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"God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock?

God is my strong fortress,
and he makes my way perfect.

He makes me as surefooted as a deer,
enabling me to stand on mountain heights.

He trains my hands for battle;
He strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.

You have given me your shield of victory;
Your help has made me great.

You have made a wide path for my feet
to keep them from slipping."

2 Samuel 22:31-37

“The waves of death overwhelmed me;
floods of destruction swept over me.

The grave wrapped its ropes around me;
death laid a trap in my path.

But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I cried to my God for help.

He heard me from his sanctuary;
my cry reached his ears."
2 Samuel 22:5-7

• Modern society constantly speaks of “self confidence.”
• The world around us expects everyone to speak boldly about ourselves. 
• The Bible speaks of a different confidence. 
• The word confidence is used over 60 times in Scripture. 
• It usually concerns trust in people, circumstances, or God. 
• The Bible says we should not have confidence in our flesh. 
  Philippians 3:3
• The Bible says a fool rages in his confidence. 
  Proverbs 14:16
• Confidence comes from the Lord. 
  Psalm 118:8-9
• Our confidence comes from our relationship with Christ. 
  Hebrews 4:16
• We can follow God in full confidence in His plan. 
• Study of the Word and prayer lead us to the center of His will. 
• We can have confidence in His plan and His purpose for us.

Have confidence in God’s Word and God’s character. The God that made you, called you, saved you, and keeps you is faithful to complete the good work He has started in you. Walk confidently in that truth.