Self Doubt

Self-doubt, or a lack of confidence, is another heavy weight that holds many of us back from pursuing our dreams (aka following our God-given purpose).

Perfectionism, fear and guilt all feed self-doubt, as we allow the world’s view of success to become our own. How can we possibly measure up to those who are so successful, beautiful and perfectly pulled-together? The fact is, many of those seemingly-perfect people are hiding behind masks, dealing with their own self-critics who are always saying “you’re not quite good enough yet.”

We feel the pressures; competition in academics, sports and the arts. The teenage years bring immense pressures to conform to the “popular crowd” and do what they expect, not what is always best.

Who should I be… should I conform to this World?

 I asked the Bible…
Romans 12:2 tells us “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Did you get it? The will of God is good and acceptable and perfect, not what the world says! What a relief!

We should draw our confidence from God.

Hebrews 10:35-36 – Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.  For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.

Hebrews 13:6 – With confidence, we can say “The Lord is my Helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?”