Confidence......

So often we desire to make changes in our lives but are unable to do so. Many times are unable to because of economical and other person circumstances. One of those circumstances and many times the number one circumstance is fear.

Fear paralyzes our thought process, thus making us ineffective to proceed. Fear can be overcome by simply stepping out by faith and believing that God will always be there to catch us when we fall.

However, for this step to take place, we must have a relationship with God to understand and know that he is always with us.

I remember so clearly when I was self-employe. I received a service call at The Columbia Theoligical Siminary in Avondale, Georgia. The lady that I was assisting and I began to engaged in conversation.

In that conversation I began to tell her that I was self employed and I shared some of my fears. She said to me " Bernie, my husband is a minister and we received a calling to come to Georgia to serve God". 

She went on to say -- "We were fearful, but stepped out in faith and believed God would take of us and He did".

She continued by saying. "Bernie, you will never know The Grace of God, untill you step out in faith."

I never forgot our conversation to this day. I never saw her again, but her words Ring Loud and Clear in my heart.

I've added to her saying, by saying this ... "One will never know if he or she can swim playing in shallow water. You must get out into the deep, where your feet cannot touch bottom to know if you can truly swim".

If there is one thing that most people are afraid of, it is to take risks. Many people tend to be hesitant as it relates to the decisions made concerning their lives.

Confidence is basically a strong belief in yourself and your abilities.... is generally described as a state of being certain either that a hypothesis, which means (is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon. ) or prediction is correct or that a chosen course of action is the best or most effective.

Confidence can be a self-fulfilling prophecy as those without it may fail or not try because they lack it and those with it may succeed because they have it rather than because of an innate ability.
(Innate means: Existing in one from birth)

Self-confidence is having confidence in oneself. Arrogance or hubris in this comparison, is having unmerited confidence.

John Dewey said these words: As is our confidence, so is our capacity. in other words the stronger our confidence the greater our accomplishments.

John McAfee said this: "Confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged bosom". So embrace confidence, walk and talk with confidence.


Listen: The true test of self-confidence is the courage to be open and honest...

We all know that life is a perpetual struggle. It calls for gigantic courage and strength. It really does!!! If  you don't know we are known as creatures of illustration and more importantly this life calls for confidence in ones self.

Believe this or not .... without self-confidence we are like babies in a world with insensitive people that will chew you up and spit you out at the drop of a penny!!!

Whatever your desires, needs and wants, please don't be afraid to pursue, persevere and believe in the ability God has given you.

When you allow your confidence to build and express itself, that will no doubt open the door for someone else who has been struggling with the same issue, because you will detect that and assist them in overcoming certain fears that smothers confidence in one's self.

Dare to stand, dare to speak out, dare to step forward and dare to believe in the ability the God has given you!!!

In a world as chaotic as this,  Confidence is a must. Please don't let fear paralyze you and stop you from achieving your goals and desires!!!

Remember, confidence gives us and others a different view of who we are ... and it helps us with-stand the rocks that are thrown, because our inner strength developes an outter shield of protection.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”


Oprah Winfrey said, “Often we don’t even realize who we’re meant to be because we’re so busy trying to live out someone else’s ideas. But other people and their opinions hold no power in defining our destiny.” (O Magazine, November 2009)


Confidence is a very powerful tool: Does this picture depict what confidence really is? If it does, then how do you see yourself?


These are my thought ....... I welcome yours!!!