The Serenity PrayerSample

Courage to change what can be changed

“… courage to change the things I can …”

In 1 Samuel 17, we see the famous battle between David and Goliath. The Philistine army, led by Goliath, challenged Israel, intimidating them with the giant’s nearly three-meter stature. For 40 days, Goliath called for a warrior to fight him, but everyone trembled in fear.

David, a young shepherd, was sent to bring food to his brothers and heard Goliath’s challenge. Unlike the others, David trusted in God’s power. He refused Saul’s armor and chose to fight with what he knew: his faith, a sling, and five stones. With courage, David said to Goliath, “I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty” (1 Samuel 17:45). With a single stone, he struck down the giant and brought victory to Israel.

This story teaches us that the courage to change what seems impossible begins with trusting in God. We all face “giants” in our lives—problems that seem unbeatable. However, like David, we must focus on God, not the size of the challenge. When we trust in God, we can overcome any obstacle through His strength. The key to victory is believing that God is with us, just as He was with David.

Prayer: Lord, grant me the courage to face the challenges You place before me. Just as David trusted in You to defeat Goliath, help me trust in Your strength and not in the size of my problems. May I know, as he did, that true victory does not come from human resources but from faith in Your power. Guide me to act with courage and wisdom, using the tools You have given me and believing that You are the Lord Almighty, capable of bringing down any giant. In Jesus’ name, Amen.