Risk Takers

People who obsessed with Jesus aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress.

What if instead of praying, "Lord, we pray for safety as we travel. We ask that no one gets hurt on this trip. Please keep everyone safe until we return, and bring us back safely."

We prayed, "God, bring me closer to you during this trip, whatever it takes..."

Now I'm not saying it is wrong to pray for God's protection but I am questioning how we've made safety our highest priority. We've elevated safety to the neglect of whatever God's best is, whatever would bring God the most glory, or whatever would accomplish His purposes in our loves and in the world...

Francis Chan