#Preparation
“God gives the gift, but you must participate in the development process. You cannot become skilled at something you never practiced. You cannot become knowledgeable about something you never studied. You cannot become effective in an assignment you refuse to prepare for. And that's why David... Oh, first Samuel seventeen thirty four through 37. Before David stood, before Goliath, he spent time caring for his father's sheep. While protecting the sheep, David developed courage. He developed responsibility and confident in God. He learned how to use the tools of a shepherd. And when the greater challenge came, he was able to draw upon his earlier experiences.”
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