I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence.  In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]!  For I have overcome the world.  [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered […]

I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.  [Psalm 139:14]
Confidence…hmmm…that is a loaded one for some of us!  *grin*
Why though?  Why is it so hard for us to be confident [sure, certain, positive, secure, self-assured, poised, assured, assertive]?  
I think it is especially […]

…that maybe some of those Bible verses are meant for you in particular?
Sometimes that idea goes over my head too.  I’m so busy trying to find the scriptures to help me deal with the world and people and circumstances around me, that I forget to apply them specifically to … um … me!
Here’s one that’s come […]