The Bible gives us a lot of examples of people who found the courage to be themselves by believing that God loved them for who they were.
The Bible teaches how to build confidence in God, not self.
Looking at two key areas in my life that stop me from being motivated to build relationships: pride and insecurity.
A courageous person is someone who isn’t shaken by circumstances, may experience fear but doesn’t live in it, and is secure and strong no matter what. Does this describe you?
Pray about your lack of trust in God. What areas of your life are you unwilling to trust God with, and how has this affected your desire to pray? How has it affected your desire to read your Bible?
One of the most difficult aspects of walking with God is believing he will exert his power in and through our lives.
We need “Deep Forgiveness” when we feel guilty after we have confessed our sin to God and, knowing God forgives us, confessed our sin to people so they can support us in our efforts to change.