Holy Confidence

Sep 27, 2020  •  Cain Atkinson  •  Proverbs 3.26 Confidence, Hope, Assurance, Apologetics, Self Esteem

Every morning at the start of our day, most of us stand square with a mirror. We probably take this moment for granted...but there's an opportunity for us to do a little bit of self reflection. Literally. "Who am I?" Questions of identity and purpose are of great importance to us because we were designed with an inner quest for assurance and confidence.

The world says the answer to this appetite  for confidence is to build more and more self-esteem. To invest more in self, "to be the best you," or "live your best life," whatever that may mean. Sadly, looking inward for answers only leads to more questions. Only looking upward will give us real peace.

Real confidence is found in the God that holds the entire universe together. "From everlasting to everlasting, you are God..." He was and is and ever will be. (Psalm 90.2) When we cast off our notions of self-development, self-esteem and ego as being first in priority...then we will find God and we will know real confidence.

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