Saturday, June 30, 2012

Do What You Are Good At - 1 Samuel 17

S - 1 Samuel 17:38 Then Saul gave David his own armor—a bronze helmet and a coat of mail. 39 David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn such things before.
“I can’t go in these,” he protested to Saul. “I’m not used to them.” So David took them off again. 40 He picked up five smooth stones from a stream and put them into his shepherd’s bag. Then, armed only with his shepherd’s staff and sling, he started across the valley to fight the Philistine.
O - David had volunteered to fight Goliath and Saul was reluctant to send him. However, due to David's confidence and persistence, Saul gave in and let him use his armor. David was not comfortable in the armor and instead went out to fight in what he was used to, and defeated Goliath.
A - I should do what I'm good at and not try to be someone or do something that I'm truly not. God has given me gifts that are different than others for a reason and I need to use these and not try to do something that is outside of my gifts. God will be with me just as He was with David if/when I stick to His plan and His purpose in my life.
P - God, I thank you for providing me with strengths and gifts that are unique to me. Give me confidence and willingness to use these abilities to pursue and fulfill the plans that you have for me to strengthen and advance your kingdom. Give me wisdom to work with my children to also give them confidence in their strengths and abilities. Bless my family and me today.

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