Scripture
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. Hebrews 10:35 NIV.
Application
In your walk with God, on your way to experiencing the blessings God promised you, you would need more than fasting and prayer. You would need more than reading the Bible. I have discovered that there are also some intangibles that are needed. One of these is confidence.
The scripture above tells us that we need confidence for us to receive our reward. In fact, confidence will be rewarded. What does this mean? It means without confidence, you will never experience what you desire from God.
This confidence can be explained in two ways. First, you need confidence that your prayers to God will be answered. The bible tells us that someone who doubts or is double-minded would never receive anything from God.
The other form you need confidence is in yourself. In the ability God has given you. You need to have a firm conviction that you can accomplish your goals. God doesn't want you to only believe in Him, but He also wants you to believe in yourself because He believes in you.
How do you develop this confidence? You'd need wins and victories. Nothing builds confidence like wins and victories. You need successive wins and victories.
You may ask how could have successive wins and victories? First, whatever goal you are trying to accomplish, break it down into small chunks. Then, start going after those small chunks. You'd notice how energized you feel when you are able to accomplish even one of them. Don't despise them no matter how little. It would build your confidence and it threatens the enemy.
What if I don't get any wins with the "chunk" you may ask? Then you may need to break it down further and attempt it. A small chunk could be as simple as making a phone call that moves you closer to the goal.
So, don't lose your confidence because it would greatly be rewarded.
Prayer Points
- Father, thank you for this word.
- Lord, help me not to lose my confidence in You and in myself.