STRENGTH FOR TODAY, HOPE FOR TOMORROW

YOU ARMED ME WITH STRENGTH FOR THE BATTLE – KING DAVID (Psalm 18:39)

In December 2024, I found myself tuning in to several discussions on prostate cancer and its prevention. One talk, particularly by the ever-vocal Dr. Rasheed Adedapo (see the link 👇🏾 https://www.instagram.com/asliceofnaija/reel/C3BLkhpxccB/), stood out. He recommended having sex at least 21 times a month as a preventive measure. That caught my attention—not just for the health advice, but also because I wondered where I’d find that frequency! 😊

Not long after, while taking a shower one morning, I noticed a small bump on my private part. Fear gripped me instantly. I couldn’t even focus on finishing my bath properly—I kept checking it under different lighting, using my phone and mirrors, waiting for dawn so I could rush to the doctor.

When I finally got examined, the doctor burst into laughter (and even bought me lunch) because it turned out to be absolutely nothing. Yet, in my mind, I had already jumped to the worst possible conclusion.

This morning, while studying scripture, I came across King David’s words: "You armed me with strength for the battle." (Psalm 18:39)

The small but significant word "THE" caught my attention. It meant the battle—specific and certain. David fought countless battles in his lifetime, yet he won all of them. When he declared those words, he had no idea what battle was ahead or how fierce it would be. But he had an unshakable confidence that God would provide the exact strength required for each fight. That confidence was his greatest strategy.

During my study, I also stumbled upon a word in the YouVersion Bible App: CATASTROPHISING, the tendency to overestimate danger and underestimate one's ability to cope.

It struck me how often we let a single bad experience shape our perception of the future. A bad sales day can make us fear that the next day will be even worse. A moment of failure can convince us that success is out of reach. We become paralyzed by fear, just as I did when I assumed I had prostate symptoms from merely touching a bump.

But here’s the truth: We don’t know what the future holds, but we know the One who holds the future.

March 2025 ends today. If you’ve made it this far, take heart—tomorrow holds even greater possibilities.

Do not let the memory of past struggles dictate your vision for the future. Keep your faith, and keep moving forward. You will be provided with the strength you need for the next battle.

Shalom.

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