5 Star

• DANIEL HAD AN EXTRAORDINARY SPIRIT, WHICH SET HIM APART FROM THE REST!

Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an “excellent spirit” was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. Daniel 6:3 (KJV)

1. PURSUE EXCELLENCE WITH THE GIFTS AND ABILITIES GOD HAS GIVEN YOU!

2. GOOD ENOUGH IS NOT YOUR DESTINY. DREAM BIG! YOU WERE CREATED TO SHINE!

Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. Daniel 12:3 (NLT)

• EXCEL IN THE COMMON AND ORDINARY

Whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 (NKJV)

VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS

1. As you read about Daniel’s “extraordinary spirit”, in what ways is God challenging you to rise higher, especially in the area of integrity, righteous living and commitment to the Lord?

2. Take the time to reflect on this saying and how it applies to your life.

“Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.”

3. Discuss this scripture and what it means to you. In what areas can you challenge yourself to further develop a 5 Star Life?

Whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 NKJV