Quotes about Insecurity

I am convinced now that virtually every destructive behavior and addiction I battled off and on for years was rooted in my (well-earned) insecurity.

If we live for people's approval, we will die by their rejection

Jealousy is a tough thing to carry because it causes us to compare and compete. It silences us from celebrating and affirming. When we live in families that compare and compete, but can't celebrate and affirm, we live at war.

The Enemy is great at sowing seeds of doubt, at working to undermine your confidence about what God says is true about you.

the footprints of two of my own Goliaths: control and approval.

It's what we all wanted when we were children- to be loved and accepted exactly as we were then, not when we got taller or thinner or prettier...and we still want it... but we aren't going to get it from other people until we can get it from ourselves.

If you desire the praise of man, you will fear man. If you fear man, you will serve him-for you will serve what you fear.

People who do not believe in themselves have trouble believing in others.

Think about a rubber band. It is totally useless unless it is stretched. When insecurity keeps us from stretching and growing, we end up with a life that is as unexciting and useless as a limp rubber band. Confidence

Perfectionists can rarely affirm themselves; therefore, it's very difficult for them to affirm others.

If you worry about what other people think of you, it's because you have more confidence in their opinion than you have in your own.

Never underestimate the desire to bolt.