Sojourning with a Purpose

  Facing Your Goliath—And Finding the Champion Within We all have our Goliaths, those giants that seem too intimidating to face. For some, it may be a diagnosis. For others, a voice of self-doubt that whispers you’re not enough. For me, Goliath came early. I was born with facial paralysis. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes before I could even walk. I lost my eyesight nine months after giving birth to my daughter. And just a few years later, I became bedbound. These were not just physical challenges, they were loud, persistent voices telling me I was defeated. But like David, I chose not to listen to those voices. I chose to see the champion in me. Before David ever picked up a stone, he had to face fear, doubt, and criticism. His own brother questioned his motives (1 Samuel 17:28), King Saul told him he wasn’t capable (1 Samuel 17:33), and Goliath mocked him (1 Samuel 17:43). Sound familiar? Our Goliaths often look like: The voice that says, “You’re not ready.” The medical report that...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a loop of negative thinking, rehearsing past failures, or replaying words that wounded your soul? I have. As a blind and bedbound woman, I’ve had every opportunity to fall into despair. But I’ve also learned that transformation is not about ignoring your reality—it’s about changing the way you see it. And that begins with reframing your thoughts. To reframe a thought is to take a belief, perception, or conclusion you’ve made—and look at it through a new spiritual lens. It’s like putting on a pair of divine glasses and allowing God to show you His perspective instead of your own. The ultimate goal of reframing is victory—not just external success, but inner transformation. Reframing renews the mind, uplifts the heart, and positions the soul to align with God’s truth. As Paul says in Romans 12:2, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” And the Torah agrees. In Deuteronomy 30:19, God says, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cur...