Facing Your Giants

 

Facing Your Giants: Lessons from the Life of David

The reason I started this blog was to share my journey—from my time in high school to my transition into real estate—and how my faith in God has shaped my path. I am where I am today only because of His guidance and grace.

My family and I began attending Radiant Church in Bay City a few years ago, and we have been blessed to grow in our faith in a church that truly aligns with our beliefs. We’ve heard many sermons throughout the years, but none have impacted me quite like our recent series on the life of David. While I’ve heard David’s story many times, Pastor Marco has a way of bringing it to life, making it feel personal and relevant.

Facing Giants in Life and Business

We all face giants—challenges that seem too big to overcome. In his sermon, Pastor Marco shared three common giants we encounter: Fear, Insecurity, and Discouragement.

• Fear—Fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of taking a leap of faith.
• Insecurity—Feeling like you’re not good enough, not qualified, or lacking what it takes.
• Discouragement—Believing that things will never change or that success is out of reach.

These giants aren’t just spiritual battles; they show up in everyday life—including business. In real estate, I see this often: buyers afraid of making the wrong decision, and sellers insecure about whether their home will sell. But just like David stepping onto the battlefield to face Goliath, the key isn’t to avoid the challenge—it’s to trust God and move forward in faith.

Identifying Your Giants

Giants come in many forms:

In daily life:

• A family grieving the loss of a loved one.
• A major illness
• Losing a job.
• Even wanting to make friends.

In Real Estate:

• A first-time homebuyer overwhelmed by the process.
• A seller worried that their house won’t sell in a changing market.
• An investor hesitant to take the next step.

But just as David trusted God in the face of Goliath, we, too, must trust that God has a plan—even in uncertainty. He never calls us to fight our battles alone.

Faith, Trust, and Action

Faith doesn’t mean standing still; it means stepping forward with confidence. Whether in life or business, trust that God has already made a way for you. When fear and doubt creep in, remind yourself of what He has already done. His faithfulness in the past fuels our hope for the future.

And just like David didn’t wait for Goliath to make the first move—he ran toward him—we, too, must face our giants head-on. Fear, insecurity, and discouragement only win when we give up.

I cannot take credit for this week’s blog; these are the powerful words of Pastor Marco. But they resonated so deeply with me that I felt compelled to share them. Thank you to Radiant Church and Pastor Marco for the wisdom and encouragement. And most of all, thank you, Father God, for the daily blessings You provide.

If you’re facing a giant—whether in life, business, or real estate—know that you are not alone. Keep moving forward in faith.