Word For Today

When David faced Goliath, he knew that the outcome did not depend on him. Goliath was nearly three meters tall and could easily crush David. But David knew that God was on his side and that He was far greater than any giant. Instead of focusing on Goliath’s enormous size, David chose to remember the moments when he had seen God’s greatness and power in action.

Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.” But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it. Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God. The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you."
- 1 Samuel 17:33–37

When you have to face one of life’s giants, remember the great things God has done for you. Fill your heart with confidence and faith, ask God for help to defeat these giants, and go out to fight in His name.

Conquer giants, see: Bible Verses With Explanation, Reflections And Meaning

A happy thought in the morning can set your day on the right path. A sad or anxious thought can lead you to spend the day filled with sadness or anxiety. Thinking about someone with kindness and goodwill can help you value that person and treat them kindly. But if you think about them with suspicion, you may try to avoid them and keep your distance.

Our thoughts influence our behavior, which is why it is important to monitor them. God’s Word itself speaks about the importance of carefully filtering what we think.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
- Philippians 4:8

When a troubling thought arises in our minds or tries to steal our peace, we should examine it in light of this verse. We can ask ourselves: Is this true? Is it honorable, just, pure, and kind? Does it lead me to admire and encourage, or to criticize and look down on others? Does it draw me closer to God and His will for my life, or pull me away from Him and what He desires for me?

Every day, we can pray like the psalmist:

Search me, O God,
and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the everlasting way.
- Psalm 139:23-24

Place your thoughts in God’s hands. Let Him examine your heart and fill it with His peace. Your days will be much better when you place your thoughts under the Lord’s guidance.

Articles that may help you examine and monitor your thoughts:

• Prayers to Calm the Heart, For Peace and Tranquility
• Bible Verses to Overcome Anxiety That Will Calm Your Soul And Bless You