Word of the Month- Confidence

This month, we are reflecting on "confidence" as our Word of the Month. We are exploring a different definition: confidence as trust—trust in God’s presence, trust in a purpose that remains steadfast when our plans falter, and trust in the small steps that help us navigate through grief.

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Chapters

• 0:31 Word Of The Month: Confidence
• 1:12 Confidence As Trust In God
• 2:11 Quiet Courage In Grief
• 3:06 October Prompts For Trust

Transcript

SPEAKER_00: 0:31

Welcome back to CC Airwaves. My name is Paige Matillo, and today we have another edition of Word of the Month. Each month we take time to reflect on a single word, one that offers us a new lens to view our faith, our healing, and the season we're living for. For October, our word is confidence. Confidence is one of those words we often hear in motivational speeches or see on coffee mugs. Believe in yourself. You've got this. Stay confident. But confidence in its truest form is deeper than self-assurance or boldness. It's about trust. Trust in yourself, trust in your purpose, and ultimately trust in God. October is a month that asks us to walk forward with that kind of confidence. The days are shorter, the air is a little cooler, and we find ourselves moving closer to the end of the year. Maybe you're beginning to look back and wonder if you've done enough. Maybe you're anticipating changes ahead. Maybe you're unsure about the path you're walking. That's where confidence comes in. Not the kind that says, I have all the answers, but the kind that says, I trust that God is walking with me even if I don't know where I'm going. Confidence is showing up even when you're scared. It's putting one foot in front of the other when you're grieving. It's speaking when your voice shakes. It's choosing to believe in the possibility of healing, even when it feels far away. Confidence doesn't mean perfection. It doesn't mean you're always going to feel strong or put together. It means you can trust in something greater than yourself, that God sees your heart, your effort, and your intentions. And that's enough. Scripture says, so do not throw away your confidence. It will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For those grieving right now, I want to say, you are not weak for feeling uncertain. You are not failing for not having it all figured out. True confidence sometimes looks quiet. Like getting out of bed on a hard day, like showing up for a poor group, like whispering a prayer when the words don't come easily. Confidence grows in stillness. It grows in prayer. It grows when we begin to believe not just that we'll make it through, but that God will carry us through. So as we move through October, ask yourself, where is God asking me to step forward in confidence? Where do I need to trust more deeply? What is something I can do this month to remind myself that I am not alone in the journey? Maybe that looks like journaling your thoughts, or maybe it's trying something new. Maybe it's simply saying yes to God's invitation, even when it feels scary. So let this month be the month that we reclaim our confidence, not from the world, but from God. A God who believes in us, who walks with us, and who fills the gaps when we feel uncertain. Thank you for joining me for this month's reflection. I hope it encouraged you, grounded you, and reminded you of the steady strength that lives inside you. I will see you next time with a new word and a new way to grow. God bless you.