Step out of Comfort Zone

The spiritual attacks have been so relentless. I felt so drained – physically, emotionally, mentally and even spiritually. I began questioning myself – why start Shema Rhema (and a side project) when I was already so stretched? I don’t want to leave my tank empty and not have enough to nurture my children in love (instead of corporal rule). One night, while I fumed by myself over something my daughter did, I said, “God, I do Your work, but why are you not taking care of my family?! I don’t want to do Shema Rhema anymore!” Careless words said in a pique of anger. I felt defeated.

Then, God assured me that the tides were going to change. Soon later, my Spirit was encouraged during the church worship last Sunday with this song, Don Moen – Hallelujah To The Lamb.

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
To the Lamb
Hallelujah hallelujah
By the blood of Christ we stand
Every tongue every tribe
Every people every land
Giving glory giving honor
Giving praise unto the Lamb of God.

It felt like a war cry when I sang it. I was reminded that what He has called me to do is not merely for my sake but for other people’s – to evangelise, to disciple, and to bless them. The same goes for other believers. Recently, pastors from different churches have been preaching to their congregants to rise to what God has called them to do. I pray that true believers around the world will no longer stay defeated, passive and lukewarm. But the hearts of these believers will be stirred to build His kingdom – whether within the church’s confines or in new and creative ways outside of it.

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizingthem in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teachingthem to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV)

Update (25 Aug 24): Saw this Instagram post by Shawn Bolz and I thought of this post I have written. Stepping out to be a blessing to others.

Then during the sermon after worship, it suddenly dawned on me to ask for help. To build a team – at least for a short-term project, who knows it might get longer.

But…I am a bit apprehensive. I am not sure if I will be a good team player. I don’t think I can manage people well. I don’t know if I can find the right fit. I don’t know if anybody would want to join. I… I have so much doubts.

Then I thought of how doing Shema Rhema had taught me to take one step at a time with the Holy Spirit. I didn’t mean to do so many things for Shema Rhema – like setting up Telegram, but the advice made sense, so I did it. Or doing monthly interviews, I was toying with the idea when the first person I asked readily agreed to an interview – thanks Pastor! Or because I needed to recycle certain stuff that a short term project of Shema Rhema began – this is another testimony of its own. Anyway, things just rolled into place.

So the next thing I felt was the natural course of things was to build a team, at least for this short term project. So if you know anyone who might be interested in joining the team, send them this “Join the Team” page. Better yet, if you feel this is what you are led to do, reach out.

My faith was weak and I was feeling inadequate. Yet, at this time, God prompted me to step out of my comfort zone and build a team. I think it might be quite a challenge. But I will take up this challenge as a challenge to grow my faith muscles.

What is God challenging you today? What is that step out of your comfort zone you need to take?The challenge might seem intimidating or you might feel inadequate, rest assured Father God always has your back. He’s always ready to catch you before you fall, or there to comfort you if you fall.

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