Comfort is a soft lie

Our lives are full of seemingly endless choices. It’s a pattern you see in life again and again:

1. Take the harder road now and discover freedom later.
2. Take the easier road now and let the struggle catch up to you later.

When you stretch yourself, sometimes facing discomfort head-on, the ripple effects can change everything. It’s like planting seeds. At first, it’s just dirt and sweat, but soon, there’s a harvest you didn’t know was possible.

As Proverbs says, “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied” (Proverbs 13:4). Those small, intentional steps toward diligence may feel challenging at the moment, but they lead to a life that’s full and thriving.

These little wins stack up. They build something deeper. Over time, they shape who you believe yourself to be. Proverbs says, “Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure” (Proverbs 4:26). Discipline leads to a steady, clear path—and clarity makes freedom possible.

Comfort is a soft lie

The pull of comfort is strong. A warm bed at 5 a.m.? Nothing sounds better. A safe, predictable job? Why risk it? But let’s be honest—deep down, you know comfort has a cost.

Staying in that cozy spot too long leaves you restless. You might wonder, “What could I have done if I’d just leaned into the hard things? If I’d trusted that the harder path now would lead to something better later?”

Growth doesn’t happen without discomfort. It’s a simple truth, but one we resist every day. Proverbs reminds us, “The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway” (Proverbs 15:19). The hard road feels thorny at first, but in time, it becomes an open path.

Life brings challenges either way. The question isn’t if it’ll be hard—it’s when. Will you choose the hard now, or let it compound into something bigger later?

~PW 🌮🛶‌