Securely Insecure

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From the moment a child realizes someone is watching, they are eager for the spotlight.  Scroll through facebook, or glance at instagram and you are sure to get a glimpse of your “friends” latest spotlight moments.  We are born with this inner craving to be accepted, applauded, and praised by anyone who is watching.  It feels good to know that what we do is approved of.  We check our likes and shares, our favorites, and retweets to see who approves.  As I considered starting a blog I was hindered by thoughts of people who might not agree with everything I say or do.  But why?  Why am I so afraid of what people will think or interpret my words to be?  Am I selfish? Am I insecure? Am I afraid of being critiqued?  The answer is, yes.  As I scroll through my friends spotlight moments I am often deceived, thinking that they have it all together, and I am left wondering why I seem to be falling apart.

Comparisons breed and feed insecurity.

…but they measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.              II Corinthians 10:12b

Trying to please others binds and bonds you to your insecurities.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made safe.  Proverbs 29:25

Although the world will try to sell self made ways to become a stronger person, I have found that my only lasting security is from an almighty God that pours out grace that I do not deserve when I am a weak and wilting vessel trying to survive.  My insecurities, my selfishness, my foolish thoughts of being afraid of what others may think either capture and captivate me, or drive me closer to my Savior, my provider, my strong tower, my hiding place, my comforter, my healer, my forgiver, my father, my friend.  I am insecure and I need security.  I am selfish and I need deliverance.  I am afraid and I need a strong friend to tell me, it’s ok.  I am thankful to know Jesus.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.  John 14:6

I cannot positively think my way into security or work my way to super woman status.  I must trust in Jesus.  That’s where I can be secure in my insecurities.  If you are feeling like you can never measure up, rather than wilting under the pressure, or being bound by the deceptive bond that you will never be good enough, allow Jesus to secure you in your insecurity.  Once the snare of insecurity is loosed, the sweet arms of Jesus will feel stronger than anything you have ever experienced.

When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up.  Psalm 94:18

Let go and let him hold you.

Securely Insecure,

Micah

 

 

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  1. I’m so excited that you joined today in the #livefreeThursday conversation. I’m blessed by that and I’m blessed by your words. What a beautiful blog. I look forward to hearing more from you.

    1. Suzie, thanks so much for the opportunity to linkup! And thank you for your kind words!You are such an encouragement!

  2. Beautiful words, Micah! I’m right there with you, and have to remind myself often that most women are as well! Thank you for your honesty today!

    1. Crystal, thanks for stopping by the blog! Security is a constant struggle…learning to rest in God’s secure arms and I’m thankful I have him holding me!

  3. beautiful words. Love how you ended. securely insecure. Loved visiting you from Live free

    1. Jenn, thanks for connecting through Live free. Appreciate your comments!

  4. Beautifully said, Micah. My heart is burdened for women both young and old who let comparison lead them away from the life God has planned especially for them! Your words are right on target. Blessings!

    1. Kristine, thanks for visiting my blog and for the encouragement! :)

  5. “Allow Jesus to secure me in my insecurity.” What a beautiful reminder, Micah! I’ve come across so many posts in the past few days about insecurity, and I’m still praying for God to make me aware when the enemy, once again, wraps me in those ugly and debilitating chains. Blessed, as always, by your beautiful words this morning as I visit at #LiveFreeThursday.

    1. Janet, I love when God shows us things throw several different avenues. Thanks for reading today!

  6. “I cannot positively think my way into security or work my way to super woman status. I must trust in Jesus.” ~ Such an insightful statement for Christian women. We easily buy into the lie that we have to be good enough and the truth that the Spirit is the one who produces the fruit gets eclipsed.

    1. So true! The Spirit produces the fruit!

  7. Love your title, so perfect! May we increasingly learn to rest in Him, and not strive for approval from those around us!
    Blessings,
    Kamea

  8. Those who know me, know I’m not a people pleaser. I won’t do something for someone because I am looking for approval, and I’m not afraid to say no if I am unable to do something.

    But in my own efforts, unfortunately, I do hope to receive approval. Like in the instance of blogging.

    I was so struck by the verse you shared in 2 Corinthians. It was like I had never saw that before! I was very convicted.

    Thank you for reminding me that Jesus is my source of security; to remember that He loves me with an Everlasting love and that I am graven on the palms of His hands, and that He will never leave me of forsake me.

    1. Thanks for sharing that Karen!

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