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Renee Swope

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

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. I am so excited for this book. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Bveinotte at juno dot com

  2. 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.

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

  4. 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 .

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  10. 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.

  12. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  20. 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