“My heart is confident in You, O God;
my heart is confident.
No wonder I can sing Your praises!”
— Psalm 57:7 (NLT)
David’s words in Psalm 57 come from a dark cave, not a mountaintop. He was fleeing for his life, yet he declared twice, “My heart is confident in You, O God.” This kind of confidence doesn’t come from personality, circumstance, or positive thinking. It’s anchored in a deep trust in God’s faithfulness, even in the middle of chaos.
So how can we cultivate that kind of confidence in God—strong, stable, and unshaken by trouble?
1. Know Who God Is
Confidence grows when we know the One in whom we place our trust. Spend time reading Scripture not just for information but for revelation of God’s character. He is faithful (Deut. 7:9), unchanging (Mal. 3:6), and always present (Psalm 46:1). The more we know Him, the more confident we become in His ability to lead and care for us.
2. Remember What He’s Done
David had a long track record with God—from defeating lions and bears to standing down Goliath. When fear tries to shake us, it helps to look back and rehearse the faithfulness of God in our past. Keep a journal, a song list, or a memory wall—whatever helps you recall God’s provision and presence in your life.
3. Speak the Truth Out Loud
Notice David declares his confidence. There’s power in saying, “I trust You, God,” especially when emotions don’t line up. Psalm 57 is part of David’s strategy for soul alignment—speak truth until your heart catches up. Try praying Scriptures out loud, singing worship songs that declare God’s faithfulness, or simply whispering, “You are my refuge” (v.1) during anxious moments.
4. Worship Before the Breakthrough
David says, “I will thank You, Lord, among all the people. I will sing Your praises among the nations” (v. 9). Worship isn’t just a response to victory; it’s a weapon in the battle. Singing praise when things are still hard is an act of confidence in God’s ultimate victory. It lifts our eyes from the cave to the heavens.
5. Anchor Your Confidence in His Word, Not Your Feelings
Feelings are real, but they’re not reliable guides. God’s Word, on the other hand, is a firm foundation. When doubt or fear creeps in, go back to the promises of Scripture:
- “The Lord will work out His plans for my life” (Psalm 138:8).
- “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31).
- “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion” (Phil. 1:6).
Confidence grows when we trust His promises more than our perceptions.
Final Thoughts
Confidence in God is not arrogance or denial—it’s quiet courage rooted in trust. It’s knowing Who holds your future, even when the present feels uncertain. Like David, we can cultivate a heart that says, “My heart is confident, no wonder I can sing!”
Let’s be people who sing in the cave, praise in the storm, and trust in the silence—because our God is faithful.
Have you struggled with confidence lately? What helps you stay anchored in God? Share your thoughts below or encourage someone else who may need it today.
