Developing Confidence By Losing Confidence
by Jon Walker
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (NASB)
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The secret to living with confidence is to be confident in God’s compassion and power. He is the Almighty and everlasting God, and his power and compassion are unlimited. We gain confidence by developing confidence in God and letting go of confidence in ourselves.
When we think we have to do it on our own, or when we think we are doing it on our own, we stand on an uncertain foundation, like the man who built his house upon the sand. No matter how confident we are in ourselves, eventually the rains will come, washing away our self-confidence.
But when we have God-confidence, we know – deep down – that we will always be able to approach God’s throne of grace boldly with confidence – knowing “we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.” (Hebrews 4:16, NLT)
With God-confidence, we know we are loved and accepted by God; we know we are created and shaped by God; we know we have talents and skills given to us by God, and by understanding our true position in Christ, we can be confident that God is with us always, even unto the ends of the earth, even when we open our mouths to speak.
In faith, we can be confident, knowing God’s power is there, trusting God makes it possible for us to do “all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13, NASB)
What does this mean?
· Transfer your confidence to God – Believe he is “working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.” (Philippians 2:13, NLT) Compare your track record to God’s and see which of you has proved to be more trustworthy. If you believe your confidence should still remain with you, ask God to help you dig deep to uncover why you believe that way. He is never upset or surprised by such honesty.
· Trust God’s Spirit is working within you – Ask God to develop within you a confidence that his Spirit will give you a supernatural power to preach good news to the poor, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, and to release prisoners from the darkness. (Adapted from Isaiah 61:1-3)
· Why God-confidence is important to you – You may be thinking, “There’s something I’d really like to do, but I don’t think that I can do it.” This kind of thinking may keep you from even trying, but if you’re confident in God – and what he can do through your life – then there’s every reason to move forward, and no good reason to stand still.
· If you had God-confidence, how would the next few days of your life be different?
Thanks. I needed the lift which that message on confidence brought me. I’ll read it again tomorrow, and as needed.
My brother Ronnie is in need of God-confidence. He has turned away from Christ, our Lord, has spoken foolishy and acted stupidly that he know faces some serious consequences. I pray that he will findtransfer his confidence to God and learn to pray humbly while he makes his repentence. Please pray for Ronnie in Euless, TX.
Hi JoAnn,
We will remember your brother Ronnie in our prayers and that he will again feel the need for Christ in his life. Also that God will guide you as his sister to have the wisdom and knowledge to draw him to the Lord.
Kent
We need to be in mind that all of us, including Ronnie, stumble and fall occasionally.
The wonderful part is that our God confidence reassures us that He never fails us, never leaves us, always forgives us and welcomes us back with open arms.
God is with Ronnie. He will shower him with blessings until Ronnie surrenders. It’s only a matter of time.
Jan
thanks. I’ve been seeking the Lord’s Will regarding a worhip leading opening at church. I think the Lord wants me to step out in faith and trust Him to supply me with everything I need to do the job! This devotion encouraged me to go ahead and try.
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I have just tendered my resignation without finding another job as I could not take the daily anger raging boss from UK. Your scripture is indeed timely and I will focus my eyes on our loving Heavenly Father; live confidently in Him.
“I Had A Miracle Today”….Last night I wrote this short poem, what is related, actually happened this weekend. Further it relates to this above daily scripture reading: http:www.wordsuponmystone.wordpress.com
Have a great Sunday,
John J. Rigo
http://www.johnrigotexaspoet.com
I was going to forward this to a “seeking” friend; as I have in the past with this Daily Scripture. I did not because this is certainly not for seeking people or very immature Christians. One first must know that God’s will is supreme. What each of us wants is inconsequential. This post, while meaningful to me, is not for those we have been commanded to reach out to.
Hey Bob – Sorry, not all of them are for “seeking” Christians. Some are for mature Christians. We all need a boost every once in a while. Hopefully one in the future will help your friend. You might want to click on the banner above and go see if some of Jon Walkers other devotions would be appropriate.
I disagree Bob. How are the “seeking” or “immature” Christians to know without someone telling them? Sure, they have heard it before that God’s will is supreme, but they may need to hear it in a different way. It may be that one message that finally makes sense and will allow them to finally “get it”.
In reviewing this thread, I could not help but feel, that by the tendency of some of us at times, attempting to place “lapels” to people and situations, we tend to attempt to “define” and place “limitations” on the greatness of God’s love for all of us. That ability is not within us to do so. Attempting to do so, only demonstrates our own lack of maturity of growth, in learning more about the love of our God for all of us.
He sees all and controls all, in his magnificance.
He will be our guide and companion through everything. Trust is all you need.