Godly Confidence

"Hi, my name is Abby and I lack some godly confidence."

Despite me being a very personable and friendly person, I am not as bold or confidence in some areas as I thought. For example going up to someone you don't even know and try to talk to them about Avon is kind of difficult for me. Why? I think it may be fear of rejection and because I know sometimes I or others can get when people try to sell stuff to you. Today, I went into an insurance office in my building to drop off a package that accidentally went to us and I thought that was a perfect opportunity to give them an Avon books and some samples! I had planned everything in my head as to what I was going to say. It was perfect! As soon as I got to the front desk, I completely froze. I felt awkward and like a little child who doesn't know their way around. She even had to ask me my name! Ugh!

After giving myself a headache with beating my head against the wall (figuratively), I couldn't believe I acted like that! What happened to the outgoing, funny, personable Abby everyone knows and loves!....I DON'T KNOW! LOL :)

So, at this point, I realize what I am lacking. Godly confidence and boldness. And also maybe I am not given this all to God. The Lord gave me a couple of verses to think on that calmed my spirit immediately:

"So we say with confidence, 'The LORD is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'" ~Hebrews 13:6 (NLT)

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." ~Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)

Lord - Please work in me and I give me the godly confidence and boldness I need. Let me be God-conscious not self-conscious. Lord, I want to glorify everything I do for You. I boldly declare that I am not afraid and that I have the strength and the wisdom to be bold, strong, and confident for you and myself. I pray this in Jesus Name, Amen!

Blessings,
Abby