Facing the Giant

Happy New Year - 2018!

I love the beginning of a new year because I realize that I am in a new season, a new year of my life adventure.  2017 has past and now, we only have the memories and photos of what roads we traveled on.  

2018 - We begin a new chapter of blank pages in our book of life; crisp and clean, just like fresh fallen snow (which I LOVE!)  The landscape is a glistening white, clean snow canvas.  No footprints to follow, no tire lines of someone else's traveled path, no dirty snow piles along the way; just fresh beautiful white snow.  A new adventure begins!

It is also a chance to start over - do over - a mulligan, I guess is the correct golf terminology.  For me though, it is a Facing the Giant.  Have you ever read the story in the Bible of David facing the giant Philistine - Goliath? If you have never heard of this story read 1 Samuel 17.  I recommend YouVersion app from the App store or go to BibleGateway.com and search 1 Samuel 17.

He was a giant who was over 9 feet tall!  I know some tall people, but this man was over 9 feet tall!  Can you imagine?  I am only 5'4 and over 9 feet is extremely tall for me!   With a tiny stone and a slingshot, David faced the giant and killed him in the forehead.  He faced Goliath “in the name of the Lord Almighty, The God of the armies of Israel” (vs. 45)…so that all those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s…” (vs. 47).

Each day we face a multitude of trials and obstacles – Giants!

For some it is the normal day to day things we struggle to accomplish; the laundry, housecleaning, dirty dishes in the sink or grocery shopping.  Some may face health issues, recovering from sickness, cancer and even death.  Some may face struggles to get active and lose weight or just trying to gain weight or have a baby.  Some may be more emotional; struggling with sadness, in despair, and loneliness.  Others struggle with finding a job, or finding a home, or finding money to pay unexpected bills or repairs from a home, or car. What obstacles are you facing?  What Giants stand before you?

My giant has many faces! I face:

        Lord Almighty

Spiritual Battles

Physical activity

Exhaustion – Rest/sleep

Health Issues

Loneliness

As you notice my mountain gets taller as I add things, but, I am putting My Lord, Almighty on top to help me face the rest of my giants. 

This year as we face the giants in our lives, may you go thru it in the name of the Lord Almighty!  He is the God of hope and who save us!  He will arm us for battle and help us conquer. Take that first step into the fresh snow and make your own journey with the Lord Almighty before you.  Remember the battle is the Lords!

Blessings to you, my friend, as you journey a new adventure in 2018!

Joani