Your strength or God's? Be a David! 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Good morning all!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
   How many times do you try to do things "YOURSELF", asking for help from no one, thinking you can do it?  Probably many times.  I have never been a fighter by fists, but I have encountered many other fights.  Fights in my LIFE!  Work, marriage, children, neighbors, co-workers, and on and on.  Each fight I faced seemed to be a giant, specially the IRS!  How easy and human it is to pick up the tools you need for the fight and go forth, thinking you are ready for battle.
    When things tend to come on us, we also tend to forget God, and go forth in our own strength.  In my opinion, the man who beats his chest and spouts he is a self made man and doesn't need help from anyone is a fool!  GOD IS IN CONTROL!
    David, as a young lad, killed a lion, a bear, and then a giant Philistine.  How did he do this?  He did it in God's strength.  Was David stronger than any of these?  NO!  But, GOD IS!
    In 1 Samuel 17:32-37  (click to read scripture) you will find David talking to Saul.  David trusts in God, and David does not understand why the men in God's army were afraid to fight this Philistine; they had God on their side.  God knows our needs, God knows our weaknesses, God is the strength that will take us through.  Are you letting God be your strength?  OR, are you taking matters into your own hands?
    When facing challenges; go to where your strength lies------GOD!  Take time now to share with God and let HIM lift you up and through the rough times. Love you all.
   In Christ's Love and Grace
     Johnny