THE WORD – This scripture offers an amazing promise. It is one I cling to especially when my confidence dips low.
When I returned home this year after attending Blue Ridge conference, I thought about all the emotions involved that week. I met new attendees who reminded me of how I had been several years ago. Terrified, insecure, with a “what-was-I-doing-among-these-talented people” attitude.
I am happy to say that I have come a long way…but have such a long way to go. The emotions still rise and fall during these times. God is helping me to see that my confidence has to be centered in Him. I look around at others who seem so bold and aggressive and wonder about their background. Maybe they had confidence instilled in them from an early age. Perhaps they lived a golden life where everything went in their favor. I bet they all have a story to tell… and it is not the story we imagine it to be. I am grateful for the faith God is building in me and for the opportunity to encourage other newbies.
Is there some area in your life where you need more confidence?
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Phil. 1:6
“For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep they foot from being taken.” Proverbs 3:26
Hello,Cynthia! I’m still writing here in western OK but my confidence in my writing abilities has waned over the past few weeks. I feel as though the confidence has been broken and needs time to heal and,like a broken bone,it will be stronger when healed. Your post is very timely for me. Thank you!
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Comment by Anita — June 8, 2015
Anita,
I’m so glad this was encouraging for you. And happy to hear you are still writing in spite of the ups and downs of the process.
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Comment by admin — June 8, 2015
I came home from Blue Ridge a little discouraged because my appointments pitching my new study were not encouraging. Thanks for reminding me that my confidence is in Him!
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Comment by Sherry Carter — June 10, 2015
Sherry,
You would think after all these years at Blue Ridge, we would both have the confidence we need! But I find the conference is still full of ups and downs. I came home and spent some time in thinking things over and praying and truly believe, we need to build our confidence in Jesus. And know that His plans for us are always GOOD!
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Comment by admin — June 10, 2015