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Melissa — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:39:00 -0000

Oh my -amI ever glad to have happened upon you! What a great blog you have and such a wonderful witness to others of the beauty and love of Jesus that he sooo wants to be shared. You are amazing! I am excited to get to know more of you and I'm SURE that I will learn so much from you. Now the ? Since the birth of my children, and my ever growing faith in God, I have become more confident to face the challenges that arise. I know I couldn't do it without Him! And am truly loving every minute! Until next time...blessings to you :)

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Jeankfl — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:33:00 -0000

I'm inconsistant, but learning to make that leap!! It's kind of natural for me, at times.. I guess I'm just in the habit, too!

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Leslie — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:30:00 -0000

Sara,
Please stop by my blog and read my Golden Heart post. There is something there for you!

Blessings,
Leslie

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Shannon — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:29:00 -0000

Hi sweet Sara...this is a difficult question for me to answer. I tend to be black and white on things, which is different than naturally confident. However, when I truly believe something is a gift from our God that needs to be used, I walk in confidence that He will provide and work in me. I think we are all gifted in different ways--you with your canvases and voice and personality; with the uncanny ability to draw us in to your world while helping us, your peeps, to examine our hearts and relationships all the while. You are a woman who exudes confidence, and for this I thank you. You challenge me to boldly step out in faith and confidently face the world around me. My thanks are beyond measure.

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LindsayJoy — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:20:00 -0000

I'd love to think I step out in faith a lot...however, i look back and see that I sit comfortable a lot...perhaps this quote hanging in my home will remind me often to step in faith!

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Donalyn — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:48:00 -0000

You are so right Sara - in so many ways habit becomes reality and will. I see it in lots of areas of my life - and for sure in my blogging!

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DebbLou — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:50:00 -0000

Oh, boy... I am never confident... I always assume the worst and never think I can do anything new; but, then I started to let God take care of all the "what ifs" and "why nots" and I feel that I am able with His help to continue ... thanks Debb

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Tamra — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:31:00 -0000

Definitely have to make a habit of it. I'm "ye" of little faith. I am trying though.

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Meg — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:17:00 -0000

I think I would have to go with confident by nature. There are things I am good at and there are times in the hospital when my fellow nursing students are nervous or anxious, but I'm not. I'm definitely cautious when I need to be, but not nervous. I'm good at what I do, so why not have confidence?

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Robin~All Things Heart and Hom — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:09:00 -0000

I am soooo NOT confident. About anything. It's annoying really and if I don't watch myself, I just naturally shut down if someone asks me to do something that's out of my comfort zone...I love the quote. Love it.

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Pamela — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:53:00 -0000

Confident - NO! Expecting the best of God - YES! From me??? HUH????
My prayer the last few days has been that I want to consciously choose to obey God! Still not sure what that will look like, but I'm working on it!

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Brooke — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:53:00 -0000

I am definitely NOT naturally confident! But i will admit i'm very thankful for my parents who have pushed me to step outside my comfort zone MANY times. Because of that, i'm learning to be better at stepping out in faith. :-)

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Jess :) — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:52:00 -0000

I would have to say that I'm a little bit of both. It totally depends on the situation and I need to remind myself that God is in control of EVERYTHING and just give it ALL to Him. However, I tend to struggle with that! :) So, I have to go with both today!!

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Susan in FL — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:07:00 -0000

Confident? No. Do I just go ahead and do it yes. I too will just say yes and do whatever needs to be done. And it always gets done.

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Steph — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:02:00 -0000

This may be my favorite ever! I'm confident but never 100% sure. so glad it's not just up to me!

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Andrea Linder — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:59:00 -0000

I have to get in the habit of stepping out in faith. I'm a wimp most of the time, but like a fine wine, I like to think I'm getting better with age!

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denali — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:22:00 -0000

I am SO right there with you, creatively! :) I'd never done a baby announcement until someone asked. Never scrapped digitally until someone asked. Never created a 50th wedding anniversary announcement, graduation party postcard, birthday party invitations, bridal shower invitations, wedding invitations, wedding thank you cards, party favors, cookbook illustrations, Easter bonnets, you name it. I never think I can until someone asks and I yip, "Sure!" The anxiety kicks in too late for me ;) I'm happy (but not at all surprised, really) to find you're the same way! :D

P.S. I think Marla should win on enthusiasm alone ;)

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Nancygrayce — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:46:00 -0000

I had a lot of confidence as a child, in fact I was always the leader of the neighborhood pack! When we played school, I was the teacher. Then during those teen and 20's and 30's, I seemed to have lost the self confidence altogether.

I got a job at a big charity organization to be an area director. On my WAY to the first event with volunteers, I was told I had to give a speech! I sat in a total panick thinking what will I say? I wasn't even really sure what we did! I was brand new! Than in my mind, I decided that no one there knew that I didn't know what I was talking about and that if I just pretended I was an actress playing a part, I could do it.....and I did! After that, I decided I could at least talk! I am much more confident in my 50's!

And just how did I get to be in my 50's anyhow??? =-O

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Ashley — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:18:00 -0000

I'm definitely, definitely, definitely not a naturally confident person. I look for concrete answers and assurance before I do much of anything, so faith can be tough for me, but so necessary. It is one of those things I must do, b/c I just can't NOT do it. Great post.

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Kristina — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:40:00 -0000

Honestly it depends on what the situation is. For the most part I am a jumper and just do. When I look back, I can't imagine how I even did what it was I jumped into.
This past year, the opportunity came up where I could go to a bible school. It meant putting my life on hold for a whole year. So without thinking, I just applied (later suffered a ton of anxiety), and now am going in the fall. I think I leap, because I know that even if I fail, God will catch me no matter how bad the situation is.

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Ed — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:31:00 -0000

I think a difference between us is that you say yes, and get it right. I say yes, and after falling flat on my face a few times, manage to survive.

I did have to be a substitute speaker at a business conference and, to this day, I have no idea what I said.

I grew up with zero confidence in myself. To get by in life I had to develop my ego. Of course then I went overboard into arrogance. I have spent the last part of my life trying to seek a balance.

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Amanda D. — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:55:00 -0000

Oh, you are so inspiring, because I am the opposite! I tend to wait and not act, partly because I don't have confidence in myself, and partly because I have a hard time trusting Him. But it's something I'm working on :)

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Guest — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:22:00 -0000

I love this post - adn the quote (=
I am one who leaps into things and then figures it out...
Shena (=

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Autumn — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:37:00 -0000

I haven't ever thought of saying "yes" in this way before, but it is what I do. I say "yes" to whatever someone needs, hoping that they really won't need me to actually do it. But every time I am able and I get it done. And the next time I say "yes" I am just as afraid as the time before! I'm glad that I am not the only one that struggles with the confidence to know that I can do it, whatever "it" may be.

PS I've been a long-time reader, just from the shadows. I enjoy everything that you have to say, and that adorable puppy. He looks just like my Gizmo, and they have quite a few personality traits in common too!!

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Jen — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:27:00 -0000

I find that if I ACT confident, and go forward without dwelling on what I think are my shortcomings, I am FINE. If I give myself enough time to doubt, I convince myself that I'll fail. I guess I just have to remember that it's ok to lack confidence, but it's not ok to let that limit what I think I can do.

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