Marcia's Poem of the Week 9.17.2021

 

Poem of the Week by Marcia

“FACING GIANTS” 9/17/2021

 

Reflecting on I Samuel 17:45 “You come to me with a sword and a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted.”

 

“FACING GIANTS” 1 Samuel 17:12-50

 

There are giants everywhere,

They'll never go away, 

But you have all you need, 

To conquer them today.

 

Even the mightiest giant,

Began once as small, 

When nurtured and fed,

Giants take over all.

 

But the battle is the Lord's,

When we don't know what to do,

The defeat is in God's hands,

It is He that prepares you.

 

So you need not run,

Or stand trembling in fear,

As the giant draws closer, 

Let it come near.

 

Then whatever you do,

Bring it to the light of day,

And call on God's power,

As you kneel to pray.

 

Trust is key to peace, 

God's word will get you there, 

And any giants that you face, 

Will be overcome by prayer.

 

Marcia Riehle 2021