The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count — The Scariest Place To Be

"The scariest place to be in life is the same place you were a year ago."

Life is a journey, friends. Staying in the same place, emotionally, spiritually, or even physically, can feel comfortable—but comfort zones don’t equate to growth zones.

We are meant to press forward, to move toward God’s purpose for our lives. But staying in the same place can keep us from stepping into new opportunities, blessings, or even the calling He has placed on our hearts. (Philippians 3:13-14

Think back to exactly one year ago. What were your dreams, goals, and hopes back then? Now ask yourself, *Am I any closer to those dreams today than I was then? Have I grown in my faith, my relationships, or my skills? (Psalm 90:12)

if you’re always waiting for the right conditions, you’ll never move forward. The time to act is now. Your life is happening today—not tomorrow, not next year. (Ecclesiastes 11:4)

So here’s my challenge for you this week: Identify one area where you’ve been stuck, whether it’s in your faith, your career, your relationships, or your personal growth. Then, take one intentional step to move forward. It doesn’t have to be monumental—it just has to be meaningful.

When you decide to move forward, determine to make every day count.