Confidence in Christ

 

     It doesn’t take much to experience defeat. Just one wrong word from a co-worker, a failed test, a wrong turn, a faulty alarm, or a missed appointment can ruin our day. We are shaken and we lose our self-confidence. What would life be like, how would it change, if we placed our complete confidence in Jesus? What if it was no longer about us, but about Him?

     When our confidence and faith depend on Him, we lose our self -focus, our guilt-ridden, fear-filled, worrisome thoughts and our shaky foundation. Let Him take the reins this morning. Leave Him with the unrest in your mind and heart and soul. Be bold in Jesus, not in yourself. He can handle all of the indecision and all of the questions. Even in the midst of deep struggle and chaos, let Him be your strength.

And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:15

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God. Who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20

If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31b

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Jesus,

You gave everything for us. Keep us focused on You today. You are for us and our confidence is in You. Hold us in Your protective arms and work through and in us.

Amen