Love Notes for Teens: Be Confident

Monday, March 28, 2011

Be Confident

Be confident. Sounds like good advice, but I suspect it is too broad, vague, and confusing. I may be confident in my ability to eat breakfast, but I'm definitely not confident in my ability to throw a baseball without looking like a fool. Confidence in oneself alone doesn't magically bring about wanted results. Consider all the contestants on Wipe Out who lose.

I find it more realistic, and less burdensome, to look for specific ways to place confidence, much of which is outside of oneself. Be confident in love. Be confident in good character such as being trustworthy, respectful, responsible, and serving. Be confident in talent and interest combined with skill and hard work.

God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. Isaiah 12:2

Ultimately, be confident in God.

And know that I have great confidence in you.

Love,
Mom

You are loved.

God loves you. If you take nothing else from my love notes, know that you are loved beyond your imagination. If you know this, really know and trust this love in your mind and heart, then each day you live is full of purpose and meaning, and your choices will be positive. God loves you because He created you and you are His. You are alive to know, love, and serve Him. This is the most beautiful love story of your life!

The teen years are short - 7 years out of your life. The privilege and responsibility to choose well, increases rapidly. In this time you change from a child to a one-of-a-kind adult. This change is painful and purposeful. Let this not discourage you, but rather be reassured that your difficulties are life tests. With good information, encouragement, and support, you can pass these tests with flying colors! Who do you want to be? Who do you want to become?

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