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Culled from Proverbs 31 Woman

Arlene Pellicane
May 29, 2017
Bold as a Lion
ARLENE PELLICANE

“The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1 (NIV)
I have never owned a dog. I wasn’t looking for the perfect family pet — having three children is plenty of activity for me. Yet through a series of odd events, I found myself days away from bringing home a puppy.
The first time my children met the puppy, the pup’s protective mom bit my 10-year-old daughter Noelle. Talk about making a first impression!
Noelle was wiggly and unsure of herself around dogs. When she grew uncomfortable, she turned to run away, thus the bite on her back side.
She whispered solemnly and urgently, “Mom, I want to leave right now. I want to go back to the car.”
This visit, which Noelle had anticipated with happiness all week, was not going well.
Have you ever felt like that? You’ve entered a situation excited and full of courage, but then something goes wrong and it sends you sideways.
In today’s key verse, we learn more about what produces courage and displaces fear. This short proverb is power packed. On one side of the equation, you have wickedness and fear: “The wicked flee though no one pursues.”
On the other side, there’s righteousness and courage: “The righteous are as bold as a lion.”
Why do the wicked flee if no one is chasing them?
When I was growing up as a teenager, there were certain television shows I wasn’t supposed to watch. But when my parents weren’t home, I would sit close to the TV and watch the forbidden programs. I sat close so if I heard the garage open, I could quickly turn off the TV and run to the couch to pretend I was doing homework.
At the slightest noise or creak, my heart would race. I was fearful and fleeing although no one was pursuing me. And I’ve realized: When you have a guilty conscience, it’s difficult to be as bold as a lion.
The truly “wicked” don’t try to right their wrongs. You live in guilt when you repeatedly ignore your conscience. You imagine pursuers and accusations where there are none. Your own heart condemns you.
On the other hand, who are these brave, righteous souls, and how can I be counted among them? These believers aren’t courageous because they are perfect or because they have worked their way to the top.
They are righteous because they have been justified by faith in Christ. (Romans 3:28)
They are righteous because they trust in the Lord and believe by faith. (Genesis 15:6)
They are righteous because their sins are forgiven, and their spirits are not deceitful. (Psalm 32:1-2)
When we dwell on who we are in Christ — righteous and forgiven because of His death and resurrection — we become braver. We’re more motivated to live with a clean conscience with nothing to hide. How liberating to live in this truth: I am made right through faith in Christ!
Without Christ, there is much to fear in the world and in ourselves. But with Christ, you can stand firm, bold as a lion — even when you’re feeling like a little girl facing an intimidating dog. Lions are courageous in the face of opposition. They are symbols of strength and dignity.
Does this verse mean we’ll never experience fear since we are now made righteous? No, even the righteous can be timid as we see from biblical characters such as Abraham and Moses. However, we will fear less and trust more.
Noelle did meet our puppy that day. She is learning to stand tall and assertive, calmly walking through the yard … even when that mama dog is present. The righteous are as bold as a lion (and in my daughter’s case, that includes being brave with dogs).

Lord Jesus, the heavens proclaim Your righteousness. Thank You for rescuing me and delivering me from sin. I lay aside my fears and confess my sin before You. I put on the breastplate of righteousness to guard my heart and mind. May I be as bold as a lion, proclaiming Your power to change lives. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.


TRUTH FOR TODAY:
Isaiah 54:14, “In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you.” (NIV)

Boleyndynasty2:
how do you mean? Is he supposed to wear pastors son on his forehead before he can look like a pastor's son to you?

Why are you dignifying the troll with a response?

HoleDriller:
I smell lies..

How does the lies smell? Like Vanilla or Strawberry?

tylesh:
You av murdered the Op.
Op eyaff dye

Tie and dye ni! I was helping the Op ni oo Before all those English people come and murder him here.

djfele:
Am seriously in need of job.. ....i study computer Science and Am currently iN ibadan

What are your skills? Both Technical and Soft Skills. Have you identified what area you will like to specialise in? You and I know that CS is broad. Most people believe its just about Programming/SW Development. But it spans across various speciality. Have you considered further learning? I can also provide you with a list of free sites (If interested) where you can improve your learning, and even learn various Tech skills.
Also you mentioned "You study Computer Science" does this mean, you're not done with school?

PS: I'm not probing you because I have a job for you. I'm probing you, cos who knows, maybe that's all what you need to discover what's best/might work for you. All the best!

Op come, you cant put this much tears in my eyes, without completing the story.

Oya paste the complete story here!

He should not worry, he will get it!

Who's that "justemdee"? What is he high on? Did they tell him the Uber guy stole "his boss and mentors" valuables?

Huh! Lunches? "Dinners" nko?

Modified: Op, I see you changed it to Lunch, but its not Lunch, but Launch(es)!

You're welcome

Originalsly:
Dongreat...done great!...knowledge is power. What we need to know...opiate drugs... opium based... pain killers... but addictive. It doesn't matter if prescribed by a doctor...or got from the streets....if used for pain relief, hope of a good sex drive or to feel good... bottom line... it's addictive. Addictive meaning once it gets a hold of your system.... your brain is going to demand it and it will be very hard for you to fight that demand....you become an addict... you have no choice. Some people become addicted and don't even know.... women.. menstrual cramps.... choose addictive opiates for pain relief over traditional herbs.... then the dosage has to be increased to be effective or the pain becomes even more severe than at first. Stay away from pharmaceuticals period.... unless absolutely necessary.
@weed.... weed is not addictive...it's just been abused. For those who still look at weed as being in the same league as addictive drugs.... in the US... weed is increasingly being legalized and is replacing many prescriptive drugs because it is more effective and non addictive. Prescriptive drugs is the #1 cause of drug addiction in the US... how to tackle it is now a government priority. We need to educate ourselves and stop popping pills like candy based on what somebody said.

I want to digress a bit.
Can you please shed more light on the highlighted? How's weed effective? What health benefit does it offer to the body, to the extent of having it replace prescriptive, which is a killer itself? (Maybe It's a Rhetorical question, but I sincerely wanna know and wanna clarify things I've read about it)
Except it's a different weed we're talking about here.

I'm asking because even here, the govt is about to legalize it. And I cant imagine what kind of role it'll play in the society, except to make people fumble. (Pardon me, that's just the way I feel about it) I always wonder why would someone decide to take something that will knock them out of this world? You mentioned it's not addictive, why cant people do without it?

PS: Never taken it. Dont know what it feels like or it's health benefit. But I see how people who take it act, and I've seen an innocent person get high just by inhaling a passerby's weed.

Dont even know which is more heart melting than the other.
They all melt my heart! I for sure still believe in Humanity, and this definitely is one of the reasons!

Julivas:
I really appreciate your sincerity together for the fact that your conscience is still alive.
Now, staying clear of woman doesn't mean that you shouldn't relate with them but you just have to limit the relationship. Kissing, smooching fingers and other sexual stimulating actions should be cut off.
God will help you.
Thanks.

Really been a while here! Awwwnnnnn.

Thanks Julivas and other brothers/sisters for keeping this thread alive!
I'll post a couple of nuggets tomorrow to keep up with our Faith.

God's Blessings!

VanNistelrooy24:
Vicky, you're looking for trouble oh.

lol. Na you start am o.

VanNistelrooy24:
No wonder you're finding it difficult to break into the music scene. That country might be part of the setback you're currently experiencing.



Do well to visit Nigeria to rejuvenate your talent (most especially your vocal chords)




Please don't take it personal, that's just the way I see Sri Lanka.




Regards bro.

Who has the memes for "Jesssuuuuu"!!!!?

IamaNigerianGuy:
He did not put a call across to ask which drugs to administer. He called his senior colleagues to discuss management options in a complicated case. There is a big difference. This is acceptable practice everywhere in the world.

From his description of the case, the woman had SIRS (sepsis). Death commonly follows this condition even in the best equipped medical centers in the world.
So get your facts straight.

Honestly, you have time!

Nice one though! You kept your cool.

ladyF:
Oh my... This is sad...

May God protect us from untimely death. Click like to say Amen...

It's LadyF again.

If I tear you Abara! Like to say Amen kor, Like to say RIP ni.

lol. Someone reminded me of this thread.

marshborn:
drastic times call for drastic changes.

Hope there's enough tomatoes to cook stew now?

MrMicholo:
Uncle Correction pen... What is " 'Modem' age role models"... What about flash drive ni... You know about removing the log of wood from your eye first baa?? OK, have a nice day

lol. Dont mind them!

That's how another one said "pronouse"
They wee now come and say, they were typing so fast, hence the error. Aint that same, as making excuses?


PS: I dont support her for not knowing the meaning or for coming out to defend herself.

Zane2point4:
But you will know the meaning push up bras and heavy make up .
Even in the bbn house she cant even pronouse a well written rules stated by big bother when she was made head of house.

She is a typical example of many nigerian girls out there that only think beauty is enough even on an empty big stupid skull.

Are you kidding me? "Pronouse"?
Cant find that in the dictionary.

Julietcutie:
lol Jesus Christ this your comment just made me weak lol...but its true sha

ipobarecriminals:
who be eleko

If I hear!! Na you! I'm used to your "come pay me" slangs!

Eleko1 na you!!!

ipobarecriminals:
u again?Come pay me biko

Eleko!!!!

Payer ni. Makoba mi o.
Where you go hide? We no see eko buy again for Nairaland.

GambaOsaka:
Amen!!!!!!!

Nigerians have become savages .... see them crucifying a person that is bringing joy to others.

Chai!!!!!! Our sufferings have really affected our medulla, we need a total formatting of our brain.

lol. Funny, but true!

dominique:
It was for the best. If you're in Lagos, go to a General hospital close to you. Ask for the days when they hold clinic for SS patients and go and see for yourself what these warriors and their parents are going through. Trust me, it is not something you will wish for your worst enemy.

I doubt if you can use IVF to determine the genotype of your baby. At best, they will check the genotype of the embryo before implanting it into you. If by chance they are all sicklers, they will be discarded. How many of your unborn children to you want to waste before getting your desired result? Believe me, I don't think its worth all the stress and expenses. My only grouse with you and your ex was allowing the relationship to go further. You should have both called it off before investing so much energy and emotions into it.

@your last point:
That's what makes me feel, the reason her fiance called it off may not be because of the genotype ish. He probably just decided to use that as an excuse. (I may be wrong though)

However, just like you said, it's for good. Op, I hope you see the good side of it.

[quote author=enemyofprogress post=56938070][/quote]I say Shattapppp!!!!

Shattapppp!!!!
Shattapppp!!!!
Shattapppp!!!!

God Bless Her!!!!

enemyofprogress:
Person no go see funjosh, fabfunmi, vickyrotex and ajepako for outside today

GGMU

Sharraaappppppp

victorDanladi:
...it happens when they lack the intellect to contribute meaningfully.

Totally Agree!

Na like dis e dey start. You don give Bloggers food.
Dem go soon start to dey reason your Family matter.

exlinkleads:
hmmmm

people eh


am yet to see Afonja that does not shout on phone

Dem swear for una make una dey tribalize every thread? Damiloun!

oheni:
Forqet electric shock bro
Nothinq shockz more than
Touchinq Ya pocket and
Not feelinq Ya phone

That one is gidigan

Achillesdam500:
Trying to flaunt an SMS of a decade ago when you were being paid 140k by MMM just to please that girl

Someone is guilty!