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Leaving Your Comfort Zone!

Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
Mark 1:20

You’re just one step of obedience away from the next truth God wants you to learn about Him. That’s why you can’t afford to stay where you are. We all have a tendency to cling to the familiar, to find our comfort zone and dig in. The trouble is, when we’re no longer being stretched we begin to shrink, become complacent, think we can handle things on our own, and stop growing. And that’s a dangerous place to be. So, if you’re restless today and feel as if there’s more than you’ve been settling for, it may be time to consider facing down some old fears and walking through them into some new experiences, new relationships and new opportunities. When Jesus called James and John they were on familiar turf, doing what came naturally - repairing their fishing nets. But they couldn’t stay there and still follow Him. Neither can you! The Bible says, “Immediately He called them, and they left and went after Him.” They had to leave the familiar in order to fulfill their destiny. And just in case you think you’re too old to try something new, remember that Abraham was 75 when he discovered his life’s assignment. Timothy, on the other hand, was just 17. Age isn’t the issue. Availability is! It takes guts to leave ruts. Especially when your rut has rewarded you with a comfortable lifestyle. But if you want to experience God in a deeper dimension - one that’ll stretch you - you must be ready to leave your comfort zone and follow Him. Are you?

Prayer
Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I like to sit back and be comfortable where I am. Stretch me and mold me into the new things you have ahead of me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen