THE EAGLE ODYSSEY AND THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY

A fascinating look at the life of an eagle and how it can apply to you

An inspirational metaphorical treatise

Lessons from a bird of the air for you and I?

Eagle Academy

This is the School of Eagles where you will be wowed with profound lessons of

life from the king of birds. It will fascinate the mother and father, those in

courtship, those training their children on life’s survival skills and how to

renew your strength at old age and how to die gracefully.

We will be on a journey from cradle to the grave; birth to tomb; a parallel

look with the Christian life as God intended for us.

Enrol a soon as possible because there are limited spaces.

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Chapters 1. Foundation - description and pictures p8

2. Preparation before birth

3. Purpose 1 Born for a purpose, packaged for purpose

4. Palace (place)

5. Provision

6. Protection

7. Finding the right mate- Courtship and proposal

8. Fidelity

9. Faithfulness

10. Freedom quest

11. Preparation for posterity- flight –training; training for reigning

12. Purpose(2) and vision

13. Eagle Achilles heel- Vulnerability

14. Eagle Second Wind: Renewal of strength revival, resurgence valley

15. Eagle curtain call- death of an eagle, tomb, dying Grace, ‘It is finished.’

16. Eagle poems

17. Eagle lyrics

Introduction

The life of an eagle is fascinating, replete with

lessons for the Christian in his/her Race of Grace

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or sojourn on earth. In this work, I would explore,

unearth, delve deep into all the crevices, nooks

and crannies of the life and times of the eagle,

before birth and from birth to tomb, to elicit what

the Spirit of God wants to say to us today,

especially to those who are born again, filled with

the Holy Spirit and en route the Promised Land.

Let him who has an ear hear what the Spirit is

saying to the Church.

The eagle is mentioned 39 times in the scriptures

and God even compares Himself to an eagle.

Why?

Find out

Types of eagle

The Golden Eagle

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Harpy ( snake-eating eagle)

African fish-eating eagle

Booted eagle

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Bald Eagle

We shall use this foundational knowledge in our journey into the life of an eagle and see

what lessons we can learn from them as ordained by God.

Creation speaks volumes in various ways. The question is: are we listening?

He is overall

He is infinite

Made great and small

He is: every minute

So let your doubt fly.

He designed you

Fashioned you

Before conception

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Before revelation

As the Most High

Every design

Has a maker

Who is a sign

Of the owner

So are you and I.

Purpose: He has

For all creation

For us: the mass

And one by one

For you, for I.

Has love limitless

Wisdom bottomless

Power, endless

Measureless

Presence discernible

To end all ’Whys?’

Daily He beckons

"Come now to Me

Come, let us reckon

Come and be free

Don’t pass Me by

"Yield now to Me

Let go to let Me

Come and you will see

Come and let Me be

Your all, in all."

When we act as wise

We become fools

And cannot rise

Above a stool

So He passes by.

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Born for a purpose

That will be fulfilled

Born to tower

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And to soar

Any adverse terrain

And there to reign

As has been ordained.

Born to use adverse winds

That sting to sing

Born to give glory

To the Lord of glory

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Eagle Training for Reigning

Song

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My son,

I have to do a job

Even if you sob

You may think I’m cruel

But I know I ‘m cool

I do this for love

You may not understand

But it is for you to stand

One day it will dawn

When you face the storm

Fires and the sun

You will look back

and be glad, my son.

Eagle struggle, troubles or

hurdles or adversity are for

future opportunities and

prosperity.

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Trials of Life lead to Triumph

Born To Fly High

You were born like an eagle,

to fly higher and higher and higher

So, No need to cry or sigh

Keep your eyes on the Most High

No need to fear

Because He is ever near

Like an eagle, mount up to surmount

Drink from the Holy fount

Not heat, no treat,

No battles, no blessings,

No test, no testimony,

No pain, no gain,

No obstacle, no miracle,

No valley, no prosperity,

No adversity, no maturity

No breaking, no breakthrough.

Prosperity from Austerity

Out of Austerity Prosperity can come

I know God can make a way for the righteous

However, we all have to seek first His Kingdom

And He will cause his face to shine, our barns plenteous.

Great grace awaits those who put Him First in business

They will rise and bring forth water out of a rock

Wilderness and barrenness will turn to fruitfulness

They will laugh at situations that now mock.

It is God who owns the whole earth in all its fullness

In His economy there's no boom and bust

He can work miracles in any dryness

For those who look to him, obey and trust.

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IAmAnEagle

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I am an eagle;

Born to soar

And not to struggle;

Born to mount up

To surmount.

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I am an eagle;

Born to overcome

THE EAGLE ODYSSEY AND THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY

In the storm

Rising with adverse wind

Carrying me to glory.

I am an eagle

Born, a king of the skies

Born to scale hurdles

Adversity brings prosperity

With vision for purpose.

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I am an eagle.

My talons are talented

And very targeted.

I never miss my prey;

Always focused.

Opposition bring promotion,

Contentions trigger conquering.

Stumbling blocks are stepping stones

To a higher ground.

I am an eagle!

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When my feathers

Become threadbare

Time to renew my strength

In the secret place

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of the Most High!

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His Kingdom will come,

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