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For the next several weeks, I’ll be leading an online study of my book. Even if you aren’t part of the study, as a subscriber you will receive my blog posts. I’m praying God will speak to your heart in a special way by what is shared – even if you aren’t reading the book. He did that with so many last time!
I just wanted to let you know what to expect in the coming weeks – some of my upcoming posts may look familiar. But each week I’ll have a guest or two sharing their stories, and something new to keep it fresh and encouraging for you, too. I’d love to have you continue as a subscriber and journey with me closer to the heart of God during the next two months – and for many more that follow.
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For April 1st Online Study Participants ONLY
This past week I sent a Confident Heart Online Bible and Book Study confirmation email to everyone who signed up for the study that starts tomorrow, April 1st. And if you are one of them, I have a few questions to make sure you get all communications:
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I am looking forward to what God has for me in this Bible Study! I am feeling a litlle anxious about it for a couple of reasons. One of them being that I am very technically challenged and I am afraid that I will get partly through it and miss the rest because of my inability to connect online. I will try to give it to God! I am also worried because I have needed this so much my entire life! It will be really hard for me to dig deep into my soul and let God have it all!
Hi everyone 🙂
I’m excited about this study as I to have hated myself and felt worthless forever it seems like. This study came to my attention at just the right time. I was laid off in January from my job of 14 years. It was so hard becuase my “Christian” brother did this. “Just business you know not personal” That’s what was said but it stil hurts. I struggle with “does God love me less because I have no job” I can’t seem to find one and my husband is retired. I honestly don’t believe God would want us homelss but my cofidence in God is not steadfast and unwavering like I know it should be.
Anyway I hope to become what God wants for me because even with all the doubts and fears he is God
As I sit and read everyone’s posts I am so humbled to know that I am not alone! I have just recently begun my walk with Christ so all of this is new unexplored territory for me. It feels good to to be here.
For years I have battled the uneasy ride of being insecure. I have felt lonely and alone and as if something is always missing. I have always searched for someone or something to “fill” that emptiness. At times those “something’s” and “someone’s” were not always the best or right choices for me and now my family. Since I have made the decision to give “Christ a try”, as I told a good friend of mine, I have never felt so fulfilled! I am so excited to begin this study and learn more about me. I want to stop, or limit, these insecurities and work towards being a more confident person. The person that God wants me and needs me to be for him! I have an amazing husband and three outstanding children that God has blessed me with, and I want to work towards being the person that God wants me to be for them as well. I am really looking forward to this study and the wise, insightful, confirming and encouraging words from all of you! Thank you Renee for offering this bible study. It couldn’t have come at a better time! Just another way God is speaking to me and all of us!
God Bless,
Nicole
I am registered to take the Confident Heart online course today, but I have been summoned for jury duty today. Can I pick up and make up the course tomorrow?
Kathe Miles
Confidence in his love is what I hunger & thirst for. Being able to completely step out of my comfort zone knowing I can trust him. In my head I know I should be able to, getting that knowledge to belief in my heart is where I feel the battle of doubt raging…I’ve tried so many things, a still small voice says “be still and know I’m God,” one of my biggest challenges is sitting still, and trusting. I also feel that my time with God suffers because of some trials I faced in life, and now I let being busy be my excuse for not spending time with him. Yes, I’m busy as a wife, mommy of 4 and homeschool teacher, I hit the floor in the morning and the days are so busy. But, I pray that it would become my hearts desire to sit with him, to be still, to talk to him, to be renewed, strengthened and transformed by him. I’m excited to take this journey with all of you, I’ve wanted to do this for what seems like a long time, and I finally have the book 🙂 lets begin!
A coworker / friend and I have decided to work on this study together. I consider myself to be a “new” or “baby” Christian, and she has been helping me on my walk. We are looking forward to this study and what we will learn together! Nervous? Not very. Excited? Definitely!
Am soo excited and encouraged. Though my days are crazy with a job and a toddler, I felt as if God wanted me to see about trying (doing) this. My first time doing something like this online, so that is where alot of the excitement is brewing from. Thank you Renee and thank you God for bringing this into my sights. Lord knows I have little confidence in anything.
Thank you for hosting this study, Renee – I am really looking forward to what God will teach me through this experience!
As I have been reading all the comments, I can see myself in almost all of them. I have been afraid all my life of rejection and disappointment. I didn’t start dating until late in life and in most relationships I would adjust my likes and dislikes to the person I was dating thinking that would keep us together and it usually didn’t work. I am also afraid of confrontation, but i am working at that as well. I am praying that this study will help me to grow more and become more assure of myself.
I’m really looking forward to this study. I signed up the last time, but only started the book and then let life get in the way. This time I am doing my best to see it through.
As I have sat here this morning and read comments by other Godly women it has excited me to know that I am not the only one who has struggled with the lack of confidence in our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ. Renne, I am sooooooo looking forward to this Bible Study and am praying that God will do a mighty work in my life and the lives of the other women taking this study. I also pray for you as you let God lead us through this study.
Thank you!!
Cheri
Ready to start and get my confidence back!
~Tammy
I’m trying to keep an open mind, and not listen to the voices that tell me, “She doesn’t mean *you* – not the way you’ve lived your life.” I”m up at 4 AM and at my desk because I’ve made idols of all the wrong things. Thanks to everyone who commented. I tend to be very isolated – I tell myself it’s because I’m so busy – but part of me knows that won’t work.
Evelyn – I read your comment and felt like I was reading my own thoughts. I pray this study will change us both.
Can’t wait to start this study!!!!
Hi. I am a military wife, mom, and long-time Christian, but honestly, I am new to really developing a personal relationship with the Lord. Eight years ago, my faith felt like it was turned completely upside-down when my Dad, with whom I was very close, committed suicide. So much conflict, anger and self-doubt arose within my heart. God’s grace is still helping me to heal, and it has truly led me on a journey back to Him. I felt called to this book and study as I’m working to grow in many areas as a child of Christ. Looking forward to it…and to getting my book in the mail!
Hi Renee,
I am so excited to be doing this online study! It snuck up on me fast though…I guess because of the Easter/Resurrection ‘Holy Day’. I’ve been reading Proverbs 31 Ministries devotions for a long time and feel I ‘know’ you somewhat through that. 🙂
Praying for you and the study!
Susan G.
Hi
I am joining this study from Canberra, Australia and looking forward to reading the book with others. I bought the book at a women’s conference, started it, put it down and seeing the course advertised has encouraged e to pick it up again.
Sue
I will admit that I’m scared of doing this study, scared of starting and failing…. Again. I know the truths about Christ in my head but doing know the reality in my heart. I can’t apply them to myself because of fear of rejection.
Hi Jen
I have been where you are but once you admit it to yourself then you are ready to start growing.
Sue
I have been there Jen! We are all in this together! Your sister in Christ, Giselle from Miami
I will admit that I’m a bit scared of doing this study, I’m scared of starting and failing yet again. I know the truths about christ but none of it feels real to me. I can’t apply it to myself because I’m scared of disappointment.
Jen–I know what you mean about knowing the truths of Christ but it not “feeling” real. I’m hoping that He will do a work in me through this study and I will finally “feel” that connection.
I agree, I think that we have to be connected and realize that many of my struggles are your struggles. We are not that different and all of us are precious to Him.
Hi Renee,
I’m so looking forward to this study and actually wanted to do it last time but was unable to. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. I’m recently divorced and on the journey of healing from a verbal and emotional abusive marriage of 21 years. I’ve struggled with confidence and self worth since I was a child due to sexual abuse. I’m on the journey to believing and walking in confidence of who I am in Christ and not believing the lies anymore. I’m looking forward to walking with my head up high in the freedom In Christ. I know He has set me free and wants me to live the abundant joy life He has for me.
Thank you so much for giving of your time, heart, and wisdom to minister to us. Looking forward to this study and what The Lord has in store for His daughters. God bless you
So Sorry, Sydney. I hope that you will find support and connections in this study. Also, if you have not heard of Joyce Meyer you might want to check out her shows or books. She suffered sexual abuse as a child as well and has found healing in Christ. She has helped many.