March 3rd, 2025
by Dr. Dalton Jenkins
by Dr. Dalton Jenkins
Facing My Giant
Devotions
Day 1: Identifying Your Giants
Devotional
We all face giants in our lives. These aren’t literal nine-foot warriors like Goliath, but they’re just as intimidating. They might be financial struggles, health challenges, relationship problems, or inner battles with fear and doubt. Just like the Israelites who trembled before Goliath, we often find ourselves paralyzed by these overwhelming challenges. But the first step to victory is acknowledging these giants for what they are—challenges that seem bigger than us, but are never bigger than our God.
Bible Verse
“And David said to Saul, ‘Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.’” - 1 Samuel 17:32
Reflection Question
What ‘giant’ in your life has been causing you to withdraw or feel defeated, and how has it affected your relationship with God?
Quote
Giants are overwhelming. They intimidate us and cause us to withdraw in a posture of submission and surrender. Sometimes these giants lead us to give up on things and on people that we love dearly.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, give me the courage to honestly identify the giants in my life. Help me see them not as insurmountable obstacles but as opportunities to witness Your power at work. Grant me the strength to face them with faith rather than fear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, You are greater than any challenge I face. I acknowledge Your sovereignty and power over every obstacle.
2.Response – I surrender my fears to You, trusting that You will give me strength to face my giants.
3.Requests – Strengthen my faith and grant me wisdom to confront my struggles with courage and hope.
4.Readiness – Prepare my heart and mind to step forward in faith, knowing You go before me.
Day 2: Breaking Free from Comfort in Crisis
Devotional
It’s surprising how quickly we can become accustomed to living with our giants. Like a prisoner who grows used to their cell, we might find ourselves adapting to situations that God never intended for us. Whether it’s accepting a toxic relationship, living with constant anxiety, or settling for less than God’s best, we can unconsciously make peace with our giants. But God calls us to a better way.
Bible Verse
“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” - Romans 5:3-4
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life have you become comfortable with defeat or settled for less than God’s best?
Quote
Sometimes you can get used to being defeated. Sometimes you can get used to living under conditions that are depressing and devastating to your personal well-being. Don’t ever get comfortable in a depressive mode.
Prayer
Lord, shake me from any complacency with defeat. Stir up holy discontent within me for situations that don’t align with Your will. Give me the courage to expect and pursue Your best. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, You are my refuge and strength, my ever-present help in trouble.
2.Response – I choose to trust in You rather than grow comfortable in struggle and despair.
3.Requests – Help me to break free from strongholds of fear, doubt, and complacency.
4.Readiness – Equip me to take action in faith, stepping into the abundant life You have for me.
Day 3: Remembering God’s Faithfulness
Devotional
When facing giants, our natural tendency is to focus on their size rather than God’s faithfulness. But just as David recalled God’s help in defeating lions and bears before facing Goliath, we too must remember our past victories.
Bible Verse
“And He had to pass through Samaria.” - John 4:4
Reflection Question
What past victories or moments of God’s faithfulness can you recall that will strengthen your faith for current challenges?
Quote
When you face your giant, you gotta rehearse the faithfulness of God. You gotta remind yourself of how God has kept you, how God has been with you, how God has walked with you.
Prayer
Faithful God, thank You for Your consistent presence in my life. Help me remember Your past faithfulness and let those memories strengthen my faith for today’s battles. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, I praise You for Your faithfulness through all generations.
2.Response – I choose to trust in Your faithfulness rather than focus on my fears.
3.Requests – Remind me of past victories and give me confidence for the challenges ahead.
4.Readiness – Help me walk boldly in faith, knowing You will lead me to victory.
Day 4: Standing Together in Faith
Devotional
God never intended for us to face our giants alone. While the battle against Goliath appeared to be one-on-one combat, David had the entire army of Israel behind him. Similarly, our battles may seem personal, but we’re part of a larger community of faith.
Bible Verse
“And he must needs go through Samaria.” - John 4:4
Reflection Question
Who can you reach out to for support in your current battle, and who might need your support in theirs?
Quote
This is Christian warfare. It’s not a one-on-one fight.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for placing me in a community of believers. Help me be humble enough to ask for help and willing enough to support others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, You have called us to bear one another’s burdens.
2.Response – I commit to standing with my brothers and sisters in faith.
3.Requests – Strengthen our community and deepen our unity in Christ.
4.Readiness – Help me actively support others and seek godly support when needed.
Day 5: Victory Through Faith
Devotional
The ultimate key to defeating our giants isn’t in our strength, skills, or strategies - it’s in our faith in God’s power.
Bible Verse
“And David said to Saul, ‘Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.’” - 1 Samuel 17:32
Reflection Question
How can you shift from relying on your own strength to trusting in God’s power in your current situation?
Quote
Face your giant, not in your strength, but in the strength of Almighty God.
Prayer
Almighty God, help me to stop trying to defeat my giants in my own strength. Teach me to trust completely in Your power and to stand firm in faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, You are my mighty warrior and my source of victory.
2.Response – I surrender my battles to You and trust in Your power.
3.Requests – Strengthen my faith to stand firm in the face of adversity.
4.Readiness – Prepare me to walk in victory, knowing You fight for me.
Devotional
We all face giants in our lives. These aren’t literal nine-foot warriors like Goliath, but they’re just as intimidating. They might be financial struggles, health challenges, relationship problems, or inner battles with fear and doubt. Just like the Israelites who trembled before Goliath, we often find ourselves paralyzed by these overwhelming challenges. But the first step to victory is acknowledging these giants for what they are—challenges that seem bigger than us, but are never bigger than our God.
Bible Verse
“And David said to Saul, ‘Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.’” - 1 Samuel 17:32
Reflection Question
What ‘giant’ in your life has been causing you to withdraw or feel defeated, and how has it affected your relationship with God?
Quote
Giants are overwhelming. They intimidate us and cause us to withdraw in a posture of submission and surrender. Sometimes these giants lead us to give up on things and on people that we love dearly.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, give me the courage to honestly identify the giants in my life. Help me see them not as insurmountable obstacles but as opportunities to witness Your power at work. Grant me the strength to face them with faith rather than fear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, You are greater than any challenge I face. I acknowledge Your sovereignty and power over every obstacle.
2.Response – I surrender my fears to You, trusting that You will give me strength to face my giants.
3.Requests – Strengthen my faith and grant me wisdom to confront my struggles with courage and hope.
4.Readiness – Prepare my heart and mind to step forward in faith, knowing You go before me.
Day 2: Breaking Free from Comfort in Crisis
Devotional
It’s surprising how quickly we can become accustomed to living with our giants. Like a prisoner who grows used to their cell, we might find ourselves adapting to situations that God never intended for us. Whether it’s accepting a toxic relationship, living with constant anxiety, or settling for less than God’s best, we can unconsciously make peace with our giants. But God calls us to a better way.
Bible Verse
“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” - Romans 5:3-4
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life have you become comfortable with defeat or settled for less than God’s best?
Quote
Sometimes you can get used to being defeated. Sometimes you can get used to living under conditions that are depressing and devastating to your personal well-being. Don’t ever get comfortable in a depressive mode.
Prayer
Lord, shake me from any complacency with defeat. Stir up holy discontent within me for situations that don’t align with Your will. Give me the courage to expect and pursue Your best. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, You are my refuge and strength, my ever-present help in trouble.
2.Response – I choose to trust in You rather than grow comfortable in struggle and despair.
3.Requests – Help me to break free from strongholds of fear, doubt, and complacency.
4.Readiness – Equip me to take action in faith, stepping into the abundant life You have for me.
Day 3: Remembering God’s Faithfulness
Devotional
When facing giants, our natural tendency is to focus on their size rather than God’s faithfulness. But just as David recalled God’s help in defeating lions and bears before facing Goliath, we too must remember our past victories.
Bible Verse
“And He had to pass through Samaria.” - John 4:4
Reflection Question
What past victories or moments of God’s faithfulness can you recall that will strengthen your faith for current challenges?
Quote
When you face your giant, you gotta rehearse the faithfulness of God. You gotta remind yourself of how God has kept you, how God has been with you, how God has walked with you.
Prayer
Faithful God, thank You for Your consistent presence in my life. Help me remember Your past faithfulness and let those memories strengthen my faith for today’s battles. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, I praise You for Your faithfulness through all generations.
2.Response – I choose to trust in Your faithfulness rather than focus on my fears.
3.Requests – Remind me of past victories and give me confidence for the challenges ahead.
4.Readiness – Help me walk boldly in faith, knowing You will lead me to victory.
Day 4: Standing Together in Faith
Devotional
God never intended for us to face our giants alone. While the battle against Goliath appeared to be one-on-one combat, David had the entire army of Israel behind him. Similarly, our battles may seem personal, but we’re part of a larger community of faith.
Bible Verse
“And he must needs go through Samaria.” - John 4:4
Reflection Question
Who can you reach out to for support in your current battle, and who might need your support in theirs?
Quote
This is Christian warfare. It’s not a one-on-one fight.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for placing me in a community of believers. Help me be humble enough to ask for help and willing enough to support others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, You have called us to bear one another’s burdens.
2.Response – I commit to standing with my brothers and sisters in faith.
3.Requests – Strengthen our community and deepen our unity in Christ.
4.Readiness – Help me actively support others and seek godly support when needed.
Day 5: Victory Through Faith
Devotional
The ultimate key to defeating our giants isn’t in our strength, skills, or strategies - it’s in our faith in God’s power.
Bible Verse
“And David said to Saul, ‘Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.’” - 1 Samuel 17:32
Reflection Question
How can you shift from relying on your own strength to trusting in God’s power in your current situation?
Quote
Face your giant, not in your strength, but in the strength of Almighty God.
Prayer
Almighty God, help me to stop trying to defeat my giants in my own strength. Teach me to trust completely in Your power and to stand firm in faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6:4 Strategic Renewal Prayer Framework:
1.Reverence – Lord, You are my mighty warrior and my source of victory.
2.Response – I surrender my battles to You and trust in Your power.
3.Requests – Strengthen my faith to stand firm in the face of adversity.
4.Readiness – Prepare me to walk in victory, knowing You fight for me.
Facing Your Giants: Finding Strength Through Faith
Life is filled with personal battles that can feel overwhelming - whether they're related to health, finances, faith, emotions, or identity. These challenges often intimidate us and can cause us to withdraw in fear. However, we are called to face our giants with faith rather than fear.
What Does It Mean to Face Your Giants?
Facing your giants means confronting life's biggest challenges head-on with faith in God rather than cowering in fear. Like David facing Goliath, we must recognize that no giant is too big when we have God on our side.
Why Do We Face Giants in Life?
Often, we face our biggest battles precisely because we're doing the right thing and following God's path. When we make up our minds to serve God, opposition intensifies. However, these challenges help solidify our faith and prepare us for greater purposes.
How Should We Approach Our Giants?
- Analyze the situation rather than running in fear
- Remember past victories and God's faithfulness
- Stand firm in faith rather than cowering in intimidation
- Rely on God's strength rather than our own
- Don't try to fight alone - gather support through prayer and community
What Makes Our Battles Personal?
- Our battles become personal when they:
- Threaten our wellbeing and faith
- Impact our families
- Challenge our religious beliefs
- Affect our communities
Why Faith Matters in Facing Giants
- Like David, we must recognize that victory comes not through our own strength but through faith in God. When we face giants with faith:
- We tap into God's power rather than relying on our abilities
- We gain confidence from remembering God's past faithfulness
- We understand the battle belongs to the Lord
Life Application
- This week, identify the "giants" in your life that have been causing you to live in fear. Make a conscious decision to face them with faith rather than fear. Ask yourself:
- What giants am I currently avoiding out of fear?
- How can I begin facing these challenges with faith instead?
- Who can I partner with in prayer and support as I face these giants?
- What past victories can I remember to strengthen my faith?
Remember: No giant is too big when God is on your side. Stand firm in faith, knowing that the same God who gave David victory over Goliath is with you today.
Dr. Dalton Jenkins
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