"So the Philistine said to David, Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!"  

1 Samuel 17:43-44 (NKJ)

Barriers are set up to keep one place separate from another. The enemy often sets up barriers in our lives to keep us from all the promises and blessings God has for us. David was anointed to be king over all of Israel, but the enemy tried to prevent it from happening by setting up a barrier in the form of Goliath. David doesn't allow Goliath to become a barrier, but rather a stepping stone that would launch him forward into his destiny!

The enemy will always place barriers before us, but if we are wise we won't allow them to deter us. Rather we will use them as David did, as a platform to launch us forward into the promises of God! We all face barriers but we don't all face them with the right attitude. If the enemy has placed a barrier between you and what God has promised you refuse to be discouraged! See the barrier as a stepping stone! Remember, you have been given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind! Be bold and taking what God has promised you! The enemy can only stop you if you allow him! See your obstacles as opportunities, and you will live a life full of the promises and blessings of God!

"...despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us." Romans 8:37 (NLT)