Purpose in the Darkness: A Message for the Weary Soul | Jamal Alexander

Don’t Be Scared. Don’t Run. Just Walk.

In this passionate and deeply personal message, Pastor Jamal Alexander speaks to the heart of every man and woman in the fight of their life—walking through darkness, struggling with purpose, and tempted to give up. With clarity, compassion, and conviction, he reminds us that darkness is not the end of the story—it’s the beginning of creation, the stage of redemption, and the proving ground of purpose.

💬 “In the beginning, God saw the darkness—and started creating.”

💬 “Don’t run from the darkness. Walk through it. God is forming you.”

💬 “Even Jesus, in His darkest moment, said: ‘Not my will, but Yours be done.’”

💬 “The Holy Spirit wasn’t just hovering over creation—He’s hovering over your life too.”

💬 “Your shepherd is walking with you, guiding you, and forming you—for life beyond the valley.”

🔑 Key Themes:

• Finding purpose in the middle of darkness

• Embracing God’s process of formation, even in pain

• Staying focused when everything around you is chaotic

• The power of the Holy Spirit to help you walk, not run

• Honesty before God is the gateway to transformation

📖 Scriptures Referenced:

• Genesis 1:1–3 – God speaks light into the darkness

• Matthew 27 – Jesus faces the cross and darkness falls

• Psalm 23 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley…”

• Luke 22:42 – “Not my will, but Yours be done”

• Romans 8:11 – The Spirit who raised Jesus gives life to your mortal body

🙏 Challenge to the Viewer:

Are you in a dark place right now?

Do you feel like giving up, like the process is too much?

God’s not afraid of your darkness—He moves in it.

👉 Don’t run. Don’t panic. Just walk.

👉 Get honest with God. Cry out to Him. Tell Him how you really feel.

👉 The Spirit of God is with you. He’s forming you. Shaping you. Strengthening you.

👉 This valley is not your end—it’s where resurrection life begins.

“I feel like going on… though trials come on every hand, I feel like going on.”

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