Inspiration
By Charles Towne
Are you in your comfort zone?
Remember, the reward is always equal to the effort put forth.
The marine laboratory was typical in that it contained many aquariums containing various forms of marine life. One large tank contained an octopus, while across the room another tank held several lobsters. For the first few days after the octopus was placed in its new environment everything was fine, but soon the lobsters began disappearing on the average of one a night.
By all evidence, the culprit was an octopus. But, the only octopus in the room was in the tank, eighteen feet away on the other side of the lab. Somewhat mystified, the lab rats set up a video camera to detect any movement in the room, and the camera recorded the following. 1:15 A.M. Nothing unusual. 1:42 A.M. Octopus begins to display
Somewhat mystified, the lab rats set up a video camera to detect any movement in the room and the camera recorded the following. 1:15 A.M. Nothing unusual. 1:42 A.M. Octopus begins to display unusual amount of activity. 2:09 A.M. Octopus pushes up lid on its tank, lowers itself to floor and proceeds to cross room. It enters lobster tank. Octopus captures and eats lobster. 3:47 A.M. Octopus leaves lobster tank and returns to its own habitat. Mystery solved. The octopus was well fed in its own tank except for the fact that it preferred lobster! Imagine it. The octopus was willing to leave the familiar, to venture out into a hostile environment because it craved the reward it could see across the room. The octopus needed the saltwater environment in order to survive, and yet it not only left its habitat, it ventured across eighteen feet of cold dry tile floor twice a night to reach its goal. Imagine how badly the octopus wanted those delicious lobsters to tempt it to make that journey into the unknown. How badly do you want Jesus in your life? Are you willing to venture into the unknown, the unfamiliar, to obtain the life giver?
Dear Lord, please inspire me so that I may visualize the dream and purpose you have for my life. Help me to have the courage to venture out beyond my comfort zones, to grasp what you desire for me, and achieve the goals you have for my life. Help me to inspire others and help them to reach their goals. I love you Lord, in Jesus wonderful and Holy name I ask this, Amen
Live Fully,
Love Openly
And make a difference, today
Charles Towne is a longtime Apopka resident, member of Insp!re Church and a published author.
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