In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars
by Mark Batterson
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Author: Mark BattersonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-16
ISBN: 1590527151
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Book Reviews of In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars
Book Review: Please!
Summary: 2 Stars
While the author reminds us not to limit God, he forgets or ignores the sovereignty of God. It is good for us to pray big prayers, but let's not forget that God can say no. After all, He is God, not Santa Claus nor some genie.
I also find it telling that most translations say that Benaiah "went" or "went down" into a pit rather than "chased" the lion into the pit. The book is a wonderful example of how to create doctrine out of a dubious translation. Pity, since a number of Batterson's ideas are actually worthwhile.
Summary of In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars
Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn't chase. You will look back longingly on risks not taken, opportunities not seized, and dreams not pursued. Stop running away from what scares you most and start chasing the God-ordained opportunities that cross your path. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day is inspired by one of the most obscure yet courageous acts recorded in Scripture, a blessed and audacious act that left no regrets: "Benaiah chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it" (2 Samuel 23:20 -21). Unleash the lion chaser within!What if
the life you really want,
and
the future
God wants for you,
is hiding
right
now
in your biggest
problem,
your worst
failure.
your greatest
fear
?
Story Behind the Book
"Our best days often start out as our worst days. And our greatest opportunities are often disguised as our biggest problems. You can land in a pit with a lion on a snowy day, and it will seem like the end of the road. But God is in the recycling business. He recycles past experiences and uses them to prepare us for future opportunities. That is the story of my life. And that is the story of your life. Look in the rearview mirror long enough and you'll see that God has purposely positioned you everywhere you've been-even when it seemed you'd taken a wrong turn." -Mark Batterson
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