The problem with self-confidence

We often think our biggest issue is a lack of self-confidence, but Scripture tells a different story. Our hearts can deceive us. Our flesh is weak. Our thoughts are inconsistent. If that’s true, then trusting ourselves as the source of confidence will always leave us insecure.

Biblical confidence is not believing in yourself—it’s believing in God. David didn’t defeat giants because he believed in his abilities; he trusted in God’s power. True confidence is agreeing with God about who He is and who He says you are.

When we stop trying to manufacture confidence and instead receive it from God, insecurity begins to lose its grip. Holding to hope means shifting our trust from self to Savior.

Scripture: “My heart is confident in You, O God.” — Psalm 108:1

Reflection: Where have you been relying on yourself instead of God?

Prayer: Lord, I surrender self-confidence and receive God-confidence today.