Inspire

As the Year Fives prepare to their two-night Ankara Youth Camp this week, the idea of stepping out of comfort zones has become a point of discussion. Humans are complex, wholly-realised beings who are continuously evolving and changing and as teachers, it is our job to guide children towards the notion that growth occurs at the end of your comfort zone.

Naturally, we tend to gravitate toward places, situations or people that we feel safe around. Maybe you feel comfortable in your day-to-day routine involving where you live, where you work and who you spend your time with. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it can hinder us from living life to our fullest potential.

So, what are we supposed to do when God calls us out of our comfort zone?

Sometimes, growing closer to Christ may mean stepping outside of a familiar situation. For example, God may call you to move to a new place, or He may call you to do something different in your career in order to make an impact for Him.

A common misconception is that we have to go to extravagant measures to make an impact for Christ. While this may sometimes be the case, it is important to not overlook the small things.

For example, stepping out of your comfort zone may mean starting a conversation with someone you do not usually talk to. Or, it could be as simple as reaching out to a co-worker by bringing them a coffee and checking-in with them.

This week, I encourage you to find opportunities to extend your “safety net” just as our Year Five children will be doing! I guarantee you’ll be glad you did.

Partly adapted from GCU Blogs, Spiritual Life by Lauren Abraham, 2016.

Submitted by Carly Lethborg