How can I cope with my insecurities?

Matthew 10:29-31“What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.”

Psalm 8:4-5What are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Yet you made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor.

When you’re feeling insecure, remind yourself how valuable you are to God.

Deuteronomy 31:8“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Psalm 139:17-18How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!

When you’re feeling insecure, be aware of God’s presence in your life. Take courage that he is by your side, helping you through all things.

Jeremiah 1:6-9“O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth!”

2 Corinthians 12:9-10Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

When you’re feeling insecure, acknowledge your weaknesses and trust that God will provide his strength to enable you to follow his call. Obediently and trustingly accept his assignments for you.

Proverbs 6:20My son, obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.

Proverbs 15:22Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

Proverbs 19:20Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.

1 Corinthians 12:8To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge.

Colossians 3:16Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

When you’re feeling insecure, get help from friends, your pastor, or a professional counselor. These people can help you talk through your insecurities and see yourself as the amazing child of God that you are.

1 John 4:16We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

When you’re feeling insecure, have confidence because the almighty God lives in you!