Who hasn’t suffered from a lack of confidence at some point in their lives? For me, it’s happened way more than I would like to admit. I recently read a book about becoming more courageous and self-confident. I will be providing a review of the book on June 11. So stay tuned for that. But this morning before I could I shake the slumber from my eyes, the phrase, and this is the confidence that we have, was resounding within my mind. In my state of unconsciousness, a dialogue was already taking place. 
And the echo of those words was still speaking as I shuffled my feet around the block for a quick morning walk. But more was added to those words. This is the confidence that we have if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. Oh yeah I have heard that passage before but before getting to engrossed in my morning routine, I was sure to jot the phrase down and then later search for this particular passage of scripture.
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we knowthat we have what we asked of him. I John 5:14-15
No Confidence in Self
God and church have been a part of my life from birth. Yet there are times even with all the Christian lingo I have heard, I lack confidence in my ability to pray effectively. While I know He does not require lofty language but I’m guilty of feeling like someone else is more effective at communicating with God than I. One such person in my life is my older sister. She’s what I call a prayer warrior. Her and God are tight. But as I said in Saturday’s Selah: Believe, I have been compelled to examine by true beliefs.
Truth is I don’t always know what to pray. Truth is sometimes the sickness, trouble, and heartache I hear about overwhelms me and I feel inept in offer those affected by it hope.
The Source of Confidence
And wouldn’t you know God in his kindness He reminds me that my confidence in prayer is not to be found in my ability to muster up the right words or my ability to produce the change others seek. Instead my confidence comes in knowing:
1. That God is attentive to what I say.
2. I don’t have to guess what His will is because He left his will in the Word.
3. When I pray His Will (which is His Word) I have what it says not because it immediately manifest itself naturally but because He says so. And He is not a God that lies.
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What Other's Are Saying
- how to pray with boldness (charisscofield.com)
- Have Confidence In The Lord (bdaniel17.wordpress.com)
It sounds like a great book…I like that keyboard:) pic
I know I thought that was a really neat picture too.
Knowing that God is attentive to what I say gives me confidence to go before Him. I really appreciate your transparency in this post…thank you!
Blessings to you Alida. Being transparent isn’t always easy for me.
If it came from our ability to speak the right words we’d all be sunk!
Now that’s truth Alex! Hope you enjoy a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
I’m laughing, Wanda, because this thing about “KNOWING” and confidence has been playing in my mind this week. It is important to become consciousness. Our mind has to be engaged; we have to KNOW with our whole self, and that requires a consciousness that most people fail to engage. For me, I’ve been living this summarized version of Galatians 6:4, “Each of you must examine your own actions. Then you can have joy in your work without comparing yourself to others.” I want to get to the point of KNOWING God, so that I stop looking around in anxiety and stand on His promises with joy.
You always pull out such rich scriptures and thoughts LaVonne. Our knowing of God develops over time and through our experiences. Things I thought I knew for sure have been tested and I’m amazed out how little I actually really knew of/about Him.
Prayers always bring a sense of peace and satisfaction to people, and i agree it is the greatest confidence booster of all. Great share and thanks for the post
Hi Grace, thanks for stopping by. There is a quiet peace that we can find even in the midst of chaos.
Thank you for your encouraging and truth-filled words, Wanda. I needed the reminder this morning. 🙂
Have a blessed holiday!
Thanks Pam. Hope you enjoy a great Memorial Day as well.
Blessings…..
Yeah I think we all as humans have to lack of confident moments. In God all things are possible, only sometimes in our humanness we forget get arrogant and think we know it all and can do it all without him.
stay blessed.
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Ah yes, we think we are super heroes at times but life has a way of humbling us and really just how much control we really have.
I look forward to hearing more~ I have issues on and off…who doesn’t?!
The human factor really does snap us too. Sometimes I think that is a great thing…
I know a few people, that have an over abundance of this quality.
I think they need a snap, so they can wake up and appreciate others…if you know what I mean! lol
Lol…yea I know a few people who are full of themselves 🙂
Prayers really help us to be strong and face the world without no worries, God is always at our side anytime we need help all we need is to prayer.
Amen Eva. He’s ever present and gives us an open invitation to come unto and lay our concerns at his feet. Thanks for stopping by.