5:3–5
🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage
📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ
🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America
🗓️ Series: Psalm 23
📅 Week 4 | September 2025
🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com