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Renee Swope

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

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Confident, Strong & Free: It’s closer than you think!

We’re celebrating the release of my NEW Confident Heart Devotional book! 

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  • If you’re ready to live the life of faith God’s designed for you and become all He’s created you to be, this book is for you!
  • If you have read the book but need daily encouragement to refresh your heart and continue in your confident heart journey, this book is for you.
  • If you’re looking for a gift of enoucragement to give a friend who needs to know about God’s unfailing love and grace, this book  is the perfect gift.
  • If you know someone who has walked away from God, this book is for them.

Here’s a peek inside:

“I can’t do it all! I am not cut out to be a wife, a mom, a daughter, a speaker, a writer and all the other things God has called me to.”  I had barely opened my eyes, yet I already felt beat up by feelings of inadequacy. My thoughts were against me, and my feelings were too. About that time, my radio alarm came on and my thoughts were interrupted by Twila Paris. With confident assurance, she sang truth to my soul, telling me it was not a time for fear, but a time for faith and determination. She challenged me not to lose my vision or be carried away by my emotions, but to hold on to all that I had hidden in my heart, and all I believed to be true. Then she reminded me of the most important truth of all: God is in control.1 As my thoughts aligned with God’s truth, my whole perspective changed. I went from feeling afraid to feeling determined, from feeling out of control to knowing God is in control.

Every day we have a choice – to either to let doubt beat us up or to let God’s truth build us up.

In the same way a radio has AM and FM frequencies, our thoughts do too. They are either AM (against me) or FM (for me) thoughts. Honestly, we are often our worst critics and have a lot of AM thoughts. And if our thoughts are against us, our feelings will be too. The next time you get feelings of inadequacy, stop and identify what you are thinking that is making you feel that way. Then compare your thoughts to God’s thoughts found in the Bible. Do they match? If not, find a promise in God’s Word to replace the lie that has filled your heart with doubt and start thinking about that promise. Even say it out loud and pray the words, asking God to make them true for you in that moment.

For instance, when doubt comes against you, telling you that you’re weak and all alone, focus on the truth that God is for you! You can be strong and courageous because the Lord your God is with you. He promises to never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV)

Then why not turn that truth into a prayer – claiming  how much God is for you: God I’m so thankful You are for me. Because You are for me and with me, I can be strong and courageous in this situation. You promise You will never leave me nor forsake me. I’m choosing to think Your words that are for me instead of listening to the doubts that so easily come against me. You have full access to God’s power and His promises to live with a confident heart. But it won’t just happen because it’s possible. You have to take action! Just like I tuned into a Christian music station the night before, let’s be intentional about tuning our thoughts into God’s thoughts toward us, today and every day! Lord, help me remember today that You are with me to fight for me against my enemies of insecurity and feelings of inadequacy. In all these things, I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

When I say: Everything and everyone is against me. God says: I am for you! “What, then, shall [you] say in response to these things? If God is for [you], who can be against [you]?” Romans 8:31 (NIV)

devo_03 ConfidentHeart_BUNDLE groupToday’s Giveaway! Leave a comment today sharing why you’d like to win a NEW Confident Heart Devotional book for you and a friend! Simply click “share your thoughts” below. You’ll be entered to win 2 devotional books, plus my new Book and DVD bundle! Entry with Purchase When you purchase “A Confident Heart Devotional” book you will be entered into our series of giveaways that include more books, DVDs, a Skype encouragement andcoaching session with me and the grand prize $200 Visa Gift Card. {EMAIL your receipt to –> [email protected]   WhenISay_ICantGetPastMyPast When you purchase “A Confident Heart Devotional” book you will also receive a link to download FREE BONUS RESOURCES –  including 18 beautifully designed “When I say…God says” promise cards like this one to the left and  “Confident Heart Prayer Journal” pages to download and print. After you leave a comment, scroll down to the next post to see samples. 🙂     HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment today and… Email a copy of your receipt to [email protected] {Contest ends midnight, November 10th. Winners will be announced on my blog Monday, November 11th.} BE SURE TO SIGN UP for EMAIL UPDATES in my sidebar —> That way you’ll know about every opportunity to enter and WIN! We have more coming!

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Comments

  1. God has given me a passion to encourage women and help them see who they are in Christ. I feel this devotional would be a great asset in helping women see who they are and the relationship God wants to have with them. Thank you for your ministry to women everywhere!

  2. Would love to have this bundle. I have the book and it is just what I have needed for years. Thank you, Renee for all you have given us.

  4. Reading your book “A Confident Heart” was such a blessing to me. What a wonderful follow-up with the devotional. Thank you!

  5. I would love to have the opportunity to share this with my daughter! Confident Heart was so powerful and life changing.

  6. I would love to the chance to win. I am on disability right now so money is tight and I cannot purchase the book right now. Thanks!

  7. I am always excited to read anything from the Proverbs 31 team. Being able to share this with a friend who has read the book also is exciting. We have done studies together and since our last one ended we have been missing the chance to connect. This would give us an opportunity to stay connected through our quiet times.

  8. I am excited about the new devotional book, I have two of your books already. I hope I am a winner of one of your free copies of this.

  9. I am going through divorce after 21 years of marriage. Confidence is not my strong suit right now- I feel like this devotional will help me on my course to finding out who I am. I would like to have confidnece in ME before I begin to embark in another relationship. For better or worse, my friend is also struggling w/ her own confidence after her divorce- I feel we could do this , like so many other things we are facing, together.

    • I’m so sorry you are going through divorce. What a blessing you & your girlfriend must be to each other!
      Blessings!
      Lisa
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  10. I did the online Bible study of the book a while ago and I absolutely loved it. The book is a wonderful tool that Renee is using to reach women who don’t have the confidence they would really like to have all the time. That is me. I am excited that the devotional book is coming out and I know it’s going to be just as great as the book is. I would love to win it!

  12. I am studying with the OBS from Proverbs 31 on Confident Heart. I have slot of doubts and would like to study further and share with my daughter.

  13. I enjoy reading your posts on FB. This devotional
    would be great for my sister & I to read through together.

  14. I have been trying to change the negative pattern in my life about believing that i am not as good as other people. I would like to win this book to be another help in this breakthrough I am trying to achieve. To be able to pass one along to someone else would be a blessing .

  15. After reading the passage from the devotional made me want to be a part of this experience. Then I started reading the comments others were leaving. I not only need the book, devotional, I also need to know how to become a part of the online Bible Study of Proverbs 31. Can anyone give me the website for the Bible Study? Thanks!
    Anna

  16. I bought the book, enjoying reading it, so much is so close to my thoughts! I would love to win a book for my sweet friend.

  17. I would love to have this encouraging devotional to start off my day. I find a word of encouragement goes a long way in being able to serve others effectively, if my tank is filled.

  18. Confident, Strong and Free are things that I am definitely not. I wish I were and could set a better example for my children in these areas. Winning this devotional would hopefully help me find the tools to do so. Thank you.

  20. I would love to win the confident heart bundle. I have a friend in mind that I believe would really benefit from this book. I would also like to share it with the lady’s group in my church in hopes of using it as our next book series. Thank you for sharing your insights from God in such a clear and helpful way.

  22. I am doing the Online ACH Bible Study, but due to my work schedule as well as being a student, a Mom, and an Army wife, I haven’t been able to participate much. However, ACH is like finally getting a drink of water when you’ve been walking the desert for years. The way the Lord is working in me is nothing short of amazing. I would love to win this devotional because I could have it at work. Having this devotional would be a nice way to have to word of God close to me at work.

    Thank you, Renee, and Praise God for this book and this study!

    • Tiffany,
      I love your description of “A Confident Heart” being a drink of water! I “amen” that sister! God has used it greatly to change my life. Let’s continue to put our confidence in Jesus!

      Blessings,
      Lelia
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  25. My daughter in law and son have been in full time ministry for a year. It has been a difficult time for them. I think this devotional would be a great help to her.

  26. I am have a life long struggle with poor self image and depression off and on. While reading your A Confident Heart book now, the first two chapters have been amazing. Truths are seen. I believe your 60 day devotional would be a great way to make the new thinking a habit and break old ties. Help to reinforce the new things we are learning. I did try to buy the book now, but it says it is sold out. 🙁

    • So sorry for the confusion as you attempted to order the book. I assist Renee with her ministry and I just got off the phone with the P31 Office. The book is not actually sold out. The books will ship into the P31 offices on October 31st. It’s just a technically glitch that they will be correcting today with their systems. Please try again later today to pre-order your copy.
      Thanks,
      Donna B
      Renee Swope’s Email Ministry Team

  27. Even though I know God’s truths I let the enemy lie to me daily. As I’m typing this I have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Oh, how I long to have a confident heart in who God created me to be.

    • I hope you are able to read Renee’s book and apply what she teaches! Having a confident heart in Jesus has changed my life.

      Blessings,
      Lelia
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  28. I have fought my low confidence all my life and will always need uplifting until I learn all I am in Christ.

    • You are His masterpiece, Betty! I will be praying for you as we go through this study.
      For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
      On pages 107 & 108 in A Confident Heart book there are more great scriptures to grow us in wisdom and remind us of who we are in Christ.

      Be Inspired,
      Veronica
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  30. Devotional books mean a lot to me. They allow me a quick glimpse into what God is telling me today, to find a peace and assurance that I am not alone in this journey.
    Thank you for writing such a book with such insight, love, and understanding of the relationship God wants to have with us.

    • I was first introduced to our work through Proverbs 31 Ministries, I haven’t been able to purchase A Confident Heart, but I know that I would benefit from it. I struggle every day to trust that God is in charge and listen to his word. My family and I have been in an uncertain situation for quite some time now. On good days, I feel confident that God has a plan for us and it will all be okay. On bad days, I want to take control and become very angry and frustrated with God. I want to have more good days! Thank you for all that you do to help women like me!

      • Danielle,

        Praying Romans 8:28 over you and your family. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.”

        Blessings,
        Donna
        Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  31. I would truely love to win this set. I am on a journey to begin unraveling the baggage of my past and could use any and all tools the Lord puts before me. Thank you for opportunity to enter this contest.

  32. I have never read the book but, this devotional sounds wonderfully. In my small group, I made a goal of getting to know God’s heart better and deepening my relationship with him. This devotional sounds like the perfect book to help me reach my goal.

  33. This sounds like a great daily devotional – i really had been needing to find a new one!!

  34. Love the title of the book, I would love to read a confident heart. Sounds encouraging and motivational. An opportunity to draw closer to God

  35. Can you let us know when more books will be available. They are currently sold out per the link in the website. Looking forward to purchasing this.

    • So sorry for the confusion as you attempted to order the book. I assist Renee with her ministry and I just got off the phone with the P31 Office. The book is not actually sold out. The books will ship into the P31 offices on October 31st. It’s just a technically glitch that they will be correcting today with their systems. Please try again later today to pre-order your copy.

      Thanks,
      Donna B
      Renee Swope’s Email Ministry Team

    • So sorry for the confusion as you attempted to order the book. I assist Renee with her ministry and I just got off the phone with the P31 Office. The book is not actually sold out. The books will ship into the P31 offices on October 31st. It’s just a technically glitch that they will be correcting today with their systems. Please try again later today to pre-order your copy.

      Thanks,
      Donna B
      Renee Swope’s Email Ministry Team

  37. Have not heard of your book till opening this email, but was already encouraged by what I read. I was blessed greatly this weekend by getting to hear Lisa TurKeurst speak at Women of Faith. I took along a young mom with me that I’ve been mentoring and THIS is a book that would bless her. She gave her heart to Christ this past weekend at the event. Her heart is changing every moment!!! Thank you for what God has called you to share.

    • So sorry for the confusion as you attempted to order the book. I assist Renee with her ministry and I just got off the phone with the P31 Office. The book is not actually sold out. The books will ship into the P31 offices on October 31st. It’s just a technically glitch that they will be correcting today with their systems. Please try again later today to pre-order your copy.

      Thanks,
      Donna B
      Renee Swope’s Email Ministry Team

  39. I would love to read your devotional “A Confident Heart”. May I please be entered in the contest to win this devotional.

    Thank-you.

    Sincerely,

    Lorlie Williams-Marschall
    76 Quayside Cove
    Winnipeg, MB R3X 1R9
    Canada

  40. As soon as I received the email, I went to buy the devotional – and it’s already sold out. I’m so disappointed. WIll you be making more books available? If I buy it from another vendor, am I still able to enter the contest?

    • Hi Joanne,

      So sorry for the confusion as you attempted to order the book. I assist Renee with her ministry and I just got off the phone with the P31 Office. The book is not actually sold out. The books will ship into the P31 offices on October 31st. It’s just a technically glitch that they will be correcting today with their systems. Please try again later today to pre-order your copy.

      Thanks,
      Donna B
      Renee Swope’s Email Ministry Team

  41. I have been blessed by your blog and by your writings for Proverbs 31 blogs. I am 71 and on this journey with joy in our Abba Father’s grace, mercy, and love. I share you and other Proverbs 31 women with all my beloved ones.

    I just signed on to buy the book and enter the contest and found out that the book is “sold out”! How can that be???? I am excited to be a part of this contest and to begin the journey with my daughters as we read your book together. (Also with 10 other retired women who are in a Bible study on 1 and 2 Peter on Tuesday afternoons.

    I am chauffeuring a group of middle school girls and a boy to a nearby church youth group on Wednesday evenings. My two pre-teen granddaughters are in the group! What a responsibility! I absolutely love it and am hungering for ways to reach them with the power of the Gospel and Jesus’s incredible ways, truths, and Life … the living water and the bread of Life. HalleluYah!!!

    • Hi Carol,

      So sorry that you received the “Sold Out” message from the P31 office. I just got off the phone with them and their system is inadvertently sending a sold out message to those wishing to buy the book. They are working on correcting the issue. The P31 office will be receiving a supply of the books on October 31st and please re-visit their website later today to pre-order a copy of the devotion. Once again, I apologize for the confusion and thank you for making us aware of the issue.

      Blessings,
      Donna
      Renee Swope’s Email Ministry Team

  42. I recently purchased Renee’s book for a friend and I but have not yet started it as I am hoping that my BS group (who are largely a group of newly or soon-to-be ’empty nester’s’ might be able to to it together! Now learning there is a study guide would make it perfect!

  43. Would love to read this book! My confidence has definitely been shaken as I have struggled with anxiety lately about everything. I just keep praying for God’s guidance in my life. Thanks for writing this book.

    • I have passed through some very difficult anxiety myself this past year…now I am just combating the fear. Be confident with baby steps. Walk by faith and not by sight! I am on the upswing! I don’t know you, but you are on my prayer list now! Smiles, hugs, peace.

  44. I can’t wait to get this book! It will have to wait for a little cash in pocket, but it is on my must have list. I find my self in my late 40’s feeling like I can’t handle anything! Where is that confident, “I can handle anything” (and did,) woman I used to be in my 20’s and 30’s? Having had my sweet children later in life, I am in the midst of middle school challenges, and I struggle to keep up with running the household, work and family life. Trying to pray my way through it,

    • Kathleen,
      Just wanted you to know……………you are not alone. You have God, what few or many friends and family, and the knowledge that at the least I am just like you. Our children are the same age, we are the same age, and I too struggle with household, homework, sports, family life, and I own a business. And I do not know how to say “no” to the church, PTA, sports association, and whatever other community service bites at my heals. I will add you to my prayer list for the next month. I feel your struggles. Love from an unknown sister, Constance

    • Girl–I’m right there with ya!! I’ve learned to let a few of my kids’ moms into my circle & can call on them for help… I pray you find girlfriends to give you a hand. “God is an ever present help in time of need.” Ps 46:1

    • Hello Kathleen,
      Aparently you have touched a sore spot in the lives of many women. You are not a lone, my dear. But we have help from God almighty…

      http;//www.wouldyouloveme.com

    • Hello Kathleen, Constance and Lisa et al,
      Kathleen, you are so not alone. I am old enough to be my kids’ grandmother! I was 39 when I married my wonderful husband and he was 34. I suffered a terrible elevator accident, postponing our attempts to have children. After that, plus 2 miscarriages, I gave birth to our son who was born with Down Syndrome. I turned 44 just 3 weeks later. He is 17 1/2 now. We then adopted our daughter from Romania. She is 15 1/2. I am 61 now. See what I mean?
      Anyway, I work full time as a nurse. My husband has a business and travels a bit, my daughter was recently admitted to a psych ward for 10 days and is possibly pre-bipolar. I recently completed 5 months of chemo therapy and am now in radiation treatment for 7 weeks; for breast cancer. I used to believe I could do just about anything. I now know I can not and yet am experiencing such grace from God that I think this has all worked together to draw me closer to Him. Here is what I struggle with and this is the reason I think I need to add this book to my exhaustive “To Do” list; I have been questioning God and last week even had a brief period of being angry with Him. How can He heap all of this on me at once? I am wondering now if He had to crush my own belief that I can do so much on my own. Nevertheless I want to have the complete confidence that I can meet all of these demands and glorify Him with my attitude and with the God Glorious outcomes that He will produce in His time.
      Well, sisters, have a blessed day! Isn’t God’s gift of fellowship so wonderful?
      The other Kathleen

      • Hang in there Kathleen,

        I am a breast cancer survivor myself. I know much of what you’re feeling. God understands our anger and shock over such a diagnosis. He will be there for you however through all of your treatments. Even when we are angry He understands and forgives us. God has great plans for you! Don’t despair. He’ll be walking right next to you through this difficult time and you’ll come out stronger because of it.

      • Kathleen,
        I pray you get your hands on a copy of the book devotional and place all of your confidence in your King! Thank you for sharing your story!

        Blessings,
        Lelia
        Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  45. I have been doing Proverbs31 Online Study for a couple of years now and through it God has been changing me. At times it been a hard journey but God is so faithful. Thank you for allowing God to use you in such a way to encourage others. The Quote at the top of the page is so true in my life – “Don’t allow your circumstances to speak louder than God’s word.” My Husband and I just moved to a new community because of my first big job out of college and are trying to seek a church community to be apart of and fellowship with. More lately than ever I needed to be reminded to turn my thoughts towards God which seem to be my biggest struggle and not dwell on my circumstances at the time. Since our move I have been struggling with anxiety and praise God for all he does – I finally found a doctor who is willing to help me with the medicines I have been struggling with for about over 5 years – but I know my mind is more of a battle for me at least than the medications. Thank you again for writing this book I hope to read it. I pray and know it will encourage so many people. 🙂

    • Tiffany – Congrats on your new job! I will pray for you and your husband as you seek the Lord for a church home to be apart of and for the anxiety. Keep renewing your mind with His Word and Praises!! This scripture helps me – Do not conform to the pattern of 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. Romans 12:2
      Be Inspired!

    • Tiffany– through reading ACH I found the courage to get help for depression & anxiety. I started meds & professional counseling & am a completely different woman than I was 3 years ago. I am filled with so much hope & excitement over my today & tomorrows even though my circumstances have not changed–God has changed me! I pray He continues to lead you along a healing path. He is faithful to give grace to the humble… I’m so glad you are getting the help you need. Keep gathering here with us on the blog and please let me know how you are doing 😀 Prayers for you, sweet girl.

  46. This sounds like an amazing devo for myself and a young lady I mentor.
    Just like our am/fm radio we also have a volume button. Let’s turn up the volume of
    The Voice of Truth in our lives!

  47. I’m not able to get the Devotional right now but I have the book! GOD, is using The confident heart book to guide me and help me see were this hurt and fear started in my life. I don’t ever want to be confident in myself, I want to only be confident in CHRIST!! I have lived beat up and feeling less than for 37years believing the lie that I’m worthless and can’t do ……………….! I have finally allow GODS truth to go from my head to my heart!!

    • Terry,

      Praising God for the work that He is doing in your life!

      Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 1:6

      Blessings,
      Donna
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  48. I am doing the Confident Heart Bible study right now and love it. I would love this devotional to help me continue to grow in confidence with God. Thank you, Renee, for encouraging so many of us who need to be reminded of our hope in God and to be renewed in our minds. This devotional sounds amazing!

  49. I am doing the Proverbs 31 online Bible study of this book and the first week had already been life changing. I’d love to have the devotional book to continue on the journey!

    • Hello Jackie,

      You are an encouragement. it appears you have a military family. God bless and keep you and your family.

      Love and peace and happiness!

      http;//www.wouldyouloveme.com/media

    • I have to tell you I read the proverbs 31 ministries devotional. Sometime I will wait a day before I open one and they have helped me beyond words. I am an older woman and I have had a very hard life bad choices and bad marriage, Proverbs 31 devotional has helped me face life and know God is with me every step I take. There is no greater love than that of our heavenly father. I really enjoy those devotionals ALOT
      Thank You so much. Every time I open one it just fits what’s going on with me on such a personal level.
      Thank You God has blessed each and every one of you with such a gift.