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When we face the giants of our lives (spiritual, emotional, physical or a combination,) we often fear we are not enough or do not have the tools needed to face them head on much less win.

Scripture tells us that Satan comes to kill, steal, and destroy.

He is a roaring lion, searching for people, dreams and hopes to devour.

We also know that Satan has been mortally wounded, through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Like a wounded animal he is fighting out of fear and for his life, and you and the rest of mankind are his targets.

But not only do our attacks come from Satan but, they also come from own sinful nature.

It can feel at times as though we are in hand to hand combat both within our own-selves and from forces outside of us.

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Our giants come in three forms

Spiritual opposition -

Self-inflicted –

Worldly Obstacles - (financial, emotional, relational, work-related, laziness, distractions, etc. Anything that is preventing you from reaching your full potential)

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No matter what your obstacle, all obstacles have one thing in common –

They look really, big!

1 Sam 17:4-8

Giant sized obstacle

Giant sized obstacle

Giant sized obstacle

· 6 cubits and a span = 10 foot and 9 inches tall.

(Royal Egyptian cubit)

· Chain mail – 5,000 shekels = 125 pounds

· Spear head – 600 shekels = 15 pounds

What obstacles are you facing today?

Fear, Unsaved family and friends, financial, work related, spiritual attacks on you or family members, all obstacles look like giants.

But all obstacles have another thing in common – they are meant to be overcome.

Helen Keller once said –

“All the world is full of suffering.

It is also full of overcoming.”

Today I want to give you hope and the tools to overcome your giants.

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Be adamant enough to trust what God has given you.

Adamant – Refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.

Synonyms – Unshakeable, immoveable, inflexible, unwavering, unswerving.

What has God given you?

God has given you the Full armor of God

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Belt of truth- Truth holds all the armor together.

The belt of truth is you believing firmly that Jesus rose from the dead and is Lord of all.

Breastplate of righteousness – We are the righteousness of God, not because of what we did but because of what He did.

When the enemy comes to you reminding you of all your sins, failures, remind Him of the work of Christ and who you now are.

Shoes of peace – You are always ready to move and go and where ever you go you take peace with you.

Shield of faith – Not faith in yourself but faith in God and His provisions.

Helmet of salvation – The unshakeable knowledge that you are saved, reconciled to God.

Sword of the Spirit – The word of God, which is your weapon to defeat any and all spiritual attacks and to kill the sinful nature.

Be adamant enough to trust what God has given you

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David did not put his trust in Saul’s armor but rather he placed his trust in God’s armor and the gifts God had given him.

So too can you!

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God has also given you unique gifts he made specific for you.

Spiritual gifts –

Natural Gifts – Wisdom, intellect, artistic skills, compassion, mercy, financial acumen, drive, strength, humor, hard work ethic, etc.

Be adamant enough to trust what God has given you

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David refused to wear the armor of someone else (Saul).

He instead placed his trust in the tools God had given him.

We often hear that we should constantly work on the areas we are weakest.

Sure, we should work to be better.

But, I am suggesting that we should always work on the areas we are gifted in.

Our focus should be on our strengths, gifts – We should strive to invest in what God has given us until we get the greatest return from the gift he has given us.

(Parable of Talents)

Are you investing in the gifts and talents God has given you?

Or are you spending too much time focusing on your areas of weakness?

Leo Buscaglia wrote -

Your talent is God's gift to you.

What you do with it is your gift back to God.

Be adamant enough to trust what God has given you

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You will never be the best in the areas of your weakness –

But if you focus on the gifts and tools God has given you, you can become excellent.

David, was an excellent shot with the sling – He was not an excellent swords-man.

By being adamant enough to trust God’s gifts and tools in his life, and not focus on what others had, he became excellent in what he had.

By being adamant enough to trust in the gifts and tools God gave him, David was able to face his giant obstacle and defeat it.

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5 Biblical Truth To Overcoming Your Obstacles In Life

Be adamant enough to trust what God has given you.

God has already equipped you to overcome the obstacles you will face in life.

You simply need to be Adamant enough to trust in His gifts.

God has already equipped you to overcome the obstacles you will face in life.

You simply need to be Adamant enough to trust in His gifts.

He has given you the armor of God, He has given you Spiritual gifting’s, and he has given you natural talents and gifts.

But most of all he has given you his very Spirit to dwell in you.

Wherever you go, whatever you face, He is with you and His resurrection power to overcome is with you.

Put aside all sinful behavior.

Some obstacles we face are self-made due to our own sinful choices.

Deal with strongholds in your mind.

Some obstacles that we deal with are not real.

We have let fear, worries, and lies from others to create obstacles in our mind only.

Your dumb, you will never find a person to love and to love you back, you don’t know the Bible well enough to lead them to Christ, God won’t heal them if you pray, you are a loser you will never have a life, you’re a horrible parent, your past disqualifies your future, and on and on.

Lies and fears that create imaginary obstacles.

Know that nothing is too hard for God.

Sometimes we make such a big deal out of the obstacle that we think it is as powerful as God.

Like a coin held to our eye as we look at the sun.

The closer the coin is to our eye the bigger it looks in comparison to the sun.

But once we move the coin out and see in in relation to the sun we see just how small it is.

We need to look at the obstacle in a true comparison with God and realize no obstacle is to big for the creator of all things.

God uses obstacles for his purposes and for our good.

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Stop looking at your obstacle as your defeat and start seeing your obstacle as an opportunity.

Every obstacle you face is simply an opportunity for God to receive glory and for you to become more like Jesus.

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Every obstacle you face is simply an opportunity for God to receive glory and for you to become more like Jesus.

Be adamant enough to trust what God has given you!

Put aside all sinful behavior

Deal with the strong holds in your mind

Know that nothing is too hard for God

God uses obstacles for his purpose and for your good.

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God has already given you everything you need to overcome your Giant sized obstacles.

Stop living in fear, And be adamant enough to trust what God has given you!