The most valuable lesson I have learned throughout the past two years is to live outside of my comfort zone. It isn't an easy thing to do. But let me tell you--it is so worth it.
Although I talked about living in the regular in my last blog post, my life's "regular" has become a bit different. My life isn't within the confines of my comfort zone anymore. I have learned that if I want to achieve big things, I need to live outside my comforts. Whether this means simply answering a phone call or following God's call to live in a different country this summer, doing difficult things is important and worthwhile.
Everyone has a different comfort zone. Some people could talk to strangers on the phone all day and be happy. Some people (like me) could sit around at home all day in silence and be completely content. The content of your comfort doesn't matter. Being able to stretch your comfort is more important for success in whatever you are doing, and more importantly, in following God's call for your life.
A lot of times people make it look like following God's calling is easy. They make it look glamorous. It almost always looks like they are simply taking huge steps to serve Him. But most often, it isn't that simple. I'll be the first to admit--following God's call is challenging. It's not always glamorous. A lot of times, it can include tears, sorrow, and a whole lot of prayer. However, in the end, you will always find that following His calling is the best choice for your life, even if it is the hardest.
God often calls us to leave our comfort zones. But God equips us for it. We just have to trust Him. I will leave you with Hebrews 13:20-21,
"Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen."
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