Dare to Be a Daniel “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭ I attended an event this past week hosted by my state's Department of Education. This event honored the top 30+ educators in our state and introduced our state's 2025 Teacher of the Year. Educators came with family, friends, and colleagues to support those being recognized. During the evening, I was given many plaques, proclamations, and some tickets to sports events. However, I was also given a special figure of a teacher praying, and the inscription included Psalm 17:6: "I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer." What struck me most was what was written beside my name: "Dare to be a Daniel." Daniel was young when he was take