Secure in Heart: Overcoming Insecurity in a Woman's Life

by Robin Weidner

Being secure in heart is about knowing who God is, who Jesus is, who you are, and being able to apply this knowledge in a way that sets you free. With openness about her battles with insecurity, she walks boldly, yet gently, into readers’ hearts and helps them answer with faith the questions that rise from deep within. For each of these questions, the author shows how to identify Satan’s false securities and then how to overcome them by understanding and applying God’s nature. Through stories from her life and the lives of other women, Weidner brings this ""hidden"" struggle into the light, giving women confidence to engage their battle and fight for their true heritage as daughters of God. Includes an in-depth study guide to help individuals and groups internalize the truths from this needed resource.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christianity, Spirituality, Faith, Self Help

303 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2007

Reviews

[Kristen Michaelis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll definitely be reading this again, which is testimony to both the power of Robin's vulnerable writing and to my own frailties.

[thefriendlybibliophile · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book! Robin is so open and vulnerable and as someone with a lot of insecurities that can feel like I'm alone, I really appreciate it! A few of my friends have also read it and loved it!

[MarloweOverShakespeare]

Unfortunately I did not finish this book, but wanted to so badly that I attempted 3 different times to do so. I could not finish this book because of a combination of two words that sums up my feelings about the overall language: overthinking and flowery.

I wanted to relate to what the author was sharing. But I kept getting stuck after each section and sub-section. If I had gotten this book earlier, when the church I was attending selected it for women's studies, I'm pretty sure I would've had a much better time with it as it is definitely meant to be read with a group (and, women have shared that they loved this book when they read it with their groups). Over the years I have also discovered that I prefer a much more forward and straight style of writing when it comes to non-fiction, as it matches up with my personality more. Lysa Terkeurst is an author whose writing that I've been able to connect with deeply for this exact reason, during this time of spiritual focus.

[Abi Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good book, especially if you’ve gone through hard situations that have made you lose hope and confidence.

[Laurel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unless I get REALLY proficient in Spanish, I probably will never really completely read this 335 page book--because it is too hard for me to truly comprehend in a foreign language. I skimmed the book and found parts that I really wanted to spend extra effort in translating. One part was chapter 8 called "En Sus Proprias Palabras". This tells a very interesting story of a young woman raised in Beijing, China. She was raised in a communist home by parents who praised her for excelling and her achievements. She was constantly struggling to be the top of her class in every endeavor. She made her parents exceptionally proud when she was accepted for enrollment at the University of Chicago. She had an insecurity and emptiness that could not be filled, and she searched until she was fulfilled with Christ's love. After this seven page short story about Xin's life is a "Guía para el estudio personal y la aplicación a la vida called "Tendré éxito La Guía. This section gives you a 7 step process to become secure in your heart through Christ.
I will should buy the book in English if I really want to understand this. :)

[Afua · Rating 5 out of 5]

I grew so much by reading this book. Between the scripture references, the personal stories -- not just of the author, but of numerous women -- I was able to examine my heart, understand that I'm not the first woman to be insecure, and make strides towards being a more powerful woman of God. A must read for any female Christian, or even for any woman wanting to know more about where God's plan for her is in her messy, sometimes great, sometimes tragic, life.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are some books that become friends for life, always on a shelf nearby. This is one of those books. I'm sure I'll be reading and rereading this many times (which I don't do often!). I love the honesty and candid openess about her insecurities and fears that we as women face on a daily basis. I also appreciate the many scriptures she gives to help us see how God truly views us. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.

[Kipi (the academic stitcher) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book that addresses the sources of insecurities many women must face. She begins by proposing that Satan chose to tempt Eve first by planting a seed of insecurity in her otherwise perfect world in the Garden. She then lays out seven "false securities" that Satan offers to women today. I used this book as a source for a class on insecurity and found it very helpful. It is very easy to read and very practical.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an amazing book that really helped me gain security in God. Robin does a great job of linking insecurities we feel from Satan to the truth in God's word which helped me so much. I would recommend this book to any woman who has ever felt insecure and suggest to rake your time and really work through the chapters and scriptures.

[Nia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book. I've read it twice, but the second time in a book club. I of course knew that I had some insecurities as we all do. I just thought that they were in different areas in my life. I would highly recommend this book to everyone; not just women.

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely beautiful tribute to our true security in God. Never have I seen an account of such openness written out to encourage and challenge all the insecurities locked up in my own heart. Honesty, every woman should read this at some point.

[Regina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book on finding our security in Christ. I have gotten so much out of it!

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book very nice to read learn to trust God and love him more and more

[Jayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only read half of it. Which is pretty good for me. I really liked it. I felt it was very relevant and insightful.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

[Sheyla · Rating 1 out of 5]

First few chapters are promising as a general get over your insecurity book, but after that its a deluge of religious metaphors, which don't appeal to a secular audience at all. Couldn't finish it.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rereading this one. It was very impacting the first time

[Lalyne Lombardi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title says it all and yes it does work!