I have a question for you: What makes your heart soar? I mean really soar. That thing that makes you want to shout at the top of your lungs and burst with joy. God has made each of us with an adventure quotient. What do I mean by that? Your adventure quotient is what makes your heart beat faster and makes you feel like you are doing the most exciting and fulfilling thing in the world. The key for you and me is to find that one thing. That adventure quotient is different for each one of us, but it is in there. You were made for adventure, but don't expect your adventure to look like someone elses. Your adventure is uniquely your own.

Not convinced? "I'm not the adventurous sort," you say. Trust me, neither am I! Bungee jumping. rock climbing. Skiing. Parasailing. Sky-diving. All outside my comfort zone. I mean, WAY outside. I'm the kid dragging my heals in the snow to keep the toboggan from going too fast. In fact, I don't like fast at all. Roller coasters. Not my favorite.

Well, what about camping? Hiking? Canoeing? Do I at least live adventure through others by watching "reality TV"? Nope. Yet, my life is full of adventure and yours can be, too. It starts with one three-letter word you use every day: Y-E-S.

Every day is another trip to Adventureland.

How would you define adventure? The dictionary says:

An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.

Unusual. Exciting. Hazardous. Adventure involves risk. That doesn't mean that you are putting your life on the line. It means that you are stepping out of your comfort zone. Risking your reputation. Risking rejection. Risking the status quo. You were made for that kind of adventure.

God wants you to be ready at any moment to step outside your comfort zone. To risk rejection. To risk life as you know it and be ready to let Him use you and in the process of using you He will transform you. Transformation is unusual. Transformation is exciting. You and I were made for that kind of adventure. You were made for a life filled with transformation. Not just a one-time transformation, but continuing transformation. You doubt me. Let's take a look at what God's Word says.

Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Romans 12:2 NLT

God is in the business of transformation and transformation is an unusual and exciting adventure. Remember who you were before you knew Him? Think about how far you have come! You have already been on an adventure. What I am proposing is that you enter the adventure you have already been on intentionally. Say YES no matter what. That's the adventure you were made for!

Key Thought: You were made for adventure.

A Scripture to consider:

Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Romans 12:2 NLT

A YES Challenge: Are you ready to say YES to God no matter what?

Prayer:

Dear Lord, I never thought of a life of transformation as a life of adventure. The thought of saying YES no matter what is scary. Truthfully, I'm not sure that I really am willing to change, but I am asking you to make me willing. Change my perspective so that I can cooperate with You as You. transform me into a new person. I want to be all that You want me to be. Amen.