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Renee Swope

Encouraging and equipping moms to parent with God's grace and confidence.

A Gift Every Woman Needs for Christmas

Today, I have a gift I want to give you. I’s a gift EVERY WOMAN NEEDS! And it’s tucked inside this short video. I recorded it last week for a friend’s Christmas give-away, but after I finished it, I just knew God wanted me to give it to you too! So, instead of reading about it, please click the arrow below so I can tell you about it.

I’ve got a question and a give-away for you, but first here are some things I want to share::

Printable Christmas Prayer
For those hopping over from my P31 devotion today, welcome! That story I share in the video is the year that led to the writing of my Christmas prayer. If you’d like to receive a FREE printable version of it, please enter your email in the box below and click signup.You’ll receive an email within 24 hours that include links to download the prayer as a printable 4×6, 5×7 or 8×10 you can frame for yourself and give as gifts.


 

Confident Heart Online Study
I also want to invite you to join me and women from all over who will gather here beginning January 16th to read through my book, A Confident Heart. We’ll walk through each chapter together and discover how we can overcome self-doubts and strong or even subtle insecurity by learning how to to live in THE security of God’s promises! I’m so excited about all God’s laying on my heart for our study, and I’d love for you to be part of this special community where we’ll share encouragement, prayers and stories of all that God is doing in and through us!

To join us, enter your info and click Sign Up..






To find out more details about online study, click here.

Enter Today’s Give-away
How you are going to give yourself grace this Christmas? I’ll share my answer in the comments below. You can share yours and any other thoughts you have about video message or the topic of my devotion and you’ll be entered to win this gift pak just in time for Christmas:

  • Copies of my book (for you & two friends)
  • 3 Sets of Confident Heart conference calls (optional)
  • $10 Starbucks gift card
  • Godiva Chocolate Bar

Click below this post where it says “Share Your Thoughts” and do just that. Then be sure to share this post with friends (see those tell-a-friend buttons? They make it really easy). If you do, leave another comment and tell me. You’ll be entered twice! {Update: Congratulations Angel Miller (your were selected in our prayerful yet random drawing for a winner. We’ll email you details! Thank you all for entering. Be sure to sign up for email updates in the sidebar so you don’t any future give-aways!)

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Comments

  1. This is such a great thing you are doing sharing during these 12 days of Christmas, and I would personally love to be able to share your book with others. Loved your message on GRACE

  2. Love the prayer–

    Grace — I think I need to put that on my counter, wall, and mirror.
    Thank you for the reminder.

  3. Thank you so much Renee! Your messages inspire me and give me hope for this difficult season I am in right now. My husband and I wanted to give gifts to 3 young children who would not other wise have anything under the tree and we were blessed to hear our 9 yr old tell us that she does not need anything this year in fact she wants to give away several toys she has in her room. Thanks be to God.

  4. My sister sent an email a while back inviting us to do this study. Deb, Dale Katherine and I think it would be so cool to win the books so we can do the study together. Thank you for doing this. Blessings.

  5. Thank you so much Renee, for that sweet reminder; so needed as the days grow full and time is getting short. Just listening to your gentle quiet spirit brought a calm sense of peace in my heart. Your message has strengthened my resolve to MAKE TIME for Jesus, being intentional about structuring the events in each day. There is really no substitute for sitting quietly before Him, reflecting on who He is and all He has accomplished. One thing my husband do (& I regret to say we got a late start on this), is to watch one of our (24) Christmas DVD’s each evening; last night we watched The Nativity. I’ve been listening to Christmas music on my ipod @ work, so my heart was in the perfect place to respond in joy and wonder to that beautiful story. I read some of the comments here & was also reminded that these holidays are difficult for many. May God bless all of these precious sisters.

  6. Giving myself just enough grace to get thru the holidays without my late spouse. Jesus WILL fullfill the rest that I’ll never be able to do.
    Pray for those who mourn this season… thank you!

  8. I am trying to give myself grace by just enjoying the Christmas season. Last Christmas was difficult because my aunt passed away December 13th and we had her memorial service on December 20th. Her’s was the 3rd death in my family since May of 2010 so it was hard to get into the Christmas mood. This year, as I drive home from work in the dark. I listen to my Christian Christmas cds, enjoy the lights that I see, and worship the Lord. I still miss my Aunt Lolly, Uncle Allen, and cousin David that all went to Heaven last year. But as I soak in the music & the lights, God reminds me that they are celebrating Christmas with Him in the best place of all!!!

    The other way I want to give myself grace is to take the time to read “Two From Galilee” a love story of Mary & Joseph by Majorie Holms. I’ve had the book for years and haven’t allowed my self the time to read it. I hope to start the new year with doing the online “A Confident Heart” Bible study.

  9. Thank you so much for this timely voice of truth into my heart and day. As a lady in ministry as you are life can rush ahead and balance between home and ministry can be a challenge~right now where I do ministry in the kitchen we are undergoing a major re-tiling and repainting renovation. Keeping focused on the Word and being realistic in my expectations of myself and others is a struggle, but His Spirit urges me to look to Him who loves regardless me of how many tasks get checked off my “to do” list in a day. This season e-mail cards have saved time and still spreads the joy of Jesus from our hearts and home to others~great time saver!! 🙂 Merry Christmas to all! May His GRACE continue to capture each of our hearts this season.

  10. Hi Renee,
    I have just finished reading Breaking Free by Beth Moore. God has led me to your book a confident hear. I cant wait to stat. I am so thankful for your blogs about Christmas. See we have had a lot of changes this year and one of them being down to one income. I have two boys and have been trying to explain to them we will have a different focus this year and it will be on giving. This will be a new experience for them but I know God is asking that we do this. Im excited to see God use my family to bless others! Thanks for sharing.

  12. I am giving myself grace today by allowing myself to seek help medically for the depression I have been dwelling in for over a year. I know that I no longer need to have everything together at all times, and it’s okay to acknowledge I cannot do it all. Being a perfectionist has not been easy, but I’m realizing that He has graced me to be flawed. I have hope that my weariness will end, and I will be still in His presence! Thanks for letting us follow you!

  13. I am giving myself grace by not putting as much pressure on myself to do everything this Christmas season. We probably won’t send out Christmas cards and we are really watching what we spend since we are also remodeling our kitchen somewhat. We don’t have our tree up either but we will get to it. My husband has been so busy lately so I am trying to be patient. I can’t wait to do your study. I have already started the book. It is awesome!

  14. Bought your video “Unwrapping His Christmas Presence” and loved your testimony! How may women need to hear about the freshness of God’s gracious presence to give us hope and rest! I know I do! I’m like the one looking in a mirror (God’s Image!!!) and as soon as I look away (from His Word, Jesus Christ!!!) I fall prey to Satan’s lies and lose confidence in who He created me to be! Oh! I can hardly wait to do your study with my girlfriends! Merry Christmas Renee!

  15. This year I can honestly say that the Christmas is all about the gift of Jesus as our Savior. In the past I have stressed, rushed and exhausted myself before Christmas even began. This year, all that matters is that Jesus is with us and he fights for us. It’s an honor to know that he prays for us. My 6 year old told me last night, that Jesus is the best gift ever and that who ever believes in him will have eternal life. She has no problems sharing the message with her classmates. What an example to follow! So blessed this Christmas because of Immanuel in our hearts!

  16. I’m giving myself grace this year in that my Christmas cards are store bought and going out late this year. It’s only 10 days until Christmas and though they’re bought they haven’t even come out of the box. And that’s okay. Usually, I do them first before the tree and presents, but I wanted to see my tree up. Christmas cards are next as soon as I find the time and energy : )

  17. Thank you , Renee … the video is a perfect gift to share with girlfriends and “boy”friends. I watched the video on my break at work and it helped because there are times during the work day that we need to remember to give ourselves grace.

    Thank you again, Renee.

    Lisa