(2 Timothy 1:7)
Do you have insecurity in your life? Do you depend on other people too much? Are you standing on your own ground, or hoping that others will be a platform for you?
We all have insecurities, some more than others. Too often we are afraid to step out on our own, because we worry that we will make huge mistakes, and either be severely criticized, or laughed out of town.
The Apostle Paul is sharing his last words, with his son in the faith, young Timothy. In spite of his youth, Paul encouraged Timothy, to stand strong, and to rely upon no other foundation, or platform than that of the Lord Jesus Christ.
God has not given us a reason to fear, when He promises to take care of us, in this life, and eternity. We have the greatest power in the universe behind us. So as Paul says in Romans 8:37 "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us." with God behind us, there is nothing that we cannot overcome, or accomplish, if it is His will for our lives.
Is it wrong to ask for advice from others? No! But what is wrong, is to be constantly dependent on others, to the point that we have lost all confidence in ourselves. And there are those who act as if they are very confident, when inside they are the most insecure people in the world.
It's time to be faithful to God, others, and ourselves. With God's insight and direction in our lives, we can, and should, make decisions, and act responsibly on our own. We will not always please people, but we must strive to please God, in being our person, and walking in the strength that is definitely a gift from Him. GP
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