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Am I too comfortable where I am?

  • novajacobsts
  • Feb 18
  • 2 min read


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Went to church today and the message was on going through the storms of life. The speaker referenced Mark 4: 34-41 where Jesus took the disciples on a boat and while he was sleeping, a storm passed through. The disciples were scared and immediately woke Jesus. Jesus calmed the wind and the rain and asked the disciples why they were afraid and he questioned their degree of faith. The speaker mentioned how often storms happen in your life because of three things: as a test, consequence of sin, or sometimes as a way for God to move you from where you are to where God wants you to be. Am I too comfortable where I am is a question that has been lingering in my mind for a few years, especially with the "storm" happening at my job right now. The last 6 weeks have been the worst work wise in all my years working. I mean trials and tribulations at every turn. I swear I felt a little like Job and I began to wonder what I have done to cause such mayhem to happen. It's been brutal to say the least and I have never felt a stronger desire to leave. It has crossed my mind for the last few years, but I always fell back on my history with the company and how this was my first and only "real" job I have ever known. I know my room. I know the people. I run my own ship in a sense. Yes, I definitely feel that I've been stagnant in many ways. I am definitely undervalued and under appreciated and the amount of drama and corruption is unlawful, BUT it's familiar to me. I'm scared to start over. I'm scared that I won't be able to start over because I make too much. I'm scared that a new place may be worst than my old place. I'm scared that I will be alone again and won't make connections. I'm even more afraid that once I leave, I may have to return one day. It's just a lot of what ifs. I'm also unsure if what I feel is just me being me or if its coming from God. I am confused and conflicted. I just don't want to miss out on my blessing though. I don't want opportunity to pass me by because I'm too afraid to step out and claim it.


My prayer:

Lord you know my heart. You guide my life and where You guide, You also provide. Lord open doors that You want to open and close doors You want to close. Lord lead and direct me to the place You want me to be. Lord please make it plain for me so that there will be no doubt. Encourage me as I go through this storm. Lord open my eyes to see, my ears to hear, and give me the heart to obey what You are saying. Lord Your will, Your way.


In Jesus Name,


Amen, Amen, and Amen

 
 
 

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