Doing Things Outside of My Comfort Zone...

What's new?! I have a show coming up on the 23rd of this month. So, that's this Friday!!!! I'm freaked out about it because it's my first time playing guitar and singing in front of a bunch of people. I've done the joking and comedy thing, so at least I have a back up plan.

I've been readin a lot! There are so many good books out there! Who has time for T.V.? Obviousley I don't since I walked outside the other morning with a scarf, hat and a long sleeve shirt. What did I encounter when I stepped out onto the porch? ... at least 1 inch of the whitest snow. It ws a sad feeling because 4 weeks ago it was pretty much in the 60's. I contemplated about going back inside for the eskimo coat, but I didn't.

I've also been thinking too much again :-o

As I start to grasp the concept of purpose and the fear of the "unknown", I notice that, I am putting myself in the position to fail, when God has put us in the "winning" position through Christ. What other motivation is there to do anything other than Christ? There's greed/selfishness, I want what I want because it benefits me. Pride, "Thank you!..I knew it would work.well you see..me me me me." It goes on and on.
It's not a question of what we know or don't know. I think it's a question of the boundaries we have set up for ourselves and what will we do if we are in an uncomfortable situation. No one wants to be in an awkward situation. Comfort zones are good. We want to feel secure, as if we are swaddled in the blankee mommy had us wrapped in when we were babies. You see the character, Linus from the Peanuts shows or comics. There's an episode where he loses his blaket. He's pretty upset. Almost as upset as Eyore gets when he misplaces his tail. Haven't these people ever heard of gorilla glue? Instead of doing what is normal, what seems to be comfortable, why can't we go further and do it for the glory of God?
I tend to get lost in the holidays more and more each year. This year was a little different. I have a chance to glorify God tomorrow evening at a bar of all places...in New York City! I am so freaked out about it!!! But, I know it will be ok, and if it's not...I am confident enough to know that it will still be ok. The main thing here is that I am stepping out of my comfort zone and doing something just for the glory of God. Still freaking out, but I know it will be fine :) I will post some pics and videos on here after the show. Happy Thanksgiving all!!