The Comfort Zone is the Danger Zone
Taking the path that is most comfortable is the easiest thing to do. It's also the most dangerous because it keeps us away from our purpose, and the life we should be pursuing.
Taking the path that is most comfortable is the easiest thing to do. It's also the most dangerous because it keeps us away from our purpose, and the life we should be pursuing.
We’ve all read the accounts in the Bible of people taking steps of faith to follow God. Abraham sojourning to an unknown land. Moses leading Israel through the desert to the Promised Land. Fishermen leaving their trade to follow Jesus. In small and large ways, we see people do the same today.
Times changes, but the desires and quests of the human soul remain the same throughout the ages. Whether it's first century Jerusalem, or modern America, people yearn for something more.
“I’m trying to live a life that’s simple, yet extraordinary.” That’s one of the phrases posted on my Facebook profile. I thought of it myself, and thought it sounded pretty cool. Initially I posted it to make myself seem somewhat philosophical and pique the interest of “my friends.” That’s what Facebook is for, right? To make ourselves seem more interesting than we actually are.
Let’s face it. We’re all a little fascinated with the idea of fate. We believe everything happens for a reason, and spend time to trying to figure out what those reasons might be. I’ve never figured it out, and maybe we shouldn’t even try to.
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