For countless years, I’ve been chained to insecurity. I can’t even recall when it all began, but all I know is that I was very young. My insecurities have held me captive and have made my life way harder than it needs to be. There have been many days where I would literally hide in my room because I felt so hideous and I didn’t want to be seen. And not only did my insecurities have a negative effect on my life, but also on those that love me. Unfortunately, I still struggle with insecurity, but each day I’m learning more and more on how to combat the lies the enemy feeds me. Instead of looking in the mirror and telling myself things like, “I’m ugly, I’m fat, I’m worthless, yata yata,” I try to speak truth over myself and say things like, “I am a daughter of the King, I am fearfully and wonderfully made, I am God’s masterpiece.” Of course, some days are harder than others and I give the enemy more credit than he deserves, but it’s all a learning process. Last night, I heard the Lord repeatedly tell me that I WILL be set free. I’m not sure when or how, but I’m trusting that when the time is right, these chains that have held me for far too long will finally break away.
Psalm 118:5 “Out of my distress, I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.”
Luke 4:18- “…captives will be released, the blind will see, the oppressed will be set free.”
John 8:32- “And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”
Luke 11:9-10- “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
