Comfort Might Be Killing Your Calling - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Pastor Ricky Kennedy. In this episode we explore how comfort can quietly derail Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him (Luke 9:23). Pastor Ricky shares his church-planting story—stepping out into the unknown during COVID—and what it taught him about trusting God more than clinging to safety.

Take action with the 4 R’s:
- Read: Read Luke 9:23 and related passages (e.g., Luke 5:1–11) to see Jesus’ call to follow him.
- Reflect: Ask: What has God already told me to do? Where am I waiting for ideal conditions? What would surrendering control look like in my family, finances, or calling?
- Respond: Short prayer — Lord, help me deny myself, trust You when I can’t see the outcome, and obey now instead of waiting. Give me courage to act in faith. Amen.
- Reveal: Share this truth with someone—tell a friend about one step you’ll take this week, invite someone to serve with you, or encourage a neighbor to trust God in a practical way.

Contact: arnie.cole@bttb.org

Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Ricky Kennedy, Luke 9:23, Christian podcast, discipleship, church planting, faith, obedience, stepping out in faith, City Light South, spiritual growth, Christian living, daily devotion

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