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Here are some of the common factors that lead to self-doubt. Think of these as possible explanations to help you stop beating yourself up for having doubt. For most people, trying to pinpoint exactly why they have doubt is less important than overcoming it.
When you shift your focus to developing your strengths, you will effortlessly feel more competent and confident. And when you put effort into developing your natural abilities, you can become a badass.
Use your strengths to your advantage. This approach will bring out your confidence as you focus on using your best skills. Shifting everything else off of your plate gives you the power to be awesome at what you do best.
If something shakes your confidence, show yourself some understanding. Don't criticize yourself. Learn from what happened, think what you could have done differently, and remember it for next time. Talk about what happened with someone who cares. Then remind yourself of your strengths and the things you've achieved. Get back in the game!
Bible Verses about Believing, Faith in Jesus ChristIt is so easy to forget God's presence and power when we face uncertain and difficult times. Our faith falters and we doubt that God is with us, sometimes even doubting that He is real and who He says He is. God knew that we would struggle with unbelief and has spoken reassuring words to us through the Bible. When you begin to doubt, read these Bible verses about believing and pray that God will renew your heart and mind toward who He says He is and who He says YOU are! Be encouraged as you see God move through all circumstances in life to grow your faith. Photo credit: Thinkstock/RomoloTavani
I really believe this is the crux of the matter. For the most part, there are only two options. Either you are doubting yourself or you are doubting God. It is my belief that either choice is possible, depending on the circumstances. I also believe we can address both of these possibilities!
First, and more likely, you are doubting yourself. At least that seems to be your focus. You look around at your work, your family, your friendships, etc. and you doubt whether you are able to do what needs to be done. Maybe you doubt you have what it takes or maybe you think the opposition is too strong. Whatever the case, this kind of doubt is focused on you and your (apparent) lack of skill, strength, charisma, etc.
I hope this response makes sense to those of you who find yourselves doubting your own abilities, effectiveness, strength, etc. If this is you, I encourage you to remind yourself of your Creator and His incredible design. Also, return to the position where you are fully depending on His strength as your source. Your confidence should return.
Jesus, I come to You today to ask for help. Thank You for your love, grace, and peace. I give You my anxious thoughts. Take them, Lord. I accept Your peace, love, and understanding. Help me to turn to You and be still. Help me to stop doing and start trusting. Help me to wait on You. I love You, and I know You love me so much more than I could ever imagine. Amen.
If this is a step you are ready to take or have questions about what all this means for you, connect with one of our mentors and let them know. They would love to help you know more about this Jesus whose infinite perfection has made a way for you to be free from your sin.
Lord Jesus, today is the feast day Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist, the disciple you loved and to whom you entrusted the care of your mother as you were dying on the cross. Your beloved disciple wrote at length about your command that we should love one another. Help us, Lord, to live up to your command. Help us to reach out with love and compassion, especially when we would prefer to walk away. Help us to say and do what is right and good in every situation we encounter this day.
Lord Jesus, as Saint Matthew traced your lineage from Abraham to Jesse (the father of King David) and all the way down to Joseph, we too have saints and sinners in our families. We are grateful for the unseen ways that our ancestors sacrificed to give their children a good life. Help us also to be grateful for the good traits and gifts that we have inherited from those who have come before us. Lead us to make the right choices in life to create a good and positive legacy to those who will come after us. Amen.
Several times Jesus healed those who were sick and paralyzed while assuring them that their faith had aided in their healing. Too often we are paralyzed and made sick by fear, sin, and lack of compassion. You know the secrets that we hold in our hearts. Jesus showed that he could heal by the power of his word. We humbly ask that you strengthen our faith, and that in our moments of greatest need, you allow us to feel your healing touch and to respond to your word.
Lord Jesus, I ask for the gift of persistence: persistence in the face of challenges, in the face of loss, in the face of doubt. When I start to feel overwhelmed, grant me the strength to carry on, one moment at a time; never let me forget that you walk with me. With your help I can be a little braver, a little stronger, a little more confident. Jesus, I trust in you.
Father, as we begin this day, send forth your Holy Spirit to be our guide. Lead us to what is good, right and holy. Be our light in moments of temptation so that we can identify what is right from wrong, what is evil from good, and choose the right, true and the good for your glory and for our salvation. In you, we trust. Grant all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Loving father, preserve each of us today from all evil and danger. Protect our family members and friends. Keep them always in your watchful care. Increase our faith hope and love and make all our efforts today be pleasing to you. Grant us strength and courage to put them into action. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, thank you for the gift of today. Thank you for the countless things around me that I often take for granted, from the crisp morning air and the autumnal colors of the trees, to the skipping child on his way to school with his mom, or the playful dog stopping to check out every interesting bush or flower she comes upon. These simple gifts remind me of your love; may my words and actions this day remind others of your love for them, too.
God our Father, make us grateful today. First, for sustaining us in your daily grace. Allow us to praise and adore you Lord in all we do today. Thank you for my family. Thank for sending to me true friends who are there for me in times of trouble and pain. Thank for sending good people to remind me of your presence, accompaniment and assistance. Thank you as well for our enemies and those difficult people to relate or work with. They are but challenges and opportunities to witness your love, patience and understanding. You send them to us to remind us of you, how you face and treated such persons with patience and love. Grant us strength and courage to imitate you in your kindness and patience. All this we ask in Jesus Name. Amen.
Lord our God, listen to the prayers of your children today and answer them according to your holy will. We pray in particular for strength and perseverance in their lives, especially those who suffer physical and mental challenges. Through the prayers and help of St. Peregrine, may you also grant healing to all of us. Strengthen us in our weakness and increate our faith to you. Grant us an enduring patience. In you, we trust. Grant all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
God our Father, today we offer to you all our concerns and worries in life. Purify our minds and hearts so that we may be able to entrust all our plans and actions. Make us attentive to the prompting of your Holy Spirit in our lives and listen to His guidance and advice on what to think, say and do today. Please help strengthen us in our weakness. Make us as channels of your many graces today. We ask this through Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We thank you for sending us Your Spirit to strengthen us in our faith journey. We know that the Holy Spirit is always there for us to help us in our struggles and challenges of life. Oftentimes, we are prideful and we walk astray from our mission of spreading the Good News to many people. We are too shameful to proclaim all about you and all that you have done in our lives. We ask for your mercy, Lord, and beseech you to continue to grant us your Spirit that we have the courage to be the witnesses of your love and kindness. May we be able to trust in the help of your Spirit and be able to complete the mission that you have called us to do. We ask this, through Christ, our Lord.
As we begin this new season, may we always find you in the beautiful nature that you created. May your presence through all this fascinating creation and through the changing of the season bring hope to us and strengthen our faith and deepen our understanding about you and your love for us. Forgive us if we fail to recognize the beauty of your creation and the uniqueness of each season; forgive us if we forget to be grateful for everything that we experience, see, and feel through all that you have provided for us. Open the eyes of our hearts, Lord, to see you in all your creation. We ask now for your blessing and protection upon all your creation. We ask all this, through Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.
Father in heaven, thank you for being our light. You help us to find the right path, even when life is at its darkest. Let us be a light to others, through our words and deeds. Let others know that our good works are inspired by our love for you, and let us, through our example, lead others to you. We pray, as always, in the name of your son, Jesus
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