Quiet Confidence

 

My "word of the year" is confidence. The scripture I'm basing it on is from Proverbs 14 (see sidebar), but today I'm meditating on the Scripture found in Isaiah 30:15 from the New Living translation:

"In quietness and confidence is your strength" 

I have seen so many secular quotes about confidence through the years.....some on social media, some in books or magazines.  Here's one I like but it's not totally true, is it?? 

Yes, it's important to "believe in yourself" but......how much better to believe in God, give your plans to Him so He can order your steps and then anything is possible with Him. When we do this, we can have that quiet confidence in ourselves. 

The above quote reminds me of Audrey Hepburn's quote (our family's favorite actress)

 

" Nothing is Impossible..the  word itself says I'm possible"~Audrey Hepburn 1929-1993~)

When we place our lives in Christ, He gives us the confidence we need to do the things He asks of us.  He is the Source of Strength.  With God all things are possible. There's nothing too hard for Him. When I'm living for an Audience of One, I'm confident. This is more true when we are living in His will and doing the things He purposes for us. 

I love these Scriptures that remind me of just Who God is and how He affects my life...my plans...my dreams....

 

 

and this

Those are the Scriptures I'm meditating on this week. 

As I move into January and the new year of 2026, I am hoping to gain confidence in sharing my story.....in sharing what Christ has done for me.....mainly with family members who don't know Him in a personal way.....who don't lean on God through the  difficult times....who sometimes have even cursed God.....

I have the tools.......

now for that quiet  confidence.