Name your giants!

SUMMARY: The author believes it's important to acknowledge our limitations and struggles in order to be realistic and tackle problems effectively. He gives an example of planning for a new temple while keeping a close eye on details and obstacles. The author emphasizes that faith does not deny lucidity and that we need to ask God for specific knowledge and strategy to find resources where others may not see them. He encourages readers to define their situations, count the cost, and name their giants.

Personally, I prefer to acknowledge my giants. It is more profitable for me in the long run to become painfully aware of my limitations, my personal struggles, the conflicting circumstances in my life. I have to name my giants, give them a first and last name. God wants a realistic people, not to obsess over problems, but to know specifically how to tackle them.

Many people are living an artificial life, without much relation to the reality that they truly inhabit. They disguise their flaws, blame others; they ignore financial problems until they are hit over the head with a bat. There is the poor woman telling her husband, "Look, pay the electricity bill, we are already two months behind." And he answers, totally unconcerned: "Don't worry, we still have a lot of time." And a day comes when he tries to turn on the light, and ... nothing happens. Not! Look lucidly at your situation; be specific in defining your problems. Specificity is key in the Christian life. Being specific when approaching life situations is one of the most powerful principles for success.