After all, God wants us to have plenty of confidence in life – not necessarily arrogance, but instead an assured knowledge and belief in Him as our creator.
With this in mind, our guide will take a closer look at 14 verses in the Bible that demonstrate the importance of confidence and self-esteem, and how this can bring strength and courage through the love of God.
Psalm 27:3
“Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.”
Even if you haven’t been in the military, it’s likely that there have been times in your life when something or someone has hurt you.
However, even in these moments, your heart doesn’t always have to respond in fear.
As this quote from Psalm demonstrates, you can still be confident in the most difficult of circumstances.
After all, you’re a child of God, and nothing can overtake or destroy you.
Ephesians 3:12
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”
The key word in this quote from Ephesians is “faith”.
Through our faith, we can work towards and experience the fullness of freedom and confidence. Keep believing and don’t give up.
Jeremiah 17:7
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
The main message from this quote is that we don’t have to stress or overthink our own weaknesses.
Our job is to simply trust and have confidence that the Lord will be there to support and help us every step of the way.
2 Chronicles 32:8
“With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles. And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said.”
This powerful quote from Chronicles indicates that our job is to rely on Him and have faith that the Almighty God will fight and overcome whatever battles we may come across in life.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
When faced with adversity, don’t let fear paralyze your thoughts.
Whether you’re facing difficulties in a relationship or you’ve recently lost your job, don’t be fearful. God will strengthen you, God will help you, and God will uphold you.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
The main message from this famous quote is to be strong and courageous in life.
It may be easy to blend in and avoid drawing any attention to yourself, but the Lord commands you to live in confidence with the support of his strength.
Psalm 139:13-14
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
This verse from Psalm suggests that God created you just the way you are on purpose.
So, when you feel like you don’t belong in the world, remind yourself that you weren’t a mistake. The Almighty God created you for a reason, so keep your head held high.
2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Be proud of your weaknesses, don’t try to cover them up. God knows you aren’t perfect, but he created you this way on purpose.
As this quote from 2 Corinthians and the Psalm quote above demonstrate, your weaknesses are part of your identity, so don’t wish them away.
Isaiah 32:17
“The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.”
While confidence is usually associated with bold and often loud displays, the confidence we have in God should bring both peace and quietness.
Proverbs 3:25-26
“Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.”
It’s only natural to second guess many of the important decisions you have to make in life.
However, worrying about the future doesn’t necessarily prevent you from experiencing disaster.
Instead, knowing the Almighty Lord is at your side can allow you to live your life confidently and prevent “your foot from being snared”.
It doesn’t matter that you don’t know all the answers.
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
If you’re struggling to fix something or find a solution to a problem, don’t be afraid to approach God.
Be confident that he’ll know exactly how to solve your problem, and then you’ll be able to experience all of his endless grace and mercy.
Hebrews 10:35-36
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to preserve so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
The key message in this quote is that even if you don’t see immediate results in something that you’re working on, don’t lose confidence. Keep persevering and you’ll be rewarded.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Don’t feel down about your perceived weaknesses or insecurities.
Remember that you have the Spirit of God inside you, which can pull you away from any shame or fear you’re feeling and give you power, love, and self-discipline.
Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
This quote from Philippians highlights that God began a good work in you from the very beginning.
Therefore, even when you’re feeling discouraged or defeated, you can still find some strength in this truth.
The Bottom Line
To conclude, it’s normal to feel stressed and disheartened at times, but having the full trust and belief in the Almighty God will definitely help.
Hopefully, after reading the information in this guide, you’ll be in a much stronger position to feel confident and positive in life.
I have been a devout Christian since I was a little girl, so I trust my knowledge can help more people learn and perhaps even join the religion that is Christianity.
In 2011, 75% of Americans identified as Christian. However, in 2021, that number dropped to 63%. That is a 12% decrease, and that trend is likely to continue. If more people aren’t informed about Christianity, I fear that we will suffer from fewer members and we will become a forgotten religion.
My hopes for this website are for it to be a useful resource where you can get all of your supplementary knowledge on Christianity in one place. Of course, your religion leader will be able to answer most of your questions, but when they’re not available, I’m here for you.
