An innocent word spoken, taken the wrong way, can turn things into arguments. And it's all because of insecurities. Most people are insecure, in one way or another, but with God, we can all become secure, living peaceably with one another.
Psalm 133: 1 ... BEHOLD, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
At one time, in my own life, I was filled with insecurities; I, now, thank God daily for guiding me through those awful times. I'm still a work in progress but am much wiser and more secure than before, and I owe it all to Him!
Not everyone is against you and me; some are, but in the big scheme of things, do their insecurities affect us? .... No, they shouldn't! As long as we are staying close to God, treating others as we want to be treated, and being transformed, other's issues should not affect us. We may be the 'light' they need to see. We do not have to entertain every argument, competition, or other's insecurity that comes our way.
Being an athlete growing up, I definitely had a spirit of competition within me, but had to learn to keep it within the sport, not in life (this took many years). This is an area that insecurity plays out - we all want to be better than the next person. Why?? It's taught early on in life and shouldn't be - it's one thing to 'do your best', but causing strife among brethren because you want to be 'one up' on someone, is another.
I'm in no competition with anyone, but me! I want to be the best I can be, for the Lord!! I want to be a good example for others - no, I'm not perfect and have been insecure and have made mistakes - but God has worked on me, in me, and hopefully will work through me - my goal is for others to see Him in me, improve each day and let God's truth continue to set me free.....
My prayer is that everyone can come to know the Lord, in an intimate way, love their brothers and sisters, quit competing, instead be an encourager, and live life in a way that makes others want what we, as Christians, all have ---- Jesus!!
So, throw the competition out the door, slam it, and move on with confidence that God will guide you, turning those 'insecurities' into a 'secure' relationship with Him - He will never leave you nor forsake you! Everyone has heard the phrase, "Can't we all just get along?", yes we can and should. It is a command, isn't it??
John 15: 17 ... "These things I command you, that you love one another".
Secure in my Savior.........
