Cowboys vs. Giants

Tonight as I sit here watching our beloved Dallas Cowboys play in the NFL 2012 Season opener against the Giants, I thought about the song Every Man by Casting Crowns.  I get choked up every time I hear the line "I am the soldier in the airport facing giants one more time."  The thought of men and women leaving behind their family and friends to protect my freedom, my family, my friends, & ME brings a tear stain to my eyes.  The battle for freedom that they fight locally and overseas seems to never end.

And as I sat here humming that song & singing the lyrics in my head, I realized that truly we're all facing giants...every day...every one of us.  Some are public for all eyes to see like going off to war, a physical disability, the loss of a job, or a homeless man or woman.  However, there are so many more giants that are hidden...sometimes on purpose...like an eating disorder, abuse, depression, or guilt of a sin that seems too horrible to talk about. 

Our giants come in all sizes and in the moment, none of them are easy.  It is easy to feel lost, alone, and anxious about these giants, but with God we are NOT

lost...

"in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."  Proverbs 3:6

alone...

"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."  Hebrews 13:5

anxious...

^"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:6-7

In a football game, there isn't always a winner (although mostly, a few ties do exist).  In a war, there isn't always a solid winner (many would argue everyone loses in a war).  But when it comes to our every day giants, there is NO question about who the winner is...God!  Always God! 

"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

My prayer for you tonight is that whatever giant you might be facing, that you give it all to God.  When we are at our most desperate, at our darkest hour of need, at our most vulnerable, and there is no one who could possibly help or understand...GOD is there.  He is listening, He is watching, He is waiting for us to lean completely on Him instead of our own strength.  May you always feel His love & His unlimited strength!  And may you always hear the Giggles from Heaven!

Tammy Jones
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11