1 Samuel 17:40
"Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherds bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine."
The Lord spoke to me about choosing my five stones for Cambodia when I have to face my giant, whatever it may be. With these five verses I will be able to overcome what ever obsticle the devil puts in my path. So here they are:
1. This verse is for when I feel like it's all my doing, and I am taking all the praise for myself. I know that doing what I will be doing, I can easily make it about me.
Matthew 23:12
"For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
2. This is for when I feel discouraged and lonely.
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
3. For when I don't feel God with me, or feel distant from Him.
Psalm 62:8
"Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge."
4. When I don't feel like I am doing anything to please the Lord.
James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
5. Last but not least, this last stone is to remind me why I left in the first place.
1 Corinthians 13:1-7
"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but do not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
I will study, memorize, and remind myself of these five stones while I am in Cambodia that God has equipped me with. Thank you all for your prayers, encouragement, and financial help. I know I would not be able to do this without God, my family, my church family and my friends. Thank you for your never ending support and love. God bless!
