Everyone loves a success story, but there’s something deeply inspiring about rooting for the underdog — the one who’s counted out, overlooked, underestimated. Maybe you’ve been that person before. Maybe you’re that person right now.
Helping the underdog isn’t just about kindness — it’s about courage. It’s easy to cheer for the front-runner, to side with the strong. But it takes heart to believe in someone who’s struggling, to stand with someone who doesn’t have status, skill, or spotlight.
Think of David — a shepherd boy who faced a giant with nothing but a sling and some faith. Or Joseph — the prisoner turned prime minister. Or Jesus — born in a manger, not a mansion. The Bible is full of underdog stories, because God delights in raising up the lowly.
When you lift up an underdog, you’re doing more than helping — you’re giving hope. You’re reminding them (and yourself) that one moment of belief can change a lifetime of doubt.
Proverbs 31:8-9 says:
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves… defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
Today, look around. Who’s sitting on the sidelines? Who’s being ignored, mocked, or dismissed? Go to them. Encourage them. Fight for them. When you bless the underdog, you’re doing the work of a champion.
Because sometimes the biggest win isn’t crossing the finish line — it’s helping someone else get there.
J D Canter E Books 