Bold and Confident In God's Presence

The Lord Jesus does something incredible in terms of our relationship with the Father. He makes it possible for us to be totally confident of God’s love. In fact, we can be so confident of the Father’s love that we can come to him boldly.

A little child does not cower in fear before his father (if they have a healthy relationship). No, he runs with reckless abandon and gleeful confidence into his father’s arms. The child is fearless because he does not, for a moment, doubt that his father loves him. Jesus makes this type of relationship possible for you and me.

“Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.” Ephesians 3:12

It's Better To Be Optimistic

Research has shown that, in general, it’s better to have an optimistic attitude than a pessimistic attitude in life.  This does not mean that we should be unrealistic or deny reality.  But when our beliefs and attitudes are optimistic they result in confidence that positively affects what we say and do; it actually produces positive effects on our performance.  Hey, since it helps in some way, why not be optimistic, huh?  Come on, see what happens.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

Living Free From Fear -- Video

It's sad that so much of what we do is motivated by fear...

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