Rooted in Confidence: Overcome insecurity Through Faith.

Imagine sitting in a group of people laughing, having a good time, and being afraid to utter a word for fear it would be the wrong word. "They'll laugh at me." That little voice inside your head says.

I've often felt like an outsider looking through a window just longing to join the fun.

"What if they don't like me?"

"What if I say the wrong thing?"

"What if I embarrass myself?

Where does this insecurity come from and how can I work to overcome it?

It's a question I have longed to answer for as long as I can remember. I did some research.

First, I went to google and asked what the Bible says about insecurity. I wasn't surprised with the result, but it was a good reminder, and I figured I'd share what I learned.

Where does insecurity come from?

Becoming preoccupied with ourselves! When we divert our attention from God and concentrate on ourselves, we become preoccupied with our own concerns. This shift in focus causes everything about us, including our shortcomings, to be amplified.

Experiencing dissatisfaction with God! Can you imagine admitting that your insecurity originates from being unhappy with what God has given you? This discontent can lead to a longing for additional material possessions to fill the void that fuels the insecurity within us. This emptiness fosters a craving for more money, status, possessions, or a particular outward appearance that you believe makes you more attractive to the world.

Fear of man! Worrying excessively about others' opinions. Rather than concentrating on how God views you—which is quite favorably—you fixate on the thoughts of your friends, your boss, and society. Heaven forbid you possess your own confidence, reminding you that no earthly opinion should outweigh that of our heavenly father.

There are practical reasons why you might feel more insecure at certain times in your life compared to others. I acknowledge that childhood trauma, neglect, and social conditioning can contribute to making a person more insecure than they might naturally be.

But while you aren't responsible for the things that happen to you, you are responsible for how you respond.

So about that overcoming bit?

Here's what I've learned.

Paraphrased from Google

Put your trust in God. So cliche I know, but when you are trusting in God, you believe that he will supply all your needs.

Trust in God's Perfect Love: God's flawless love eliminates fear, offering a secure foundation that the world cannot provide.

Accept Adoption and Identity in Christ: God selected and adopted you as His child, providing you with a secure identity in Christ.

Acknowledge that You Are Remarkably and Wonderfully Created: Keep in mind that God crafted you with intention, and your individuality is integral to His design.

Entrust Your Worries to Him: Believe that God is concerned for you and will support you, so place all your anxieties and burdens upon Him.

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Psalm 139:14 I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."