"WE ALL HAVE INSECURITIES... They piggyback on the vulnerability inherent in our humanity. The question is whether or not our insecurities are substantial enough to hurt, limit, or even distract us from profound effectiveness or fulfillment of purpose."
Yes, here I am-- going through Beth Moore's book- So Long Insecurity for the 2nd time. Let me just tell you about the first time I picked up this book randomly at Barnes and Noble. You see, I had a hair crisis... Never in my life has this happened to me. But it did.. and that one little thing... brought out some deep issues in my heart and in my soul that I was clueless about.
For the last 5 years that I've been at Bethel, I have fully embraced Pastor Bill's word about "No naval gazing"... I refuse to go inward and search for what is the matter with me-- it is depressing. But when Holy Spirit brings things up for me to work on (and let me tell you HE DOES)I am game. Because I know that if I ignore it, I will go around the circle repeating things until I decide to let Him help me fix it.
So I found myself at Barnes and Noble- in the Christian book section- frustrated and yelling HELP ME on the inside. Fully feeling insecurity dominating my emotions... I mean, I was so insecure that I was feeling insecure about my insecurity. POP- saw a title... So Long Insecurity- You've Been A Bad Friend To Us. I bought this book and took a chapter every morning. This book completely changed my life. I am not kidding... FULLY changed me.
And so I thought I was through with all insecurity and about a month ago- POP- something happened and here I am going through it again, but in a different area of my life. Let me just tell you, I am going to beat the crap out of insecurity... and fight until it's not a part of me any longer.
So... as I was reading through chapter 2 this morning, I thought I would share some of what Beth says in my journey of re-reading this book. Thus the blog re routing.
Here's what I got the most out of chapter 2.. I have a strong desire to make amends when I think I've done something wrong. I have a strong desire to make amends even when I haven't done something wrong! I dread the backlash of people. Having someone upset with me is very unsettling even if I was on the right side of the conflict. Beth says, Loss of favor and approval and harmony is excruciating for people with insecurity. THAT IS ME and I fully admit it ha. I am excited that as I am reading this book, different things are hitting me than what hit me last time...
More later from Chapter 3... Thanks for letting me vulnerable and real and adventurous with you...
xoxo
Thank you for sharing! I think I may need to pick up a copy! :)
ReplyDeleteI felt this way in high school, until my senior year,and I later found out that people thought I was rude and unfriendly.In reality, I was just afraid to be myself. Once I stopped being insecure and embraced myself, I found out that a lot of people liked me. Most importantly, I liked me, and when you like yourself, it draws people to you. Of course I still have insecure moments, but I have faith in myself, in the lord, and in the people I love, and that helps lift me out of those low moments.
ReplyDeletethis is great Camille. Beth Moore has helped me in some inward areas as well but I have not read this book. I think I will put it on the list :o) Have fun kicking the crap out of insecurities.
ReplyDeleteCamille this was a beautiful read, because you are beautiful and because your vulnerability invites... Thanks for sharing! I wanna read this book now =)
ReplyDeleteLast time I saw you you were telling me about this book... so I bought it, and I need to finish it! I think everyone has insecurities about something, but I'm with you on the part of wanting to beat the crap out of it! Ha. Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard a LOT about Beth Moore and have pondered getting her stuff and NOW Holy Spirit said: just read Camilles blog and her first book and you'll be set Inga-Mae----
ReplyDeleteThe fact you said you are insecure just made me feel a 100 times better. Not because you have insecurities too but because someone else can relate and I'm not all alone...oh wait i guess that means it is because you have insecurities too! LOL!thanks for sharing your heart...it's amazing...it's healing....it's truth.
That is so me.I'm buying that book.even today i fought this battle.In my family i am such a self inflicted people pleaser.ah!
ReplyDeleteWow, your words were exactly what I needed to hear today! I just realized that I have been naval gazing a lot recently and it explains why I felt so yucky. Your words were so timely and freeing! :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for sharing your heart with us. What a treasure you are!