Where is Your Confidence?
“Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them. But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the LORD their God.” — Psalms 146:3-5 (NLT) O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.(Psalms 86:5 NLT) So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” (Hebrews 13:6) Yes, the LORD is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people. (Psalms 118:7-8) Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety. (Proverbs 29:25) We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield. (Psalms 33:20) The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. ...