Sleeping With a Lion | Pastor Zai Chandler | Union Church

About this sermon

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE So you did the right thing… and still ended up in a pit. Make it make sense. In Daniel 6, obedience didn’t keep Daniel out of opposition. It actually put him in the den. And if we’re honest, that’s the part that frustrates us. You expect obedience to protect you, not position you for pressure. But here’s what we don’t always see. The lions aren’t always the real threat. Sometimes it’s the wrong perspective. The wrong people. Or slowly losing sight of your purpose that steals your joy before anything ever touches you. Your circumstances don’t dictate your happiness. You do. Joy anchors you. Happiness is just what shows on the surface. In this message, we unpack how to keep your happiness when you’ve been thrown into the den by focusing on the right perspective, the right people, and the right purpose. The den does not get the final say. And no, God is not sleeping on you. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Daniel 6:16–23 Psalm 1:1 Psalm 127:5 Ephesians 2:10 ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God’s Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

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• Leadership
• Church & Fellowship
• The Church