We have to build godly confidence

For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. (Psalm 86:5 ESV)

The Lord’s love is so great, and He manifests it in many different ways. One particular illustration that has stood out to me of late is how the Lord forgives us so freely and completely for our sins and failings. When we confess our sins, the Lord is so loving in accepting our repentance and in forgiving us so beautifully. The Lord concentrates on our repentance and His forgiveness of us, rather than our sin.

It seems that many of us tend to think negatively about ourselves and worry that we’re not close enough to the Lord, or we’re lagging in our spiritual growth, or we’re disappointing the Lord and others in some way. It’s sad that we would feel that way when the Lord loves us so much, and He constantly reassures us of His love. He has said so many beautiful things in His Word to each one of us.

Of course, the Lord wants us to be humble, and we’re not supposed to be thinking so highly of ourselves that we become proud. But we must not equate thinking negative thoughts about ourselves with being humble. We have to find the balance in being humble but making sure that we’re not being negative about ourselves. We have to build godly confidence, built on our faith in God and trust in His Word. [1]

Open my eyes that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me.
Place in my hands the wonderful key
that shall unclasp and set me free. - Clara Scott, (1841–1897)

[1]Anchor The Lord’s Great Love for Us