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Power-Ups and Prayers: Facing Life's Big Battle
What if the giants you face in life could be conquered with the same strategies you use in your favorite video games? Join us on an epic quest as we explore how the ancient tale of David and Goliath offers modern-day wisdom for overcoming life's toughest challenges. By drawing parallels with iconic characters like Spider-Man, we uncover how embracing our unique strengths and shifting our perspectives can help us tackle fears, failures, and rejections. Get ready to discover how faith transforms these obstacles into opportunities to showcase the inner power we possess by believing in something greater.
Embarking on this strategic journey, we highlight the clever tactics David employed against Goliath, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right tools for every battle. Through biblical references and stories like Naruto's inner battles, we highlight how overcoming internal struggles is key for external success. Dive into a conversation about spiritual positioning and the significance of trusting in a divine plan as a foundation for facing personal giants like doubt and temptation. Let's unlock the wisdom of scripture, prayer, and faith to equip you for future challenges, just as these elements fortified David in his fight.
Concluding our adventure, we focus on the joy and excitement that stem from unwavering faith, drawing connections between David's story and our spiritual battles. By relying on God’s strength, much like the Avengers draw upon their collective power, we discover that victory over sin, fear, and doubt is already secured. With this empowering perspective, you'll learn how to break free from past failures and live confidently in the truth of faith's triumph. Our journey doesn't end here—connect with local communities, share this message, and continue to strengthen your faith with us. Thank you for your support, and God bless until our next episode!
Hey there, faithful Geek listeners, welcome back to the Faithful Geek Podcast. I'm your host, jm Collectibles, bringing you another epic crossover of faith, geek culture and real talk. Now, today we're diving into an episode I've been pretty pumped up to share with you. It's called Boss Battle Mode Facing Life's Giants with God's Power Up. Now, today, we're going to try and connect the dots between David vs Goliath, gaming strategies and spiritual warfare, because if you ever face the final boss in a game or a giant in your life, you know it's all about strategy, power-ups and a little divine backup. Now, before we jump in, let's start with a quick prayer heavenly father, we come to you today grateful for your strength, your wisdom and the way you equip us for every battle. Open our hearts and minds to hear what you got for us in this episode. In jesus name, we pray amen. All right, let right. Let's hit this and get into it. So picture this You're in a game Maybe it's Elden Ring and you're staring down a towering boss like Radagon of the Golden Order.
Speaker 1:He's massive, intimidating and swinging a hammer that could flatten you in one hit. Your health bar is low, your flasks are running dry and you're wondering how you're going to pull this off. Now let's rewind a few thousand years to a shepherd kid named David. Now let's rewind a few thousand years to a shepherd kid named David standing in a valley with nothing but a sling and some stones, facing a nine foot tall Philistine champion named Goliath no armor, no sword, just a vibe and a prayer. Now what's the connection, you say? Both are underdog stories where the odds scream defeat, but the wins come from something bigger than the player. Now let's dig into David's moment a little deeper. Imagine being the youngest in your family, someone no one takes seriously. Now, david wasn't a warrior, he wasn't a general or a trained fighter. He was a shepherd, a kid whose job was to take care of the sheep, not fight battles. And yet he steps up with crazy confidence and asks who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living god? That's first samuel, 17, 26. Now david wasn't flexing, he wasn't delusional, he just had a different perspective. Everyone else saw goliath's size, but david saw god's power. It's like watching an esports tournament where one player looks totally outmatched. Maybe they're all ranked, maybe they're an underdog, but if they got skills, strategy and confidence, they can turn the tide and shock everyone. That's david. He's not playing defense, he's stepping. He's stepping forward, ready to make a move.
Speaker 1:Now let's think about spider-man. In amazing spider-man number 33, one of the most famous issues of all time, peter parker is trapped under tons of rubble, exhausted, beaten and barely hanging on. He could give up and, honestly, no one would blame him. But then he remembers why he fights his responsibilities, responsibilities, his purpose, and he pushes through the pain, lifting the debris and breaking free. Now that's what David does. He looks at the impossible and says, nope, not today. My God is bigger than this. And let's be real.
Speaker 1:Life throws giants at all of us at every certain time of our life. Maybe your giant is fear, that overwhelming anxiety that keeps you up at night. Maybe it's failure, feeling like you've never measured up, that you'll never get past your past mistakes. Maybe it's rejection, feeling like no one, no matter how hard you try, you're not wanted, not valued, not enough. Now we all have Goliath standing in our way. Some of them scream in our face every day, just like Goliath did to the Israelite army. Now, for 40 days, goliath came out taunting Israel You're too weak. You'll never win. Just give up. Now you ever hear that voice in your head. That's what the enemy loves to do. He loves to put that voice in your head that says you're weak, you're never going to win, just give up.
Speaker 1:But here's the key. Goliath was all talk. Sure, he was strong, sure, he was experienced, but at the end of the day, he wasn't invincible. David understood something that no one else did. Goliath wasn't just challenging Israel, he was challenging God, and that was a huge mistake.
Speaker 1:Now let's bring this into gaming terms for a second. Imagine you're playing a pvp match game in Super Smash Brothers or Street Fighter or Apex Legends, or you're up against someone who's super cocky. They got all the gear, all the wins, wins, all the trash talk, but they underestimate you, they don't realize that you've been training, you know your strategy and, most importantly, you know how to use what you've got. Now. David wasn't the strongest, he wasn't the biggest, but he knew his weapon, he knew what he was good at and, more than that, he knew who he had in his back.
Speaker 1:Now that's where Psalm 18.2 comes in the Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer. My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of salvation, my stronghold. That's not just poetry. That's a game plan. If you're facing a giant in your life right now, don't look at it at the way the world does. The world tells you to measure your strength versus the enemy's strength. The world says if the problem is bigger than you, then you've already lost. But God flips that script. He says it's not about the size of your enemy, it's about the size of your faith. Now, david could have backed down, like everyone else. He could have said, yeah, this guy's too big, I'm out. But instead he steps forward, not with fear, but with faith. And that's where the real power up happens.
Speaker 1:In games, you don't always start off with the best gear right. Sometimes you must level up, find your strategy and play smart. Now, david didn't have a sword or armor, but he had God's strength, a sling and five smooth stones, and that's all he needed. Let's ask yourself today what giant am I facing? Am I looking at its size or am I looking at God's power? Do I believe that, like David, I already have everything I need to win? Now, if your first instinct is fear, take a step back, breathe, pray and remember who's in control. Giants may look big, but in the presence of God, they're just another obstacle ready to fall. Now David's story reminds us that victory doesn't belong to the strongest fighter. It belongs to the one who trusts God completely. And when you step forward with faith instead of fear, that's when the game truly changes. So the next time you feel outmatched and the next time you feel like the underdog, remember god specializes in turning underdogs into champions. Now let's move forward and see how david geared up for the fight.
Speaker 1:Now every gamer knows you don't roll into a boss fight unprepared. Whether it's gathering the right weapons, upgrading your armor or making sure you're stocked up on potions, your gear matters. Now imagine stepping into dark Souls without a shield or running into Destiny 2 raid without leveling up your gear. That's a recipe for disaster. The same thing applies spiritually. When facing life giants, we need to write the right loadout. The good news God provides us with everything we need. Now David understood this. Before he even stepped onto the battlefield, he had already been equipped not just with the slinging stones, but with something even greater. Let's read 1 Samuel 16, 13. Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers, and the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward that right there. That was David's real power up. It wasn't about his weapon, it was about the Spirit of God empowering him.
Speaker 1:Now let's fast forward to our lives. Watch our spiritual gear. Paul lays it out clearly in Ephesians 6.11. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Now let's break this down a little bit. Now, this isn't just a metaphor, it's an actual strategy for spiritual survival. If you've ever been in a tough season dealing with anxiety, struggling with temptation, facing conflict you know how important it is to be spiritually armored up. Now Paul details this even more in Ephesians 6, 14 through 17, listing out different pieces of armor of God the belt of truth, because knowing what's true about God and us, the foundation of everything is the breastplate of righteousness, guarding our hearts and making sure we're walking in alignment with God. The Now, this isn't just poetic language. This is a battle-ready gear. Let's think about Iron man and Avengers. Infinity War.
Speaker 1:Tony Stark didn't just show up in an old suit. His nanotech armor was custom-built to take on Thanos. Every part of his suit had a purpose. Now, that's exactly what God does for us. He gives us gear that purposes built for the battle we face Now. Here's the thing. Just like purposes built for the battle we face Now. Here's the thing. Just like how David didn't wear Saul's army armor, we can rely on someone else's spiritual gear. Now let's look at 1st Samuel, 17, 38 to 39.
Speaker 1:Then Saul closed David with his armor. He put a bronze helmet on his head and clothed him with a male, with a male coat, and David strapped his sword over his armor and he tried in vain to go, for he had not tested them. Then David said to Saul I cannot go with these, for I have not tested them. Now, david knew himself. He knew what worked for him. He wasn't going to force himself into an armor that didn't fit.
Speaker 1:Now, in the same way, our spiritual armor is personal. Your walk with God is not going to look exactly like someone else's. The way he strengthens you, the way he speaks to you, the way he prepares you, it's unique. For some, prayer and fasting might be the key to stay strong. For others, it's deep Bible study and worship. Some people are wired to spend hours in solitude with God, while others grow best through community and mentorship.
Speaker 1:The important thing is this Don't fight your battles in the wrong gear. Now, in gaming, we all know that equipping the wrong armor or weapon can make a fight so much harder. You don't take a wooden sword into a Legend of Zelda boss fight and you don't wear heavy armor if your character is built for agility. It's the same way in our spiritual battles. Trying to fight with someone else's approach instead of seeking God for your own battle plan can make the fight harder than it needs to be. So what does this mean for us? You gotta ask God what your armor looks like. Maybe you need to strengthen your faith through fasting. Maybe it's time to memorize scripture so you have it ready when anxiety or fear strikes Train. Maybe it's time to memorize scripture so you have it ready when anxiety or fear strikes. Train with what you have.
Speaker 1:David had spent years training with a slipper and just didn't decide to use that in one day. In the same way, we need to practice using our spiritual weapons daily, not just when we're in trouble. Don't compare your armor to someone else's. If God has given you a specific way to fight your battles, trust him. Your path is unique. At the end of the dayid's confidence wasn't in his sling, it was in the god who already delivered him from the lion and the bear. His gear was trust in god. That's our real power. When we rely on god, he equips us exactly how we need to be.
Speaker 1:Now let's talk a little bit about strategy time, because no one beats a boss without applying right. Think about a challenging game you've played, whether it's the legend of zelda, breath of wild facing calamity, ganon, or dark souls going up against ornstein and smog, or street fighter learning how to counter an opponent's combos. You don't just rush in there blind right. You study its patterns, you adjust your tactics and use the right tools at the right moment. Now david had a strategy too. In first samuel 1740, he says.
Speaker 1:The bible says says Then he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the brook and put them in the shepherd's pouch. His sling was in his hand and he approached the Philistine. Now David didn't just grab the first thing he saw and hope for the best. He chose five smooth stones, not jagged, not heavy, but ones that could fly straight and hit hard. He didn't grab a sword because he wasn't trained for one. He didn't take honor because it would slow him down. He used what he knew and trusted God.
Speaker 1:For the rest, that's a huge lesson for us. When we face our own giants fear, doubt, financial struggles, broken relationships, spiritual attacks do we run in panic, button mashing our way through, or do we pause, look at what God has already given us and move with wisdom? The Bible lays it out like a huge playbook for us. In James 4, 7 says submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will free from you. Now that's a two-step strategy. Number one submit to God, align yourself with his plan. Before rushing in, ask God what do you want me to do? What's the best way to handle this? And number two resist the devil. That means standing firm in the faith, pushing back against the temptation, doubt and fear with truth.
Speaker 1:Now, if you ever play Pokemon, certain moves work against specific opponents, right. You wouldn't use a fire type attack against a water type and expect to win. Likewise, you wouldn't use your own strength to defeat a spiritual enemy. You need the right weapon for the battle. The Bible calls that weapon the sword of the spirit, which is's word. And on Matthew 1 through 11, when Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, he didn't argue or get flustered. He quoted scripture every single time. Satan threw out a lie and Jesus responded with it is written, and hit back with the truth. That's what our strategy should be too.
Speaker 1:If you, if your giant is fear, remind yourself of Isaiah 41, 10. Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. Now, if your giant is doubt, stand on Proverbs 3, 5 through 6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your understanding. If your giant is temptation, memorize first Corinthians 10, 13. No temptation has overtaken you. That is not common to man. God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability.
Speaker 1:Now, just like David, you got to pick the right stones for your fight. Now here's another key strategy positioning. Now, in games like Fortnite, call of Duty or Apex Legends, you just don't stand in the open and let enemies snipe you. You take cover, find a vantage point and make it move wisely right. Spiritual positioning means staying connected to God through prayer and community.
Speaker 1:Now, david wasn't acting alone. Yes, he fought Goliath by himself, but he was backed up by years of training in the fields, learning to trust God as he protected his sheep. He had been in battle before against lions bears. Now his position. He wasn't built on past victories. What does that mean for us? Sometimes God uses past battles to prepare us for future ones. Maybe you faced challenges before and seen God come through. That's not just a random coincidence. That's training. The next time you face something big, remember what he's already done. And Psalm 77, 11 says I remember the deeds of the Lord. Yes, I will remember your wonders of old. Now David could step into the battlefield with confidence because he wasn't relying on his own strength. He remembered that God had already helped him defeat lions and bears before. Now, goliath wasn't just another enemy in a long line of victories. You know, goliath was just another enemy in a long line of victories. God had already won.
Speaker 1:So here's a question Are you fighting smart? Are you using the right weapons scripture, prayer, faith Are you positioned well in God's presence, in a supportive community, in a place of wisdom? Are you trusting his strategies instead of trying to force yourself? If we try the solo life battles, we're going to get wrecked, man. But if we trust God's plan, lean on his word and fight with faith, no giant stands a chance against us. Now David's story is proof that with the right strategy, giants fall. Now let's riff the script a little. Giants aren't just out there, they're in here.
Speaker 1:Inner battles, anger, insecurity, addiction. That hits harder than any external foe. No-transcript. Why have you come down and with whom have you left those sheep in the wilderness? I know your presumption and the evil of your heart Now, family drama or mid-boss fight ever been there those voices in your life or your mind telling you you're not enough, that you're unworthy, that you'll never be strong enough, smart enough, successful enough?
Speaker 1:Now, david wasn't just battling a giant, he was battling doubt, and the enemy knows that doubt is one of the strongest weapons against faith. This happens in so many stories we love. Take Naruto before. Before Naruto could take on Pain or Madara, he had to face his inner darkness the nine tails. That was the real battle, because if Naruto didn't first conquer his inner doubts and rage, he wouldn't stand a chance against his external enemies. The same goes for us. Our real prep happens inside. Before we step out into any battlefield, if you're carrying doubt, fear, bitterness or shame, those things can weigh you down faster than any Goliath standing in front of you. That's why scripture is so powerful In Psalm 139, 23, and 24,.
Speaker 1:Give us a battle plan. Search me, o God, and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts and see there be any grievous way in me and lead me into everlasting way. That's like a debug code for the soul, an invitation for God to root out the glitches before they cause a system crash. Now David could have let Eliab's words get to him. He could have walked away thinking maybe I'm just a shepherd boy, maybe this battle isn't for me. But he didn't. He ignored the noise and leaned into his calling.
Speaker 1:Now, that's a huge lesson for us. What matters to whom we listen to? The enemy will use people, sometimes even people close to us, to plight out. Maybe it's a friend who scoffs at your faith. Maybe it's a boss who constantly belittles you. Maybe it's your own inner critic whispering you're not good enough. The truth, god says otherwise. Romans 8.37, now. God didn't call you to be a victim to your own thoughts. He called you to rise above us. Now, god didn't call you to be a victim to your own thoughts. He called you to rise above them. Now take Batman and the Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller.
Speaker 1:He spent so much time brooding alone, weighed down by his past, his regrets, his fear, but he didn't stay there, he confronts what's eating him. He reclaims his mission and fights harder than ever before. Spiritually, we don't solve these fights either. We need our co-op mode. That's why community is crucial.
Speaker 1:Hebrews 12.1 reminds us let us run with endurance the races that is set before us, surrounded by a cloud of witnesses. That means you're not alone. You're surrounded by others fighting similar battles, people who encourage you, pray for you and remind you who you are in Christ. Because here's the thing inner giants thrive on isolation. If the enemy can convince you to keep your struggles to yourself, to not talk about the doubt, the fear, the anxiety, the temptation, then he's already won half the battle. But when you bring those struggles into the light, when you share them with trusted people, when you surrender them to God, these giants start to shrink. Now AW Tozer said it best God does not give us overcoming life. He gives us life as we overcome. This is a process. It's not a cheat code where you wake up one day and all your inner battles are gone. It's a grind with grace.
Speaker 1:Now David faced Goliath because he had already faced lions and bears while protecting his sheep in 1 Samuel 17 36. Those past wins built his grit. Your past wins. Those moments where God has already brought you through something tough are proof that he'll do it again. So whatever your inner giants are that you're facing right now, whether it's insecurity, fear, compassion, addiction it's not bigger than God. Your inner giant might be loud, but God's voice is louder if you let him in. Don't let the enemy gatekeep your peace. Fight smart, fight together and, most importantly, fight with faith.
Speaker 1:Now spiritual warfare is the big picture. Goliath wasn't just some loudmouth warrior swinging a sword. He was a pawn in a cosmic clash. His size, his armor and his taunts weren't just about physical intimidation. They were meant to shake the faith of Israel, to make them question whether God was really on their side. Now that's the enemy's strategy in our lives as well. He loves to amplify fear, throw doubt in our direction and make our problems look way bigger than our God. But here's the truth. Goliath wasn't the real giant in the story. God was. David understood this when he declared in 1 Samuel 17 47, the battle is the Lord's and he will give you into our hand. This wasn't about personal strength, luck or even skill with a sling. This was about a divine victory. And here's where it gets even bigger. The story of David and Goliath is just a preview of what's to come in the ultimate spiritual battle.
Speaker 1:Now let's go and read Colossians 2 15, where Paul writes he disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shape by triumphing over them in him. That's talking about Jesus on the cross, when he died and rose again. He didn't just defeat the enemy, he humiliated them. Think about it like a final boss battle where you, instead of barely scraping by with one hp, jesus wipes the floor with the enemy, taking back kings, keys to the kingdom, and declares game over now.
Speaker 1:Goliath is a symbol of everything that stands between us and god sin, death, fear, doubt, temptation. Left to our own devices, we wouldn't stand a chance against these giants. We'd be like Israel's armies, shaking in our boots on the sidelines hoping someone else steps up. But just like David stepped up and when no one else could, jesus stepped in for us. That's why Paul says in 2 Corinthians 10, now we're not called to fight spiritual battles with earthly weapons. No number of self-help books, positive affirmations or even sheer willpower can defeat the giants we face. But when we lean into God's power, the enemy doesn't stand a chance.
Speaker 1:This isn't just a metaphor. The battles we face, whether it's temptation, addiction or anxiety or spiritual attacks, are real. The enemy wants to cripple our faith and make us believe we've already lost. But here's the deal. Satan is not creative. He recycles the same old lies. He tells you you're not enough.
Speaker 1:God says my grace is sufficient for you in 2 Corinthians 12 9. He says your past defines you. God says if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation 2 Corinthians 5 17. He tries to make you feel alone, but God says I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13 5. Victory is already won. We need to stop fighting for victory and start fighting from victory. Rc Sproul put it perfectly we are not fighting for victory, we are fighting from victory. War has already been decided. This only power the enemy has left is deception.
Speaker 1:Now let's think of Avengers. In Endgame, thanos was ultimately defeated, but the fight wasn't instantly over. His forces still clashed with the Avengers, even though their leader was doomed. Now that's what spiritual warfare is like for us. The enemy knows his time is up, but he's still trying to cause as much damage as possible before the final bell rings. That's why we need to stay suited up in the armor of God in Ephesians 6.11, and keep our weapons ready. Not physical weapons, but weapons of faith, prayer, scripture and worship. That's exactly what David did. He didn't try to match Goliath sword to sword. He fought with God's strength and a strategy that seemed weak to the world, but was exactly what was needed for victory.
Speaker 1:Now the same goes for us. Our greatest weapon is not our strength, it's our surrender to God's power. When we put our battles into God's hands, giants fall. So here's the question what giants are you facing today? Is it fear, that voice that tells you you're not good enough? Is it temptation, something you keep battling but can't seem to shake? Is it doubt, that feeling that maybe God isn't really with you? Whether it's, you know God has already gone before you. The battle's been won. You don't have to defeat that giant alone. You just must step onto the battlefield with faith, and when you do, you realize the same thing David did the enemy isn't as powerful as he seems. Giants fall, bosses get beaten and, with God, you're playing with an unlimited power-up. Now, david didn't just drop Goliath and dip, he finished the fight. 1 Samuel, 17.51, says Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of the sheath and killed him and cut off his head with it.
Speaker 1:That's brutal, right, but this moment wasn't just about taking down an enemy. It was about securing the victory. The Philistines didn't just shrug and regroup. They ran for their lives. When a giant falls, the ripple effect is massive. And here's the thing David didn't walk into that battlefield wondering if he could win. He walked into knowing God had already secured the victory. He didn't just show up hoping for the best. He stepped forward with confidence in God's power. That's the kind of faith we need when facing our own giants. Now let's talk about what happens after giants fall In video games. When you finally beat that one boss, that one that's been wrecking you for hours, what do you do? Do you drop the controller and walk away? No, you celebrate, collect your rewards and prepare for what's next.
Speaker 1:Now, too often, we experience breakthroughs in our own lives, whether it's overcoming a bad habit, defeating doubt or getting through a tough season, only to go right back to where we started. We didn't finish the job. We didn't cut off the head of the enemy. Think about a time when you finally got free from a toxic relationship, an addiction, a cycle of negativity. If you're not careful, you might slip into old patterns because you didn't fully finish the fight. When God gives us victory, he calls us to walk in victory. That means breaking ties with whatever is holding you back, replacing bad habits with godly ones and surrounding ourselves with people who push us forward in faith.
Speaker 1:David didn't let Goliath become a symbol of temporary relief. He made sure that the giant wasn't coming back. Now your giants don't define you. God does. If we're honest, most of us walk around carrying giants from our past. Even after a big win, we let old battles define us. Maybe you finally got past the season of failure, but you still see yourself as a failure. Maybe you overcame anxiety, but you still walk like someone who's trapped in fear.
Speaker 1:Now here's the truth. Victory in Christ isn't just about winning battles. It's about living as someone who is already victorious. David didn't go back to the shepherd field the same way he left it After he defeated Goliath. His whole life changed. You might feel like you're just an ordinary person facing impossible battles right, but God sees something greater in you. The same God who empowered David empowers you In Colossians 2.15, it reminds us.
Speaker 1:He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open. Shame by triumphing over them. In him, jesus already beat the final boss. The enemy has no new moves. Fear, doubt and temptation might act tough, but they've already lost.
Speaker 1:You are not fighting for victory. You are fighting for victory. Here's the big question what do you do after you won? Stay ready Just because one giant fell doesn't mean there won't be more. Keep your arm on it. Keep your prayer life strong. Stay in the word and stay connected to godly community. Share your story.
Speaker 1:Your victory isn't just for you. David's battle inspired an entire nation. Your testimony can encourage someone else to step up and fight their own giants. Now give God the glory. When we win, it's easy to take all the credit right, but David made it clear from the start the battle was always the Lord's. When God brings you through to remember who carried you and then next look for the next level, like in video games, defeating a boss usually means it's time for a new challenge, right? David's victory or Goliath was just the beginning. The fight led them to the next step in his God-given destiny. Now you weren't created to just defeat one giant and stop there. God is calling you to hide to higher standards. The battles you fight today are preparing you for what's ahead. You keep leveling up your faith. Alrightek, that wraps up a boss battle mode facing life giants with God's power up. We've unpacked David's story gaming and spiritual grit. Hope you fired up to face your giants with God's strength.
Speaker 1:Now, before we sign off, if you're listening and feel that tug, maybe you've never given your life to Jesus or you're drifting and need to recommit. Now need to recommit. Now's the time. Romans 10 9 says if you confess with your mouth that jesus is lord and believe in your heart that god raised him from the dead, you will be saved. It's a simple step.
Speaker 1:So just pray with me. Lord jesus, I need you. I'm done running my own game. I believe you died for me, rose again, and I want you as my savior and lord. Forgive me, fill me and lead me. Amen.
Speaker 1:If you prayed that I'm excited, I'm glad I'm. You have no, have joy in my heart. And if you prayed that I'm excited, I'm glad you have joy in my heart. And if you prayed that, just reach out to me. Connect with a local church or hit me up at jm at thecrossroadscollectiveorg or thecrossroadsot at gmailcom, or you can email me at jm at thecrossroadscollectiveorg. Now you can also check out thecrossroadscollectiveorg for more resources to grow your faith walk. Also, if you feel this episode can help anyone, please share it and follow so you don't miss any upcoming episodes. I also would love for you to comment on the shows, because that helps the algorithm move the show further and may help someone reach someone that may not listen to my show. So again, thank you so much for tuning in, keep kicking out, keep keeping the faith, and I'll catch you on the next episode. God bless, thank you.
