Don’t Let Your Comfort Zone Become Your Chokehold

Comfort can be deceptive. I’ve always slept on my stomach—45 years of the same position. It felt good until it didn’t. Now, that same comfort is causing me pain—tingling up and down my arm and discomfort in my scapula. What was once my source of rest has become a source of harm. And isn’t that how life works?

We stay in routines, holding onto what feels good, even when it no longer serves us. It’s easy to get stuck in the automatic—moving through life with no thought or passion. But automatic can become problematic. Comfort can become a chokehold, keeping us from the boundless potential for growth, the clarity of purpose, and the thrill of discovery that lies beyond our comfort zones.

Stepping out of that comfort zone, whether it’s a habit, a mindset, or a routine, is a challenging journey. I’ve often found myself yearning for the familiar, even when I know it’s time to move on. But here’s the truth: clarity, power, and purpose await us outside our comfort zones. This means pushing through the resistance, being intentional about prayer and worship, and seeking God’s face. That’s where the answers lie. That’s where real growth happens, under the unwavering support and guidance of a higher power.


When pain strikes your comfort zone, it will never be the same again. Don’t let your comfort zone become your chokehold. There’s a world of possibilities waiting for you outside of it, but you’ll only discover them if you’re willing to let go, seek God’s guidance, and trust Him to lead you to the next phase of your life. 

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