Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone

This week at Mountain Springs, we have been discussing the theme of Decisions and Getting Out of Our Comfort Zones. Through both our Bible study and Sunday teaching, we focused on how stepping out of familiar, comfortable spaces is often essential for spiritual, emotional, and mental growth.


We centered our discussion on the story of Abram (later Abraham) and his journey from Ur to Canaan, as told in Genesis 11:31-32 and Genesis 12:1-5. Abram’s story is a powerful example of leaving behind comfort to follow God's call. Ur was a prosperous, advanced city, offering Abram many reasons to stay. Yet, when God called him to leave for an unknown land, Abram chose faith over comfort, security, and familiarity. His decision to step into the unknown wasn’t just a physical journey but also a spiritual one, marked by many challenges that ultimately led to incredible growth and blessings.


The comfort zone—a space where we feel safe, in control, and free from risk—is an area of life that many of us are hesitant to leave. However, growth and comfort cannot coexist. The path to greatness often begins with discomfort. Abram’s willingness to step out of his comfort zone led to the fulfillment of God's promises for him and all of us. His story demonstrates that embracing discomfort is essential for growth and for experiencing God's greater purpose for our lives.


We also discussed how discomfort brings opportunity. Just as Bryant McGill wisely stated, "Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your biggest opportunity for growth." Abram's journey, which included crossing a harsh desert, symbolizes the challenges we face when stepping into new opportunities. Whether it’s in ministry, leadership, relationships, or personal development, God often calls us to step out of what feels comfortable and trust Him to guide us into the unknown.


As we reflect on this teaching, we are left with a crucial question: Where is God calling you to step out of your comfort zone? Whether it’s a step forward in your personal growth, in your relationships, or a new challenge in ministry, trusting God’s plan often requires stepping out in faith and leaving behind the comfort of the familiar.


For those who missed it, you can watch the Zoom recording of the Bible study here, revisit the Sunday teaching here or explore the slides from our session here.


Let’s continue to grow together by stepping beyond our comfort zones and trusting God’s direction for our lives.