Key Verse:

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.”

— Psalm 28:7

Rooted Truth:

Strength isn’t found in self-reliance—it’s found in trusting the Lord.

Faith Story:

David, a shepherd boy facing a giant warrior, had no reason to be confident in himself. Yet he declared to Goliath:

“You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts…” (1 Samuel 17:45).

David’s courage didn’t come from his sling or his skill—it came from knowing the Source of his strength. The same God who delivered him from lions and bears would deliver him from the Philistine.

When the Lord is our strength, fear loses its grip and faith takes its place.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Exodus 15:2 – “The LORD is my strength and my song…”

Nehemiah 8:10 – “…the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Isaiah 12:2 – “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid…”

Daily Practice:

Pray Psalm 28:7 aloud today as a declaration. Whenever fear or anxiety rises, repeat the verse and rest in God’s strength.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, You are my strength and my shield. I trust You with my battles, and I thank You for being my defender. Fill me with courage today that points others to You. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• Where are you tempted to lean on your own strength instead of God’s?

• How can you remind yourself daily that God is your shield and help?

• What “giants” in your life need to be faced with God’s strength instead of your own?

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