Godly Self-Confidence Truth #2:
I know all of your thoughts and I know every part of you. Don’t be afraid to share your heart with me. (Psalm 139:1)
One of the enemy’s most insidious tactics is to tell our kids that they’ve made too many mistakes to be close to God. He wants to destroy our kids’ confidence by somehow convincing them that they are irreparably flawed.
And yet, God tells us over and over in His word that He has perfectly formed us and that he knows every aspect of our lives (the good, the bad and the ugly). He is not afraid of our mistakes and in fact, wants us to share them with Him as [a] means to grow closer!
Friends, we must teach our kids that depending on God — trusting Him to love us through all our fears and mistakes — is how to have self-confidence that weathers any situation.
Godly Self-Confidence Truth #3:
You were handmade by me — perfectly crafted by my hands — and I call my creation of you “marvelous.” (Psalm 139:14)
Society has done an excellent job of portraying how we “should” look. We’re told daily what’s trending and what’s not. Magazine covers proclaim what clothing size is the “right” one in order to fit in and to be accepted.
From an early age, our kids are taught how to have self-confidence based on how they look.
Of course, as women, you and I know how destructive self-image issues can be to our self-confidence! So imagine how incredibly powerful it would be if our children could grow up knowing that they are perfectly crafted by an awesome creator.
Godly Self-Confidence Truth #4:
Even when things are hard, let my deep love for you remind you that I will be there to help you through it. (Isaiah 43:2)
Our family is currently going through a difficult trial and, let me tell you, being able to depend on Christ through this challenging time is what has kept our family sane.
If we were depending on our self-confidence, my husband and I would be overwhelmed with doubts and uncertainty. I’m so grateful that God has proven over and over in my life that He is dependable and faithful, and that challenging life seasons are an opportunity for me to demonstrate to my kids how to grow deeper in self-confidence based on God’s promises.
Trials are also an awesome way to teach kids about perseverance!
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