Welcome to Curious for Christ Q&A! Today, we’re answering a powerful question: “How can I feel confident in God when I was never encouraged the way I needed growing up?”

If you struggled with a lack of encouragement or love growing up, you may question your ability to feel confident in God. But the good news is—God can restore what was missing and build a confidence in us that isn’t tied to our past but rooted in Him.

1. How Our Upbringing Shapes Us
• Our childhood shapes how we see ourselves and relate to God.
• Proverbs 22:6 reminds us that patterns learned early in life stick with us: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
• These patterns can affect how we trust God and feel about ourselves.

2. God’s Truth Rewrites Our Story
• God’s truth is greater than the story shaped by our upbringing.
• Psalm 27:10 – “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”
• Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
• Healing and confidence come when we allow God to reshape our hearts and minds.

3. How to Build Confidence in God
1. Recognize the Lies – Identify the false beliefs from your past.
2. Recognize God at Work – See where God is moving in your life (Philippians 1:6).
3. Replace Lies with God’s Truth – Meditate on Scriptures that affirm your worth in Him (Isaiah 43:1).
4. Take Small Faith Steps – Confidence grows through action (James 2:17).
5. Surround Yourself with Encouragers – Find people who reinforce God’s truth in your life.

Closing Encouragement:
• You are not bound by your past.
• Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Call to Action:
If this episode resonated with you, take time to reflect, pray, and step into the confidence God is building in you. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement.

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In this episode of Curious for Christ, we dive into overcoming the anxiety around money and trusting God’s provision. Financial stress isn’t just about the numbers—it’s rooted in trust and identity.

Key Points:
• Fear of Not Having Enough: Jesus reminds us that God provides for us, just as He does for the birds of the air (Matthew 6:25-26). Trusting God overcomes the fear of insufficiency.
• The Pressure to Work Harder: God’s provision isn’t about our performance. Trust in Him, even when we can’t see how (Philippians 4:19).
• Money as Identity: True peace comes when we find our worth in Christ, not our bank account (1 Timothy 6:6-10).
• Striving vs. Abiding: Money won’t bring lasting peace—abiding in Christ does (John 15:4-5).
• Overcoming Past Financial Trauma: Trust God to heal past financial wounds and break free from cycles of fear (Isaiah 41:10).

Trusting God to Break the Anxiety Cycle:
This week, start your day by sitting with God—read one scripture from today’s episode and ask Him to guide you toward freedom from financial worry. It doesn’t have to be perfect every day. Lean into the truth that God is with you and will provide exactly what you need. Share how God has guided you this week in the Curious for Christ Facebook community or by joining the newsletter. Email me back and let me know what God is speaking to you!

Call to Action:

- Join the Curious for Christ Community and book a free Discovery Call to build a foundation of faith.
- Pray for God’s guidance and release from financial anxiety, trusting Him as your provider.

Until next time!

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Welcome to Curious for Christ! Today, we’re diving into a question many of us struggle with: How do we hear God’s voice over our own or Satan’s? If you’ve ever felt confused or wondered if you’re listening to the right things, this episode is for you.

1. The Desire Beneath the Question
Your desire to hear God’s voice shows a longing to follow His will. But uncertainty often creates doubt. How do we discern between God’s voice, our own, and the enemy’s?

2. Three Voices Competing for Our Attention
• God’s Voice: Brings peace, aligns with Scripture, encourages, and leads with love.
• Our Own Voice: Driven by emotions, insecurities, and doubt.
• Satan’s Voice: Creates confusion, fear, and urgency.

3. How to Tune in to God’s Voice
• Scripture: God never contradicts His Word. (Hebrews 4:12)
• The Fruit Test: What fruit does this thought produce? (Galatians 5:22-23)
• Stillness & Prayer: Quiet your heart to hear God’s gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:11-13).
• Community & Counsel: God often speaks through others (Proverbs 11:14).
• Obedience: Clarity often follows obedience.

4. When God Feels Silent
Silence doesn’t mean absence. Trust that God is working beneath the surface. (Psalm 46:10)

5. Final Encouragement
If you’re struggling to hear God, you’re not alone. It takes discernment, but God wants to speak to you. Make time to listen and trust He is leading you.

Next Steps:
- If you need guidance or are looking for a mentor, I’d be happy to help you on your journey. Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with me at bit.ly/curiousforchrist-discovery to see how spiritual growth and coaching might be the next step for you.

- Be sure to check out episodes 74, 67, 59 and 49 for more on cultivating stillness, Sabbath rest, digital detox, and biblical meditation as powerful tools to hear God's voice and experience His peace.

Thank you for listening! Share this episode with a friend, and remember—God is a God of clarity. Keep seeking Him, and you will hear His voice.

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