COMFORT ZONES

We've all heard about "the dynamic duo," Batman and Robin, but how many of you are familiar with "the terrific trio" from the Old Testament?  They're on God's "Triple A Team."  Moses (who was Adopted by Egyptian royalty); Joseph (who was falsely Accused by Potiphar's wife and sent to prison); and Daniel (who was Abducted and sent to a foreign land).

All of them were forced out of their COMFORT ZONES.  but they all Adjusted, Adapted, and Altered their living arrangements, but not their lifestyles.  They all remained faithful and steadfast to the One True God.

Most of us have heard Robert Schuller's quote, "Flowers bloom where they're planted."  Well, I have a similar quote, "Flowers grow in manure!"  Not a very pretty picture, is it, but it's true!  Life often stinks...life can be very unfair.  But remember this--it's not what happens to us that is most important--it's how we RESPOND or REACT to what's happening to us!!!

Do we let things "get us down"...make us angry or depressed, become bitter or better...do we become more negative and nasty--or more positive and loving?  Remember the old song, "Love Lifted Me?"   Knowing that He loves me, promises to meet my every need, protects and provides for me, and will never leave me or forsake me is enough to LIFT me up when I feel, or am, cast down.

COMFORT ZONES can become dangerous places for our spiritual health.  We become too soft, lukewarm, or lethargic if we're not challenged to grow and exercise our faith.  Our faith has to be tried and tested (much like tempered steel or refined gold).

My prayer today is--

May the Lord's love
         LIFT us up today...
                May He carry us in His arms
                       And hold us close to His heart.
                              COVER US, LORD, WITH YOUR PRESENCE!