APPLICATION Practical Steps: 1. Choose one daily habit that will help you stay close to God this week. 2. When you feel pressure to compromise, ask God for courage to stand firm. 3. Encourage a friend who is facing their own lions’ den. 4. Remember, God is always with you, even when it is hard. Leader Note: Challenge your group to pray daily for courage. Check in midweek and celebrate any steps of faith or moments of trust. CLOSE / CHALLENGE Faith that stands firm in tough times brings God the most glory. Daniel trusted God no matter the outcome, and God used Daniel’s story to change the world. Charles Stanley once said, 'Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.' Gospel Tie-In: Jesus faced the 'lions' of sin and death for us. Because He overcame, we can trust God with everything—even the hardest situations.