Becoming Disciples

Confidence and Insecurity

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Every woman struggles with insecurity in some area of her life. In this week's episode we discuss areas where we feel insecure and how we tackle gaining confidence in a world of body culture and Pinterest perfection. Confidence is something you can have- and not because you are the best at anything. 

In this episode we break down: 

  1. What confidence is.  Confidence is inner assurance fueled by faith. It is derived from a life of obedience and must be attained from outside ourselves. Proverbs 3:26
  2. What confidence is not.  Confidence is not being intelligent, good-looking, fit, or well-paid. Confidence that is based in ourselves is fleeting and rocky. 
  3. The alternative to confidence is insecurity. Two key takeaway phrases to base your behavior toward others on: "Be a 'there you are' person not a 'here I am' person. Also, "Be interested, not interesting." 
    • Insecurity robs us of opportunities to serve God
    • Insecurity robs us of relationships
    • Insecurity robs us of peace of mind
    • Practical Suggestions: 
      • Pinpoint specific areas that cause insecurity. When do you feel insecure? What have you been listening to? Replace that with the truth of God's Word and assess your life by those standards instead of the voices you are paying attention to now. 
      • Act how you want to feel. If you were confident, how would you act? Change your posture; look people in the eye. Use a firm voice and look nice. Dress the part. 

        • Resource: Loving God with All Your Mind by Elizabeth George

         

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        Becoming DisciplesBy Lisa Hensley
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