(View on mountain of Mijas, Spain)
“But God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if he doesn’t come through.” – Francis Chan
SO….God DOESN’T call us to comfort.
Calls us to TRUST.
and NOT fear struggles.
Questions to ponder:
Do you believe this is true?
If so…..do you live this way?
Do I, Bethany, live this way?…. I teach quotes like this, but am I reflecting this?
To be honest, I have no idea how to live this way, but I believe I am doing it more now than ever before, at least trying. I mean come on, the last year and a half of my life hasn’t been anything traditional or “comfortable” per say.
(quick year & a half recap- graduated college, fundraised for the World Race, left for a year, fell in love, returned home, road tripped the states ministering to World Racers & filming a documentary with no finances, then by God’s provision got married 3 weeks after the road trip, went on a honeymoon came home for Christmas, 2 weeks later moved to Spain needing $12,000, and only having $4,000)
Yes, I do live in Spain, in the Costa Del Sol. One of the most beautiful places God created, yet I have experienced a discomfort and brokenness in this midst of this beauty.
Lacking faith, stressed, worried, letting unknowns control my mind, being afraid of troubles in my situation, basically sizing God up on a box, chaining him to do only “so” much by my words.
Ya sure, I look like I have a lot of faith, and sometimes I do. But these past few weeks have been dry for me, feeling so weak and unable. I worry that I will miss HIS voice when he speaks and not know his voice against mine.
Why is it that we let the voice of the enemy speak so much louder than the voice of God? Why is it that we listen the Satan’s lies, entangling our minds and not receive the voice of peace and truth from the Holy Spirit?
These are questions I am working through. Fears I am learning to overcome.
But behold, He makes ALL things new. Each morning is a new day, a new change. Will I choose to have faith? To believe in His promised financial provision? Will I walk declaring complaints or promises? Will I trust him completely to be unafraid of troubles?
Morning view from school
For me, it took the race, meeting Shaun and Spain to be in a place where I’m in major trouble if Jesus doesn’t show up. But my story isn’t yours.
In your life story, what do you need to do to step out in faith, being uncomfortable?
If it means giving more and buying less, do it.
Quitting a job you hate for a job you have a passion for, do it.
If you haven’t forgiven, forgive.
Praying for the someone at Walmart, Pray.
Adopting a child. Adopt.
Then who knows, maybe one day we will walk in utter faith with comfort 🙂
My street at night. Beautiful huh
[ Shaun and I are still in need of finances, specifically this month need $500 more, if you can, please help us out! ]
