Once you grasp the fact that God has ‘chosen and appointed’ you to get some things done – a mission handpicked for you – lots of your unanswered questions will begin to make sense. Like why you see things differently from others, or feel a gut compulsion to move on while they’re happy to stay where they are. Paul said, ‘Long before we first heard of Christ…he…had designs on us for glorious living’ (Ephesians 1:11 MSG). God has certain things He wants to do through you. You’ve been designed for the job. If you think God chose you because you’re a great prayer-warrior, or read your Bible three hours a day, or have super-holy character, then the minute you let up or fail, the enemy will pounce and tell you you’re no longer accepted by God. Knowing where you stand with God helps you to say, ‘Even though I don’t have it all together, I can go to God at any time, because He chose me, not the other way around.’ That’s information that the enemy doesn’t want you to have, because it will change how you think, how you look at the world, and where your confidence level sits. Even though he failed, lost everything, and was was destitute, the Prodigal Son could still say, ‘I will set out and go to my father.’ Keep your confidence level high. God is still your Father even when you’ve messed up. You’re still invited.

What now?

Draw a chart with the word ‘Low’ at the bottom, ‘Medium’ half-way up, and ‘High’ at the top. Where does your confidence level sit with God? Low: maybe He’s out there somewhere, but you haven’t felt it. Medium: you know He’s there for you, but you don’t often act on it. High: you know He’s got your back. Pray over the chart. How could you approach God with confidence that He’s for you?