Get Comfortable With Uncomfortable

I love to be comfortable. Hoodies, sweatpants, blankets ... all things cuddly.

Jeans? I despise jeans. Any girl with a build like mine can certainly relate to my lifelong struggle to find a pair of jeans that really mean it when they advertise “curvy fit.” I don’t know what curvy girls fit in those “curvy fit” jeans, but it ain’t this girl!

< Deep sigh >

Venturing out of my comfort zone feels like trying to squeeze into a pair of straight legs. I feel awkward, my breathing feels tight, my legs don’t want to move, and I can’t wait to get out of the jeans. I mean, situation!

I struggle with insecurities. Behind my loose fit tops, long sweaters, full coverage makeup, and smile is usually a girl worried what others are thinking of her. The clothes, lack of exercise, and makeup, among them. And oh, by the way, why did anyone allow her to wear those jeans?

Emotionally and Physically Exposed … Yikes!

In 2022, I was blessed to be part of my friend's first book event. She asked me to share my story at the event ... like, in front of people! 

Just as quickly as the “yes” rolled off my tongue, the lump of fear swelled in my throat. What did I just do? Saying yes meant that I would have to stand on stage in front of a crowd and be vulnerable. Emotionally and physically exposed, under lights!

Maybe when they hear my testimony, they will be gracious and understanding of the hot mess standing before them?

Since there was no time for one of those quick makeovers you see on TV, I resolved to casting my cares on Jesus. I would trust Him to be my source of strength, courage, and peace. After all, the event wasn’t about me, it was about HIM, all to His glory. My heart's desire to share His message was far greater than my fear of the crowd's condemnation.

I spent the weeks leading up to the event in constant prayer. My spiritual life grew to new levels of intimacy and faith. The event itself was life-changing, for me and others. Plus, I gained new loving, supportive, and lasting friendships. The whole experience stirred up a fire in my soul.

Has God placed a desire on your heart to do something that feels uncomfortable and maybe even scary? Please don’t miss the opportunity to share your story and the goodness of God! Say yes, act in faith, and watch how He moves.

We may never trust the promise of perfectly fit jeans, but we can trust the promise that Gods plans for us are great. He will never leave us, nor forsake us.

Isaiah 6:8 - Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying,

 “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”