Everywhere I’ve turned lately….I seem to run right back into it. Blogging, reading and talking with friends….it’s a common theme. What is it? It’s insecurity! Why is it everywhere? I don’t know….but I do know it affects most of us on a pretty regular basis. Insecurity is crippling! It holds us back and keeps us stuck like molasses. I like to think of myself as confident and sure…but the honest truth is that I’ve struggled many times with thinking negatively about myself. The last year or so….I’ve been convinced that I’ve lost my mojo! I just feel completely useless and inadequate. Does this happen to you? Tell me I’m not crazy!
Beth Moore has recently finished what I think is going to be one of her BEST BOOKS EVER. The title….So Long Insecurity! The release date….February 2nd 2010! The big deal….she’s inviting women to join her in going through the book as soon as it comes out in February! I can’t wait! This is not a coincidence, I tell ya! It is a God thing! Beth’s blog post here gives a little more details. If anyone can speak the truth on a touchy subject….it’s Beth Moore! This is a must read, ladies! I pray you will join up.
Lysa Terkeurst (another rockin Bible teaching gal) posted on this topic at (In)courage’s blog yesterday. A co-inka-dink? NO, I DON’T THINK SO!! Go read her take on it. This girl knows how to touch a heart. She’s real….and she isn’t afraid to tell what’s dirty and icky in her walk with Christ. Or what holds her back. I love her ministry too, Proverbs 31 is instrumental in showing women the way TO the Savior that loves them. I also read her personal blog (which is filled with REAL) and feel challenged everytime to stay on course with what God expects of me. Thanks Lysa! And Beth!
I hope you feel incredible today. I hope you get a glimpse somewhere along the way of how God see’s you. I hope someone shows you kindness and affirmation…..and that you would do the same to another. It’s up to us, ladies…..we can help stamp out insecurity! Be a friend….reach out to someone that you wouldn’t normally talk to. Let God’s love flow through you and touch someone that may be feeling like they don’t fit in. You can do it!
Now that’s a challenge!
Habakkuk 3:19 The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.