Confidence is Forged in the Quiet Places

Confidence is forged in the quiet places.

It’s not loud or showy, it’s a steadfast strength that comes from leaning fully on the Lord.

For a long time, I thought confidence meant being bold, put-together, and unshaken… but what that really was, was ego. It was built on my own abilities, striving, and held together by my fragile strength.

Now, confidence feels different. It feels quiet.

It’s forged in the still moments with God, in His presence, through His Word, and by learning to believe what He says about me over the lies that try to whisper otherwise.

Because the truth is, the enemy comes hard for confidence. His goal has always been to steal, kill, and destroy. And when I tell you he’s tried to come for mine, I mean it. He’s used lies like, “Who do you think you are?” or “You’re not qualified to do that.”

Sometimes, he’s even used the voices of people I love to echo those doubts.

But here’s the thing,  like Tom Petty said, “I won’t back down.”

Confidence that’s rooted in Christ doesn’t crumble when it’s tested — the heat only brings more strength.

And I already know how this ends:

I walk in victory.Because my confidence isn’t in me anymore… it’s in Him.