Confidence

1. Definition
1. 1828:  A trusting, or reliance; an assurance of mind or firm belief in the integrity, stability or veracity of another, or in the truth and reality of a fact.
1. Trusting (innocent)
2. Assurance (commitment)
3. Stability (strength)
2. Having confidence in someone is to rely on them for your knowledge of truth
2. Quotes From Prophets
1. “We had sufficient confidence then to choose to follow the plan of Jesus Christ. We knew that his help would come in showing us ways to live righteously, ways to love and serve each other, and ways to shun the bad and seek the good.” (AILEEN H. CLYDE, General Conference, 1992)
1. We had confidence to follow Christ, by doing that we placed our entire self into his omnipotent hands.
2. “Now, despite the humility with which I approach this call, I have full confidence in my ability to perform. This, however, is not self-confidence, but confidence in the fact that the Lord makes every man and woman equal to the assignment that he or she is given.“ (GLENN L. PACE, General Conference, April 1985)
1. God is a source of confidence. He is a firm and never wavering rock that will not fail you as other things you place your confidence in.
3. Scriptures
1. Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven. (Doctrine and Covenants 121: 45)
1. Confidence is a two way street, you might place your confidence in someone, but you must also be worthy of that confidence.
4. Personal Definition

I have learned a lot from this report. I now feel that confidence is more than how you feel, it is an action. To place your confidence in something a great sign of respect and dignity to that person. But we must remember that they must be worthy of your confidence, and you need to be worthy to give it.