“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
Hebrews 10:35-36 (NIV)
Have you ever thrown away your confidence? One night I was cleaning our kitchen and found this little rubber thingy on our counter top. It wasn’t until after I threw it away that I realized it was the power button for our TV remote control. As I dug through the trash to find it, I sensed God showing me that’s how easily I throw away my confidence—without recognizing it.
It’s usually very subtle. Sometimes I’ll be thinking about something I want to do or sense God calling me to, and a feeling of uncertainty comes over me and whispers to my heart, You can’t do that. You’re not good enough. Out of the blue, I’ll just get that awful, insecure feeling.
Too many times in the past I’ve gone along with it, tossing my confidence into the trash without even thinking.
So, maybe I should ask again. Have you ever thrown away your confidence?
We throw away our confidence each time we say negative things to ourselves. We trash our security when we allow accusation and condemnation from others to define us. And it breaks God heart.
Can I share an important message and invitation with you? It’ll only take 3 minutes, but it’s the most important part of today’s post. And it’s part of today’s give-away, too. Please click the arrow to watch.
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Can you tell I’m a little passionate about sharing this message with you. It’s because I want you to experience the freedom and confidence Jesus gave this girl – freedom I’d never known – freedom that came as I learned to live in the power and security of God’s promises!
I know what it’s like to feel stuck in a cycle of defeat. I know how much “hopeless” hurts.
As I wrote A Confident Heart, I looked back and saw a pattern in my thinking that led to the pattern of my doubting. And those patterns led me to trash my security and become paralyzed with self-doubt.
But over time, I learned that I could ask God to show me when I’m tempted to throw away my confidence and then help me throw away my insecurities instead.
• When self-doubt whispers, “I can’t do that. I’m going to fail and look foolish.” I’ve learned to throw away that lie away and hold onto this truth (sometimes I even say it out loud): “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:6, NIV 1984)
• When self-doubt whispers, “I’ll never change.” I throw away that lie away and claim this truth: “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in [me] will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6, NASB)
• When self-doubt whispers, “This is too hard for me. I don’t have what it takes to…” I toss that thought and hold onto this truth: “No, in all these things [I am] more than a [conqueror] through him who loved [me].” (Romans 8:37, NIV)
Oh friends, how I long for you to join me in living with A Confident Heart. I want your life to be transformed through the Truths God engraved on my soul to share with you in each chapter.
That is why we’re praying over each book and each person who reads it, asking Jesus to use His words on each page to change your life as you read them. To make hope rise again in your heart. To bring encouragement where discouragement has settled. And set you free from any and all cycles of doubt and defeat so you can live with A Confident Heart!
Will you pray with me? Lord, I want to become a woman with a confident heart in Christ. Will you help me recognize when I throw away my confidence, and remind me to throw away my insecurities instead? I want to persevere in Your truth so that when I have done Your will, I will receive what You have promised. When doubt or insecurity tells me I can’t do something, I will remember that all things are possible to her who believes. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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A Confident Heart Give-Away
Enter to win 3 copies of A Confident Heart as well as a gift card and my message, “Don’t Throw Away Your Confidence” on CD- by clicking on “Share Your Thoughts” below. I’d love to know one thing in the book trailer or in my P31 devotion that you could identify with, also is there someone or somewhere you’ll share today’s post? We’d love for others to hear about A Confident Heart through you! And to make it easy, there are “Tell A Friend” buttons just below this post.
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Last week’s winners of the “Contagious Confidence” winners
which include a copy of “A Confident Heart” along with “Confident Heart” sticky notes that have quotes and promise from my book and Starbucks gift cards are: Kelli Wommack, Debra and Stephanie Melton. We’ve got your email from your comments so we’ll be in touch to get your address.
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Hello I would like to enter to recieve A Confident Heart, because i have struggle for so long with caring about what others think about me, say about me and tell me what they think I should do and be. It has affected alot of my relationships because I have taken so many beat downs that I doubt myself at times even thou I know I am what God says I am……fearfully and wonderfullt made. I am married and a mom of 3 lil ones. I want to be a better role model for my family and I need all the help and prayers that I can get. I also struggle with weight gain issues, I love to sing praises for God and I tend to let the negative comments other say get me down too. So I was hoping to get your book to see what God has to say to me thru you to help me get on track and gain confidence in God and myself to be a better vessel used by God. Thank you so much!
Oops, i forgot to tell you what part of your book I mostly would identify with is, “I’m not good enough!” I feel like that all the time. I am a part of a small circle group of women and men from my church and I would love to share you books with them and be a blessing to them!
Completing the Doubt Diet and DEVOURED the first chapter! Cant wait to get a copy of the book!
I’m waiting anxiously to have the opportunity to read your book. The cycles of my depression and anxiety have taken a toll on my hope. I start to feel better, only to be knocked to the ground. I know God loves me. The Bible tells me so, right? Then why do I struggle so? (One can get anxious about being anxious…LOL!)
Thank you for committing your time and energy to spreading a message of hope.
-Rhea
Renee, I absolutely love the trailer. I love the book. I love you. I’ve received 3 copies this week and I can’t wait to start sharing this beautiful message of God-fidence!!! xoxo
Great encouragement for women today!
I ordered your book over the weekend and can’t wait to get it 🙂 I’m so loving the 7-day Doubt Diet! Thank you so much for your teaching, guidance and encouragement! <3 This is God's perfect timing in my life!! I truly need God's confidence to reign in my soul!
I am so proud of you my friend. God is speaking directly to so many hearts, many that in the past were broken, and now with the assistance of the words of this book are healing. Thank you for being transparent and faithful to Gods calling.
Hugs,
Margaret
Renee,
I received my copy of A Confident Heart yesterday and can’t wait to read it. I know God will change many lives through the message he has given you!
Mary
Dear Renee,
You continue to shine a bright light for Christ! I am proud of you and can’t wait to read your amazing book. You are so authentic and real and I know many people will find healing in your words.
🙂
Julie
I have often wondered if something was wrong with me due to constant questioning/doubting myself and being overly self-conscious. I know the Lord has healed areas of my heart but also know there is more healing needed. It is somewhat comforting to know others have similar thoughts, and, even more encouraging, understand how this pattern can undermine, even ruin, what God has planned for each of us……plans to prosper with hope and a future! I am very excited about your new book Renee and agree with your prayer that God will use it to transform lives! In His mighty Name and Power!! Amen and Amen
LOVE the trailer for the book. Just received it and my husband and I are trying to take several mini vacations within the next couple of months, so I can’t wait to begin to read it! I’ve slo been ask to lead a Ladies Bbiel Study at my Church and I’m thinking this just might be the book! Love you Renee!
Hi Kelly, great to see you!!
Hi Kelly, great to see you!! So glad you got your book.
I received your book yesterday and am already enjoying it. Thanks so much for allowing God to use you to help me!
Sam
I know you are saying that this trailer is not promotion for book sales but your book is going to be a hit. Once women see the trailer they are going to buy it. We face doubts everyday but there are some truths that are in your book (based on the Doubt Diet) that no one has even pin pointed it like you have. For instance things that we worry about are really in fact called doubt. Sister we are all in this thing together.
Thanks for writing this book. A sister who can identify with other sisters what we experience on an everyday basis. Is it too late to order a signed copy?
I did post similarly on another site regarding your wonderful video. But I will repeat a part of it. The words on the screen, “Feeling like I am always disappointing someone.” My goodness, that has become my life. That is such a burden on me, and I can’t seem to conquer it.
How do I maintain my focus on God and what he has for me, when my family constantly reminds me of how much of a disappointment I have been? Even though I have changed since coming to know the Lord over 14 years ago; I have even obtained 2 degrees from Bible college and Seminary. How do I maintain a focus and hold my head up when my own flesh and blood continue to be against me; to the extent of recently turning my granddaughter against me for my past?
I desperately need answers.
Judi, it is really hard when our family is stuck in the old ruts and their words continue to tear us down. That is when we have to sit in a quiet place and ask Jesus to speak HIS words of affirmation over our hearts. He sees beyond who we are or who we were to who we are becoming in HIM!! Im praying for you sweet friend!!
Greetings
Is it to late to order a copy of your book… a signed copy that is???
Thankyou
Shirley, after signing 2000+ copies, we put the deadline at Aug 5th but if you put a special request in the comments I will sign yours 🙂
Shirley, after signing 2000+ copies, we put the deadline at Aug 5th but if you put a special request in the comments I will sign yours :->
This is a book i believe that I can truely learn and grow from. My life is filled with so much self doubt that it almost consumes my life at times. It stops me from being part of things that have been offered to me. Thank you for this book. I can not wait until I get a copy of it and start reading it. When my funds are able to allow me I will get this book. Thank you again.
Renee, Thank you so much for being faithful to follow His leading in writing this book, I am assured He will complete His purpose through it! The 7-day doubt diet was a huge kick off for me, revealing things I didn’t even know about myself! I look forward to the day I am able to get this book and devour it!
In Christ,
Jennifer
I love your video and I’m sure I will love your book! I’m trying to live each day in His Light! And with
God-fidence!! 🙂 I was a very shy little girl too, but as we age, I think God gives us His Peace more (if we seek Him). If we trust He is in control, it just makes it easier to be confident! Thank you for your encouragement! (I love the picture in the background too!)
I can’t wait read your whole book! 🙂
God-fidence!
Eyes turned from self and to Him….
I am so grateful for you, Renee … you with eyes fixed on Him, whispering to us all, “Look, just look to Jesus… ”
With you, sister… looking onto Him…
Ann, I was so touched by your message @ She Speaks this year. Buckets of blessings to you!!
Looking forward to knowing more about A Confident Heart.I am dealing with mental illness and at times it is hard to walk the Christian life.As a male;I am more confident with woman ministries.Will have to buy the book and enjoy reading it.My prayers go with you.
Ron, I certainly don’t think it matters whether we’re male or female. Self-doubt can cripple each of us. Praying God will minister to you through this book. It is truly a life-changer!! Praying for your God-fidence!!
I understand the battle with mental illness. I battle with it too. It’s a struggle we face everyday and God willing we can overcome the effects of it. God has shown me a lot through my daily reading and it’s helped with a lot of the effects of it!
Can’t wait to read the book and looking forward to the effects it will have on me.