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Monday, December 07, 2009

comfortable is not in the Bible

i find it interesting that we try to make ourselves "comfortable" in life as if that is something to be attained. it is not! the word comfortable is never mentioned in the Bible...ever. sometimes i think that i am at fault here. i just think that i have maybe focused too much on being comfortable. i am not referring to literal comfort as in, sweat pants and a sweatshirt, which i LOVE! but just living a comfortable life. i think Jesus calls us to something totally different, which could be why the world pushes it so much! we start to think of that as normal, and like it's something we desire. i don't want to desire it. i want to sacrifice, i want to take risks, i want to take a step of faith to a place i don't feel comfortable! do you?? what are you doing right now to be sure that you are following Jesus 100% regardless of your comfort level? is it possible that maybe i am supposed to be uncomfortable? or that maybe the place that i imagine would be the most uncomfortable would in fact be the most comfortable i have ever been? i want to do things for God that go beyond my comfort zone. and what does comfort zone even mean?? is there a literal line drawn that i am unwilling to go over? i am going to change that. i challange you to do the same. take time to think of things besides your next vacation, or your next bonus check and think about a way that you can take a risk for Jesus. don't you think it would be worth it? and i don't want to miss what Jesus is holding out for me to take if i would just take one step farther! take that step!!

3 comments:

  1. Thanks for stopping by.....

    I will be praying alongside you as you seek God's will. I can honestly say that God's promises have never been more real than when we stepped out of our comfort zone - we continue to marvel at how He meets all our needs! Sure, it has involved some realignment in our thinking about what is a need or a want! However, I look at the treasures God has entrusted into our care and I cry to think what disobedience to His call would have meant. This Christmas our hearts are full and our joy is overflowing.

    Have a blessed Advent.

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  2. So true - thanks for sharing this!

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