You Can Soar Like an Eagle

✍ Scribed by Nell W. Mohney

• Publisher: Dimensions for Living
• Year: 2004
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 88
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31 KJV) The eagle is a majestic bird that represents inspiration and courage. According to my research, it is the only bird that will not try to avoid a storm. Though eagles don’t seek out a storm, when one occurs, they hang on until they can soar above it. It occurs to me that some people are like eagles. It isn’t that they have no storms or difficulties in their lives; all of us do. What makes them “eagle people” is their tenacious hold on hope. When a storm comes, instead of worrying, they draw upon the inner resources that come from faith to rise above the storm and soar. In this book, we will explore the resources available to us as Christians when storms suddenly appear upon our horizons. Among these resources are the Bible, the revealed Word of God; prayer; worship; and the example and encouragement of Christian friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors. When we use these God-given resources, we too can “soar like an eagle”! —adapted from the introduction Each chapter includes a key Scripture verse, personal stories and anecdotes, practical and spiritual insights for inspiration and encouragement in weathering the storms of life, and questions for reflection or discussion. Some chapters also include “An Eagle Challenge”—a specific suggestion for implementing a particular principle in your life.

✦ Table of Contents

You Can Soar Like an Eagle......Page 2
Foreword......Page 3
Introduction......Page 5
Our Eyes Help Us Look for God......Page 7
Our Ears Help Us Listen for God......Page 10
Our Minds Enable Us to Know God......Page 12
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 14
2--Give Yourself a Soaring Test......Page 15
Why Do We Need to Examine Ourselves?......Page 16
Three Requirements for Soaring......Page 17
1. If you want to soar, you must build your life on the firm foundation of faith......Page 18
3. If you want to soar, you must hold fast to your faith in times of trouble......Page 19
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 20
3--Cultivate Three Key Characteristics......Page 22
1. Eagle people are self-confident......Page 23
2. Eagle people are focused and self-disciplined......Page 25
3. Eagle people are full of faith......Page 27
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 28
1. Allow yourself to feel the pain and experience the grief......Page 30
2. Be centered in faith......Page 32
3. Lean into the future with action......Page 34
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 36
5--You're Not Earthbound--You Were Meant to Soar!......Page 38
1. Kiwi people have destructive habits......Page 39
2. Kiwi people have negative emotions......Page 41
Breaking Out of the Miry Pit......Page 46
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 47
6--Learn to See the Big Picture......Page 49
You Can Use Your “Eagle Eyes” to Know the Truth......Page 50
You Can Use Your “Eagle Eyes” Eyesight to Inspire......Page 52
You Can Use Your 'Eagle Eyes' Eyesight to Share Jesus' Power to Change Lives......Page 53
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 54
7--Be Compassionate......Page 56
Eagle People Reach Out to Others in Love......Page 57
Eagle People Treat Others with Graciousness......Page 59
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 60
Eagle People Recognize Their Need for Regular Renewal......Page 62
2. “Set your sails” for the day......Page 64
3. Plan and organize your time......Page 65
4. Stay balanced......Page 66
6. Live with positive hope and joy......Page 67
Do You Need Spiritual Renewal?......Page 68
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 69
9--"God Will Raise You Up on Eagles' Wings"......Page 71
God Raises Us Up on Eagles' Wings Both in Everyday Crises and in Big Traumas......Page 72
1. Begin to believe and affirm the biblical promises......Page 74
3. Take off your “sneakers” and pray!......Page 75
4. Walk confidently into the future......Page 76
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 77
10--Soar into the Eternal Dimension Through "Nevertheless Faith"......Page 78
We Can Face Tomorrow If We Confidently Face the Eternal Tomorrow Beyond Death......Page 81
We Can Conquer Fear with "Nevertheless Faith"......Page 82
A Final Word......Page 84
Digging a Little Deeper......Page 85
YOU CAN SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE......Page 87