My "Comfort Zone"

Last night at Fellowship, one of the topics raised was our "Comfort zone"...Are we in our "Comfort zone"? Do we always sit w/ the same people? Do we always talk to the same people? If you're like me, the answer is "YES!!!" It's a fact and I can't deny it. I know I am not the only one because I can also see it w/ in my Fellowship. Soooooooooooo, how do we break the trend?

I mean it's great to have close friends to talk to...but at the same time, how can we expect the Church to grow or fellowships to grow if we don't introduce ourselves and say, "hi, I'm so-and-so!", there is always someone out there who needs someone to talk to, pray to or who is looking for a fellowship/small group to go to. I thank God that our Pastor is challenging us to get out of our "comfort zone" and to also become more involved in Church ministries. Whether it's the Children's program, sunday school, or worship service, they are always looking for people. I guess the question is, where is God calling you? What is your Spiritual gift? Where's the talent that God gave you being used? Is it being used or is it dormant? Are we doing our best to serve God? This may mean giving up weekends or your weeknights to help out...but I tell you it's all worth it. Everything we do is to glorify the kingdom of God to do the "Great Commission."

Before you decide what ministry you want to serve in, I suggest praying first. Ask for His guidance, wisdom as to where your talents would be best used. Perhaps, you rather get new people to come to fellowship, you could talk to your co-workers or talk to other people w/ in the English Congregation who are looking to join a fellowship. Perhaps, it could be encouraging those to come to Sunday School for those who don't. There are many opportunites out there. You just have to grab hold of it and DO IT!

This is my prayer...