![]() When a lion is hired into a new job, things immediately begin to change. They're always the first to complain about bad food or service in a restaurant, but are fair-minded and equitable and are often called to settle disputes of others. Their moods are demonstrated with abandon, from yawning in public to growling at impudent inferiors, and they feel no need to follow social etiquette. Lions usurp a disproportional amount of resources with their extravagant lifestyles, and because of their voracious appetites society cannot support a great number of them.Įnergetic and strong, lions respect strength in others and have no time for subtlety. Every now and then, the lion will play to its gruff reputation by dramatically reprimanding a subordinate or impulsively making love to its partner with unsheathed claws, but underneath all that hissing and scratching, it's still a pussycat at heart. Moving with the unruffled calm of a cat and the dignified gait of someone in command, lions have no need to walk or talk quickly since they're never in danger of being ignored or marginalized. The lion personality has an unmistakable presence of nobility. ![]() " I was not the lion, but it fell to me to give the lion's roar." Winston Churchill I love Proverbs 31 and all the characteristics that woman demonstrates for us to model, but these days, I am hoping the Proverbs 28 is put on display in my life - as I allow God to work out my faith with fear and trembling, as I put on His righteousness over my sinfulness, may His boldness like a lion be evident in me.Collective Term: A pride of lions The Regal Lion A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”īeing with others, helps to strengthen me in every way I am bolder, kinder, and more self-aware when I am living life with others. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. ![]() “ Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. The Bible talks about in Ecclesiastes 4:9: I want to be known by them and I want living in community to make me better. It can feel easier to isolate sometimes, but I am at my best when I live in community. The size of a pride ranges from 15-40 members, and I want to remember: I am in a pride. Lions are the most social of the big cats. Everyone in the jungle knows where they stand with a lion, and their confidence is unmistakable. Lions are bold and willing to fight, so I hope I never back down from the opportunity to defend God, or those He’s entrusted into my care. I want to protect vulnerable children and the freedoms I currently enjoy. I want to protect my family, the Bible, the defenseless. Why do I ever suppress it? God is my first Protector, and when I act in this way, I hope to be modeling His nature in me. As a wife, mother, friend, worker, leader, I hope I am both tenderly fierce, and thoughtfully courageous.Ģ. Lions aren’t subtle, so no more thinking I have to be underwhelming or unintimidating. I want to value that growth over other measures of success. ![]() I want to take more risks, knowing even if something doesn’t turn out how I hoped, there are still lessons for me in it. I want to speak up when it’s easier to go along, because “good intentions” aren’t enough - we need to take a stand and lead others with us. I want to walk into rooms it’s easier not to, because I believe I can represent God’s family and heart. Here’s how I see the Proverbs 28 coming out in me:ġ. Winston Churchill once said, “ I was not the lion, but it fell to me to give the lion’s roar.” Whether we feel like it or not, it’s time to speak truth, be a light, and fight for our families and the defenseless. I can’t be about the whole jungle, but with the family and the ministry I’ve been gifted to lead alongside of Todd, I am feeling bold. I feel frustrated by a culture allowing injustice and a spiritual enemy who delights in our personal downfall. I am not sure if it’s because I am getting older, or just nervier, but I speak my mind more than I used to. “The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” (Proverbs 28:1) ![]()
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