Confidence. A word so often confused with pride. I'm guilty of it too, thinking I need to look the part or have the status to get through life. Somehow, I'm always begging myself for the confidence to make my dreams a reality or to trust my big decisions in life. But, for far too long, I've looked at confidence the wrong way. Trying to grow this emotional status within myself, by myself. And, don't get me wrong, it's great to have confidence within, but where does that confidence truly stem from?
Even Google clearly points out that confidence is "the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust." So, I decided to reevaluate what I view the word confidence as by adding an additional word to it. Confidently Christian.
"So do not throw away your confidence. It will be richly rewarded."Hebrews 10:35
Be humble. Be meek. Do not boast. Growing up, these were all things I was taught in the church. Yet, what's so beautiful is that I was also taught to... be strong, be proud, be powerful, and most of all be confident through him.
Remaining faithful to God throughout these years never took away the curiosity and questioning of what God's purpose was for me. And, you may feel that way right now. I can promise you, it's okay to wonder into thoughts and questions about your faith, because God will have the answer waiting for you. It's just a matter of unraveling what that answer means for YOU.
Throughout my years as a christian, I would often get confused with the passages we read. Often times, it seemed that the teachings conflicted themselves, especially in the eyes of a young adult. It wasn't until I faced challenges and came to those certain points in life, points where I was confused, frustrated, and even angry at God... It wasn't until those points that I realized God's grace of confidence calls for moments of weakness.
It took those moments for me to call out God's name, because I didn't trust myself anymore. Everyone's answers only confused me. And, eventually that anger I held towards God, became my cry for help. In those moments of vulnerability, to my surprise, I found confidence in Him.
God is constantly trying to guide us in our own unique ways, but we have to have confidence in him to receive those answers for our questioning . It's hard to give God the reins to steer us down the right path. It's hard to open our ears to hear his call. And, it's hard to trust in him solely. But, when you do, God will grant you the confidence to trust the path you are on. He will grant you understanding for your questions. And, he will take that anger and bring you peace.
Go be Confidently Christian.
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