Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Celebrities have it. So do CEOs, professional athletes, and musicians. No, not money— confidence. So how can we modern women cultivate confidence in a world that rewards thinness, talent, and tabloid-readiness over character and virtue?
First, we can take our eyes off the world and focus them on God. The world says that you have to be beautiful and successful to be worthy—but God says we are worthy because He created us and He loves us. The world makes a big deal out of scandals and bad news. God has given us the good news of Jesus Christ through the scandal of the cross.
Second, we can resolve to put our confidence in Christ, because He is trustworthy. His Word says all the promises of God are “yes” in Christ Jesus. He will never leave or forsake us, and since He lives in our hearts, He will give us the peace and contentment we need to follow Him. We can take our requests to God, knowing that He hears us and approves them because of Jesus Christ. What freedom there is in that!
So when you wonder why in the world God placed you here, remember: We can approach His throne with confidence, finding all we’ll ever need to live—and thrive.
Lord, help me to remember that Your arms are open wide, and I need only to walk into them.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2013 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Dena Dyer.