I was reminded over the weekend of how easy it can be to become comfortable when things are going well.

Especially if we’ve been at this “ministry thing” for a while now… it can be tempting to think we’ve got things pretty well figured out.

But what are we missing out on in our sense of contentment or satisfaction?

What new levels of growth, quality and/or understanding are we shorting ourselves (and others) of when we fail to press forward?

I believe that pressing forward involves an intentional choice to make ourselves uncomfortable.

Moving beyond familiar to into unfamiliar territory.

Moving from beyond content to desiring/pursuing something more.

Moving beyond good to something better… or even great!

In our walk with the Lord.

In our high-functioning program (or programs).

In our relationships with the institution(s) we reach out to.

In our relationships with students we have known for a while.

Even in those new(er) relationships we’ve entered into with students…

And allow me to take it a step further… into our personal relationship with non-ministry friends and especially our spouse and/or kids (if we have them).

Of course, it can be overwhelming to think that we suddenly need to “amp up” everything that we’re doing (or not doing)… and that’s not necessarily what I’m suggesting.

I am, however, asking that we open ourselves up to God and how (and where, and when, and why) he might want us to press forward.

Maybe in just one area of our life — to start.

What do you think?

Is there an area of your life where you sense God might be calling you to press forward?

What excites you most about the possibility of taking some area of your life and/or ministry to a new level?

What challenge(s) can you identify in choosing to move out of your comfort zone and into an uncomfortable place?