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NO MORE DELAYS: STEP INTO YOUR CALLING (5)

Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional

Date: Sunday, 9 February 2025

Focus: Breaking Free from the Comfort Zone


Message: Many people delay walking in their purpose due to fear, uncertainty, or feelings of inadequacy. But God’s calling on your life is not for the future—it is for now. It’s time to step forward in faith and obedience, knowing that He has already prepared the way.


Key Verse: Psalm 37:23 – “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him.”


God’s calling will always challenge your comfort zone. The greatest enemy of your destiny is complacency. Many people never step into their divine assignment because they are too comfortable where they are. They love familiarity more than the adventure of faith.

Peter had to leave the safety of the boat to walk on water (Matthew 14:29). The disciples had to leave their fishing nets to follow Jesus (Mark 1:18). Abraham had to leave his homeland to step into God’s promise (Genesis 12:1). God never calls people to stay where they are—He calls them to go forward into greater things.

Beloved, If you only stay where you feel safe, you will never grow into who God designed you to be. The comfort zone might feel familiar, but it will never produce supernatural results. Sometimes, what you call “security” is actually a cage keeping you from experiencing God’s best.

Maybe God has been nudging you to step out in faith—to start a ministry, write a book, launch a business, switch careers, or move forward in obedience to a dream He has placed in your heart. What’s stopping you? Don’t let fear keep you bound. God is calling you into something greater. Step out. Move forward. No more delays!


Scripture Reading:

📖 Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”


Refreshing for the Day:

So, ask God to show you the areas in your life where you have settled in comfort instead of faith. Make a commitment to step forward in obedience—even when it’s uncomfortable.


Note This:

Your next level is outside your comfort zone.


Responsibility:

What bold step can you take today to break free from your comfort zone and trust God for greater things?


Prayer:

O Lord, I surrender my comfort zone to You. I refuse to stay where it is safe if it means missing out on Your greater plans. Give me the boldness to step out in faith and follow You completely. In Jesus’ name, Amen!


Prophetic Declaration:

I declare that I am stepping out of my comfort zone! I am moving forward in faith, trusting that God has greater things ahead for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen!


Bible Texts:

Psalm 37:23, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 43:19


As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org

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Obiorah, Emeka Prince is a Gospel Servant, an author, a counsellor, a teacher and a minister of the Word. He is a versatile writer and a blogger. He has written many articles published online. He is a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, (CCRN). He is the author of Times of Refreshing Online Daily Devotional, a daily online devotional that was borne out of the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit. It ushers fresh breath into the souls of men, while refreshing and nourishing his spiritual wellbeing. He is the Founder and the Chairman Board of Trustee of The Fount Spring Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental Organization formed to be a source of help to humanity towards empowering the people. He is happily married to Vivian and proud father to Testimony and Thanksgiving.