Stepping Outside of My Comfort Zone...

Ok - so yesterday I had shared that I had gotten a phone call that asked me a question- and that by saying yes- it would take me outside of my comfort zone. Well today I will tell you about it.

I actually got two phone calls- while I was talking on my home phone another person called to asked me the same thing. Anyway I was asked to be on my church's nominating committee. It is something I have never done before. But I had already felt like God was leading me by putting the thought into my mind that I might end up being asked to be on the committee. Anyway so when I got the call and talked for a little bit - asking a few questions- I decided that yes God had led and that I would accept the job. I am thinking that all churches have something like this- basically it is a group of people who prayerfully decided the best way to fill the many positions of the church. Then phone calls are made to the people being asked and they pray about it and give us their answer. I pray that God will lead in all the decisions that we make.

It might be a bit difficult this year because we have recently had a group of people leave to do a new church plant. So we have lost about 12-15 families- maybe a few more. So our numbers are down. Anyway I have full trust that God will rise up great leaders for the positions needed. I pray that God will give us wisdom and guide us to choosing the right ones that will fit the jobs the best. God is in control and with Him in control - things will work out. And I pray that God will give me peace in what jobs He would have me do as well.

Anyway so it may not sound like a big deal to others- but this is something I have never done before so I am a bit nervous but I trust that God will give strength and courage for each new day- just like Deuteronomy 33:25b promises!

About 2 years ago was the first time that I was called for jury duty and now I have nominating committee. I remember feeling successful after finishing my jury duty responsibilities and I am sure that I will feel accomplished with this job as well. It's good to stretch ourselves a bit further than usual. To step outside of our comfort zones -especially when God is leading us. :)