Defeating Goliath

We all have been in that situation... someone in your life makes you feel as though you are small and unable to do things that you know you can. Sometimes there are people who feel so badly about themselves that they want to bring down others in order to try to make themselves feel better. Does it really make them feel better? I am not sure, I've  never felt good after saying something that caused another person pain, so I would think it doesn't work, but all people are different.

**If I have said anything to you in the past or even recently that may have upset you, please know I do not intend to cause anyone to be upset and I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart, my goal in life is to show love to all, no matter what!**

It's time to slay that Goliath! Think of David, he was just a small boy. There were so many soldiers that could have chose to stand up to Goliath, but they were all afraid. This giant was known for breaking down so many others that the soldiers no longer wanted to even try to defeat him. What were they to do?? Then... this little boy, David, comes along and says, "My God is bigger than that giant! I can bring him down with God's help!" He didn't go in there with swords or arrows or anything like that, no David took something as small as a couple of stones and a sling shot and brought him down! YES!!! VICTORY!! God gave him the strength he needed to do the "unthinkable".

I know someone who is struggling with his own Goliath. This man works hard daily and gives his best in all that he does, but he is just torn down daily by "Goliath". Goliath has caused so many others to quit their jobs because they could not handle him and just wanted to run away like the soldiers from the story of David and Goliath. Someone has to take a stand, have FAITH that God can do ALL THINGS and bring down the giant!

There are always going to be Goliath's and we don't have to get a sling shot to bring them down, that would be frowned upon in this day and time, but we can take a stand to defend ourselves in a loving manor.

If someone is only pointing out the things you do wrong in your life, ask them to please tell you or show you how they would like it to be done. This is not only showing them respect, but also showing that you want to do things "the right way", even if your way has been right in your eyes. There is always room for improvement. If they refuse to show you how they want it done, take it to someone who can talk to them for you, like someone above them. If it is in your marriage, please talk to your spouse about talking to you with LOVE and not anger. Explain how they make you feel and that you want to feel loved. That you want to show them love by doing things the way that makes you both happy and work together to figure out what that is. Marriage is a two way street, the spouse has to WANT TO make YOU HAPPY too. Don't be married to a Goliath. If you feel that you are, seek counseling, together. Communication can bring the Goliath out of a person, if done in a loving manor.

spend time in God's word, asking and seeking for His guidance, what does He want you to do in your own situation? Talk to someone that can help you come to a conclusion. All situations are different, but God is in all of them and wants to give you the strength to get through any situation and slay any Goliath that you may face in your life. Stay strong, be brave, and stand up!!