We’re celebrating the release of my NEW Confident Heart Devotional book!
- 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)
Today’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] 
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!
I believe this book will be a great boost to my friend and myself. We work together and are the only believers in our area. This has caused many attacks against us spiritually. We do all we can to keep our focus on God and not the circumstances at hand but there are many days when we are brought to tears when unjust attacks come our way.
Aw, this was a very nice post. Finding the time and actual effort to make a top notch article… but
what can I say… I hesitate a whole lot and never seem to
get nearly anything done.
I am so encouraged to have resources such as this in the midst of our busy “Jesus Girl” lives! Having a book to carry during all the in between “catch your breath” moments throughout the day is a real Godsend. I would love to win this!
Thank you for pouring out your life for women. Know that your tears, efforts, prayers and all are bearing fruit through the Holy Spirit in many lives, including mine. I feel a call of God to be an speaker and encourager of God’s word to women as well, so I just soak up all that you and the other ladies from proverbs 31 ministries. Looking forward to the devotional! I am participating in the OBS right now. 🙂
Between the women’s bible study & my friends who need need Jesus’s strength, I will be buying the books. I think this needs to be our next study. Thanks!
If I don’t win I will purchase the book. Every day is a battle out i the world and each of us needs all the encouragement we can get to keep the negative out. Thanks for your dedication!
Amy
Thank You Lord for this ministry. Can’t say enough what a blessing it has been to me. Every time I open your email it pertains to something in my life. Thank you again Ladies!
Proverbs 31 newsletter is so uplifting & right on topic. Winning ” A Confident Heart” would be helpful as my husband keeps in touch with his old girlfriends & it is hurtful. I could use some positive daily reinforcement.
Also, my old friend is going into the Peace Corps next spring & I would like to send her the other copy. She could really use it too as she is always full of doubts & insecurities.
Thanks for all you ladies do!
Blessings, Debbie Duran
I would love to win these and be Confident, Strong and Free
Would love to get one of these devotionals– hope to soon
If you saw me you would think I was a very confident woman but I second guess everything I do. I need to know how to rely on God to fulfill my satisfaction of a job well done. I believe this book will do just that. I need to have that confident heart.
I just ordered A Confident Heart and cannot wait to start reading it. I love devotionals and this would be a great thing for my mother and I. She has been taking care if my grandmother who has dementia and it has started to take a toll on her. Thank you!
I have been truly blessed while participating in the online bible study of a Confident Heart. This study has compelled me to do an inward assessment as to how I got to be a woman with low self esteem. Though it was painful to acknowledge the source of my insecurities, I feel I am on my way to a more healthy state of mind. Thank you and God Bless!!
Hi, I would love to win the gift package! I could use some encouragement! Thank you God!
I enjoy the Proverbs 31 devotionals. I have struggled with low self-esteem and would enjoy a devotional to help grow my walk with the Lord.
Thank you Renee for speaking to my heart and sharing your story. It was like looking in a mirror….and I cried many tears reading the first three chapters. I know it was God that lead me to the online bible study….that is the only explanation for how I found it. I so needed to find a supportive group that understands that I am not perfect but loves me anyway. Thank you for your words and reminding me how awesome God’s love is for me.
I feel as if seriously need some guidance in my life as a mom, step-mom, daughter and wife. I recently re-committed my life to Christ 9/28/2013. What a wonderful day. A day of renewal. How exhilarating! I know if I ask HE will get me through all that comes my way.
I am participating in a bible study for a Confident Heart. I am really learning a lot from the book and would love to have the devotional to learn even more !!