7 Bible Verses About Insecurity
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What does God say about insecurity? Here are 7 Bible verses about insecurity to help you find wholeness.
God did an awesome job at making you
“God, You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
—Psalm 139:13–14
This verse reminds us that we are uniquely created by God, which can help counter feelings of insecurity by affirming our inherent value.
God has a plan for your life
"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
—Jeremiah 29:11
God’s plan for us is good, which provides comfort when we feel uncertain or insecure about our future.
God will sustain you
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
—Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
This verse reassures us that God is always present to strengthen and uphold us in our struggles, even when we feel insecure.
God displays His power through your weakness
“He told me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ That’s why I’ll gladly brag about my weaknesses: so that Jesus’s power might rest on me... After all, when I am weak, that’s when I can actually be strong."
—2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV)
Paul encourages us to trust in God's strength rather than our own, acknowledging that in our weakness, God’s power can shine through.
God gives you peace when you talk to Him
“Don’t be anxious about anything. No matter what the situation is, tell God what you need by praying to Him and asking Him with a thankful heart. After that, God’s peace will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus—and His peace is more powerful than you can imagine.”
—Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
This passage encourages us to bring our anxieties, including insecurity, to God in prayer, trusting that He will give us peace.
You’re invincible when you’re on God’s side
“If God is for us, who can be against us?”
—Romans 8:31 (NIV)
When we feel insecure or fear the judgment of others, this verse reminds us that God is on our side, which gives us confidence.
God outlines your path when you rely on Him
“Trust in the Lord with your entire heart and don’t rely on your own understanding; submit to Him in everything you do, and He will straighten your path.”
—Proverbs 3:5-6
Trusting in God’s guidance rather than relying on our own understanding can help combat feelings of insecurity.
