I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:14
A recent incident brought this topic of insecurity to my notice again. It caused me some pain in the process of working through the situation that happened, but the good thing is, it’s given me something to think about and write about.
A year or more ago I was watching a TV programme on which two very well known and well loved actors were being interviewed. Watching them and spotting their obvious insecurity first caused me to want to address this topic but obviously, now is the time! Here were two people, very experienced in their profession, very high profile in their field and their insecurity showed so clearly. I asked myself, “Why in the world would these two be insecure?” This was the answer that I came up with….
It doesn’t matter how learned, gifted, wealthy, or well known a person is, they can still struggle with insecurity. It is a very human trait and common across the board. It is rooted in self consciousness. I suspect it has quite a bit to do with our personality and how we are raised. If we are raised to be people-pleasers we will probably have a problem with insecurity because we are always worried about what others think about us. We want them to like us and be pleased with us. If we were not raised with good affirmation insecurity has chance to spawn. If we are raised in loving homes by parents who are secure in themselves and don’t demand that we perform to please, we will be more likely to be secure too.
I want to expose insecurity as a tool of our enemy. Satan uses it to great effect to keep people thinking more about themselves which effectively keeps them from making good, healthy relationships. Insecurity spoils relationships (including marriages) as it manifests itself in lack of trust, inability to receive love, lack of self esteem, jealousy, competitiveness and the feeling of always needing to prove one’s worth or be right. Relationships cannot be maintained successfully where insecurity is allowed to run free.
If you are one who struggles with insecurity it is time to stand up to the devil and say a big ‘NO’. Remind him (and yourself) that God considers you worthy to be called his child, that he sent Jesus Christ to die for you because you are just that precious and important to him. That God has a special place and plan for you in this world that only you can fill. You don’t have to fight for it, just find it.
Romans 12:3 warns us not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought to, but to think with sober judgment. That means that we are not to think less of ourselves than God does either. He made you and saw you while you were still in your mother’s womb. Read Psalm 139 to remind yourself from God’s word, (which is the basis of our truth), just how special and loved you are; then walk in confidence and shine brightly in the knowledge of that love, for then you will be one who attracts others rather than turning them away. You really have nothing to feel insecure about, but if you think you do, then ask Jesus to help you see yourself as he sees you.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to see myself through your eyes, to know my value to you and be satisfied and secure in that knowledge. Help me to be more concerned with loving others than focusing on myself. Amen.
Psalm 139:14
A recent incident brought this topic of insecurity to my notice again. It caused me some pain in the process of working through the situation that happened, but the good thing is, it’s given me something to think about and write about.
A year or more ago I was watching a TV programme on which two very well known and well loved actors were being interviewed. Watching them and spotting their obvious insecurity first caused me to want to address this topic but obviously, now is the time! Here were two people, very experienced in their profession, very high profile in their field and their insecurity showed so clearly. I asked myself, “Why in the world would these two be insecure?” This was the answer that I came up with….
It doesn’t matter how learned, gifted, wealthy, or well known a person is, they can still struggle with insecurity. It is a very human trait and common across the board. It is rooted in self consciousness. I suspect it has quite a bit to do with our personality and how we are raised. If we are raised to be people-pleasers we will probably have a problem with insecurity because we are always worried about what others think about us. We want them to like us and be pleased with us. If we were not raised with good affirmation insecurity has chance to spawn. If we are raised in loving homes by parents who are secure in themselves and don’t demand that we perform to please, we will be more likely to be secure too.
I want to expose insecurity as a tool of our enemy. Satan uses it to great effect to keep people thinking more about themselves which effectively keeps them from making good, healthy relationships. Insecurity spoils relationships (including marriages) as it manifests itself in lack of trust, inability to receive love, lack of self esteem, jealousy, competitiveness and the feeling of always needing to prove one’s worth or be right. Relationships cannot be maintained successfully where insecurity is allowed to run free.
If you are one who struggles with insecurity it is time to stand up to the devil and say a big ‘NO’. Remind him (and yourself) that God considers you worthy to be called his child, that he sent Jesus Christ to die for you because you are just that precious and important to him. That God has a special place and plan for you in this world that only you can fill. You don’t have to fight for it, just find it.
Romans 12:3 warns us not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought to, but to think with sober judgment. That means that we are not to think less of ourselves than God does either. He made you and saw you while you were still in your mother’s womb. Read Psalm 139 to remind yourself from God’s word, (which is the basis of our truth), just how special and loved you are; then walk in confidence and shine brightly in the knowledge of that love, for then you will be one who attracts others rather than turning them away. You really have nothing to feel insecure about, but if you think you do, then ask Jesus to help you see yourself as he sees you.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to see myself through your eyes, to know my value to you and be satisfied and secure in that knowledge. Help me to be more concerned with loving others than focusing on myself. Amen.
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