One of the difficulties those on a spiritual path may have is a false sense of humility. If we are constantly reminded that we are sinners, we could lose confidence and the opportunity to walk with confidence in our faith.
What could help us develop and live a productive Christian life? Here are some of the ways that might help us in leading us to practice our faith: We can have confidence in our prayer life.
When we pray for someone or something or for ourselves, we truly believe that our prayer will be answered. It might not be in a way that we would like or in our time frame, but God will give us the confidence to go through our difficulties with trust and courage. We can have confidence in our healing. Though we might not be cured, we find that we are healed in our ability to find a peace and patience that will get us through whatever we face. We can have confidence in decision making.
When we put ourselves in God’s hands and want to do God’s will, our decision will be productive even it is only a part of the learning process and might not be the answer we were looking for. In hindsight we will see that God was behind all of life’s experiences. We can have confidence in that!
- What gives you confidence?
- What gives you confidence in your decision making?
- Does your trust in God play a part in all aspects of your life?
O God, help me gain confidence in relying on your presence in my life.