Quiet Confidence

I'm so excited to share a little something today. I love to read. From time to time I may give a little author recommendation or book review. I'm not doing that today, I'm just giving a fair warning. Today I wanted to share something that hit me during my morning devotions. (it's 7:34am right now)! I have this little book called Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young. I don't feel as though I can say she is one of my favorite authors, only because this is the only book I've ever read by her. However, I love this book and it is the 2nd year I'm going through it as a boost to my devotions.

Today I read a little excerpt that reminded me of a time when I was overseeing Bagel's & Blessings (a division of our Women's Ministry in my church from NJ). I had invited a panel of men from our church to share what they thought a Godly Woman represented (like the Proverbs 31 woman for example). I remember one man saying that one quality he was sure would be in a Godly Woman is quiet confidence. I remember thinking "What?", but of course didn't want to say anything. So, I waited until later that night (this was my best friend's husband who said this - also happened to be the Pastor of our church) I asked him what he meant. "Confident but not boastful, you know, knowing where your confidence comes from." 1 Cor 4:7
"For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?"

Anyway, I am going to share with you what my devotional read today. I hope that you are as blessed as I was.

"Let Me fill you with my Love, Joy, and Peace. These are Glory-gifts, flowing from my living Presence. Though you are an earthen vessel, I designed you to be filled with heavenly contents. Your weakness is not a deterrent to being filled with My Spirit; on the contrary, it provides an opportunity for My Power to shine forth more brightly.

As you go through this day, trust Me to provide the strength that you need moment by moment. Don't waste energy wondering whether you are adequate for today's journey. My Spirit within you is more than sufficient to handle whatever this day may bring. That is the basis for your confidence! In quietness (spending time alone with Me) and confident trust (relying on My sufficiency) is your strength."

Be blessed as you go about your day confidently knowing where your strength comes from!