Episode 23: Series 5 of 7: Overcoming the Spirit of Insecurity, Ep 23
Welcome Back! I am your host, Dawn Simmons, and in this episode of Conquering Our Unseen Enemies we are continuing our focus on our 7-part series for the next 3 weeks including this week, which is the remainder of 2022. We started the series discussing the Spirit of Bitterness, we've also talked about the Spirit of Strife, the Spirit of Impatience and the Spirit of Accusation. This week we are going to be discussing the spirit of Insecurity. This is a hard one for many of us to evict so it is important to discuss. This series focuses on 7 demons that are so common in our lives that I want to address them openly and focus on understanding them and evicting them as we end 2022. The plan is to enable us to start 2023 with a new heart for the Lord, but the plan got even better which I will share again in a moment as a refresh. With 2 weeks left after this week, the 2 demons we will be addressing in the next 2 weeks are: Worry, and Cursing. Then on week 8, we will have a wonderful new beginning as we enter into 2023.
Ok so as always let's recap the Top Show Points:
· · We are continuing our focus on our 7-part series for the next 3 weeks, which is the remainder of 2022. We started the series discussing the Spirit of Bitterness, then the Spirit of Strife, Impatience and Accusation. This week we are going to be discussing the spirit of Insecurity.
· A few weeks ago I sat down to hear from the Lord on specifically what content He wanted included, it became clear He wanted me to address the marriage between Him and His church. I shared what He wanted me to share with you.
· The Spirit of Insecurity is a quiet spirit. Most of us experience insecurity in some area at some level. We generally don't share that feeling of insecurity with others, we keep it to ourselves, sometimes deep inside and that can allow it to grow.
· The Spirit of Insecurity is a strongman demon. You will likely see the demon or also referred to as the Spirit of Inferiority, self-pity, the spirit of loneliness, timidity, the spirit of shyness, inadequacy and the spirit of ineptness working together with Insecurity.
· We don't ever want to live our lives thinking there is a demon around every corner or that demons are responsible for every bad thing in our life or give excuses for our behavior that a demon is responsible and not us. I talk about these demons or spirits and explain who they will associate with so we can discern, not excuse.
· Example of people out there claiming to be Christian and saying things like this that lead others astray. The story of an unbiblical response referring to the bible as a book.
· John 14:6 "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
· Importance of an active Bible reading plan, it will be helpful in gaining wisdom and understanding and is required for the gift of spiritual discernment." You don't have to be a Bible scholar, Jesus isn't asking for that, some people unfortunately get intimidated by the Bible. You just have to read so you know, hey, what that guy said isn't right and go find in the Bible.. the truth. That is how we equip ourselves to know when the enemy is coming at us with lies. That is also how we defeat our own insecurities of lack of knowledge. Jesus always responded to satan with the correct use of scripture and so should we.
· Example of Jane who is demonized by the Spirit of Insecurity joined by inadequacy, ineptness and inferiority.
· James 1:6, "But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind."
· Jeremiah 17:7-8, "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
· One of the best things you can do to rid yourself of Insecurity is read the Bible.
· 5 steps to Security in Him:
o Acknowledge it: We have to be able to admit our insecurities and be willing to step outside of our comfort zone to change and develop. Make a list of all the areas where you know the spirit of Insecurity has impacted your life.
o Understand it: Identify our insecurities and why we have them. What are our triggers. Do not accept the enemy lies as truth.
o Repent: Rebuke the enemy and seek the Lord for guidance. Find a scripture to stand on for your rebuke such as Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight."
o Replace it: Our security comes from the Lord, we need to take all the areas the enemy previously occupied and submit them to the Lord. We need to replace insecurity and fill ourselves with the truth and trust in what the Holy Spirit provides.
o Be accountable: This step is important because Insecurity will quietly come back and try to pull you into being shy about your struggle. Find someone you can lean on to help you as you build and develop in strength. Meet with that person regularly. Make a plan to develop yourself in all those areas you know you have insecurities. Refer to the list you made in step 1.
We encourage you:
· To have an active Bible reading plan, it will be helpful in gaining wisdom and understanding and it is required for the gift of spiritual discernment
· Also, I want to encourage you to visit our website and join our Warrior community. I am working on planning some live events and the only way to be included in that is to be a part of our Warrior Community. Just visit our website, www.conqueringourunseenenemies.com, and join from the Home page or the Resources page.
I have enjoyed our time this week and look forward to spending time with you again next week!
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