AUTHOR: LAURIE PINKINS
TAKE BACK YOUR MIND
Overcome the thoughts of low self-esteem by building your confidence in GOD.
Do you ever catch yourself questioning who you are? Lack the confidence to pursue your dreams or stand in your purpose? Wonder if you are worthy or if you are enough to have good things? You may have low self-esteem. This article will discuss how to build your confidence in GOD.
“Being confident of this very thing, that HE which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of JESUS CHRIST:” Philippians 1:6 KJV
Your thoughts can become convoluted and confused when you have low self-esteem. As a result, you become stuck in a constant state of brain fog. Brain fog is a lack of focus, confusion, forgetfulness, and overall insufficient mental clarity. This is a primary symptom of self-imposter syndrome. The onset of this mental discrepancy can be triggered by stress, overworking, over-analyzing, and insufficient self-care regimen. This condition can be exaggerated when you are surrounded by manipulative professional or personal environments. You may also experience, intense and intrusive thoughts of self-doubt. However, you have the power to take back your mind and reprogram the thoughts about yourself.
Stop Comparing Yourself
You are responsible for the progress you make in life. Regardless of the trauma you may have suffered. The ability to build your confidence and reprogram your thoughts about yourself starts with introspection. This is the ability to examine your own mental and emotional processes.
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14 KJV
When you are focused on your mental and emotional healing you will not have time to compare yourself to others. You will become so preoccupied with your own personal development and developing healthy coping skills. Comparison is a distraction and a hindrance to your healing. Avoid estimating or considering dissimilarities between yourself and others.
It is essential to also reduce your social media consumption when healing from low self-esteem. With the glamorization of obtaining the perfect picture to post, it is easy to get caught in the trap of comparison. A simple scroll will have you questioning your entire life’s goals and purpose. Studies show the more time you spend on social media apps, the more likely you are to compare yourself socially. As a result, this social comparison is linked to higher levels of anxiety and lower self-esteem. Do yourself a favor and put your phone down. Then, begin to build your confidence by spending quality time with GOD.
Reasons for Low-Self Esteem
Social media
Triggered comparison with others which raises doubts about self-worth.
beauty standards
Distorted self-view due to unrealistic beauty standards.
External validation
Unfulfilled affirmation requests from others.
manipulation
Constrained mental anguish due to outside thoughts from those seeking to take advantage of your vulnerabilities.
detachment
Emotional and/or physical isolation from reality in an effort to diminish negative thoughts.
anxiety
Excessive dread, restless or uneasy thoughts about perceived future or past outcomes.
Spend Quality Time With GOD
GOD desires for you to walk in confidence through HIM. There is often a misconception that to be a follower of JESUS CHRIST you in some ways have low self-esteem. As if, surrendering your life to the Savior and choosing to take up your cross to follow HIM daily is a sign of weakness. However, in all actuality living your life in total surrender to GOD is one of the greatest signs of strength and confidence you can display. Having the freedom to be confident that your life is not in your own hands, but GOD’s. Since HE is ordering your steps according to HIS word, this is when your confidence will begin to grow. Increasing your confidence in GOD will require for you to spend quality time with HIM daily. Spending time with GOD includes reading and studying the scriptures of the Bible, meditating on the scriptures, praying, fasting, worshipping, and talking with GOD. This is the process of building a relationship with GOD. The more you discover the character of GOD, HIS ways, thoughts, and plans for your life, will inevitably increase your faith and confidence in HIM. GOD desires for you to walk in confidence through HIM. This begins by intentionally spending quality time with HIM daily.
CONFIDENCE AFFIRMATIONS
I AM RESILIENT
I AM COURAGEOUS
I AM DETERMINED
I AM TENACIOUS
I AM CONFIDENT
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Pair your daily affirmations with scriptures of the Bible.
Change Your Mind and You Will Change Your World
How you think about yourself matters. There is power in your thoughts. When you rehearse the same negative thoughts and feelings of the past, this is what keeps you with thoughts of low self-esteem. However, as soon as you decide to change your thought pattern, you will begin to see your life transform. Your mind is the steering wheel that is leading the direction of your life. Filter the negative thoughts with the scriptures of the Bible, because it is the sword of the SPIRIT. When you begin to read, study, speak, and meditate on the scriptures of the Bible, you will become empowered to overcome the fraudulent thoughts of low esteem. Your life will be steered in a positive direction because the self-doubt and fear will no longer be able to hinder you. Read the following scriptures below to build your confidence in GOD. Watch scriptures on demand.
Scriptures for Confidence
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;.” 2 Corinthians 2:5 KJV
The healing process to overcome low self-esteem is possible with GOD. There is power in speaking and meditating on the scriptures of the Bible daily. Read, speak, and meditate on the scriptures to build your confidence in GOD.
Next Steps
Find support from a therapist, life coach, trusted friend, or support group that can help you work through the feelings of low self-esteem and build your confidence.
Use these steps to overcome the thoughts of low self-esteem by building your confidence in GOD.
- Stop comparing yourself
- Limit social media use
- Spending quality time with GOD daily
- Change your thoughts about yourself
- Meditate on the confidence scriptures
Read, speak and meditate on the scriptures of the Bible for confidence.
Proverbs 3:26 “For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken”
Proverbs 14:26 “In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and HIS children shall have a place of refuge.”
Isaiah 30:15 “For thus saith the LORD GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
Ezekiel 28:26 “And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the LORD their GOD.”
Ephesians 3:12 “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of HIM.”
2 Thessalonians 3:4 “And we have confidence in the LORD touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.”
Hebrews 10:35 “Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.”
1 John 5:14 “And this is the confidence that we have in HIM, that, if we ask any thing according to HIS will, HE heareth us:.”
Psalm 4:5 “Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.”
Psalm 5:11 “But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee.”
Are you having feelings of self-doubt or low self-esteem? Want to transform your life today? Get your free consultation with a Life Transformation & Healing coach to start the journey to building confidence.
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1 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
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