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Adam Smith | August 14, 2012 | 12 Comments

Living Too Safe

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Have you ever found yourself in a rut? Of course you have. Whether it be with your job, with relationships, with your church, with chasing your dream, you have probably found a time where things just weren’t EXCITING anymore. They are now just ok. Things have become stagnant and you’re looking for that something to get things moving in the right direction again.

The push that you need can usually be found in changing things up a little bit. Doing something out of the normal routine. Chances are that you have been living a little on the safe side and you may just need to take a leap of faith.

With your job… You may just need to go for that new job or job promotion.
With your spouse… You may just need to be more intentional with your relationship.
With your church… You may just need to volunteer time or share that idea you’ve been holding in.
With your dream… You may just need to believe that it’s possible and go for it.

Whatever it may be, there are times that you need to put more effort in. the effect from coasting on small things will eventually run out. Get out of your safety zone. Know where you need to put some work in and then execute. Even if you have a plan, with no action, it won’t go anywhere.

So, what one thing do you need to take a leap of faith on? Tell us how we can pray for you. You can leave your comment below.

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Adam Smith

I teach people how to have a greater impact through their work and their time. You can read more about me on my about page.

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  1. Jose Roberto says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Hello! I’m from Brazil! God spoke to me a lot through this text. I ask prayer for my life in the area of my dreams. Over time, I no longer able to believe in the realization of my dreams, but I need to take action and put my faith in God and my desires, my life as comes from God and for Him! May God bless you! Pray for me!

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    • jackalopekid says

      August 15, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks for sharing. Definitely will keep you in my prayers, Jose.

      Reply
  2. Jose Roberto says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Hello! I’m from Brazil! God spoke to me a lot through this text. I ask prayer for my life in the area of my dreams. Over time, I no longer able to believe in the realization of my dreams, but I need to take action and put my faith in God and my desires, my life as comes from God and for Him! May God bless you! Pray for me!

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      August 15, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks for sharing. Definitely will keep you in my prayers, Jose.

      Reply
  3. Shawn Weekly says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Amen. I think our faith grows despite the shadow that fear tries to cast over us, when we decide to not play it safe.

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    • asmithblog says

      August 15, 2012 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks for reading, Shawn.

      Reply
  4. Shawn Weekly says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Amen. I think our faith grows despite the shadow that fear tries to cast over us, when we decide to not play it safe.

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    • asmithblog says

      August 15, 2012 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks for reading, Shawn.

      Reply
  5. Dan Black says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Great post. When in a rut it’s so important to get out of it. You have some great suggestions on how to.

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    • asmithblog says

      August 23, 2012 at 8:19 am

      thanks for checking it out Dan

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  6. Dan Black says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Great post. When in a rut it’s so important to get out of it. You have some great suggestions on how to.

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      August 23, 2012 at 8:19 am

      thanks for checking it out Dan

      Reply

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