The Boogie Man

I am convinced that the immobilization that accompanies fear brings death to the hopes and dreams of what could be. 

I tend to get comfortable when life clicks at a certain momentum.  I like to know what tomorrow will bring.  It might be busy, but I know its stuff that I've done before.  No sweat. No pressure.  I like that place too. It's like a fluffy, cool comforter.  It's the place where you just want to snuggle in and stay for awhile. The comfortability factor gives me the illusion that I am secure and just where I need to be.


However,  I've come to realize that comfortability can hold me captive if I'm not careful. If I choose to stay comfortable, I will miss the blessings and opportunities that God has in store for me because I will refuse to take risks.  The longer I choose to stay comfortable, the less likely I am to move when opportunities present themselves because of fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of failure. Fear of the boogie man.  Fear, though is not the issue.  Being immobilized because of the fear is the problem.  I am coming to the place where I realize I need to just get comfortable with being uncomfortable because I refuse to be held captive, refuse to be immobilized, and refuse to be marginalized.  


For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13)