New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about insecurity

Sweating bullets before giving a class presentation or feeling totally inadequate next to someone who looks cooler and smarter happens to everyone. Investigating verses about insecurity reveals how even famous historical figures struggled with massive self-doubt before realizing they didn't have to rely only on their own strength. Worrying about what other people think or feeling like you don't measure up can easily paralyze you if you let those thoughts take over. Scripture counters those nervous feelings by reminding you that confidence comes from knowing you are backed by someone infinitely greater than your fears. Swapping out nervous second-guessing for a solid trust in your own worth helps you step up to challenges instead of shrinking back. Trading those heavy doubts for inner courage lets you handle tough situations without feeling like you are failing.

But Moses spoke to God. "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?" he said. "Who am I that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?"
Exodus 3:11

Moses answered, "What if the elders of Israel won't believe me? What if they won't listen to me? Suppose they say, 'The Lord didn't appear to you.' Then what should I do?"
Exodus 4:1

Moses spoke to the Lord. He said, "Lord, I've never been a good speaker. And I haven't gotten any better since you spoke to me. I don't speak very well at all."
Exodus 4:10

We saw the Nephilim there. We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes. And that's also how we seemed to them." The children of Anak came from the Nephilim.
Numbers 13:33

"But Lord," Gideon asked, "how can I possibly save Israel? My family group is the weakest in the tribe of Manasseh. And I'm the least important member of my family."
Judges 6:15

Saul answered, "But I'm from the tribe of Benjamin. It's the smallest tribe in Israel. And my family group is the least important in the whole tribe of Benjamin. So why are you saying that to me?"
1 Samuel 9:21

Saul replied, "You aren't able to go out there and fight that Philistine. You are too young. He's been a fighting man ever since he was a boy."
1 Samuel 17:33

Then he traveled for one day into the desert. He came to a small tree. He sat down under it. He prayed that he would die. "Lord, I've had enough," he said. "Take my life. I'm no better than my people of long ago."
1 Kings 19:4

A psalm of David. The Lord gives me light and saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The Lord is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1

Even if an army attacks me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if war breaks out against me, I will still trust in God.
Psalm 27:3

I looked to the Lord, and he answered me. He saved me from everything I was afraid of.
Psalm 34:4

When I'm afraid, I will trust in you.
Psalm 56:3

I trust in God. I praise his word. I trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?
Psalm 56:4

My body and my heart may grow weak. God, you give strength to my heart. You are everything I will ever need.
Psalm 73:26

The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. What can mere men do to me?
Psalm 118:6

Don't be terrified by sudden trouble. Don't be afraid when sinners are destroyed.
Proverbs 3:25

The Lord is the one you will trust in. He will keep your feet from being caught in a trap.
Proverbs 3:26

If you are afraid of people, it will trap you. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.
Proverbs 29:25

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. My powerful right hand will take good care of you. I always do what is right.
Isaiah 41:10

You will pass through deep waters. But I will be with you. You will pass through the rivers. But their waters will not sweep over you. You will walk through fire. But you will not be burned. The flames will not harm you.
Isaiah 43:2

"Do not be afraid. You will not be put to shame anymore. Do not be afraid of being dishonored. People will no longer make fun of you. You will forget the time when you suffered as slaves in Egypt. You will no longer remember the shame of being a widow in Babylonia.
Isaiah 54:4

"You are my Lord and King," I said. "I don't know how to speak. I'm only a child."
Jeremiah 1:6

Do not be afraid of the people I send you to. I am with you. I will save you," announces the Lord.
Jeremiah 1:8

What should we say then? Since God is on our side, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31

I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God's love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can do that.
Romans 8:38

Not even the highest places or the lowest, or anything else in all creation can do that. Nothing at all can ever separate us from God's love because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.
Romans 8:39

But he said to me, "My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak." So I am very happy to brag about how weak I am. Then Christ's power can rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9

Because of how I suffered for Christ, I'm glad that I am weak. I am glad in hard times. I am glad when people say mean things about me. I am glad when things are difficult. And I am glad when people make me suffer. When I am weak, I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10

Don't worry about anything. Instead, tell God about everything. Ask and pray. Give thanks to him.
Philippians 4:6

I can do everything by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

God didn't give us a spirit that makes us weak and fearful. He gave us a spirit that gives us power and love. It helps us control ourselves.
2 Timothy 1:7

So we can say boldly, "The Lord helps me. I will not be afraid. What can a mere man do to me?" --(Psalm 118:6,7)
Hebrews 13:6

There is no fear in love. Instead, perfect love drives fear away. Fear has to do with being punished. The one who fears does not have perfect love.
1 John 4:18

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about insecurity

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