It's interesting.....
So many people are worried about getting stuck in their "comfort zone"..... There's so much emphasis put on "getting out of your comfort zone" and "making changes in your life in order to grow in your faith."
I don't think it's always necessary to make a change in order to stretch your faith......
Many people reading this blog know me..... They know how, in the recent past, i've had MANY changes, relocations, etc... I've learned how to step out in faith when God decides to move me somewhere......
My problem is, I haven't learned to stay put. I haven't learned how to grow my faith when i'm standing still..... when i'm not trying to find a place to live...
Since i've gotten a job and an apartment (with a one-year lease!), God has found new ways to expand my faith, and to shape my character...... I've had to learn commitment (strange as it may sound).
God is still teaching me about this....
I'm excited! I've actually stopped feeling stir-crazy! When i hit the 4 month mark of living here (at which point i would normally be moving on) i went out and cut off my hair.... lol.... i needed a change.... january was a tough month for me... but as february and then march came in, i've stopped NEEDING a change.
God is sufficient for all my needs. He can provide enough change in a stable environment.... He can make my comfort zone exciting :o)
And if you think about it..... There are so many times when God said to someone "Go to this place to live".... He wanted them to stay there and claim that place.... (Ex. Abram/Abraham... Genesis 12)
But really... whether coming or going, moving or staying, all we have to know is...
John 15:4 - Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
It doesn't matter where u live or how often you move, as long as u abide in Jesus and continue to bear fruit.
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It's an important lesson.
Just wait until you start combining the two aspects. There are certain things that will grow into strong and fruitful anchors in your life. While others, will change and still remain fruitful.
And once you know what your priorities are, that will make things simpler, as they will dictate what needs to be changed.
For example, you might "move" to join a church, be closer to a boyfriend, or take a new job. Some of these can go with you to the others, some of them can't. It all depends on your priorities in life.
(Look! I can comment and not be anonymous!)
Anyways.. I'm glad you're finding comfort outside the zone ;)
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