I flew home on Saturday for a quick trip to Florida with my family. On Sunday, I got to hear my dad preach at the church where he is serving as interim pastor. (First Baptist Dudley, Georgia.)

My dad spoke on faith. He said we all have this box around us called security – most of us stay in this box our entire lives. But we’re meant to trust God and step out of the box to follow Him, even if it doesn’t make sense to everyone around us.

He said something that struck me as really profound.

“If what you are doing in life doesn’t require faith, you’re probably out of God’s will.”

God wants us to step out boldly and follow Him. I feel like I’ve taken that first step toward a faith-driven life. But I run the risk of being stagnant. It’s not a one-time leap but a constant free-fall. I have to be careful not to grab on to something as I go. This job could really derail this faith journey – I have to remember, my security is God and not my job.

Anyway, I thought you guys might want to hear what my dad had to say. He’s a really cool guy. Not your typical pastor.