“Jesus did not die on the cross just to get us out of hell and into heaven.
He died on the cross to get Himself out of heaven and into us.
It’s what we were we made for. It’s why we long for glory.”
“The truth is, we were created to reveal glory – just not our own.”
“God created us in His image to reveal His glory by giving visibility to His invisible character within us. Christ in us is the hope of the glory. (Col 1:27)”
From Chapter 11, A Confident Heart
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It’s Your Turn:
I want you to lead this week. Well at least partly. Besides reading chapter 11 and answering the questions, I want YOU to come up with the Word of the Week and a memory verse and post them in the comments section below this post. Then I want you to use your Word of the Week and Memory Verse for YOU for this chapter.
Haven’t read the chapter yet? No biggie. Just take a few minutes to skim the chapter and come up with one. This week, make them your focus. Please please please share with us in the comment section! Tell us what you selected and why. Everyone’s may be different, but it will be so fun and interesting to see the what and why of what you picked. And, I will be posting some of them on our Confident Heart Community Facebook page this week!
I know you can do this. I’ve seen the way many of you encourage each other and pray for one another. I love that about you! Thank you for leading the way! I can’t wait to learn from you 
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My word would have to be peace. I have enjoyed this study. My life has been about transistions, my husband losing his job and looking for a new one, I am also trying to find a job to help make all the ends meet. Yet in all of the uncertainty I feel unshaken because I am at peace. God is in control of it all I just need to rest in the shelter of His hand. He has paid the price and no matter what happens He is there.
I know I’m late, but I have to see this through!!! I found myself slacking off and even dreading seeing the last few chapters through to completion…I know it’s because this study is working and blessing me and others! I find myself recalling points from the book when doubt,mfear, and condemnation comes. I’ve learned some helpful strategies for seeing God, not my circumstances!
I even found myself retreading parts of Ch. 11 DURING WORSHIP SERVICE ( via my Kindle App), because I was having trouble with my thoughts! The question “Is God enough?” helped me regain some of my focus… back to Jesus’ sacrifice as ENOUGH to cover everything!
My word for this chapter is BEAUTIFUL. Jesus’ sacrifice is beautiful. The woman I’m becoming is beautiful, inside and out, and this study/book ministry is beautiful. Best of all, God’s Word backs it all up!!!!!
“How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, you are beautiful! My darling, everything about you is beautiful, and there is nothing at all wrong with you…” Song of Songs 4:1,7
JOY is the word I gave Chapter 11. “For I Know the plans I have for you, declared the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “ (Jeremiah 29.11. )
This verse represents Chapter 11 for me and epitomizes the entire book. God loves us so much that He actually has a plan for us. He forgives our sins- even our past which been a burden to us. He will erase our burdens and fears. We can trust Him with everything. He has called us to walk in His pathways, be a light unto the world and share with other women what He will do for them. This is the woman I want to be and I feel joy because of what He has done for me.
Blessings Renee
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My word it HOPE.
I Corinthians 13:7 Love always hopes.
So why does it feel like some things will never change? Hope that comes from the power of the cross is not a wishy washy thing like I am sometimes.
My word of the week is possible
My verse is Luke 18:27 What is impossible with man is possible with God.
I have struggled for a while with my dd walking away
From God an family, my hope was gone but now I am confident in God.
For I know that His plans are good.
You are such a great motivator I have a problem that I thought maybe you can help me with. I’ve always had a lazy eye but I don’t know if that is the problem or not. I’m a terrible reader. I’ve always hated reading. I have a whole stack of really good books I want and need to read. I start reading a book and can’t combrehent what I’ve just read. I wind up reading it over and over and then finally quit. Is there any method that you know of that could help me. I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me. My e-mail address is above. Thank you. Sharon If anyone else has some helpful ideas or ways I’d appreciate them to.
Hey Sharon,
I feel your pain. I was born with severe lazy eye. I’ve had two surgeries. One at the age of 4 and the second at the age of 10. They went in and tightened/removed muscles in hopes of correcting the problem. I had to wear eye patches in order to train and strengthen the muscles that were left. The second surgery was another attempt to correct the vision. And unfortunately, neither surgery corrected the vision issue, but they both were deemed cosmetic successes. My left eye no longer crosses over or wonders. Both eyes are lined up and one would never know that I ever had lazy eye. Unfortunately, the left eye vision is 20/400 at best. When tested I usually can just see the colors. I can’t make out the images. SO thankful for God’s grace!!! My right eye has adjusted well and I have no issues with reading or doing anything else. So thankful and praising Him!
And had an appointment a few months ago, and there is still no solution for the vision issue. Always hopeful that lasic surgery or some other procedure would be developed to correct the vision but as of today, no procedure exists.
Praying for you and for a “fix” for you,
Donna
Hello, hope it is not too late to include my word for the week: WORSHIP
1 Chronicles 16 v 29 b ….. ” worship the Lord in the splendour of His holiness” NIV
This has been an applied in action verse for me all of this week. A traumatic family situation arose and immediatly I was able to turn to the Lord and worship Him even through the tears and heartache. I have not danced before the Lord for a long time ( years ) but this happened ( in private) spontaneously. Lifting God,s name high above the circumstances and lifting my own heart too. Every day I have found a fresh way of worshipping , through song, the Word, and thankfulness.
My Word is NEED.
If God is all that you (I) have, you (I) have all you (I) NEED.
John 14:8
My word is “all”.
I know this is a strange choice but to me when this word is used in God’s Word it states that this is not ‘part way’ or ‘half hearted’ or ‘for a select few’ but ALL.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil. 4:13
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28
Jesus is my All in all.
Thank you Renee and all the women around the world who have shared in this journey. May God continue to bless, heal, and strengthen you all.
My word is “enough”. Jesus is enough. I so want to put him first in everything I do and go through. I’m battling cancer and I go on July 13, 2012 to see if the chemo is working. I just want my friends and family and caregivers to know Jesus, and to Know that he is all we need. He is enough.
I also could not choose one word for this chapter. I chose TRANSFORMED and SURRENDER. I know that I am still transforming and that God isn’t finished with me yet. I am a work in progress, just like everyone. I am far from perfect, but I am transforming every day. Every day that I spend with God, praying, reading His word, listening to Him, my mind and my heart are being transformed. The verse for this word is Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” The other word I chose was SURRENDER. I need to constantly surrender my worries, fears and thoughts to God. I can’t handle things on my own and need to depend on HIS strength. The verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”.
Word of the week Sufficient
Verse: 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Phillipians 4:11
I can hardly believe how I started to doubt that God would give me a word and verse. I was tempted to not hope for it in order to avoid the possibility of disappointment. I’m so thankful for God’s sweet whispers that didn’t let me stay there. As I flipped through chapters in the Bible, nothing stood out until I landed in 1Corinthians 4. And there I found my word and verses. 🙂
TRUSTED
“So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those ENTRUSTED with the secret things of God. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” -1Cor. 4:1-2
I am a fairly new missionary and when I start to doubt myself I have to remember God trusts me. He has called me and entrusted me with so much, and because of that I can take a deep breath and TRUST HIM.
Word: growing
Verse: Acts 17:28…’for in him we live and move and have our being’.
This study has shown me that I need to continue growing in Him. It has also helped me to know that I live and breath in Him…that even though life is insane right now,He’s got my back. Thanks for helping me to start on this continuing journey:)
I have noticed alot of people are getting “Surrender” for their word this week. Even as I start to type, God is speaking to me…..”Surrender the deep things in you to Me. Not only that which the world has placed there, but especially what I placed there from the day I created you. I am breaking open the fountains of the deep within you.”
Hoping this will speak to someone else as well.
Surrender…….yes. That will be my word for this week also. What an awesome study. Next week I will start reading the book over again! So many truths that I need to place deep in my heart.