How Can I Overcome My Insecurity?
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Whether thinking of the future, attending a high school reunion, speaking before an audience, or making a major decision, we all can experience insecurity on different levels.
Insecurity is defined in 2 ways: 1. uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence. 2. the state of being open to danger or threat; lack of protection.
Because life has so many uncertainties, people often respond in anxiety or fear. Insecurity comes from knowing we are not in complete control of a situation. But as Christians, we can apply God’s word to guide us in every situation we face.
1. True Security isn’t found in Public Approval.
People may love you one day, and dislike you the next day. You may be the most decent, intelligent, godly, friendliest, most disciplined , talented contestant on Britain’s Got Talent, but one “NO” from Simon Cowell can rattle your self-esteem; one rant from Gordon Ramsey can rattle your confidence as a chef and as a human being.
Don’t allow peer pressure or the pressures from the world to define your worth as a person.
“And He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.” Luke 16:15
2. True Security is found in God’s Approval of you.
If the world was all on Facebook, it would be better to have one “Liked” by God, rather than have 10 million Likes and be disliked by God.
Here are but a few of God’s promises to his people:
a. I’ll be your Confidence and your Protector-Defender.
Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; For the LORD will be your confidence And will keep your foot from being caught. Proverbs 3:25-26
b. I’ll be your Shepherd. You won’t lack.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:1-6
c. I am the Savior. You are valuable to Me.
Many are saying of my soul, "There is no deliverance for him in God." Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. Psalm 3:2-3
Q. On a daily basis, whose approval matters most to me?
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Q. What practical ways can I do to hide God’s words in my heart daily?
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PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help me find my security and my confidence in You. I don’t want my self-esteem to be based on my abilities, looks, popularity, abilities or possessions. All of these will fade away and are so temporary in nature. Only You and your Word will last forever.
Your word says You love me with an everlasting love. Your word says You will never leave me or abandon me. Your word says You are my way, my truth and my life. Your word says You are my Savior and the lifter of my head. Your word says you discipline me for my own good.
When life gets rocky, I choose to put my trust and security in You, the solid Rock that never fails. In Jesus name, Amen.
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