We must be able to have that vital force of inner confidence always present in our lives. In the following article we look at ways to strengthen self-confidence.
"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" Psalm 91:1-2
At times we do not ask ourselves, "How are we doing?" Very few people really know how well they are doing.
We tend to go through our lives without stopping and questioning the most fundamental questions, in order to proceed along the course of the Holy Spirit.
Sometimes you don't know if you feel good, if you are happy with your job, your love life, your family, your friends, your lifestyle or your connection to the Faith.
If you feel that you are in a moment to take the leap of faith needed to reach the light of God, then the time to stop and make decisions is now, not a minute later.
The Lord gives us possibilities to make leaps of faith, to build trust in you. Our heavenly Father will always be supporting you in every decision you make, guiding you in his path of Glory and blessings.
"So we say with confidence, ´The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?´" Hebrews 13:6
Well-being and happiness are not for you a right, but a construction that you will have to undertake together with the Holy Spirit if you are interested in achieving it.
You should not feel that you give your life away to chance: you let events happen in your life, let your "boat" be adrift.
But you should measure at each stage the flow of positive feelings that surround your days, the emotions generated by walking through life towards that course that you keep without trusting yourself.
Closing your eyes to reality does not help you, but rather, it plays against you. Compare the intensity of wellbeing that you manage daily with what you hope for in the depths of your heart, and you will know exactly what you should do. Approaching God in prayer will help you connect with that heart that really needs to be heard. God the Father will always be listening to you and attentive to your prayers.
"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun." Psalm 37:5-6
You can then take advantage of this impulse of Faith, taking charge of generating your own well-being. Ask yourself what is your degree of conformity with your spiritual needs, with what you do daily, with your individual moments of prayer, with your efforts.
Measure your feelings and your capacities. Think about this as long as necessary, and also ask the people close to you how they see you in these aspects. Once you have all this valuable information, it is time to make decisions, slowly but surely and wisely.
The Lord supports the changes you decide to undertake. Seek information, consult, get advice and surely you will find the way to modify those aspects that do not satisfy you in your path of Glory.
"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." 1 John 4:16
Have you already investigated how happy you feel in your relationship with God?
Because while many people never question it.... We should know that having a good life with the Lord does not depend on the conditions in which it is presented to you, but in reality, it depends on what you do with it.
This makes you automatically responsible for your happiness, to build your faith and your hope with the Heavenly Father, to fight, to struggle day by day to strengthen that inner confidence.
From this moment on, to approach Faith in a distinctive way, to give your heart to God, without feeling that you have done the impossible, to enjoy life with Him. So that when you ask yourself, the answer will immediately jump out: I put all my energy in being with you Lord!