• Explain the similarities between the path of an Eagle and a believer’s journey of faith.
• Storms bring out the strength of an eagle, likewise, storms and adversity should bring out the best in believers.
• To study the life of the Eagle and relate it to our Christian faith.
• Establishing the uniqueness of an Eagle as it relates to the Life of a believer.
• Understanding that the analogies of the Eagle can inspire us to righteous living.
• To learn more about resilience, persistency, and perseverance.

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• Why are Eagles used in the bible as illustrations, descriptions, or metaphors of God?
• Am I meant to operate as an Eagle?
• What are the qualities of Eagle Christians?
• How does the path of the eagle relate to taking hold of the future?
• Can an Eagle Christian lose their God ordained qualities?
• How do I know if I am not functioning as an Eagle Christian?
• How do I rediscover my lost or subdued nature as an Eagle believer?
• Why are Christians expected to apply the wisdom of an eagle in their journey of life?

• Eagles are uncommon and magnificent birds, full of strength and power, they can fly alone at a very high altitude – not with Sparrows or any small birds (Isaiah 40:31, Rev 12:14, Eze 17:3-8)
• Eagles (God’s creation) are used in the bible to reveal God’s personality and nature (Rom1:20, Deuteronomy 32:11).
• Eagle Christians have vision, focus, thrive in the midst of adversity/storms of life, very patient in getting their prey – wait patiently for the promise to be manifested (Num 13:27-30, Rom 4:20-21, Job 39:27-29).
• When Eagles (believers) are placed in an unnatural habitat, they lose their uniqueness such as strength and ability to mount with strong wings. E.g., Samson. (Gal 5:1, Judges 16:15-17).
• Lack of vision or not being focused, crumbling because of the storms of life and your natural environment are some examples of believers that are not operating as Eagles Christians (Psalm 51:5, Proverbs 29:18).
• Eagle do not eat dead things, they feed only on fresh; renewing our minds daily with the word of God is very important (Ps 103:2-5).
• Christians should be wise to prepare ahead for the future like the Eagles, as they grow old, they hurt themselves for new feathers (Ps 103:5, Is 40:31).

• The path of the eagle is synonymous with the journey of a believer where storms are part of the journey (Is 43:2)
• Be very picky of your association, Eagles don’t fellowship with chickens (1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 27:17)
• There is hope for a believer that has not been leaving their full potential, just as the hair of Samson grew again; align yourself to the word of God through faith (Judges 16:22)
• Anticipate a bright future, have a vision and remain focus regardless of any obstacle and see yourself succeed like an eagle (Job 39:27-29)
• If you must get hold of the future and make maximum impact, you must have trust in God (Ex 19:4)
• Allow the Holy Spirit to unfold the future to you and start making plans. Do not be too contented with where you are today, be ready to leave your comfort zone (Ps 103:2-5, Eze 17:3-8)
• Ensure you says good things about yourself and others. (Hosea 8:1)

• Explaining the meaning of perseverance.
• Helping believers to appreciate that failures can be turned into success through perseverance.
• Understanding that deliberate self-improvement increases perseverance.
• Learning how to persevere as a Christian believer.
• Understanding the place of perseverance in Christian race.

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• What is perseverance?
• How can a good understanding of the fact that challenges are part of life improve my perseverance?
• What then is the role of perseverance in our Christian journey?
• What is the role of a support network when going through tough times?
• What is the role of having a vision, focus, drive, and determination help in perseverance?
• How do I preserve in my career, studies, business and health challenges?
• What is the role of hope in perseverance?
• How do we persevere when the task before us feels too overwhelming to overcome?

• Perseverance is the unwavering persistence in what we do or believe especially in spite of problems, difficulties, or opposition. It is always a process of time. Long term perspective. (Rom 4:20-22, Heb 11:10).
• The fruit of the Spirit – Longsuffering is exhibited when we demonstrate perseverance (Gal 5:22).
• Without Perseverance, it is very easy to fall away in Christian faith (Matt 24:13).
• Perseverance is an attribute our Christian faith, if not accommodated, the flesh will grow strong and hinder our Spiritual growth (Isaiah 48:10-11).
• We have not been promised a trouble-free world, but he has promised to be with us (John 16:33, Matt 28:20, Is 43:2).
• A disciplined focus in a vision helps to persevere in times of adversity (Hebrews 12:2).
• Hope is the anchor of our soul and when we have this hope, persevering is much easier (Heb 6:19).
• Prayer is an essential tool when a task before us is so overwhelming.
• Faith (with appropriate works/actions) is a key requirement in the school of perseverance (Genesis 37:10-11).

• Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior is the epitome of perseverance, he suffered and exhibited (Romans 5:3-4)
• In the Journey of life, it is important to “throw off” everything that can hinder us in whatever we do, the presence of these hinderances make perseverance  an insurmountable task   (James 5:11)
• Our hope as believers is enshrined in the understanding of the faithfulness of God , He is too faithful to fail
• For every prophetic word we receive, we need to pray it into manifestation by persevering in the place of prayer (Eph 6:18)
• Lets be reminded that in everything we do, we should rely on the Grace of God to persevere because without Christ, we can do nothing (John 15:5)
• Grow through your difficulties, see every set back and a lesson learned and rely on God to bounce back (Micah 7:8)
• Surround yourself with people you can draw strength from when you are going through challenges of Life.

• Helping us appreciate the role of determination in achieving success.
• Encourage believers not to give up on their goals even in the midst of overwhelming challenges.
• Knowing how to develop personal drive and determination.
• Helping believers to understand the snares and pitfalls of lack of drive and determination.

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• What do we mean by drive and determination?
• How does driven and determination relate to our future?
• Can drive and determination be developed or cultivated?
• Why do people lose their drive and determination?
• Can lack of drive and determination set in when I engage in things, I do not have passion for?
• Can lack of achievement make me lose my drive and motivation?
• What is the role of your circle of influence in either diminishing or encouraging your drive and determination or enhancing it?

• Drive and determination mean having the right attitude towards your God given assignment (1 Cor 16:13).
• If your purpose in life is discovered and aligned with God’s will, you become selfless and determined to finish well. (2Timothy 4:7, 1Cor 9:24, Phil 3:12-14).
• Challenges of life’s, failures and threats from adversaries could make us lose our determination and drive. (1 Kings 19:3-4).
• Your commitment will always be linked to your treasure (Matthew 6:21).
• Lack of achievement can make people lose their drive and determination. We are empowered by the scriptures and the holy to press on (Pro 13:12. Matt 4:4, Matt 26:41).
• Your association or circle of influence can influence your drive and determination (Proverbs 27:17).
• In challenging times, we should rely on the strength of God and ask for capacity to overcome the pressures of life (Phil 4:12-13).
• Determination/drive works in tandem with faith. (Heb 11:6, 1 John 5:4)

• Have a positive mentality/faith in God that it is not over until you win (Micah 7:8 )
• Passion enhances determination and drive; Engage in things you love doing.
• It is important you identify the root cause of lack of drive and determination and deal with them from the roots, avoid short term fixes.
• Trust God to continue to see you through.
• Be certain of where you are coming from, where you are presently and where you are going, direction is key in sustaining your drive (Rom 8:14, Ex 23:20).
• It is important to celebrate small gains while ascribing glory to God (Zech 4:10).
• Learn from other people’s mistakes, relate with people who are genuinely determination to succeed in life (Proverbs 27:17).
• Be determined to do good and make a positive impact in the life of someone   (Galatians 6:9).

• Understanding the place of focus in getting hold of your future.
• Knowing how to be focused to achieve a result.
• Understanding the importance of focus in your given assignment.
• Appreciate that it is God’s desire that His children be focused on all they do according to His will.
• Appreciate that it is never too late to regain a previously lost focus.
• Helping believers to appreciate the role of timing in focus.

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• What has focus got to do with my future?
• How can a I stay focused on my vision?
• How would I know that I am not focused as expected?
• Is a focused mind in born or is something one can learn?
• How do we deal with distractions?
• What is the role of the word of God in attaining focus in life and ministry?
• How do I get the right balance in the pursuit of focus?
• How do I know the things to focus on?
• What is the role of discipline when we are trying to focus?

• Focus is a key requirement in our Christian journey (Rom 8:5, Luke 9:62).
• Focus is a sign of spiritual growth (1Cor 13:11, 1Thes 5:21).
• The cares and love of this world can affect your focus negatively (2 Tim 4:10, Matt 13:22, 1 Tim 6:10).
• The well-used strategy of the devil is to affect our focus as well as hope deferred makes the heart sick and can affect our focus (Psalm 125:3, Proverbs 13:12, Matthew 6:13).
• It is possible to focus on the right thing at the wrong time. We need wisdom to get the timing right (John 9:4, Matthew 13:28-30, Ecclesiastics 3:1).
• A focused minded person always seeks to improve him/herself (Phi3:12-14).
• Focus leads to success (Jos 1:8).
• Discipline is a key requirement for focus. Focus on the task ahead (Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:62, Genesis 19:26)
• Service should never be at the expense of your relationship with God. Stay focused on your relationship while service (Luke 10:40-42).

• Wherever focus goes, your energy flows towards.
• What you focus on, grows.
• Learn to completely depend on God in everything you are doing. (Ps 121:1-2).
• Let Christ be the center of all you do, he has promised not to forsake you. (Matt 6:33, Heb 13:5).
• Carefully chose friends, partners and/or mentors of like minds (Amos 3:3).
• Eradicate fear and be always courageous (Joshua 1:5-7).
• Lack of focus is a potential source of energy loss and it is always a strategy of the enemy to distract us from being focus- BE WISE!
• Be focused on that plan to save, investment strategy, careers advancement There is a always an optimal timing, lets not miss it due to carelessness and complacency.
• Do not focus on your enemies or challenges but focus on your goals and be deliberate, never despise little steps.

• Appreciate the place and power of vision in taking hold of our future.
• Appreciation that those who will succeed start from a place of vision.
• Your vision should be linked to your purpose.
• Understand how to align our vision with the will of God.
• Knowing how to bring our vision to reality.
• Appreciate that discipline and boldness are required in the pursuit of vision.
• Knowing how to trust God with our vision.

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• What is vision and has everyone got a vision?
• What is the role of my knowledge of my identify in actualization of my vision?
• Can I have a vision for my studies, career, family, health, and business?
• Can vision change over time?
• What is the role of accountability in the fulfillment of vision?
• What is the role of mindset in actualization of vision?
• Is vision different from ambition?
• How do I run with my vision?
• What is the role of the Holy Spirit in pursuing my vision?

• Vision is the planning of the desired future by imagination and deliberate actions to accompany your desires (Col 3:1-3, Luke 14:28, Hab 2:3)
• We are all unique and are made to be an answer to a particular issue; our vision starts with going to our maker for and understanding purpose of our existence and acting on his instructions (Jer 1:5)
• Vision keeps a person focused, express values and goals in a positive and actionable (Pro 29:18)
• Jesus Christ had a vision and recruited vision enhancers (disciples), we need to identify resources to make our vision blossom (Matthew 4:19, 21)
• Boldness is a key requirement in achieving your vision (Joshua 1:9)
• Vision is required in our Christian journey otherwise; we will lose focus (Pro 29:18)
• We must totally rely on the Holy Spirit for the clarity of our vision (Act 9:3-6)

• Your vision should influence your activities rather than activities influencing your vision.
• Vision helps you with planning.
• Vision is a deliberate glance into the purpose of creation. It is the roadmap of your future, you need a vision.it is a function of your heart, your vision is more important than what you can see or what you are going through.
• Having a vision is a confidence booster.
• As a believer, God expects you to see beyond your present state (Jer 29:11)
• If there is no clear vision, abuse and destruction become inevitable (Prov 29:18)
• You must believe in your vision and talk about it like Joseph (Gen 37:7-10)
• Allow the Holy Spirit to always direct you while running with your vision (Rom 8:14, Ex 23:20)