Conquering Life’s Giants
Remembering God’s Faithfulness
The giants of debt, disaster, disease, and depression still roam our world, threatening to steal our peace and joy. But we don’t have to let them dominate us. We can face them head-on by focusing on God first. Just like David, we can pick up five stones and make five decisions to conquer our giants.
The Power of Remembering
Let your thumb remind you of the stone of the past. God has given us strength to overcome many challenges. Catalogue his successes and keep a list of his world records. Has he not walked you through high waters? Proven to be faithful? Write today’s worries in sand and chisel yesterday’s victories in stone.
The Importance of Prayer
Next, let the valley between your thumb and finger remind you of the stone of prayer. Before facing your giant, take time to descend into prayer. Dedicate time to prayer, just as David did. Invite God’s help and strengthen yourself in the Lord your God.
Prioritizing God’s Reputation
Let your tallest finger remind you of the stone of priority. Guard God’s reputation and see your giant as a chance for God to show off. Your struggles can become a canvas for God to paint his multicolored supremacy.
Running Toward Your Giant
David ran toward his giant with passion. Let your ring finger remind you to take up the stone of passion. Run toward your giant with confidence, knowing that God is with you.
Persisting in Faith
Finally, let your pinky finger remind you of the stone of persistence. David didn’t think one rock would do. He knew he might need to empty the chamber to defeat his giant. Imitate him by never giving up. Keep loading the rocks and swinging the sling.
By focusing on God and making these five decisions, we can conquer the giants that threaten to dominate our lives. Remember, God is with us, and with him, we can overcome anything.
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