A Confident Heart — Courage Rooted in Christ

Confidence Begins Where Our Strength Ends

Paul writes in Philippians 1:6:

“…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…”

Scripture reinforces this truth:

• Psalm 138:8 — “The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me…”
• Hebrews 10:35–36 — “Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.”

Biblical confidence isn’t self-assurance; it’s God-assurance. As Scripture reminds us:

• 2 Corinthians 3:5 — “Our sufficiency is from God.”
• Zechariah 4:6 — “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit…”

Confidence grows not because we become strong, but because we trust the One who already is.

Confidence Flows From Trust — And Trust Grows Through Relationship

Confidence grows every time we draw near to Jesus.

• James 4:8 — “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
• Psalm 27:4 — “One thing I ask… to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD…”

The more we know Him, the more we trust Him. The more we trust Him, the more we rest in Him.

Scripture paints this picture vividly:

• Jeremiah 17:7–8 — the one who trusts in the Lord is “like a tree planted by the water… and does not fear when heat comes.”

Confidence is the natural fruit of a life rooted in God’s presence.

When Fear Speaks Loudly, God’s Word Speaks Louder

Fear is loud. Truth is louder.

• Isaiah 41:10 — “Fear not, for I am with you…”
• Psalm 56:3–4 — “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”
• Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD your God is with you.”

The Spirit declares over us:

2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

Fear is not your inheritance. Christ is.

A Confident Disciple Still Feels Fear — They Simply Refuse to Bow to It

Confidence is not the absence of fear. It’s the presence of God within the fear.

• David — “I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me.” (Psalm 3:6)
• Moses — “He persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” (Hebrews 11:27)
• The early church — “Enable Your servants to speak Your word with great boldness.” (Acts 4:29)

God promises His presence:

• Deuteronomy 31:6 — “He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
• Matthew 28:20 — “I am with you always…”

A confident disciple may tremble — but they do not bow. Christ in them is greater than the fear around them.

Closing Prayer: Breaking Agreement With Fear

Father, in the name of Jesus, we come before You with open hearts. We confess that there have been moments where we partnered with fear — where we trusted our anxieties more than Your promises. Forgive us. Wash us. Free us.

We renounce every agreement we’ve made with fear, insecurity, self-reliance, or unbelief. We break the lie that we are alone, unprotected, or unsupported. We reject the voice of fear and receive the truth of Your Word.

Lord Jesus, anchor our confidence in Your finished work. Let Your cross silence every accusation. Let Your resurrection empower every step. Let Your Spirit fill us with power, love, and a sound mind.

Holy Spirit, restore courage where fear has ruled. Restore peace where anxiety has drained us. Restore assurance where doubt has whispered.

We choose today to stand in Your truth, walk in Your strength, and find our confidence in Christ alone. Amen.