“It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad.” ~ C.S. Lewis
This quote just about speaks for itself, but I want to take some time out to talk about the concept of RISK. It might seem irrelevant, but if you would follow me for a moment, I guarantee we'll get somewhere:
The noun "RISK" denotes the possibility of loss or injury; something or someone that suggests or creates a hazard. The verb "RISK" means to expose to hazard or danger.
When it comes to living a purposeful life, there are inherent risks involved. What if I won't be accepted? What if it doesn't work? What if I fail? These are the kinds of questions that relegate our lives to living an egg existence; always knowing there is an eagle within us, but not willing to push to hatch, spread our wings and FLY.
However, I want to submit a mind altering question: what if the REAL risk is in remaining within the shell of my comfort zone? What if maintaining a semblance of normalcy was NEVER God's purpose and destiny for me?
So in reality, my RISK (possibility of loss or danger; exposure to hazards) is in remaining within the ranks of the status quo, ever imprisoned by a comfort zone that has corrupted and atrophied my mind and emotions!
C.S. Lewis presented two mutually exclusive choices: hatch or go bad. Are YOU willing to take the risk of going bad? I'm not.
29 June 2009
Hatch or Go Bad!
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- Harriet 29 June, 2009 22:43
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Yeah, that comfort zone has a tendency to corrupt us if we're not careful. I say expect GREATNESS, because that is what the Lord has for you. The bitter comes with the sweet, but in spite of that, God is daring you to show yourself faithful so He can show Himself faithful through you! I can't wait to see the outcome!
- Lamar 30 June, 2009 03:17
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Great post. I definitely believe that you have to take risks in order to live the life that is destined for you. I often see people sit back and wonder why things are not coming to them and I believe this is the reason why.
- Harriet 30 June, 2009 04:58
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Hey, Lamar! OK, boss...did I clear things up properly? LOL
Seriously, though...some people are content to just let life happen to them, and I find that terribly tragic. Even in my walk with Christ, I've observed that many stay on their knees praying for a miracle. There's nothing wrong with prayer, but when all the snot, crying, begging and pleading (which I'm sure can get on God's nerves) is over, a prayer is rendered null and void if not walked out.
I wrote a haiku about that one time:
Show me your word-faith
I'll respond with action-deed.
Yours: empty; mine: FREE - Tiya 30 June, 2009 21:25
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I'm not anymore. I am ready to step fully into the door that GOD has open for me.
Oh yes Lawd!!! This is what I needed to hear. I believe I have been in a comfort zone physically and spiritually to a certain extent. Being that the church is in transition so are we. God has now promoted us from an apartment to a house and we feel different. Fear has tried to kick in b/c we really don't know what to expect after all this is what we prayed for. Be a risk taker you say huh? The title of this blog is almost scary yet daring. I believe we're gonna go ahead and hatch. Thanks so much for this inspiration.