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Insecurity is Ruining Your Life - Hanti van Eyk

Insecurity is Ruining Your Life - Hanti van Eyk

We all face moments of insecurity - it’s like termites eating away at our foundation, often hidden until a major storm hits. In 1 Samuel we find King Saul battling with insecurity that wreaks havoc in his life. The story of King Saul paints a clear picture of how unchecked insecurity can spiral from pride to paranoia, wrecking relationships and pulling us away from God.

Locations & Times

Redeemer Church Mauritius

Mauritius

Sunday 9:30 AM

1. How insecurity shows up in our daily lives

- Relationships: Constantly seeking reassurance—“Do you still love me?”—or feeling threatened by others’ successes.
- Work: Struggling with any form of critique, tying your worth to performance, or avoiding new challenges out of fear.
- Everyday Life: Comparing yourself to others, thinking, “I’ll never measure up".
- Social Situations: Dodging community or events because you feel unworthy or worry you won’t fit in.
2. Breaking free from insecurity

Anchor yourself in Christ
- Spend intentional time with Jesus.
- Take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5).
- Remind yourself of who God says you are, not who your fears say you are.

Meditate on God’s unconditional love
- Ephesians 3:16–19 reminds us that His love isn’t tied to our achievements.
- Let verses like Romans 8:38–39 assure you that nothing can separate you from His love.

Ask for God’s strength
- Lean on the Holy Spirit when insecurities surface—He equips you with power and confidence.
3. Practical steps

- Reaffirm your identity each morning: “I am a child of God. I am chosen. I am secure in Him.”
- Pray immediately when envy, comparison, or fear arise: “Lord, help me see myself as You see me.”
- Stay plugged into church community for encouragement and support.
Remember:

Insecurity will always tell you you’re not enough, but God’s truth declares that you are chosen, loved, and secure in Him.
Make it your daily prayer:

“Lord, help me see how wide, how long, how high, and how deep Your love truly is. Anchor me so that nothing can shake my identity in You.”

He stands ready to replace your insecurity with the solid truth that you are His beloved child—let that truth set you free.
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