Man I love the comfort zone.

We build lives around safety, predictability, and control. We plan our days, map out our futures, and surround ourselves with people, routines, and choices that make us feel secure.

God rarely calls us to stay comfortable.

God called Abraham out of his comfort zone and into an unknown land. God called Moses out of his comfort zone and asked him to confront Pharoah. And Peter…well we all know my obsession with Peter stepping out of the boat and onto the water.

I love seeing a victory when someone is called out of their comfort zone and something better than they ever imagine happens. And I LOVE to cheer people out of their comfort zones.

But I don’t really like to be out of mine. I like my space. I like my predictable schedule. I like my routine. I like being comfortable.

So why am I surprised when God says…”Mickey…I’m about to make you feel uncomfortable!”

Andy and I have been called into a season of uncomfortableness (is that a word). There are some big changes coming. Neither of us know what they are. Neither of us are feeling very secure. Neither of us are really understanding why.

Over my short time as a Pastor I have learned that my comfort zone tends to say “I’ve got this!” But faith says “God’s got me!”

The stretch is uncomfortable. But the stretch is where transformation takes place.

So yes…I hate being uncomfortable. But even though my comfort zone may feel safe — it’s too small for the life God has planned for me…and for you.

So let’s have the courage to step into His unknown, knowing we’ll find His presence waiting.

And babe…I can’t wait to see what God has in store for you; for us; and for our family! Watch out world…Andy’s got something BIG on the horizon!