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Being a shy Christian introvert in a world that seems to cater to extroverts, even inside the church walls,  can be challenging. Thankfully, confidence is a trait that can grow as we draw closer to The One who has called us to the place we are. It's easy to look at everyone else round you and think they've got it together. If you would have met me 15 years ago, you may have thought the about me too, however, I was hiding behind a mask of perceived confident...if you saw behind my mask, you'd see all the broken pieces I was trying to hold together. 

Let's explore three quick tips to help you as a shy Christian introvert boost confidence and navigate social situations with ease. You can check out this quick blog I wrote the goes into specific helps for social gatherings.

1. Ground Yourself in Your Faith:

Our confidence level reflects the foundation we believe we stand on. Our faith, trust and belief...and our ability to surrender to a thing is directly related to our courage and confidence. Start every day in prayer and meditation, surrendering your fears and anxieties to the One who not only carries you through them and walks beside you, but has equipped you for the moments you are being led to. Remembering Who's you are, Your Audience of One, removes the cares of the other's opinions. HE is all that truly matters. 

2. Develop Social Skills at Your Own Pace:

It's okay to be an Introvert and it's okay to even be shy. We land ourselves in the enemy's trap only when we hide within these traits. I am very shy by nature and yet, I love people and have grown in audacity to step outside my comfort zone because I have first worked though Step 1 above. Taking small steps helped me grow, like making eye contact, saying Hello to strangers, engaging in small, meaningful conversations with close friends or fellow church members. 

In the beginning, I took my extrovert friend with me to help me learn the gift of conversation and breaking the ice. As you become more confident in who you are and your ability to be a blessing and life is not all about us, you will become more and more comfortable, and your ability to step into bigger social circles will grow too. I've got a few blogs in here that talk about in person overcoming!

For the online things, practicing in private is how I started! You can start with recording yourself on your own phone, then recording yourself in Zoom. Did you know you can also Go Live on Facebook and change the Privacy to "Just Me." Then delete or choose to not post it. My next steps were recording the videos and uploading, to then I started to Go Live. In the beginning it was helpful for me to read something like a devotional or encouragement or How To. Next was sharing a product, as in doing a demonstration on something. Then, keep going!! 

Just be you and as a Believer, PRAY! Pray before all the things in person and online! Let your Light shine through. It's okay to be set apart! You were created to be set apart! You've Got this!!



3. Celebrate Your Unique Gifts:

Every human being was created by God with unique gifts and talents. As a shy Christian introvert, identify and celebrate both your strengths and your weaknesses. There is such relief when you can be your true, imperfect and quirky self. Our world needs more authentic leaders! What is grace for if we we wear a mask that says we don't need it?!? 
Whether it's your empathetic nature, deep reflective thinking, or creative abilities, understand the value you bring to the world. Your little light matters and can light up the darkest corner....imagine if all of us shined our little shy lights...what kind of city on a hill would we be?!

Being a shy Christian introvert doesn't mean you have to live in the shadows. By grounding yourself in your faith, developing social skills at your own pace, and celebrating your unique gifts, you can cultivate the confidence needed to navigate the world with authenticity. Remember, confidence is a journey, not a destination. Embrace the process, trust in your faith, and watch as your self-assurance blossoms.

In the next few blogs, we will break these down even more. If you are ready to start your personal growth journey, I believe it starts with sharing your own story! Here's a worksheet I created that can you at : http://www.sharingmyheartstory.com

Be Courageous Sister, YOU ARE AWESOME AS YOU ARE!!!!!
Your Big Sis,
Michele

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Heart Hugs and Blessings,
Michele

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I am so glad (and honored) you are here! I have been blogging since 2009 as a way to journal out my thoughts as I pray God would use these story shares as practical heart encouragements for YOU TOO! We all need to recall and share those Living Stone moments.
Feel free to look around and make yourself at home! 

If you're looking for Journals & Books, check these out over on HeartsFromGod.com too!!

If you are looking for an Online Sister Community 
?Are you an Introvert Rising?!? If you are looking for a Community of HEART Centered, Jesus Lovin' Sisters ready to rise up over their insecurities and seek after the Heart of God?!?  Meet us here! 

I share encouragement over on the Facebooks on my personal profile as well as the Encouragement Page Livin’ Where Faith Is on too.

I have two free resources for you: 
1.) If you'd like some help sharing YOUR story or testimony, here's a link to grab the fill in the blank PDF I created to help you get started sharing YOUR heart with others! There's a video that goes with it over in the But God Sister Squad Community on Facebook.

2.) www.CreatingSpaceforGrace.com is PDF I share the things I have done (and do) the help guard my peace on the daily!!! I get asked about this all the time, this is my practical resource guide!

Heart Hugs and Blessings,

Michele"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith--that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."
Ephesians 3:14-21 ESV


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A Little About My Heart

 
Born and raised in the church, a Christ Follower, Kingdom Encourager, Wife, Mama, and an Overcomer! GLORY TO GOD!!

I lived most of my life fearful, anxious, and insecure.. I found myself always hiding but serving, striving for perfection in my less-thanness, as a way to earn my worth to self, God and others, sacrificing in the name of serving, hospitality and humility...putting others needs before my own from a place of hiding in my lack, and trying to earn value rather than serving in the space of grace, confident faith and overflowing love. 

Never attaining, only to lead a life of more insecurity, overwhelm, anxiety, and panic, screaming to break free from this bondage, to be that actual strong, courageous Christian Woman everyone else seemed to be, but me. 

BUT GOD.

In 2009, Where Faith Is was born as a blog, learning my voice behind the safety of a keyboard, building courage to speak my truth behind the screen...and here all these years later, Little by little, God is expanding my heart boundaries as He reveals more of His to me. I am so excited to share so freely! 

I especially love being an encourager to other encouragers in the faith who know they are called to encourage yet they themselves struggle with their value and ability. Isn't that how the enemy works? He tries to disqualify us in the same area we are called to shine! What an irony!  

I believe if more people let go of fear and insecurity, surrendered to grace and BELIEVED their value, their spark for life will return to a roaring fire that lights up wet wood! 

When women choose to walk courageous and strong in body, mind and spirit...they step out of the boat and walk on water as Peter did, part the waters like Moses and set more people FREE in His name through their Divine purpose to the Glory of GOD! We are each a Light House of Strength on the shorelines of Grace . 

Friend, you may not believe it, but you are meant for more than eat/sleep/work/repeat. You are also equipped with good works to serve and bless the Kingdom Body, and the world with His Love, through YOU! You've got to surrender your fear and let Him lead you.

You are more able than you think you are and most likely, the thing you feel is the weakest part of you is the strongest thing about you!

If you are an introvert too and want to be a part of our newly launching online community, we are here for you!! Let's Connect! It's an honor to encourage the Encouragers.

I am H.I.S. (Heart In Surrender & Service).

Hugs & Blessings, 
Michele

"So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:1-4

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