“I might not face Goliath
But I got my own giants”
-lyrics from Same God, Elevation Worship

I love these lyrics. 

Something about these lyrics make me feel seen. These lyrics help me recognize that even if I am not aware of it, I am in a battle. I have my own giants and I am in a fight.  

What are some of the giants you are fighting right now? 

Some of you are fighting to keep the peace in your homes or workplace.
Some of you are fighting to keep food on the table.
Some of you are fighting to feel understood.
Some of you are fighting to feel heard.
Some of you are fighting to feel loved.
Some of you are fighting to stay sane. 
Some of you are fighting for what their grandparents fought for.
Some of you are fighting unjust laws.
Some of you are fighting unhealthy habits.
Some of you are fighting to keep a marriage together.
Some of you are fighting to keep your job.
Some of you are fighting a battle no one else sees.
Some of you are fighting for someone who can’t fight. 
Some of you are fighting bad news.
Some of you are fighting a secret pain.
Some of you are fighting discouragement.
Some of you are fighting to stay hopeful.
Some of you are fighting your own demons.
Some of you are fighting for your life. 

I don’t know what it is you are fighting right now. 

Some of you are wishing you didn’t have to fight. 
Some of you are upset at the timing of this fight.
Some of you are wondering when this fight will end.
Some of you are wondering how this fight will end. 

There’s good news. 

“For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” (Deuteronomy 20:4)

You don’t have to fight alone. God wants to go with you in order to fight for you.

Invite God to go with you.

Let God fight for you. 

When we fight, we sometimes start to fight other humans. 

It might seem the right way to go about it, but that’s because our perspective is off. 

“We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12)

I often have to remind myself that evil is a real thing. 

There are giants that come against us that we can’t see.

These “rulers…authorities…cosmic powers….present darkness…spiritual forces of evil” that come against you can be very discouraging at times.

But take heart! 

TAKE A LION’S HEART! 

I pray that you find the courage.

I pray that you find the courage of a lion.

I pray that you find the courage of 10,000 lions.

I pray that you find the courage of 10,000 fearless lions to continue on.

I pray that you find the courage of 10,000 fearless lions to continue on with God in order so that he can fight for you.

Whatever it is you are fighting for or against, give it to God.

He’ll fight your giants for you!

I ain’t lion! YOU are A LION!