We live in a society that has an epidemic of insecurity. They lack the confidence they need to survive and be successful in the world they live in. The lack of confidence has led them into a world of dependency on other things to cover their insecurities. We can learn to face life each day with confidence when we allow God to be the Lord of our lives. We can know what living a complete life is like. (1 John 4:17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgement; In this world we are like Jesus.) God encourages us to approach the throne of grace fearlessly, confidently, and boldly and make our requests known. We can not operate and live a complete life if we live in fear all the time. We also cannot live a life that operates in fear and lives boldly at the same time. The only way to know where you stand, how you stand, and then stand where you know is to completely trusting in the love and direction of God. Our confidence is to be placed in Christ alone and His love for us. We are to put no confidence in the flesh, but to be bold and courageous in Christ. Begin to believe today that from now on you will step out in faith to do whatever He asks you to do. Don’t draw back in fear and timidity, but go all the way through to the finish of each task. Pastor Don [image: image.png]