The Context of Confidence

Where does your confidence come from? I’ve struggled with confidence my entire life. I was introduced to feelings of inadequacy at an early age through loved ones who thought they were helping. Over the years, my confidence has come and gone based on my circumstances. When I was young and skinny, my confidence was sky high. After my first child, it took a hit. After my second, it was almost non-existent. I had to find myself again. A separation from Naomi and Noelle’s mom. Someone other than BW’s wife.

I went to the only place I knew to go, Jesus. I felt Him calling me and telling me to grab hold to the truth of who I was according to Him. Scriptures like my life verse 2 Timothy 1:7 and Ephesians 2:10 helped me to see the beauty of who God created me to be and led me to truly be honest with who that person is.

I stopped trying to mask the print wearing, optimistic, smiley, observant person and allowed her to step into the light. I stopped letting my circumstances determine how I felt about myself because they are always changing. The one thing that never changes is God and His Word. So I base the feeling I have about myself on that unchanging foundation and allow the peace to flow from there.

If you are struggling with confidence I highly suggest you change your purview from fickle things like circumstances and people to solid things like the love of God that meets to where you are, as you are. It certainly changed my life and it can do the same for you.

I Love You,