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Continuing the Bold Moves conversation, the message follows Daniel from his early resolve in Babylon to the lions’ den decades later. His captivity did not define him; his consistent faithfulness gave him wisdom, favor, and influence.
Do not become your environment
Daniel remained distinct in Babylon. The church is challenged to resist becoming the diagnosis, condition, addiction, or pressure that surrounds them.
Make prayer your regular response
Daniel’s opponents could predict that he would pray. Rather than turning to unhealthy relief in adversity, believers are called to cultivate a consistent conversation with God before pressure arrives.
Be a force on the outside
While Daniel prayed inside the lions’ den, King Darius fasted outside it. The message calls the church to intercede sacrificially for people in difficult situations, trusting that faithful action on both sides can serve God’s purpose.
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“You do not have to be what you're around.”
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“The force on the outside and the force on the inside.”
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“Be bold enough to make the moves necessary to secure your progression while you are still in captivity.”
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