Sunday, August 14, 2011

Getting Uncomfortable for God

 Tanzan and I attended The Global Leadership Summit this weekend, which was based from Willow Creek Community Church in Illinois broadcasted all over the world.  The speakers were amazing and extremely inspiring! Pastor Steven Furtick, from Elevation Church in North Carolina, said, "If the size of the vision you have for your life isn't intimidating to you, it's likely that it's insulting to God."  We have all been given a beautiful gift of life and God has placed passions on each of our hearts.  How are we honoring God with what has been given to us?  We need to step out of our comfort zone and start living intentionally for His glory!  Are we placing limits on God or hindering what He is trying to do?  If we are living comfortably, then we are probably not opening ourselves up to living out the purpose He created us for.  He has placed a few passions on my heart, but I have placed them on hold for many reasons. Through my husband's encouragement and the GLS, God has reminded me that it's not about if I feel adequate enough, if it fits into my time and planning, or if I'm going through struggles or not....it's about what He has called me to do and how I choose to live that out. So I encourage and challenge you....what passion has God placed on your heart?....and how will you choose to step out of your comfort zone and live that gift to others?  I encourage us all to live intentionally in every moment....to live with purpose!