Clothed with Something Deeper

Confidence is something holy women put on

Clothed in compassion, called by name, and created for such a time as this.

There was a time I used to shrink back not just from leadership, but from being seen.

I was the girl who hid behind my mom. I did everything I could to NOT be seen.

Shy. Quiet. Careful. And while others might have mistaken that for humility, it was really fear in a cute disguise.

But something happened when I began to understand that God didn’t ask me to wait to be called forward by people—He had already called me out by name.

The confidence didn’t come all at once.

It came through choices.

Through shaky “yeses.” Through leadership roles that stretched me. Through rooms that felt too big and mirrors that reflected more insecurity than strength.

But I kept walking anyway.

Clothed with Something Deeper. One of my favorite scriptures says:

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12

We live in a world that says confidence comes from the outside. From the designer labels, the perfect skin, the just-right feed. But Paul reminds us: confidence is something holy women put on, just like a garment.

Not the clothes we wear to impress, but the character we wear to express Christ.

I’ve worn thrift-store finds and luxury labels. I’ve preached in sneakers and in heels.

But you know what never goes out of season?

☑️ Compassion

☑️ Kindness

☑️ Humility

☑️ Gentleness

☑️ Patience

That’s confidence with roots.

Confidence ≠ Arrogance

Let’s get one thing clear: Confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s an agreement.

It’s saying, “God, I believe what You’ve said about me—even when I feel awkward, uncertain, or unseen.”

I stopped waiting for a stage to feel worthy.

I stopped needing affirmation from others to know I belonged.

I stopped measuring my value by the brand of my outfit and started measuring it by the brand of grace on my life.

Because I wasn’t just born—I was chosen.

Handpicked. Called. Set apart.

And so were YOU.

A Life That Walks Differently:

Now, I walk into rooms not to take up space but to bring something to the table.

I lead not because I have it all together, but because I’ve been held together by grace.

I wear confidence, not because I always feel strong, but because I know who clothes me.

Final Sip: The girl I used to be?

She still shows up sometimes. But now, she stands a little taller.

Not because of her outfit, but because of the God who outfitted her.

Whether you're dressed in Target or designer brands, remember:

You are chosen. You are covered. And you are clothed in confidence that comes from Christ. And girl, that outfit never fades.