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The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count -- The Comfort Line

Feb 20, 2026    J Calaway

“Bold love crosses lines comfort never would.”


Key Truth

Comfort protects.

Prayer prepares.

Bold love obeys.

You will not consistently cross comfort lines without a praying heart.


Scripture Focus

John 4:9 -- Jesus crossed cultural lines to reach the Samaritan woman.

Luke 6:12 -- Jesus prayed before major decisions.

Matthew 5:44 -- Love your enemies and pray for them.

Acts 4:29–31 -- The early church prayed for boldness—not safety.

James 5:16 -- Fervent prayer is powerful and effective.


Key Takeaways

Comfort keeps you safe; love moves you outward.

Prayer aligns your heart with God’s mission.

It’s hard to hate who you consistently pray for.

Boldness grows in prayer, not in convenience.

Prayer shifts us from self-protection to obedience.


Make Today Count — Challenge

What line has comfort drawn that love is asking you to cross?


This week:

Pray for someone outside your comfort zone.

Ask God for courage before difficult conversations.

Take one step of obedience that stretches you.

Bold love prays first—then steps forward.