Is believing in myself enough?

One thing that could have been said about the original Inside Out was that it had 'heart.'

Riley's emotional journey was driven by joy and sadness, but her parents helped her through life. Interestingly, her second chapter moves her into her teen years. Now, she is controlled by her emotions and has less influence from her family. Joy states that the young woman is developing her beliefs as she grows up. Not just emotions, not mere feelings, but beliefs. Yet, the result is a shallow self-belief that teeters on the brink of emotional disaster with each experience she encounters in life.

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. - John 14:1 (ESV)

Throughout the screening, this discussion of belief continued, and there was a constant need for someone to be acknowledged. Specifically, the conversation continually fell short as it failed to mention God in the mix. In this era, we desire for people to have healthy self-confidence. The only issue is that our belief and confidence structure will be constantly jeopardized if this is built on our personal abilities and emotions. A healthy and robust confidence and belief system cannot be based on oneself but on one who is perfect and unchanging.

To take the conversation started by Inside Out 2 deeper, the challenge is for you to realize that the only place to discover true belief is less in yourself and more in the God who is there for those who seek solace for their souls.

Check out the full Reel Dialogue review of the film and get the conversation started about the story, film and belief.

Inside Out 2