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
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I’m going thru a transitional season in my life and ministry. This book not only will help me on this journey but will allow me to be a blessing to others.
I would love to start this study with my mom. We are both on the long and difficult road of achieving healthy weight and healthy finances and healthy relationships. We are both people pleasers to an extent which makes our efforts a bit harder. We would both like to be more connected with God’s will for our lives instead of the world’s. We want to experience the peace of walking by his word and being good witnesses in all aspects of our lives.
I moved to a different state where I didn’t know anyone, let alone have friends or family.
It’s been very challenging and I still haven’t found “my groove” here. It is the most isolated
I have ever felt in my life. I try to stay close to God by reading email Daily Devotionals in the A.M., just like the one that lead me to read about this Devotional. They help keep me grounded, focused and faithful. Having this book will be supportive in an area where I have a challenging time believing I need support in. I am a strong woman who God has carried through so much. But when I read he sample devotional from the book, I FELT it – it spoke to me and I found it inspiring, something I at times struggle with. I would want the book to support me in staying INSPIRED so I can keep fulfilling God’s will in my life.
i already have the book and am in a OBS this book is life changing, having us dig deep,, would love to share this book with my dear friend of 37 years,, and the other book i would give to someone who wants to do the study but cannot afford the book,
i already have the book and am in a OBS this book is life changing, having us dig deep,, would love to share this book with my dear friend of
I love your book and would love to have the devotional. It will be a great gift devotional to give. May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you!
I have ptsd from an abusive marriage coupled with bipolar disorder. I battle with self esteem and insecurity issues. I am a Christian but feel God is far away but in my heart i know He’s not. I would like this cd/ dvd study so that i can tune into what he wants me to see but i dont have enough to purchase because i am currently on long term disability frim the ordeal. Thank you for sharing what God has taught you.
I am so excited to be reading A Confident Heart and participating in the OBS. THANK YOU for being willing to share your personal story so that so many (especially me) can see that we are NOT alone. Thanks for reminding us that “Blessed is the (woman) who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD” – Jeremiah 17:7 This verse is now on a card on my office phone. Winning this devotional would benefit many in my family & circle of friends!
I would love to win this book! I first read Renee’s writing in my email devotions from Proverbs 31 Ministries and have been especially blessed and encouraged by it. Looking forward to reading the original book as well 🙂
I would love to win this book because I am constantly doubting myself. I know that God has called me to do great things, as he does everyone. But I always have a problem with saying, “I can’t do that!” instead of letting him do the work through me.
OMgosh how exciting…actually devotional, cds and a personal call…who wouldn’t want it. Thank you.
I would like the book but until finances are in order after all the recent chaos I’m unable to buy it. I am at this point giving my heart to God. For the last 2 1/2 yrs my focus has been on helping someone that didn’t want help. I don’t even know when I list focus of my #1. I have to get my life back in order and now that my hindrance is gone I’m happier and I feel closer to God. However I’m still a baby. Still learning and its hard. So much to take in. Trying tofigure out how to juggle everything and be the best I can even when I feel that I am failing. I have boys to raise and have no clue how tofix the damage done. I can say my 9 yo has started singing worship songs again. Sometimes just in the car but I’ve caught him a few times at home. It names medsmile. So on this devotional thing how doss it work. I have a small devotional someone gave e a few yrs back but I don’t understand how it works.
My 26 year old daughter and I are cut from the same cloth. While we are sensitive to other people’s needs, we are also sensitive about what people think of us, to the degree that is debilitating. Our antennas are always up! So this book sounds encouraging and inspiring for both of us. I like the excerpt about AM and FM!!!
Since I started this bible study I have been amazed to uncover all of the little ways I defeat myself – things I thought I had buried years ago, but really only craftily redesigned for adulthood. Growing up I thought I only had myself to rely on, and I continually made mistakes and dubbed myself the “failure” I was expected to be. What a gloriously freeing feeling to know that I do not have to rely on my own strength. God will take everything and lead me where I am meant to go. He lifts the burden from my heart and soul and still loves me in all of my imperfection. Some days I try to hold on, but am quickly reminded that I need one thing to get through – Him!! I would love this devotional to help remind me every day to seek confidence in the Lord. Praise, God!
Thank you so much for this book and study it has truly changed my life when I read the email and saw all the post the old Barbara would have thrown away her confidence and thought do not bother but the new Barbara persevere .I am 46 years old and finally I have my true identity all my life I was everything people spoke over me and who people thought I should be how can a person be confident if they have no idea of who they are. One day I would like to share some of my life with you I know that is the reason why I am so passionate about writing my book .Each day I pray God word over my life I never did that in past times.During this season it has not been easy bit I can say with confidence that God has made it beautiful in his time. Be blessed because you are indeed a blessing to all women.
I would live to read this book however, I have
been unemployed for almost six months and I
cannot afford to buy it. The Bible Gateway’s daily
devotionals have been a much needed blessing
every morning as I start my day of seeking for a
job opportunity. The main reason I feel i desperately
beed to read thid book is because despite my strong
faith and firm believe in Romans 8:28, as the days
go by, I feel my self-confidence diminishing and inner fears
of being inadequate taking over.
I already have the book and am taking part in the Proverbs 31 Online Bible Study, which I’m finding very helpful. I would love to win a copy of the book to pass on to my friend, who is struggling with her confidence at the moment and needs to be reminded how precious she is to the Lord.
We are all called to encourage one another!! THANK YOU for following your calling and doing it so well!!
I am in a very Dark place right now and am not sure I can work my way out if this. I need help learning to be confident and trusting.
I have done your online bible study on this book.
I have learned a lot and its been an eye opener for me.
I still need daily reminders on how to live my life with
Confidence. That’s why this devotional would be a great companion.