You Don’t Have to Fight Your Battles Alone
Read Psalm 18:2-3
Today’s Truth
Before David wrote Psalm 18, he was fighting for his life. King Saul had set out to kill him, and he appeared to have everything on his side — weapons, warriors, and wealth were at his fingertips. But David had God on his side, and he knew God’s power was more than enough.
In Psalm 18:2-3, David writes, “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.”
Discussion Questions
- What battles are you fighting on your own that you need to hand over to God?
- Is there any area of your life where you’re asking for God's strength but still fighting for yourself?
- What do you need to start doing or stop doing this week to trust God with the battles you’re facing?
Application
The same God who fought for David is fighting for us today. When we call upon the Lord in our distress, He hears us and moves on our behalf (Psalm 18:6). In our eagerness to get past the pain, we can be quick to act and slow to listen. But experiencing God’s strength happens as we learn to be more like David — quick to listen and slow to take matters into our own hands.
