Me: How does a person gain confidence?
Friend: I don't know let's look it up.
(friend looks up confidence key on Google and sends me this) ----->
Me: Wow does this really work?
Friend: I think so all the reasons sounds true.
Me: Ok maybe we should try this out and see what happens.
Friend: Yeah let's do it!
After that we changed the topic and moved on. Soon I forgot all about our conversation and never really stayed committed to my decision. But about 2 days ago, I was in the car with my Dad and we were discussing my upcoming writing prompts for this blog. I brought up the "confidence idea" and my Dad liked it but he wanted to know if the list agreed with God's word. And honestly that was a really good point, so I have found Bible scriptures to make sure the list is accurate (since God is the "King of Confidence) LOL! Here are the points below:
1. Stop comparing and stayed focused on you.
Verse: "For
we would not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those
who recommend themselves..." 2 Corinthians 10:12 NET
Btw (by the way): This doesn't mean to become selfish and think only about you. It just means to not compare yourself with others and to stay focused on your attributes.
2. Relax. Go with the flow and don't stress the little things.
Verse: "But I trust in you, Lord; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14 NIV
Btw: That means to trust in God and don't stress over things you can't control because everything is in His hands.
3. Love yourself, you are a gift.
Verse: "We love because he first loved us." 1 John 4: 19 NIV
Btw: This means that you can love yourself because God first loved you. And that you need to appreciate the life God has given you.
4. Be positive and look for the good in every situation.
Verse: "Jesus replied, "What is impossible with man is possible with God". Luke 18:27 NIV
Btw: This means to not get discouraged if something looks to difficult, stay positive and again trust in God because everything is possible for him.
Point 5 states to, "Do what you love. Life is too short to waste your time doing anything otherwise". I DO NOT agree with this idea because it is selfish and incorrect. God created us for ONE reason and that was to honor him and share the Gospel. We were not put here on earth do just what we love and ignore His commandments. So I am revising #5 to this:
5. Do what God has called you to do and don't waste your life focusing on your needs and wants.
Verse: "Obey the Lord your God and follow his commandments and decrees that I give you today." Deuteronomy 27:10 NIV.
Btw: It's okay to do what you love, BUT it has represent God.
To wrap things up, I believe that if a person seeks confidence they need to first ask God for it because he is the "King of Confidence" and then try out these helpful steps. I am also working on this list as well!
*I challenge you to try out on point and comment below or email me about the result!*
-Gracelyn Lives
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This was an excellent post! Please know I really enjoyed reading it on today. Thank you so much for the reminder. Hugs
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DeleteGreat blog!! Beautiful point on #5!!
ReplyDeleteWow thanks for reading it!
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