Chances are, if you've ever been to Bible college, you've heard the term 'comfort zone'. Mission teachers love to capitalize on it, I even have an unsupported theory that the word is copyrighted and they're getting a cut because every class seemed to be about it. Occasionally missionaries in chapel would throw it in to their presentation for their cut on the market; usually on the same day for extra emphasis.
All imaginary monetary gain aside, the term is popular in the Christian world. Pastors, teachers, missionaries and mission recruiters often leave the platform with this question lingering in your mind: "Are you out of your comfort zone?" It always made me squirm; where is my comfort zone? Usually it's your home town and church, where you feel most comfortable. However, I think my comfort zone is everywhere BUT my home town and church. To return home and face the people you grew up with, the people who have seen you grow and change and try to show Christ's love to them, scares the peanuts out of me. They've seen me at my worst, I assume their image of me is horrible at best and I'm expected to go back and show them through my life, Christ's love? (Please note, that right now I'm 10,000 kms away in Uruguay)
This year the Lord has given me a burden to go back to Québec and show love. It wasn't and easy decision by any means, since I love traveling. I'm hesitant and scared out of my mind, but excited; I'm praying that the Lord open my heart and help me to fully understand His love, so that I can show it to others. I need to leave my comfort zone.
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Dude, I totally totally totally understand exactly what you mean! Plus, you did a nice job with the opening joke. lol. You're adorable!
Mannnnnnnn. I get nervous before I go back to my home church when I get the chance too. lol. Cause I'm always sick so it is always a long time so a lot of them think I'm still in Quebec at school cause they forget until I pop in again. lol. But it's scary! My parents church is much worse, cause they saw me in a totally different light. But there is always God there with you and that is the bright side to it all. :D
I still love going to church, even if I'm nervous to be "alone" and might have to sit by myself on a Sunday if none of my friends are there.. lol.
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