I have been working much on my upcoming book and course, Fully Convinced, The Art of Decision Making - Attaching Faith to Everything We Do. I believe it is going to be a spiritual nuclear bomb to doubt, insecurity, guilt, and shame. 

God has empowered us to walk in confidence (being fully convinced):

• “Let each be fully convinced in his own mind.” (Romans 14:5)
• “(Abraham was) fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.” (Romans 4:21)
• “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life” (Psalm 23:6)
• “Being confident . . . that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it.” (Philippians 1:6)
• “This is the confidence that we have in Him . . .” (1 John 5:14)

I have a list in the upcoming book of areas of life for us to be fully convinced in. Here are four:

1. 
   God's rhema word promises – Rhema words are specific promises that God has made real to us. Rhema is a Greek word translated “word” in the New Testament (e.g. Ephesians 6:17; Matthew 4:4; Romans 10:17). Abraham had a promise that his descendants would be too numerous to be numbered (Genesis 13:16).  After more than 20 years, Abraham had an encounter with the Lord (Genesis 17) where this promise was turned into a “rhema” word for him. In this encounter, God changed his name from Abram (“Exalted Father”) to Abraham (“Father of a Multitude”). Abraham began to speak this promise over his life as his true identity. Others would reinforce this when they said his name. Romans chapter four talks about this when it says, "God who gives life to the dead by calling those things that do not exist as though they did" (verse 17). This is referring to Abraham. It goes on to say, "He was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God" (4:20).  And then later in that chapter, it says he became  “fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform” (Romans 4:21). After a process, he became fully convinced of the rhema word which he then experienced through the birth of Isaac. 
2. Our season and our assignments in the season –. “Of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do…” (1 Chronicles 12:32). Just as in nature, there are different seasons for our lives, families, ministries, cities, and nations. As we understand this and understand we also have different giftings, callings, and assignments, we recognize we are not going to prioritize the same things as other people. We will not be doing the same things that other people are doing. Our assignments will be different. Our seasons will be different. Certainly, we will be partnering with people in similar seasons to accomplish great things, but it is vital that we become fully convinced regarding what we're supposed to be doing and what we're not supposed to be doing (what we are supposed to be emphasizing in this season and what we are not supposed to be emphasizing). This is a key area to be fully convinced in.
3. Our current circumstances are training us for our prophetic destiny –  “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint” (Proverbs 29:18 ESV). “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead” (Philippians 3:13). Having a prophetic vision for our lives means we believe we are important in what God is doing, and we are being prepared for greater significance and influence in the future. Vision for the future gives power and purpose for the present because I know everything in my life is training and preparation for my future prophetic destiny. This does not mean we devalue what we are doing now, but it especially helps us see our frustrations and challenges as growth opportunities to become the person who can steward well the increase in the days ahead. “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:2-4). When we are fully convinced God is preparing us for greater things, we will walk in “all joy”  concerning the various trials we are facing. 
4. Forward movement in my life – One of my favorite declarations is, “My forward movement causes Red Seas to part.” It comes from Exodus 14:15, “And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward.’” The Children of Israel were stuck in a hard place. Their future was blocked (Red Sea) and their past was catching up to them (the Egyptians were pursuing them). In that situation, God said their priority was forward movement, not prayer. One of the greatest questions we can ask the Lord is this, “How can I move forward now?” Or “What does forward movement look like in this area of my life?” This is a key for confident living, especially concerning areas of our lives that are difficult. Whether it be a relational, financial, or personal problem, as we are able to clarify the specifics for forward movement, it will insulate us from doubt, shame, and discouragement. The forward movement could be to trust in our prayers and rest, or it could be a specific step or steps regarding the issue. When we can say, “I believe God has said for me to do this” about the situation, we will be much less likely to be discouraged or drained by unresolved aspects of our lives. 

Becoming fully convinced is a process. The Bible tells us that Abraham “was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform” (Romans 4:21-22). He was increasingly strengthened toward being fully convinced by giving glory to God (magnifying God’s abilities and not his own).

Let’s pursue being fully convinced and walking in humble confidence.