Day 62 : Rising Above Our Comfort Zones.
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Matthew 16:24: "Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."
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Matthew 16:24: "Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Following Jesus brings joy, but He never promises that it will be easy. We often make the mistake of believing that once we put our faith in Christ, we can lock ourselves away and be safe forever. Sometimes, though, doing God's will requires taking risks. We may even have to make great sacrifices for what we believe. But when we rise above our comfort zones, God will give us the courage to thrive even in unfamiliar territory.
Write down an area of life where you are comfortable, but you knew God wants more.
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Faith-In-Action:
Some Of The Best Things Happen When You're Uncomfortable. ... Living outside of one's comfort zone is by definition uncomfortable. Therefore, the best habit you can foster within yourself is the practice of becoming familiar with discomfort.
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John 8:12: "Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
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We are meant to transcend this broken world and enter into glorious new life in Christ. Instead of focusing our minds on the troubles around us, we are to fix our eyes on the higher, bigger picture of God's Kingdom. In John 16:33,
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It's Your Mindset:
The practical application of rising in our struggles will be the focus of today's devotional. Before we can discuss behavior, we have to address mindset.
