(IN) Security.

Where does it start?

“Soul wounds trigger intense, painful emotions, and too many

people deal with this pain by burying it. When we do this,

these emotions―and the beliefs they foster about self and

others―are mummified, locking us into negative, rigid views of

how relationships work and how we should behave.”

What does INSECURITY look like?

Insecurity, defined, “to

not be secure.”

“Uncertainty or anxiety about

oneself; lack of confidence.”Oh, but we’re so good at masking it, aren’t we?

What does (IN)➡SECURITY look like?

Security, defined, “Free from danger of being taken by an enemy. Free

from fear or apprehension of danger; not

disturbed.”

“Confident of safety.”

Ephesians 4:27• “Do not give the devil [enemy] a foothold.

• An opportunity (ESV).

• A place (KJV).

• Room (NRSV).

• Simply put, “A foothold is a place where a person’s, or in this case, our enemy’s, foot can be lodged to support them securely, esp. while climbing. A secure position from which further progress may be made.”

Where & When?

It is critical to “map your life journey” in order to know

where and when INSECURITY put his toe in your life. He waits for this opportunity:

Negative self-talk/messages, criticism, unhealthy

behavior, family of origin.

“The impact of criticism is determined by the

power of the sender, intensity, &

frequency. These three factors are not limited to criticism. I’d say about all positive

and negative messages’ impact on you are determined by these

three factors.”-Joshua Uebergang

Ramifications.• Ramifications are “complicating results.”

• Insecurity makes life hard. Diffuses the atmosphere of our homes, churches, communities, and all relationships.

• Insecurity complicates and makes us:

• Imaginations run rampant.

•Hypersensitive with perception.

•Discontent.

•Misaligned in beliefs.

•Unhealthy w/sense of self, communication patterns, and behaviors.

So, are we hopeless?

(IN)➡SECURITY

(IN)➡SECURITY = INDOMITABLE

Decisive, not divisive.

Action Steps.

•Face it.

•Fight it.

•Finish it.

•Make a Fresh Start.