A goldfish spends its life swimming in circles, confined to the small space of its bowl. It may feel like that’s all there is—just glass walls, water, and the same routine every day. But outside the bowl, there’s an entire world it will never experience.

Sometimes, we live like goldfish—trapped in a limited view of life, seeing only what’s in front of us. We go through the motions, unaware of the greater purpose God has for us beyond our small world. But God calls us to something bigger. When you receive Him, He gives you an “abundant life” (John 10:10). And when you follow Him with all your heart, you will walk in a life that is beyond the “bowl” of your own understanding as He leads you into the deep waters of faith.

Are you willing to trust Him? Or are you clinging to the familiar, afraid to step out? God has so much more planned for you than just breathing, feeling, and existing. But this life is only found on the other side of complete surrender to Jesus Christ. When you follow Him, that’s when you’ll find that life in Christ is far bigger and more beautiful than you ever imagined.

“But as it is written, ”˜Things which an eye didn’t see, and an ear didn’t hear, which didn’t enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.’” – 1 Corinthians 2:9 (WEB)

Prayer

Father, I don’t want to live trapped in my own small view of life. Help me to trust You and step out in faith, knowing You have greater things in store for me. Lead me beyond my comfort zone into the fullness of Your purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.