“Over the years, like most women, there have been many times I’ve battled with a temptation toward insecurity. But here is what I’ve learned: Insecurity is simply an unhealthy focus on yourself, rather than a healthy focus on Jesus Christ.

It’s something the enemy can easily use to keep us turned inward rather than outward. Just like the temptation toward any sin, we must nip thoughts of insecurity in the bud the moment they begin to arise. As soon as the enemy comes in with whispers of, “Everyone is noticing your physical shortcomings. There is nothing attractive about you – no one wants to be around you,” our response must be immediate. Instead of entertaining those thoughts and meditating upon them, fight back with truth, Scripture and prayer.

We must remind the enemy (and ourselves) that we have been created in the image of God, that our life has been redeemed by the blood of Christ, and that we are precious in His sight.” -Leslie Ludy