Satan is a bully who tries to make us feel small, inadequate, less than and insecure. But we don’t have to believe him anymore.
Often times He’ll use something to trigger our self-doubts and then he’ll pounce on us with lies. Today can be the day you decide YOU ARE are more than a conqueror through HIM who loves you!
I’ve got a short video message based on my book that will equip and empower you to stop letting doubt and discouragement beat you up and start letting God’s Word build you up instead! Watch this for a practical way to beat the bully of doubs with the power of God’s promises.
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God works in mysterious ways, I am having some very personal family issues and there are other people that are saying not very nice things to others and causing huge problems at home with underage family members. I was feeling less than confident that I had failed once again as a parent and that I was going to lose my underage family member to this dark and evil force. But your message and several other spiritual messages have been presented to me today, either my email, text message or something on the radio that is sending out a message of boosting my confidence. I was reminded that God has a plan for us all and it is one of positive energy and He wants nothing but the best for all of us. His plans are according to Him and not me and I have to trust Him and know that He loves me unconditionally, that will never change. I thank you for the message and I am truly blessed to be loved by God.
i could really use a Confidence Boost!!
thanks renee.
Today’s devotional is definately a “God thing.” I am in the process of a career change and every step of the way I have felt God leading me. It has been difficult at times, but I definately felt God’s hand in the entire process. Now that I am looking for a job in this new career field, I have lost confiedence in myself, my ability to follow through with something God layed on my heart so many years ago. Today’s devotion really hit home, making me stop and remember that God has a plan for me and that all of this will work out in his timing. It isn’t my lack of ability or knowlege, so I need to place my confidence in God in the plan he is working out for me. Thank you for this devotional. It really hit me today with everything going on in my life. God knew I needed this message!
Hi Renee,
I just want to say that I purchased your book after reading a devo from it. So far it’s amazing! Thank you for stepping out in faith to write this. I pray that God really blesses you like crazy for it!
PS Just so you know, and maybe you can pass this onto the girls at Proverbs 31 ministries (and then some), Starbucks Coffee donates to Planned Parenthood (who abort babies). Once I found this out I decided to stop buying Starbucks. The money I have is God’s and knowing that, I can’t support a company that is doing the opposite of what I stand for as a Christian. It says in the bible, if you know the good you ought to do and don’t do it, you sin. So I now try to make it a point to tell my brothers and sisters in Christ this truth. As Christians we need to stand together against things like this! I hope you and the rest of the women at Proverbs 31 will do the same.
The reason for telling you is that you’re giving away Starbucks cards, so I’m assuming you didn’t know that they support companies that abort unborn children. I’m just trying to help Christians be aware :o).
In His Service,
Toni
God speaks to us when we need it the most. I was bullied as a child and have never overcame that. I have self doubt and anxiety…happily married with 7 kids..a good job but still allow people to walk on me and cause so much pain and fear of inadequacies. I am so tired of taking xanax to help me through the day…I want to have god to ease my nerves and most importantantly…just feel good about me.
My daughter sent me today’s devotional and her comment was quote, “I know it’s a “God thing” that this was the devotion from Proverbs 31 today!!!
It just spoke loudly about how insecure we may feel in our work and ministry because of comparison or guilt.
Our discussion last night had me thinking about how we need to look for the future and trust that God is bigger than people and circumstances….amazing how this devotion shows up today!!
Mom this is a God Thing! Take a look at this devotional.”
She was right. The things we talked about last night was about how inadequate I felt trying to be the perfect sister, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, church secretary, friend, mother-in-law, Sunday School teacher, etc….
There are circumstances at my job that have made me believe that I am inadequate in ministering to the people of our church, a job I love so dearly because I have the opportunity to minister to not only my church family, but the community too. I need the confident heart I had 3 years ago back. Your free gift package may give me the jump start I need.
Its amazing how God answers ones prayers. I will be signing up for the daily devotional too. Thank you God for our daughters and those who equip us with what we need to take up the cross daily and follow you. Darla
I fear that I let the past haunts me at times. I want to be a blessing to others but frquently I doubt that I can be used the way the Lord want and needs. I and my family are going thru some life changes as we move and separate from the Army, there will be new challenges ahead. The Lord has much in store for me and I rebuke the devil for trying to plague me with self doubt. I would love the ability to receive this book, read and share with others that face a military spouse’s challenges of husband’s deployment, injuries. Ect. It is a challenge! Thanks for sharing Renee.
I would love to win a copy of the book!
Just found your website today, loved this post on self doubt….something I struggle with a lot. Looking forward to reading and learning more from you, God Bless!
This reminded me of this saying: “God doesn’t call the equipped… He equips the called.” This doesn’t have to apply only to mission work, teaching Sunday school or Bible studies, preaching, etc… it can apply to a project, a new job, or anything we are led to undertake. God will always provide what we need to be victorious at that undertaking. While I know this, I often struggle with subconscious doubts and “against me” thoughts that undermine my motivation… I need to learn to be more conscious of those thoughts so that I can take them captive, recognizing that they are NOT God’s thoughts. Even if God is not on board with something I plan to do, He would never use “against me” thoughts to redirect me! Thank you for sharing your insights on getting past these stumbling blocks.
Thank you Rene, for doing what you do….as I read your devotional this afternoon, it’s just what I needed to hear! I don’t know where to start…to be confident in who I am in Christ, who I am as a wife, mom, daughter, sister..the balance of it all. I too have wished for overwhelming confidence, just like that…POOF! (lol) I am interested in this book and the magazine as a great place to start. Thank you again!
WOW!!! Just what I needed to HEAR today!!! I was struggling with self doubt over a position that t I feel that God has placed in my lap..something I wasn’t looking for, but it could be a great opportunity for me and my family…I was all GUNG HO and then the doubt started to creep in…thinking to myself ” I am not qualified or have the experience needed for this position”…but after seeing this post I have a NEW attitude and know that it was meant for me to read! Thanks so much for your faithfulness in getting the WORD out! Peace and Blessings to you and everyone who reads your words of encouragement 🙂 ♥
Boy, Renee, You hit the nail on the head with that video. I loved the am and fm analogy. I never thought about it like that. Both me and my daughter need a big dose of self confidence, so sign me up for your free gift package. Thanks for your generosity. God bless, Polly
When those we love the deepest turn a shoulder or roll an eye, stop greeting you or walk right by, stop talking coffee dates, or asking for prayer or sharing their joys….. when their actions or words find that plsace that stings the most…… I find my self in self doubt. Looking forward to words of encouragement to embrace in the empowerment of all God has for me!
This posting had to be sent by God today. I am facing retirement at the end of next month. I prayed for two years that God would let me know when it is time. I have worked for my current employer over 40 years. I put out a fleece to God to ask for confirmation from Him that it was time. He met my requests and granted them. Ever since I announced to my employer that I was retiring, Satan has done a number on me with all the reasons that I don’t need to retire. Satan has tried to undermine everything that God granted me in helping me decide to retire. This sounds like a wonderful book that I could so benefit from. Thanks for the triggers that you gave. I printed it and am going to incorporate it into my devotional time. I suffer so much from insecurities that are mostly self imposed. Satan knows which buttons to push to knock me back. I pray God’s blessings on your ministry. Thank you for the post today!
I always feel like I’m not doing enough or that I’ll make the wrong choice. Sometimes the fears can be paralyzing or I feel like God will not help me because I am not doing what I am supposed to dfo, what I feel I should have done. I have a lot of doubts especially when it comes to areas I’m not as strong at such as my career.
I recently quit my job because my employer thought it was okay to scream, yell and cuss me in front of the other employee’s and our customers. I had worked for the company for 10 years so this was a huge step of faith for me. I knew and still know what God wanted me to do. I know that God is dealing with this person and that God has it all under control. But over the past few weeks of adjusting to being a housewife I have developed a serious self-esteem problem. I did not realize this until last night when a very minor incedent escalated into a major argument. I truely felt that my husband harbored resentment toward me for quiting when in actuality he has been nothing but supportive of my decision. This caused a financial burden for him and I think I am feeling a tad bit inferior not “doing my share” when in all actuallity I am busier now than I was when I worked a full time job. I am leading a women’s ministry at our church which includes two different groups of ladies that meet at different times on different days about different things. I am organizing the church library which has been used for a storage room for several years. I am part of the ladies bible study/discussion group. All of these things come under the Women’s Ministry so that alone keeps me busy. I also do audio/visual on Sunday Mornings and help with the food closet. God has provided me with the time to do things that others do not have time for or that was a burden to some one else who was working a full time job but felt compelled to do it anyway. Several of these doors opened within hours of my leaving my job. Over time I have been able to recruit help and deligate responsibilities. I am finally getting my “schedule” to the point that I can take care of our home and volunteer work. I realize I am rambling. I really just wanted to say, thank you Renee! Todays video really helped me to realize that it’s satan putting the doubts and fears in my head and heart. My husband does not resent me at all! He tried to tell me it was my own self esteem issues but I didn’t want to hear that. I wanted to blame him. Thank you for being a part of my daily study and my healing process as I travel through this season in my life. I have a very full schedule that God has provided for me so I try to keep this thought in mind at all times…..”I want to be about Gods business, but I do not want to be “busy”. I want to be a productive part of spreading the gospel and will make every effort to make all I do honor Him.” May God bless you Renee’! Thank you for all you do for His kingdom.
Always worried about what others think of me. Constantly doubting if I’m doing the “right” thing. I know doubts and fears do not come from the Lord, but I continually fall into the trap. I want to be a perfect wife, mother, and school teacher, but when I look at others I feel inadequate. Lord, help me focus on you and not everyone else.
For most of my life I have compaired myself to others. I am learning to see myself as God sees me and use my talents and abilities the best that I can. I would just not do something because I knew there were others that were better than myself. God gives us opportunities and challenges as blessings if we will only step out and do it. Each time that I have taken those opportunities I have learned something and it has boosted my confidence that I did a good job. Thanks for your words of reassurance and encouragement.
I too have asked God to zap me with confidence – it sparked my attention to look at what made me feel uncertain and insecure instead of just asking God to make it go away. I’ve been unexpectantly promoted into a new position at work, which would make most people thrilled but has me plagued with doubts that I can lead and care for the site as well as the previous management, despite everyone else’s confidence in my ability. I know this is all part of God’s plan – he tends to give me giant kicks in the butt to get me where I need to be, but yet it is so hard to trust – thank you for your words of wisdom and guidance. Since I’ve been subscribing to the facebook posts and emails I’m getting back to being God centered rather than fear centered.