2. Polishing A Knight’s Armor

3. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks. The knight has armor which:
A. He can use to defend himself from anything that attempts to limit his positive influence.

4. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks. The knight has armor which:
B. Helps him to recognize that positive change does not occur without overcoming the attitudes of people who are resistant to change. There are reasons behind their refusal to adapt:
1. A person’s brain works in a series of patterns (ruts) Any change to an established pattern temporarily creates an imbalance in their life.

5. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks. The knight has armor which:
B. Helps him to recognize that positive change does not occur without overcoming the attitudes of people who are resistant to change. There are reasons behind their refusal to adapt:
2. People are rewarded for sticking with the status quo.

6. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks. The knight has armor which:
B. Helps him to recognize that positive change does not occur without overcoming the attitudes of people who are resistant to change. There are reasons behind their refusal to adapt:
3. People feel secure when they know what to expect. As a result, change creates anxiety and leads to questions such as “Can I do this?”

7. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks. The knight has armor which:
B. Helps him to recognize that positive change does not occur without overcoming the attitudes of people who are resistant to change. There are reasons behind their refusal to adapt:
4. People have hidden agendas that are self-serving Because of this, they will fight any type of progress
that may threaten their power.

8. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
1. He can protect himself from chaos by establishing a well thought out plan.

9. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
2. He can protect himself when he faces a moral dilemma by following his principles.

10. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
3. He can protect himself from feeling overwhelmed by establishing a support system.

11. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
4. He can protect himself from false ideas by developing his “brain that thinks” which helps him to analyze and assess a situation and use his judgment skills to make choices.

12. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
5. He can protect himself from long-term emotional pain by developing his “brain that feels” and by grieving the losses he feels.

13. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
6. He can protect himself from his own rigidity by not expecting himself to be perfect and by learning to apologize when he hurts others.

14. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
7. He can protect his body by exercising, eating and sleeping properly, so that he has a reliable source of energy for his daily life.

15. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
8. He can protect himself through the use of his mind’s warrior to learn the smartest and most effective ways to express his personal power.

16. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
9. He can protect himself from the meaningless detours of life by following his soul’s inner voice which encourages him to focus on a purpose larger than himself.

17. I. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of
the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing
diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these
challenges and tasks.
C. The knight has confidence in his strength. He knows he can protect himself and that he has the ability to follow through on his personal quests.
10. He can protect himself from unknown spiritual forces by developing his spiritual relationship with God. His faith and trust in God can help him accept the unseen aspects of life and understand that there are often greater reasons for what is happening than what he presently knows.

18. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
D. The knight understands that in order to be vulnerable to someone he loves, he must risk being hurt. He knows that he cannot help someone in effective and practical ways if he is fully armored.

19. He had to let down his armor to accept commands from the prophet Elisha in order to find a way to help his people.
(2 Kings 13:14-19)

20. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
1. Armor can push people away unintentionally.
2. Too much armor can limit the creation of new ideas and hinder his ability to learn.

21. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
3. Armor may show up when he meets people who are different from him, which encourages prejudice.

22. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that his armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
4. Armor can limit a male from making an important change by helping him avoid the risks that are involved with any change.

23. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that his armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
5. Bad armor can support a male’s negative impulses, detracting from the identity God gave him.
It can help him compartmentalize his negative attributes, which allows him to ignore the parts of himself which he needs to change.

24. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that his armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
5. Bad armor can support a male’s negative impulses, detracting from the identity God gave him.
It can support a lack of authenticity by encouraging an emphasis on how he presents himself publicly rather than who he really is.

25. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that his armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
5. Bad armor can support a male’s negative impulses, detracting from the identity God gave him.
It can support a pessimistic attitude, as the male relies on external resources for his strength rather than the internal strength that he can develop by learning to rely on God.

26. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that his armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
5. Bad armor can support a male’s negative impulses, detracting from the identity God gave him.
It can give the male a false sense of strength as he utilizes addictive behaviors and substances to distort the difficulties that he needs to face in his life.

27. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that his armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
5. Bad armor can support a male’s negative impulses, detracting from the identity God gave him.
It can overemphasize the need for physical force in order to protect himself and others, instead of helping him learn to use his power through the use of non-violent love.

28. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
E. The knight understands that his armor can be harmful if it is used inappropriately.
5. Bad armor can support a male’s negative impulses, detracting from the identity God gave him.
It can cause the man to put more faith in his own thoughts and opinions than in the insights of others.

29. The previous Trails have described the forest as difficult and the expectations of the knight as high; loving another person requires a pragmatic, all-encompassing diligence. This Trail will focus on what makes a knight uniquely suited for these challenges and tasks.
F. A knight consciously controls his use of armor rather than allowing his armor to control him. He is then able to step confidently toward the duties he has been called to do.