May 18: QUIT THINKING THE BATTLE FOR YOUR HEART WILL BE A FAIR FIGHT.

Affirmation: I accept my fears and doubts and move forward anyway.
( I have been amazed and in awe at how my daily affirmation from my monthly calendar is supported by Bob Goff’s daily reading! )
You’ve got this!!

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Practice, Personalize, Ponder: practice these verses today and everyday. Jot down your experiences as you practice these verses.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians ­4:4-7 NIV


~~~~~~Walk in Grace. Live in Love. By Bob Goff 

May 18

QUIT THINKING THE BATTLE FOR YOUR HEART WILL BE A FAIR FIGHT. 

The Philistine said, "This day I defy the armies of lsrael! Give me a man and let us fight each other." On hearing the Philistine's words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. 
1 SAMUEL 17:10-11 

Don't you just love the story of David and Goliath? David is the superhero of the little guys. He was a young boy with seven older brothers, and he looked after the family's sheep. He protected them from wild predators with a slingshot. (As a kid, I always thought that was boss. Still do, actually.) 


David's people were at war with the Philistines, and the Philistines were led by a warrior named Goliath. I know you've heard of this guy. He was built like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, was as tall as your house, and had the latest battle gear. Every day for more than forty days, Goliath taunted the Israelites, asking if anyone had the courage to fight him. One day, when David came to deliver food to his brothers, David heard the challenge. You know how the story goes. 


The battle for our hearts can feel a lot like David versus Goliath. It seems like evil stacks the odds against us. Here's why: evil never plays by the rules. Do I have what it takes? we wonder. But God is with us. Am I strong enough? Remember, we rely on God's strength, not ours. God has already won. Take a breath. There's nothing left to win. 


Deep down you probably have some sense of who God made you to be: an artist, a politician, a pastor, a coach, a CEO, a mom, or whatever. Evil's great scheme is that it wants to squash who you were made to be, like Goliath thought he'd squash David. Don't give in and don't give up. Just reach into your pocket. I bet you'll find God has slipped in a few stones for you. 


What giant is facing you right now? 

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