September 14, 2013 
One of the most powerful concepts, one which is a sure cure for lack of confidence, is the thought that God is with you and helping you. This is one of the simplest teachings in religion, namely, that Almighty God will be your companion, will stand by you, help you, and see you through. No other idea is so powerful in developing self-confidence as this simple belief when practiced. To practice it simply affirm “God is with me; God is helping me; God is guiding me.” Spend several minutes each day visualizing his presence. Then practice believing that affirmation.
Norman Vincent Peale
iChristian 
Great truth…..we just need to keep it at the forefront of our minds when we face challenges.
This is a great blessing, thanks for sharing Steve. Just what I needed to read today. All blessings to you too 🙂
Interesting. I just wrote a post about Psalms 18 which has a large portion devoted to how God gets angry on our behalf. Not only does he stand beside us and is our companion, he’s also our avenger. What a God we serve.
Oh, this reminds me of my mother– she lived Norman Vincent Peale!
You’ve no idea how perfect the timing of this is. Hour after hour, just when I seem to need it the most, He affirms, “Immanuel!”
Wonderful affirmation. Thank you!