I remember being on the internet the other day and simply viewing a few Biblical verses to get my mind flowing for the day. As I was searching through, I found this specific quote that I just became enamored with. The quote said, simply "God makes you uncomfortable so that you can grow". I felt like this explained the exact journey that I am traveling upon today in my life. Growing up, I was always the shy quiet conservative young girl who just wanted to please other people, remain on top of my school game spread kindness and keep the faith. But now I am a growing adult who sometimes still feel like that particular little girl who was scared to go out to the world because she feared how people would think of her and accept her. But at this moment, my eyes have become more open to changing my inner self and getting out of my comfort zone.

This year, I was taken far out of my quiet peaceful zone into a transformation that I never knew could happen. I believe this is only the beginning to change that it is about to take place in my life. I not only shocked my peers, family and loved ones, but I even surprised myself with this step of faith. Well, I was assigned a simple moment to preach a sermon at my local church. I know that you would probably say, "Ooh no, it's not a big deal that you preached." But within my mind, it was tremendous big deal based on my shy quiet personality, I would never think I could be able to ever get on a pulpit to even utter words. At first, my nerves were killing my mind to not even do it at all because I would start to freak out, but as time went on, I realized that if I did not preach, I might never get off my fear of public speaking and I may never change into being a true woman of faith. I did not preach for accolades nor people, but I did speak for my Father in heaven.

I finally agreed to preach and gave the approval sign to my youth leader. While I was preparing for this important preaching, my nerves started to get worse over time like a heartburn ready to pop more than ever. I realized that I needed to fight my nerves or it will always get the best of me. On the day that I finally preached, it was as if my nerves were going down and my prayer was being answered. Although I prepared a small note to keep me focused, I did not even need the paper. I relied solely on what I knew that I needed to discuss and although at first, I was not completely uncomfortable. As time went on during my preaching, I started to feel comfortable.

The experience was not normal, I would say that it was a life changing moment. It made me want to be more involved with my church, and impact the youth in my community. The quote definitely resonated with this particular experience of my life. I am forever grateful that I preached and pray that I continue to influence the youth of today to reach out their comfort zone because growth is outside of comfort.