Supportive Souls

     Fear is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s fear of the unknown, fear of failure, or fear of not being enough, these worries often seem to follow us everywhere. However, as believers, we are called to surrender these fears and trust in God’s plan. The act of surrendering isn’t always easy, but it is one of the most freeing things we can do for our spiritual growth.      The first step in surrendering your fears is to acknowledge them. Recognize what scares you and name those fears. Often, we tend to push our fears down or pretend they don’t exist, but this only intensifies them over time. When you acknowledge your fears, you are taking away their power and bringing them into the light.      Once you’ve acknowledged your fears, bring them before God in prayer. Surrender them to Him completely, trusting that He is in control. God’s Word assures us that we can cast our cares on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). In those mo...

     Have you ever felt as though your confidence was slipping away, leaving you feeling unsure, inadequate, or unworthy? In a world filled with comparison and self-doubt, it’s easy to lose sight of the truth about who you are and whose you are. But take heart—confidence isn’t something we have to muster up on our own. Through Christ’s promises, we can reclaim the confidence we were always meant to walk in.      The Bible reminds us over and over again that our confidence doesn’t come from our abilities, achievements, or appearance. True confidence comes from knowing who we are in Christ and trusting in His unchanging promises.      In 2 Corinthians 3:5, Paul writes, “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.” This means our worth and strength are rooted in Him, not in what the world says or what we think we lack. When we anchor our confidence in Christ, it becomes unshakabl...