What gives you confidence? What gives you strength? Hope? Encouragement? Some people find confidence in a relationship. When the relationship is going well, they are going well. But if there is a problem in that relationship, they are shaken. Some people find confidence in their job. But if things are not going well in the workplace, it rattles them to the core. Nowadays, some people find their confidence in social media! If they get enough “likes” on their post, it makes them feel good for the day. But God doesn’t want our confidence to be dependent on any earthly thing. He wants to give you confidence that is stable; confidence that can’t be shaken by circumstances or the opinions of others. He wants you to be so secure in Him that nothing can throw you off course! When we put our trust in Him, that’s when true confidence begins. But many people have a difficult time trusting God because they think God is mad at them, or they don’t know if God is that interested in their issues. But always remember—God’s not mad at you; He’s madly in love with you! He cares about the number of hairs on your head, and He cares about everything that concerns you. Realize today that God is looking at you with good eyes, sweet eyes, loving eyes. He’s not looking at what you’ve done wrong; He’s looking at what you’re doing right. Not only is He the God of love, He IS love and His arms are stretched out toward you today. Why don’t you take a moment and let that truth sink down into your heart. When you begin to really understand the way God sees you, it will affect your confidence in a whole new way. Today, throw your shoulders back and have confidence in God’s love. Choose to trust Him. Choose to lean on Him because He’s for you. He’s not against you, and He is ready to lead you into victory in every area of your life. Trust in the Lord with all your heart… (Proverbs 3:5, NIV) #blog What gives you confidence? What gives you strength? Hope? Encouragement? Some people find confidence in a relationship. When the relationship is going well, they are going well. But if there is a problem in that relationship, they are shaken. Some people find confidence in their job. But if things are not going well in the workplace, it rattles them to the core. Nowadays, some people find their confidence in social media! If they get enough “likes” on their post, it makes them feel good for the day. But God doesn’t want our confidence to be dependent on any earthly thing. He wants to give you confidence that is stable; confidence that can’t be shaken by circumstances or the opinions of others. He wants you to be so secure in Him that nothing can throw you off course! When we put our trust in Him, that’s when true confidence begins. But many people have a difficult time trusting God because they think God is mad at them, or they don’t know if God is that interested in their issues. But always remember—God’s not mad at you; He’s madly in love with you! He cares about the number of hairs on your head, and He cares about everything that concerns you. Realize today that God is looking at you with good eyes, sweet eyes, loving eyes. He’s not looking at what you’ve done wrong; He’s looking at what you’re doing right. Not only is He the God of love, He IS love and His arms are stretched out toward you today. Why don’t you take a moment and let that truth sink down into your heart. When you begin to really understand the way God sees you, it will affect your confidence in a whole new way. Today, throw your shoulders back and have confidence in God’s love. Choose to trust Him. Choose to lean on Him because He’s for you. He’s not against you, and He is ready to lead you into victory in every area of your life. Trust in the Lord with all your heart… (Proverbs 3:5, NIV) #blog Like · · Share · 34,3792,5117,879 Victoria Osteen 19 hrs · God’s not expecting you to trip up and fall; He’s expecting you to rise higher. He’s equipping and empowering you to overcome every obstacle you may face! Like · · Share · 69,3663,1678,873 Victoria Osteen Yesterday at 2:10pm · Most people are headed back to work and school today. As you start your week, make this your prayer: God show me Your love in a fresh, new way! Like · · Share · 78,8953,2266,737 Victoria Osteen Yesterday at 12:05am · Like Elijah, you may only see a “cloud the size of mans hand,” but get ready, because with God that means it’s about to pour! See I Kings 18:44 Like · · Share · 55,3012,4935,050 Victoria Osteen January 4 at 2:55pm · Paul and Silas were thrown in prison for their faith and they praised God in the midnight hour. Suddenly the doors flew open! Know today that He still opens closed doors in our lives when we praise Him with our whole heart! Like · · Share · 75,1613,4788,698 Victoria Osteen January 4 at 12:05am · Make love, grace, and generosity all part of your “new normal.” Freely He has given to us so freely we should give to others. Like · · Share · 59,3431,5405,898 Victoria Osteen January 3 at 4:30pm · Maybe you’re facing some difficulties or obstacles today. Maybe this year doesn’t feel like a new beginning just yet. Instead of saying, “Lord, why am I in this situation?” say, “Lord, how can I bring You glory in this situation?” Like · · Share · 83,4743,81612,161 Victoria Osteen January 3 at 1:05am · You don’t have to worry about how the whole year is going to unfold, you don’t even have to worry about how this week is going to unfold; you just have to follow His Word and keep moving forward one step at a time! Like · · Share · 99,5844,23515,644 Victoria Osteen January 2 at 4:50pm · As we approach the New Year, most people are filling their days reflecting, dreaming, and planning as countless resolutions are penned all over the world. It’s a time to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new; a time for cleaning out the clutter of the past and making room for what God has in store for the future. But what I love most about New Year’s Eve is the hope that is stirred with the idea that a fresh start—a new beginning—is just one sunrise away. Do you know w... See More As we approach the New Year, most people are filling their days reflecting, dreaming, and planning as countless resolutions are penned all over the world. It’s a time to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new; a time for cleaning out the clutter of the past and making room for what God has in store for the future. But what I love most about New Year’s Eve is the hope that is stirred with the idea that a fresh start—a new beginning—is just one sunrise away. Do you know what else is just one sunrise away? Lamentations 3:23 tells us that God’s mercy is available every single morning. Not just once a year, not just on special occasions, but His mercy is new with every sunrise. New mercy means that you haven’t received it before. It’s empowerment that you haven’t experienced yet. It’s greater levels of favor, grace and anointing to equip you to fulfill what He’s called you to. Mercy doesn’t just save us from punishment that we do deserve, it empowers us to receive blessing that we don’t deserve! Today I want to encourage you, as you write your resolutions, goals and dreams, meditate on the fact that God is a good God. He is with you and for you. His mercies are new every morning. Always remember, no matter what happens, no matter how many times you fall, He will empower you to get back up again. Any time you need a new beginning, simply call on His name. You don’t have to wait for the New Year to have a new start with God! Because of the blood of Jesus, every day, you can receive His mercy, hope, love and forgiveness and be empowered to embrace the life of victory He has for you! Happy New Year!
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