Do you believe in me? Do you live with a sense of destiny? Do you live with the awareness that your life matters in the universal and eternal scheme of events, and that you are connected to a world much larger than yourself, but that your part in it is a significant contribution that only you can make? You can believe in me without being aware of this, but I promised you an abundant life, and this is it. Don’t be discouraged if the answers to these questions are not obvious. Your destiny is something you must seek and find.

Can people be invisible? This is a favorite device of the writers of fairy tales and fantasy, but these are works of fiction. Yet some people are treated with so little regard they might as well be. Have you ever looked at those who serve in important but menial positions only as far as their functional benefit to you? What about those without any job? What about those who do not fit your cultural template for beauty, such as those who are overweight? Yet these are all my children and their essential humanity is no different from yours. Is your vision large enough to see them?

What is the most basic essence of the Christian life? Isn’t it to follow me? This was my call to my original disciples and the same thing extends to you. Have you found that much has been added to this simple request? But this is the most important thing. Have you found this difficult to do? Implied in my request is my commitment to provide you with clear direction to follow. Otherwise it would be an unreasonable request. You can call me on this. In any situation you can turn to me for clear direction. How could I refuse? I want you to take seriously the idea of being led by the Spirit.

Are you familiar with the idea of a comfort zone? Do you have one of your own? For most people these are well defined, and you can tell when they are outside of it. Have you ever felt uncomfortable inside your comfort zone? What do you do when the familiar, safe, habitual things no longer satisfy you? You were not meant to remain in one place. Your soul calls you onward  to find your true destiny, which may be beyond the circle where you are currently comfortable. Do you understand that your comfort zone is temporary, and it is abnormal for you to remain there?