Jumping Out of Your Comfort Zone - Encouragement Café - July 11, 2017

Jumping Out of Your Comfort Zone
By Jamy Whitaker
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIV

The majority of us like to live within our comfort zone, because we feel safe and secure. However, if we are going to fulfill the purpose that God has for us, we are going to have to take that first step of faith.

This is not easy. Many times we sit inside our safe, comfy box and think of all these reasons why we could not possibly step outside. I speak from experience; making excuses is exactly what I had been doing for quite sometime.

About a year ago, I was sitting in a Bible study group trying to decide whether I was going to step out of my comfort zone and let those around me know where I felt the Lord was leading me. I will admit that this was difficult for me to do.

It puts you in a very vulnerable place when you step out in faith and announce what direction you are going for the Lord. I knew by letting these women know, they would be watching me closer to see if I indeed followed through or simply retreated back to the security of my comfort zone.

However, I knew the Lord was leading me in the direction of speaking and writing and I could not imagine turning my back on the purpose He has for my life.

For those who do not know me, this is so far outside of my comfort zone that I could no longer even see the box. Obviously, this is exactly where God wanted me, relying on His power and strength instead of my own.

God has given me this passion to help others through my speaking and writing, and He wanted me to jump out of the box and follow His lead.

Therefore, I took that first step by telling those precious women what the Lord had placed on my heart and the direction I was headed. I asked for their prayers as I started this journey.

I do not know where this road will take me, but I am certain I do not want to continue to sit on the sidelines. I made the choice to chase hard after the purpose God had given to me.

It all starts with that first step or leap of faith out of your comfort zone. The road will not be easy, but God has promised to walk with us every step of the way.

Do not be satisfied with sitting and watching life pass you by. You need to get up and get going on your own journey.

I challenge you to spend some time with God and see where He is leading you and then make a list of things you need to do to start your journey. Then, I want you to select one thing from the list and do it this week. No more excuses!

Heavenly Father, we come before You today thankful for the purpose You have for each one of us. Give us the strength and courage we need, Lord, to take that first step of faith out of our comfort zone and follow after Your calling. In Your Precious Name, Amen.

© 2017 by Jamy Whitaker.  All rights reserved.

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