Meet My Giant

Church yesterday morning was totally about me. Ok, well I'm sure it was meant for everyone but I knew God was pointing His finger at me.

It was a sermon on "Giants". The pastor referenced the David and Goliath passage in 1 Samual 17:32-51. We all have our giants. It could be an drug or alcohol addiction, being unfaithful to your spouse, being in a bad relationship or having an unhealthy relationship with your children. And it's not "you" who can slay that giant, but God. The conviction that God is always there will be enough to beat that giant.

"Faith is the settled confiction that God is always there." Why could none of the Israelites beat Goliath? Because they didn't have God on their side.

"Faith is the antidote to fear." Sure, any one of us would be afraid to go up against that thing in life that's killing us. We can't do it alone. But get into the battle against giants and trust that God can handle it.

"Faith doesn't play by the rules, it changes the game." David defeated Goliath with a slingshot and 5 smooth stones. But he came against him in the name of God.

My giant? My weight, of course. My health. I can't do this on my own. I need God to lead me through this. We are in this together, He is on my side helping me through each day. He is my coach and biggest fan. He will never think I can't do it. He loves me and WANTS me to change. He is always for me, never against me.

With God, I can lose this weight.
PTL