What to Say to the Insecure

She could see it on her daughter’s face as she peered into the mirror. In frustration, the teen slammed the brush down on the counter. “What’s the point?” she snarled. “No matter what I do, I’m still fat and ugly!” she shouted as she stormed off to her room. 

Clearly, she wasn’t seeing the same image her mother saw when she looked at her beautiful girl. How can her perception of herself be so off? the mother wondered as she made her way to console her child. 

But if she’s honest, the mother would admit she suffers similar insecurities. Feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, and even rejection simmer beneath a more sophisticated façade, surfacing only in her most vulnerable moments. 

What do both mother and daughter need to know to set their souls free? How can we, as God’s children and the body of Christ, help to bolster other believers in the midst of their insecurities? As always, our Savior saves the day. His words of identity and belonging, beauty and purpose can tear through the masks we wear to work true healing where the deepest wounds lie. Let’s point each other to the peace of mind that comes as we realize our identity in Him. 

Life-Giving Words for the Insecure 

There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. PHILIPPIANS 1:6 THE MESSAGE 

Relax! God is the One who started this grand work that I see happening in you, and He’s going to keep it going until you reach all the potential He’s packed in you. 

This is the confidence we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, he hears us. I JOHN 5:14  

You have the Creator of the universe’s undivided attention. 

“I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have heard from my Father.” JOHN 15:15  

Jesus shares His heart with you because you are His friend—and He is yours. 

In Him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. COLOSSIANS 1:14  

You can come out from hiding!  Your sins are forgiven. Let God’s favor fill you with joy. 

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce fruit and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.” JOHN 15:16  

God chose to show the world His glory through you in a way that only you can do.