Confidence Of Competence
Feeling unqualified to help lead people to Christ? The reason
for our discomfort is that we need to adequately apply ourselves to spiritual
growth. Only through the comfort of spiritual relationship with Christ Jesus,
sincere prayer and Bible study can we gain the courage that comes from
confidence of competence. This competence is achieved through communion in
prayer with our Lord Jesus, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit; Bible study to
grasp God’s word; and frequent fellowship with other believers. Sincere prayer,
Bible study, and fellowship strengthens us to sustain the ravaging waves of the
sea of sin that batters us in our daily life.
Being a Christian is choosing to be reunited with our Creator through Christ.
To know God we must pray through Christ Jesus, our Savior and redeemer.
Meaningful prayers:
Dear Lord, I am a sinner, please forgive me, teach me, and lead in your many
ways as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Dear Lord, I pray for your guidance, so that my path remains straight, so that
my faith remains true, and so that I serve not myself but you. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Our Lord's time is near and now is the time to get that Bible and read beginning
with the New Testament. Sincerely seek the truth with openness and you will grow
spiritually and gain comfort in these troubling times. God's hand is held out
for us and all we need to do is grasp it; so praise God, for our Lord's blessing
and forgiveness for transgressions is ours. Take God's hand and walk in peace,
knowing always of your place which was promised. Pray always, confessing sin to
the Lord and to strengthen your relationship with God, study the Bible,
associate with others who love God in fellowship, and trust in the Lord's
promise of salvation through forgiveness.
Bible quotes are from the New International Version translation.
It is strongly suggested that you use also the King James Version translation
for study and verse/chapter comparison for better understanding. Bible students
do well using both together.
Copyright 1998-2009, William Timothy Giles