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The Lion's Den

Application In Your Life:

  • In Chase the Lion, Benaiah chased a lion into a snowy pit. This chapter speaks of the snowy pits in our lives and how we can perceive them to be an opportunity or a struggle.
  • God doesn't promise us a happily ever after. He promises us a happily forever after. Being courageous is not about coming out of the den it is about going in. Do not be worried about things of this world because that will not get you to a forever after, focus on entering your lion's den with a growth mindset.
  • Many people like to define success in different ways, whether it be money or power, but success is actually defined by how we make the most of our time, talents, and treasures that God has given us. It is doing the best you can with what you have where you are. Personal success can also be found when those who you know best respect you most.

Biggest Takeaway:

  • When entering your personal lion's den, you must focus on these things;
    • How you handle adversity
    • How you handle disappointments
    • How you handle mistakes
    • How you handle yourself
    • These things will make you bitter or better. And the answer is up to you, even if it isn't your fault you can still take response-ability.
    • Don't let it steal your joy!
    • Let it fuel your fire!

Quotes:

  1. Eternal gain infinitely outweighs earthly pain  
  2. Just as courage is not the absence of fear, success is not the absence of failure. Failure is a necessary step in every dream journey.

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