What a blessing, Thank You so much for sharing your heart! I would love to attend. My husband Eric has agreed, but it will depend on the Day/Time. ( we have two little ones that will need to stay w/ him) He is not available when he has practices at VCC/Wednesdays. I am so excited, can't wait to grow more!
Wow! What an amazing first night! Many women came with open hearts to seek God for salvation from insecurities.
With their permission, I have posted comments from my friends. This is what they heard, learned or realized tonight. Can hardly wait to see what He has in store for us in the coming weeks ahead!
I love you all very much! I am praying for you - - individually, by name......from my back porch! Becca
Chris says..... God is going to use this study to help me break through insecurities that are keeping me from fully realizing His purpose for my life. I know i'll be able to become confident in performing the tasks He puts in front of me!
Another sweet friend says.... O God, You have so much more for us than what we settle for in our insecurities. Our security should be in You not in ourselves anyway. O that we would step out in faith and freedom in You to the awesome things You have for us. O ow I don't want to settle for anything less than all You have for me. That we would become less awae of ourselves and more aware of YOU!
My friend says.... I sense God showing me that I have built up a false wall of security that could easily crumble around me - and I'm excited (and a little nervous) to see where He's going to take me on this journey.
Terri says.... I came tonight believing that I am very "shy" but GOd showed me that it is insecurity and that insecurity is a huge weapon the enemy uses against us.
This precious one says..... I believe God wants to help me overcome all my insecurities that are hindering me. But my heart is being tugged to let go of the insecurities in my relationship with my husband.
#1 - I'm insecure about being insecure!!! I always feel inferior and am horrified of not being accepted....even in this group!
#2 - I've always had issues making and keeping friends. I realize now it's because I've let insecurity be my bet friend and it doesn't allow for any others.
Karen says.... Praying for overcoming the insecurity of lasting, deep and encouraging relationships. Also leading a group of precious, awesome volunteers here @ VCC.
This friend says..... I need to get over "not handling life well". God showed me how much better - how far I've come in the last 10 years. Now He wants to walk with me farther & He wants me to stop beating myself up.
I appreciate what this honest sister says..... I don't like always feeling like I've disappointed others. I'm too concerned about what others think about me. I don't feel like I "fit in" anywhere - I know these are lies of the enemies, but I still have these feelings daily! Grrr!!!
Listen to this friends revelation..... A specific dream from Him - - a desire of His heart for me is coming, but I need to learn to overcome insecurity first before He reveals it.
Toni N says this.... I want to overcome my insecurity that I have had since I was a small child. I also want to feel more comfortable sharing my feelings.
This sweet sister says this..... the recognition that fears, sometimes sadness can be driven by insecurities. Are they "real" or are they just in my head?
My friend shared this..... I read this morning that fear does not come from the Lord, but courage does. What I really got from tonight is that even women who look so together are not necessarily as secure as they appear. We all have insecurities.
Great comments from this friend.... Tonight's study was the first step in stepping out of my comfort one of facing my insecurities. The verse that you talked about (Ps 30:6-7) page 12....about the "you's" and "I's" really spoke to me. I need to focus on God and not me. When I focus on me, my insecurities become bigger.
I just want to HUG the sister that said..... I sat down and thought "Oh, I hope I don't have to say anything out loud.' Once the class started, I just wanted to burst out in tears with relief and yell, "YES! I'm here and I'm so thankful. I'm right where God wants me to be!"
Becca says to her....Girl, you are LOVED and I too am thankful!!
S.S. shares this with us..... I sensed the Lord reaching in deep within us all! He is doing a mighty work. He has prepared us all to be here. Already showing & giving us security and comfort.
I personally am feeling a great lifting and my eyes are opening! Praise Him!!!!
L, I love your determination sister! She wrote.... Let this be the end of it!! It is not going to be comfortable or easy, but he will see us through it - please take away this bondage from us all!
Eileen shares from her heart..... i don't think I've ever been secure. I remember being physically cared for as a child but being psychologically and emotionally adrift. I sometimes feel like a house with no foundation, you know?
C.H. had a great comment..... Tonight I came to the realization that insecurity has controlled my life for so long! My relationship with God has been smothered because of my feelings of inadequacy and guilt.
Grace battled to make it tonight...and this is her comment..... I know that something life changing and amazing is happening - - right up until the moment I walked in the door, I was being led. God, in only a way He can, got me here. He is telling me that I am who He says I am and He will show me the way.
Thanks so much for pioneering this Becca...or at least bringing it to us! Your courage and obediance to the Lord's calling is going to shoot some serious bullets in our insecurities and MOVE MOUNTAINS in so many lives!!!! Love you!
Knowing that we are all on this journey together is going to make us stronger and more capable of achieving our goal of overcoming our insecure habits and tendencies..... what a great idea Becca !
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What a blessing, Thank You so much for sharing your heart! I would love to attend. My husband Eric has agreed, but it will depend on the Day/Time. ( we have two little ones that will need to stay w/ him) He is not available when he has practices at VCC/Wednesdays.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited, can't wait to grow more!
God Bless,
Steph Shutt
Wow! What an amazing first night! Many women came with open hearts to seek God for salvation from insecurities.
ReplyDeleteWith their permission, I have posted comments from my friends. This is what they heard, learned or realized tonight. Can hardly wait to see what He has in store for us in the coming weeks ahead!
I love you all very much! I am praying for you - - individually, by name......from my back porch! Becca
Chris says.....
ReplyDeleteGod is going to use this study to help me break through insecurities that are keeping me from fully realizing His purpose for my life. I know i'll be able to become confident in performing the tasks He puts in front of me!
A sweet friend says....
ReplyDeleteI came tonight to see what I can learn about myself and my insecurities.
Another sweet friend says....
ReplyDeleteO God, You have so much more for us than what we settle for in our insecurities. Our security should be in You not in ourselves anyway. O that we would step out in faith and freedom in You to the awesome things You have for us. O ow I don't want to settle for anything less than all You have for me. That we would become less awae of ourselves and more aware of YOU!
A fantastic woman says....
ReplyDeleteI want to be free of feeling insecure of others. I am ALWAYS comparing myself to others.
My friend says....
ReplyDeleteI sense God showing me that I have built up a false wall of security that could easily crumble around me - and I'm excited (and a little nervous) to see where He's going to take me on this journey.
Terri says....
ReplyDeleteI came tonight believing that I am very "shy" but GOd showed me that it is insecurity and that insecurity is a huge weapon the enemy uses against us.
This friend says it all in one word.....
ReplyDeleteFREEDOM!
This precious one says.....
ReplyDeleteI believe God wants to help me overcome all my insecurities that are hindering me. But my heart is being tugged to let go of the insecurities in my relationship with my husband.
A dear friend says.....
ReplyDelete2 things for me tonight:
#1 - I'm insecure about being insecure!!! I always feel inferior and am horrified of not being accepted....even in this group!
#2 - I've always had issues making and keeping friends. I realize now it's because I've let insecurity be my bet friend and it doesn't allow for any others.
Karen says....
ReplyDeletePraying for overcoming the insecurity of lasting, deep and encouraging relationships. Also leading a group of precious, awesome volunteers here @ VCC.
This friend says.....
ReplyDeleteI need to get over "not handling life well". God showed me how much better - how far I've come in the last 10 years. Now He wants to walk with me farther & He wants me to stop beating myself up.
I appreciate what this honest sister says.....
ReplyDeleteI don't like always feeling like I've disappointed others. I'm too concerned about what others think about me. I don't feel like I "fit in" anywhere - I know these are lies of the enemies, but I still have these feelings daily! Grrr!!!
Betsy says.....
ReplyDeleteGod is up to something And this I know - it will be GOOD! And for my GOOD! The winds of change are blowing.....
This friend says.....
ReplyDeleteI was led to this group because I have insecurities not only for myself but for the insecurities I see in my children.
This dear sister says....
ReplyDeleteI pray that I can overcome the very deep seeded insecurities that I never realized were still bothering me.
The desire of this friends heart is.....
ReplyDeleteI will become more confident in myself and have more confidence to reach out to other women.
Listen to this friends revelation.....
ReplyDeleteA specific dream from Him - - a desire of His heart for me is coming, but I need to learn to overcome insecurity first before He reveals it.
Toni N says this....
ReplyDeleteI want to overcome my insecurity that I have had since I was a small child. I also want to feel more comfortable sharing my feelings.
This sweet sister says this.....
ReplyDeletethe recognition that fears, sometimes sadness can be driven by insecurities. Are they "real" or are they just in my head?
This friend is seeking to learn about....
ReplyDeleteWorthiness in relationships.
S. is looking for....
ReplyDeleteCourage to take the next step.
My friend shared this.....
ReplyDeleteI read this morning that fear does not come from the Lord, but courage does.
What I really got from tonight is that even women who look so together are not necessarily as secure as they appear. We all have insecurities.
M.L. is seeking.....
ReplyDeleteTo overcome the insecurity of understanding how much my husband loves me for "just me"?
Great comments from this friend....
ReplyDeleteTonight's study was the first step in stepping out of my comfort one of facing my insecurities. The verse that you talked about (Ps 30:6-7) page 12....about the "you's" and "I's" really spoke to me. I need to focus on God and not me. When I focus on me, my insecurities become bigger.
I just want to HUG the sister that said.....
ReplyDeleteI sat down and thought "Oh, I hope I don't have to say anything out loud.' Once the class started, I just wanted to burst out in tears with relief and yell, "YES! I'm here and I'm so thankful. I'm right where God wants me to be!"
Becca says to her....Girl, you are LOVED and I too am thankful!!
This friend's desire is so pure.....
ReplyDeleteI want to live as a secure woman in my relationships at home, work and with God.
This friend wrote....
ReplyDeleteI sensed I should have spoken up about why I was attending this book club and I didn't.
Becca's response to this precious one.....Good news girlfriend! You'll have a second chance when we meet next week. That courage is coming doll!!
S.S. shares this with us.....
ReplyDeleteI sensed the Lord reaching in deep within us all! He is doing a mighty work. He has prepared us all to be here. Already showing & giving us security and comfort.
I personally am feeling a great lifting and my eyes are opening! Praise Him!!!!
L, I love your determination sister! She wrote....
ReplyDeleteLet this be the end of it!! It is not going to be comfortable or easy, but he will see us through it - please take away this bondage from us all!
Eileen shares from her heart.....
ReplyDeletei don't think I've ever been secure. I remember being physically cared for as a child but being psychologically and emotionally adrift. I sometimes feel like a house with no foundation, you know?
C.H. had a great comment.....
ReplyDeleteTonight I came to the realization that insecurity has controlled my life for so long! My relationship with God has been smothered because of my feelings of inadequacy and guilt.
Grace battled to make it tonight...and this is her comment.....
ReplyDeleteI know that something life changing and amazing is happening - - right up until the moment I walked in the door, I was being led. God, in only a way He can, got me here. He is telling me that I am who He says I am and He will show me the way.
Mighty Women of God - may the Lord bring you to a new place of freedom as you seek him during this study!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for pioneering this Becca...or at least bringing it to us! Your courage and obediance to the Lord's calling is going to shoot some serious bullets in our insecurities and MOVE MOUNTAINS in so many lives!!!! Love you!
ReplyDeleteI already see that there are several others in the group fighting the same insecurities as I am. It feels good to know I'm not alone.
ReplyDeleteKnowing that we are all on this journey together is going to make us stronger and more capable of achieving our goal of overcoming our insecure habits and tendencies..... what a great idea Becca !
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