Confident Journey Update – Making Progress

My Confident Journey Update: Am I Confident Yet?

March is here! So I want to update you on my One Word Challenge for 2018. The Lord gave me the word CONFIDENT and I think it fits where I am in my journey today.

For a couple of years, my sense has been that there is some risk that’s lurking, trying to get me to say yes, even though I am more comfortable right where I am.

In my head, I am all about saying, YES, Lord. But in reality, I think I get very good at procrastinating – all with very good excuses, of course. So, with CONFIDENT in mind, here are a few things where I have taken confident steps.

I am all about saying, YES, Lord. But in reality, I think I get very good at procrastinating – all with very good excuses of course! Share on X

Since January I have:

• Hired a coach – I meet with Gretchen weekly. She challenges me to identify the work God has put before me for this season. We discuss:

1. Refining my focus
2. Asking hard questions meant to clarify
3. Setting goals

“Jeanne is all-in, coaching her has been an honor. She has so much to offer other women, so much love for the Lord.”

Clarity Coach Gretchen Maurer

• I hosted a brainstorming meeting with two ladies to discuss my book project. This really helped as I prepare my book proposal.
• I began writing the first chapter and submitted it for critique.
• I contacted my web host when I received an invoice for my website renewal. They had me on the premium plan. With an adjustment, I was able to cut my cost in half. Facing the awful pit-of-my-stomach feeling was hard. But I am so glad I had the confidence to call them.
• I posted three words above my desk as a reminder as I write. This suggestion came from Gretchen (my coach). When I get stuck, it’s usually because of one of these three obstacles.

These three words, DETAILS, DOUBT, AND COMPARISON, are a visible reminder for times when I get stuck and begin to doubt my ability to accomplish the tasks God has given me to do. When I get stuck in the details, struggle with doubt, or start to compare myself to others, I need to nip it right away.

My cry to God, asking Him to grow my confidence included being confident in:

His love for me

His call on my life

His leading

My decisions

I am Seeing Growth

I think I am seeing new life in these areas. Like buds in the spring. Not because of what I am doing, or who I am.

My confidence is found in Whom I belong to. When I am following Jesus and responding to the work he has set before me, I can be confident in His name. Without fear. Without condemnation. Because He is the One who gives me all I need to accomplish it.

Being confident means

resisting the effects of the shadows

and stepping boldly into the light

~ Jeanne Doyon

The Long Journey to Confidence

I know this will be a life-long journey, a marathon rather than a sprint. Confidence isn’t something that is instantaneous, nor is any #OneWord result.

How is your #OneWord journey going? Join the conversation on this topic. #Confident Share on X

So, tell me. Where are you in your #OneWord journey? Where are you seeing God at work?

Being confident means resisting the effects of the shadows and stepping boldly into the light ~ Jeanne Doyon Share on X

Do you struggle with confidence? Tell me about it in the comments below. Do you have a favorite scripture that addresses this subject? Share as well. Thanks for joining in the conversation.

Jeanne

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