Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Taking Risks

“Your heart is free, have the courage to follow it.” –Braveheart

 

Well, I have been home sick all week with the flu (not fun at all).  I decided to pop in one of my favorite movies, Braveheart, to pass the time.  The above quote is from this movie, and really got me thinking. 

 

It really takes courage to follow where your heart leads.  We value comfort, safety, and security so highly that risking these things is a difficult task.  Well, our church is at the point where we can follow our call to grow the church or follow our desire for comfort.  The decision seems easy on paper, but in actuality it is a hard one.  It is a decision that takes courage.  With that, we must respect those who take the leap, and understand when there are those in the church who are hesitant.  This isn’t easy.   

 

Today, pray for this church to take risks.  Not crazy risks, but risks that would put people out of their comfort zone.  Risks that would prove the body is more important than the individual.  Pray we would all have the courage to follow where Christ leads, and not just follow what is comfortable. 

 

PS – if none of this makes sense, I blame the meds J

1 comment:

  1. Good to hear you are getting better. Braveheart does present many challenges-and he never backs down.

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