Relationships are an important part of life as a Christian. God has created us with a built-in need for a relationship with Him and other people. An important relationship that God has set apart is the marriage relationship between a husband and wife. But just like any other relationship, marriages are not always perfect. Sometimes people experience insecurity in their marriages. Luckily we can turn to the word of God to help us find confidence in times of insecurity. Here are 27 Bible verses about insecurity in marriage.
Psalm 139:14
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
If you are having feelings of insecurity in your relationship, remember that God is the one who determines someone’s beauty. You don’t have to have negative thoughts about yourself or your appearance, because God has created you wonderfully.
This is a great way to combat physical insecurity because we can believe what the Word of God teaches. That we are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Ephesians 6:12
“12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
When we experience insecurity, it might be a spiritual attack. We might have no reason to be insecure, but we unexplainably are. God’s word teaches us that there is spiritual warfare at work. There is an enemy who wants to fill us with negative emotions, so we aren’t as effective at glorifying Him.
The good news, however, is that if you are a child of God, Jesus is on your side. He is fighting for you, and all you have to do is place your trust in Him. The Bible says that if we resist the evil one, he will flee from us. Let’s focus on the good things and the truth of God to help us fight against spiritual attacks.
1 Corinthians 10:13
“13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
Even when there is a lack of trust in our relationships, we can lean on God’s faithfulness. When we are tempted with sexual immorality we can trust in God’s love to be there for us. There is nothing that God can’t do. The power of God to repel temptation is sufficient.
God’s grace is sufficient when we struggle and seek out selfish ambition. Lean on God’s faithfulness, and His Holy Spirit will help you in your situations.
Romans 12:2
People who lean on their own understanding and pursue the things of this world will never be satisfied, but the Children of God can live with a renewed mind. Their love of God can help keep them from doing the wrong thing. God’s truth guides their lives, so they live and look different.
Ephesians 2:1-2
“1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.”
We might have low self-esteem, because of our sin nature. That should not discourage us, but it should encourage us. We can lean on God’s unconditional love when we don’t feel like we are good enough.
Although we won’t be perfect on Earth, in God’s eyes, we are forgiven and saved from the law of sin. We can be confident in God’s promises.
1 Samuel 16:7
“7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
We might have negative feelings and a lack of confidence when it comes to our physical appearance. Luckily the Bible teaches us the God does not care about the outward parts of us, but instead, God cares about the inward parts, specifically our hearts.
God’s wisdom is that we should not pursue a change in our outward appearance, but we should pursue a change in our heart through the presence of God in our lives.
Matthew 6:33-34
“33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
If you are feeling insecure, you might be tempted to seek out your own means of self-confidence, but God is willing to provide us with everything that we need if we simply trust in Him.
The God of peace can give us peace. If we are short on love, God’s perfect love can satisfy us. The mighty hand of God can bring us true security when we seek His kingdom first.
1 Peter 5:8
“8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
The enemy is constantly on the prowl, trying to find insecurity to exploit. The enemy wants to create division and go against God’s plan of unity. So during times of insecurity we should recognize this Bible verse as an opportunity to remember the firm foundation that Jesus wants to give us.
God does not want us to be insecure, but He does want us to be confident in His abilities and His plan.
1 John 2:15
“15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.”
The whole world is constantly trying to redefine relationships, and most the time those trends are opposite to God’s ideas. Don’t let insecurity allow for culture to redefine the definition of a healthy relationship that God has created.
Furthermore, do not pursue relationships that are full of negative things, but instead focus on the relationships that bring godly and positive things into your life.
Ecclesiastes 4:11
“Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?”
Relationships are important. Insecurity dampens healthy relationships, so don’t allow insecurity to stop you from connecting with people.
It can be easy to be worried about your appearance or even the things that you say, but God is clear that relationship is a part of His plan. Don’t let the enemy stop you from connecting with people by exploiting your insecurities.
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Insecurity in relationships can lead to a lot of anxiety, but God does not want us to be anxious people. Instead, we should pray about everything and believe that God is a source of strength and security for our lives.
God’s plan is trustworthy, so being anxious is not a good thing. We can easily become anxious when we rely on our own abilities to maintain relationships, but God’s strength is show in the fact that He determines who is a part of our lives.
Matthew 6:31-34
“Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear? ‘For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
We don’t have to be anxious or insecure because God promises to provide everything that we need. Even the little things. The birds of the air don’t worry about what they will eat, and neither should we.
Even when we feel like we are in the darkest valley of our lives, we can recognize all of the ways that God has provided for us. Because of that, we can have confidence and faith that God will take care of us.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you are.”
God commanded Joshua, and He commanded us to be strong and courageous. We should not be sad, but instead, we should be confident that God’s plan is at work.
Furthermore, God promises to be with us, so we don’t need to be afraid of the road ahead. Rather we should lean on the power of prayer to remind ourselves that God is truly in control.
Romans 5:1-2
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.”
Through the power of Christ, we have grace. Even when we fall into times of insecurity, we don’t have to stay there, but instead, we can rise up from those moments victoriously.
Jesus defeated death, so we don’t have to be afraid of any situation the enemy might throw at us. God uses difficult situations to sanctify us and bring us closer to him, so lean into the difficult times, knowing that God is good.
Romans 8:1
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
1 Peter 3:4
“Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God’s sight.”
Again our beauty is not determined by what we look like, but instead, it’s determined by our heart. Don’t compare yourself to others, but remind yourself that God has called you to walk in the right path.
We should have a fear of the Lord and know that there is wisdom in a life of spiritual growth rather than physical growth.
Colossians 3:14
“And above all these [put on] love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness.”
We can’t let insecurity lead us to lose our love for others, but we should constantly put on love. In the same way that we wear shoes every day, we should remember to put on love every day.
Insecurity can make us say and do things that are unloving, so be on guard against the temptation to be harsh. Trust in God’s love, and let it fill you until you overflow to others.
Psalm 23:2-3
“He makes me lie down in green pastures…. leads me beside still waters…. restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
1 Peter 4:8
“Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins”
Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you.
John 14:27
“Peace, I leave with you; the peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. “
Isaiah 40:8
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to.”
Proverbs 8:10
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
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