Aug. 8th
Gen.12
We all enjoy comfort. It could be a chair, bed, place, job, food etc... Here we have what could be labeled as a "calling out of the comfort zone" for Abram. I can think of times in my life where I felt God calling me away or to something. Nothing as major as Abram faced, maybe. Or maybe it was. There are times God calls you away quickly or down the road. Leaving comfort is never easy. It can be hard to see God working for a better outcome.
Now, we can face other areas in our life where we depend on our comfort or use it to make us feel better or feel secure. I admit I have a food comfort...or comfort food problem. In it may be an issue that isn't brought out in these verses. In studying this verse I saw how Abram's country was becoming idolatrous and tempted. God was calling Abram away from his country.
I know for me there are things I turn to instead of turning to God or obeying Him. Food can be a big outlet at times when I "comfort eat". I confess to you all this is an issue. This week I have done a little better, walking everyday and not eating as much. I'm not trying to go on a super diet or become a marathon walker. I'm just trying to improve my walk with Christ first. I don't want this to be an issue or struggle anymore. I have chatted with others about this issue as well. I love food. I need prayers and encouragement to be called away from my comfort struggles. I share openly with you all and ask you help me be accountable in this. It doesn't have to be a daily thing, or even weekly. God is calling me out of that comfort. Now I need strength and a desire to be obedient to that call.
Now, we can face other areas in our life where we depend on our comfort or use it to make us feel better or feel secure. I admit I have a food comfort...or comfort food problem. In it may be an issue that isn't brought out in these verses. In studying this verse I saw how Abram's country was becoming idolatrous and tempted. God was calling Abram away from his country.
I know for me there are things I turn to instead of turning to God or obeying Him. Food can be a big outlet at times when I "comfort eat". I confess to you all this is an issue. This week I have done a little better, walking everyday and not eating as much. I'm not trying to go on a super diet or become a marathon walker. I'm just trying to improve my walk with Christ first. I don't want this to be an issue or struggle anymore. I have chatted with others about this issue as well. I love food. I need prayers and encouragement to be called away from my comfort struggles. I share openly with you all and ask you help me be accountable in this. It doesn't have to be a daily thing, or even weekly. God is calling me out of that comfort. Now I need strength and a desire to be obedient to that call.
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