Confidence!
Today I have been thinking about confidence. Lately I have been realizing that I struggle so much with being confident in who I am. I have always cared what people thought about me and if someone didn't like me... It freaked me out.
I got to the point in high school where I was getting bullied and teased for certain things about my outer appearance and for my character.
Honestly, when I have had parents, people that I know, or really just anyone start talking about me and reasons why they didn't like me or reasons to stay away from me... It really tore me apart.
I got to the point where I was super down and depressed when I would find someone that didn't like me. It made me emotionally and mentally sick.
Recently the Lord has been really trying to show me that I need to be confident in who I am in Him. It doesn't matter what others think of me... It just matters what Christ thinks of me.
I don't need the approval of anyone, except Christ's.
The Lord has really been encouraging me lately. There are times I feel so alone learning this stuff on my journey... But then I am reminded that I am not alone.
My parents and brothers have been amazing... Reminding me daily of who I am in Christ and they have encouraged me in ways I cannot express. Several of my close friends have been constantly throwing scripture, prayer, encouragement, and care at me. And most imporatantly I have had the Lord here for me this whole time. He has not left me alone for even one second.
To be totally honest, trying to find my confidence in God and no one else... Has probably had to have been one of the HARDEST things I have been learning and will continue to learn.
I am going to share a few Bible verses that have constantly been reminding me to continue on. They have been encouraging me to keep going, and I hope they will encourage you as well.
Philippians 1:6,
"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:13,
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
Hebrews 4:16,
"Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find gfrace to help in time of need."
Deautoronomy 31:6,
"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD you God is the one who goes with you He will not fail you or forsake you."
Proverbs 3:26,
"For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught."
Proverbs 3:5-6,
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Romans 8:28,
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Joshua 1:9,
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you whereever you go."
Isaiah 41:10,
"Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God I will sterengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Proverbs 14:26,
"In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children will have refuge."
Psalm 27:1,
"The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?"
Psalm 56:22,
"Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain yo; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken."
There are so many more verses that have encouraged me during this journey I am on in life.. But those were just a few that I thought I would share with you all.
I hope that you find these all encouraging like I have.
Be confident in who you are in Christ. Don't let others tear that confidence down! Be confident in Christ and don't find it in other people!
I got to the point in high school where I was getting bullied and teased for certain things about my outer appearance and for my character.
Honestly, when I have had parents, people that I know, or really just anyone start talking about me and reasons why they didn't like me or reasons to stay away from me... It really tore me apart.
I got to the point where I was super down and depressed when I would find someone that didn't like me. It made me emotionally and mentally sick.
Recently the Lord has been really trying to show me that I need to be confident in who I am in Him. It doesn't matter what others think of me... It just matters what Christ thinks of me.
I don't need the approval of anyone, except Christ's.
The Lord has really been encouraging me lately. There are times I feel so alone learning this stuff on my journey... But then I am reminded that I am not alone.
My parents and brothers have been amazing... Reminding me daily of who I am in Christ and they have encouraged me in ways I cannot express. Several of my close friends have been constantly throwing scripture, prayer, encouragement, and care at me. And most imporatantly I have had the Lord here for me this whole time. He has not left me alone for even one second.
To be totally honest, trying to find my confidence in God and no one else... Has probably had to have been one of the HARDEST things I have been learning and will continue to learn.
I am going to share a few Bible verses that have constantly been reminding me to continue on. They have been encouraging me to keep going, and I hope they will encourage you as well.
Philippians 1:6,
"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:13,
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
Hebrews 4:16,
"Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find gfrace to help in time of need."
Deautoronomy 31:6,
"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD you God is the one who goes with you He will not fail you or forsake you."
Proverbs 3:26,
"For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught."
Proverbs 3:5-6,
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Romans 8:28,
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Joshua 1:9,
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you whereever you go."
Isaiah 41:10,
"Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God I will sterengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Proverbs 14:26,
"In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children will have refuge."
Psalm 27:1,
"The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?"
Psalm 56:22,
"Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain yo; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken."
There are so many more verses that have encouraged me during this journey I am on in life.. But those were just a few that I thought I would share with you all.
I hope that you find these all encouraging like I have.
Be confident in who you are in Christ. Don't let others tear that confidence down! Be confident in Christ and don't find it in other people!
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