March 20: Security: The Confident Woman

Today, our speaker talked to us about the issue of Confidence.  The word "confident" can be defined as the "quality or state of being certain."  An antonym of "confidence" is "fear"!

Misconceptions about Confidence:

• Confident women are not necessarily talkative women
• Confidence is not defined by "external" things, such as your looks, house, material goods, career, kids, etc.  In Matthew 6:31, we learn that we need to be intentional about seeking "kingdom"/eternal things!
• Confidence is not the same as pride or arrogance.  Some of the greatest, most confident leaders show humility!
• Confidence is NOT only about important/grandiose things; it can be shown/used in everyday situations.

How to Develop More Confidence:  The speaker shared how in certain situations, when she is afraid or lacking confidence, God reminds her that, "It's not about YOU!!"

• Quit focusing your attention on what you perceive to be your shortcomings.  Don't focus on what YOU CAN'T do; focus on what GOD CAN do!!
• Take Some Risks (Ephesians 2:10)
• Identify Your Passions: your passions will most likely look different at different seasons in your life.  Right now, your passion may be your family/raising your children.

  Find confidence in God and what he has done for you and can do through you!!

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us....." Ephesians 3:20