Don't Throw Away Your Confidence

Scripture References: Hebrews 11, Genesis 12, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 14:23, Hebrews 11:6, Philippians 1, Hebrews 10, Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 27Intro:Welcome and express gratitude for everyone’s presence.Acknowledge the challenge of editing and focusing on New Year's resolutions.Share personal struggle to choose a single area of growth.Highlight the desire for a change that affects everything.Key Points:The Need for Faith:Faith impacts every aspect of life: prayer, time management, work, relationships.Desire for faith that sees God’s goodness in all situations.Faith contrasted with sight, not unbelief (2 Corinthians 5:7).Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).Abraham's Example:God’s call to Abraham: “Close your eyes and take my hand.”Faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance of what we don’t see (Hebrews 11:1).Confidence Shaken:Many enter the new year with shaken confidence due to failure or injury.Good news: God completes the work He begins (Philippians 1:6).Jesus prays for our faith, not our avoidance of failure.Overcoming Injury:Injury breeds reluctance and timidity, leading to settling and complaining.Encourage risk-taking, even after injury; avoiding pain is futile.God wants to restore confidence, not perpetuate fear.Approaching God Boldly:Some lack confidence to approach God, fearing judgment.Through Christ, we can approach God with freedom and confidence (Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 4:16).Our approach is based on Jesus’s righteousness, not our own.Confidence in God’s Goodness and Timing:Questioning God’s goodness or timing erodes confidence.Psalm 27: Declaration of faith in God’s protection and provision.David’s example: Preaching to himself to build his faith.Charge to wait for the Lord, be strong, and take heart.Conclusion:God desires to restore our confidence in Him.Faith is not blind optimism, but assurance in God’s character and promises.We are called to declare our faith and trust in God’s goodness and timing.Call to Action:Declare God’s truth and promises during worship.Receive communion as a reminder of God’s sacrifice and invitation to boldness.Ask God for the gift of faith to overcome doubt and fear.Stop listening to self-doubt and start speaking God’s truth.Wait for the Lord, take heart, and be strong.Trust that God will complete the work He began in you. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.