Like the Lions...


The lion is one of the most fearless animals in the jungle. The  sight of this awesome creature can send panic into the heart of even  bigger animals. There are some basic lessons we can learn from this  wonderful creature.



Boldness

Boldness is the capacity to stand against any opposition and come out unscathed.

It is a prominent feature of all lions. Their genetic makeup will  not allow them to be scared of other animals, no matter the size. It is  not in their mentality to be afraid.

As individuals, we would definitely encounter difficulties in life  which will require some measure of boldness. The opposite of boldness is  fear, which can destroy purpose and destinies.



Persistence

When this amazing creature is stalking a prey, one of the most  visible quality that gives it the edge is persistence. A lion can  persistently pursue a prey with all its might as long as the prey is  within its radar. Persistence is the ability to continuously hold on to  your dream without wavering or giving up. It is a quality that has  countless rewards. Immediately the prey is caught, the battle for  survival and conquest begins. The persistent eventually emerges the  winner in a battle for superiority. This should be the attitude of any  aspiring entrepreneur.



Anticipation

To anticipate means to have a positive expectation and outlook about  a situation. It cab be compared to faith. This fearless creature has  this awesome quality in abundance. They make use of it in their haunt  for food and survival in the jungle. There is no feeling of negativity  or pessimism where these creatures dwell. The moment they have the  opportunity to haunt for prey in their territories, they start making  anticipatory moves to go for the kill. As individuals aspiring for  success, we must anticipate major or minor opportunities that may come  our way and prepare sufficiently awaiting these opportunities.



 Dominion

This is the ability to be in charge or to be in control of a  situation. It is a characteristics which gives the lion the power to  totally take charge of affairs in the animal kingdom. When there is a  mixture of the weak and strong struggling for the same limited  resources, a scenario will arise that gives room for the strongest to  dominate the weakest and this is exactly what takes place in the animal  kingdom. This is also true in the life of humans, as the financially  strong often dominate the market and determine where the trend and  economy will tilt to. These unique creatures have the dominion mentality  on their inside, that gives them the ability to rule over others. It is  a quality that is also in every human. The moment we come to the  knowledge of this awesome quality deposited in us, our mentality about  wealth, power and success is transformed significantly.

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We regret inactions more than mistakes....just take risks!

Have you ever really wanted to do something that required some risk and while you were still trying to make up your mind to be bold enough to do it, the opportunity went right on by, and you knew you could not get it back? I have - on more than one occasion. I believe that closer to the end of our lives, we'll experience more regret because of missed opportunities than mistakes that we made.

Actions or Inactions - Which brings more regret?

Two Cornell University sociologists conducted a study and showed that time is a key element in determining what we regret. In the short term, we lean toward regretting our actions, but over the long haul these sociologists found that inactions were more likely to produce regret.
I've done some really stupid things and said some really dumb things that I wish I could turn back a cosmic clock and undo. I regret those things and those words. But now that I'm approaching my 6th decade on planet earth, I find that I have more regret about the things I didn't do, or the risks I didn't overcome, or the opportunities I didn't take advantage of, or the dreams I let die.

The Story of a Lion Chaser
There is a short and obscure Scripture in the Old Testament, found in II Samuel 23:20. I think it deserves a look. Here it is: "Benaiah chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it." Now, we're not told what in the world Benny was doing or even where he might have been headed when he came across this lion. We're not told what he was thinking. All we know from this writing of antiquity is that on a gut response, he took a huge risk and despite all odds, he chased the lion and...killed it.
This is a very unlikely thing to take place. Usually when a man-eating animal is encountered, a normal person would take one and only one action: RUN!! But not this guy. After all, wouldn't this look good on his resume: In 600 BC I chased a lion on a snowy day and killed it." Well, it must have worked, because Benaiah landed a job as a bodyguard for King David of Israel. In fact, he worked his way up the military chain of command to become the second most powerful guy in all of Israel. I like to think that his stellar career can be traced back to a snowy day when he had to make a choice to run away or chase a lion. If he had run away, he would have always wondered, "What if...?"
So let me tie all this together for you. The scariest and most difficult situations can become the greatest of experiences, and can actually become defining moments in your life. David Whyte, English poet, author and speaker, says this, "The price of our vitality is the sum of our fears."

Bedtime Stories Worth Telling
I want my children and grandchildren to tell stories about me that are worth telling. Can't you just imagine the bedtime stories in Benaiah's household?
Stop running and start chasing. Make the most of every opportunity. Rather than just avoiding risks, decide to maximize all the potential and opportunity God has given each of us.