David the Poet and the Warrior
- Mikayln Brickley
- Nov 10
- 2 min read
Inspired by the song “You Got This” by Curt Brickley
SCRIPTURE
“He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” — 2 Samuel 22:35
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1
REFLECTION
David was a poet with a fighter’s heart — a shepherd who sang under the stars, then stood face-to-face with a giant. His songs rose from the same heart that swung the sling and the sword. He knew what it meant to trust God when fear was loud and the odds were long. The truth is, God never asked David to choose between the harp and the stone. Both were holy when surrendered to Him. His worship prepared him for war; his faith turned battles into testimonies.
That’s what “You Got This” is all about. It’s not just a pep talk — it’s a promise. The same God who steadied David’s aim and shut the lions’ mouths for Daniel is standing beside you right now. You might feel outmatched, outnumbered, or just plain tired — but you’re not out of His reach.
He sees the tears, the bills, the heartbreak, the nights you pray for healing that hasn’t come. And He’s whispering the same truth He told David in every valley: “You got this… because I’ve got you.”
So lift your eyes beyond the storm. Let worship be your weapon. Whether you’re holding a harp or a stone, you’re never standing alone — and that’s where real strength begins.
PRAYER
Lord, thank You for being both my peace and my power. Like David, help me trust You in every battle — to worship when I’m weary and to fight when You call me to stand. Teach me that every victory and every song belongs to You. When I face giants, remind me that I don’t stand alone — You’ve got me. Amen.
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