The Bible, as with so many things, gives us a framework to help us manage our anxiety. The anxious person often finds themselves in a particular state of mind, one in which it feels imperative to have control or know ALL the possible outcomes. They cling to control whatever they can because they often feel their world is out of control. They may become hyper-aware of every possible and imagined danger because of past trauma, so they cling to control in order to prevent future

Confidence is a funny thing. Some people confuse confidence with arrogance, so they think it is wrong to cultivate confidence. Others believe that confidence comes from looks, so they become hyper-focused on their physical appearance. Others feel that confidence can only come from higher education, so they put all their trust in higher degrees. Interestingly, none of these assumptions are correct... So where does true confidence come from?