Growing up I had some issues that I dealt with that not too many people know about. With a dad that was 6 foot 3 and a younger brother that was 6 foot 5, I was the butt of many jokes. Not really around our house but mainly in public.

I was the shortest boy in my class all through high school and that did something to me. It caused me to have low self esteem. I would always have to try harder than everyone else to have friends and be a part of things going on around me.

When it came time to start dating, all these years of feelings boiled down to one thing; I had no confidence. I was scared to death, I was wanting to get out of just about every date I ever made with a girl.

I see so many others who are dealing with the same issue. It may not be concerning dates and girls and how tall they are but it has everything to do with lack of confidence. The bible helped me today realize that I do have all the confidence I will ever need.

Hebrews 10:19
"Since therefore, bretheren, we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus."

Because of Christ, I have the confidence to do what no one in that day could do. Only the priest were allowed into the holy place and Jesus made it so EVERYONE could go there. He has provided me with the confidence to go anywhere and do anything He has called me to do.

"Lord, help me to realize today who I am in you. When I feel in adequete give me the reminder of the confidence I have because of you and what you did on the cross for me."