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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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  1. I m a busy mom of four that has been blessed so much. Certain days are still a struggle as I battle and manage depression. It runs in my family from way back but I want to break the cycle . With the help of a strong church family and Email devotions,I’m learning to look up in my circumstance instead of looking around at small stuff.

  3. My aunt Karren & I have your book & we have been reading it sort of together. We live across the state from each other, so call & discuss what we have read. We attended WOF in Denver together & 3 days after returning, we were in a severe car accident. We were t-boned by a drunk driver. Thank God we are ok. We will heal. I can’t walk without a walker for now due to my injuries. It wasn’t my aunt’s fault, but she feels like it was. I would love to win this give-a-way so that she & I can study together across the miles. To allow God to show her when we confidently approach the throne of grace, miracles happen. I would love to be able to bless her with this gift. My mon passed away 11yrs ago & my grams a yr ago. Karren is my mom’s baby sister & all I have left. We only have each other. I pray we are chosen.

    • So sorry to hear about your car accident. Praising God that you and your Aunt are doing ok. Praying for His continuing healing for you.

      Blessings,
      Donna
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  4. I think the book sounds like a wonderful time of refreshing, and I could truly benefit from that. I would also like to give a copy to a friend who is being victimized by unkind words from someone she is close to. I think the book could give her a new lease on life. Thanks for all your inspiring writings and ideas!

  5. I need a confident heart. Valley experience so difficult. Please pray for me. I am alone, isolated and don’t knowwhat to do. I have been married for 27 years and separated from my husband. Not well. The God’s unfailing Grace Sustains. It would be a blessing to win. I ask for your prayers, and offer mine to you. May His Face Shine Upon You.

    • Praying for God to comfort and sustain you. And praying his promise found in Deut. 31:6 over you. “The Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake. Praying that you feel His presence where you are.

      Blessings,
      Donna
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  6. Hi my name is Kiera, I am 14 and id really like this book. I cant buy it because I have no money. But since I was in year 7 I have been bullied and haven’t been treated well from all different people. I have recently become a Christian thinking it would help me and no doubt it has but a lot of the time I’m not properly believing or following god. I never have time to pray and none of my family are Christian’s or believe at all. I never have time to say grace and I’m not allowed to attend my church services anymore because my mum doesn’t like me going. It is so hard to believe ad stay faithful. Recently I nearly gave in the adultery because I felt so isolated and alone.
    If I was able to receive your book just to read I would be so grateful. And reading what is in it made me feel so connected to your book and I would love to read it.

    Thank you so much!

    Kiera

    • Praying for you and your family Kiera. Praying for God to strengthen you and encourage you as you seek His face. Praying He floods you with his peace and joy. And praying that you always remember that He is there right by your side, no matter where you are.

      Blessings,
      Donna
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team.

  7. I am very excited about this devotional. The book “A Confident Heart” is life changing. We used it for our Bible Study in Arizona last fall with 40 ladies. Their comments were amazing. I then used it for an on line study – same results.

    Thank you Renee
    Blessings on you for your obedience to write.

    Dianne

    • Thank you so much for your encouraging words! 40 – what a great group of women. Thanks for sharing A Confident Heart both with your Bible Study group and online! Love hearing how God uses A Confident Heart to transform lives for His glory.

      Blessings,
      Donna
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  8. I would love to win a copy of the devotional book. As a single mom, every day doubts and against me thoughts fill my heart and mind. Please consider me in your drawing.

  9. I can use all the help and guidence that I can get to help me in my daily walk with God.

  10. So excited about this devotional!! Can’t wait to get it!!! I have been reading the book and doing the study. Very life changing!

  11. In the midst of a difficult time and every time I log into FB, a quote from you speaks to me right where I am. I am always amazed at the many ways The Lord speaks to us, I had just read the verse in Romans you referenced above, before logging into FB tonight. Finishing up a Bible Study on my own and would LOVE your devotional book.

  12. I shared your “doubt diet” link in a Bible study I was leading in the spring – there are two women from that study that were SO impacted by signing up that it has been amazing & encouraging to watch. I’d LOVE to pass these materials on to them. Neither of these women have a lot of disposable income to buy the book – and our family has limited finances as well, so I’ve not been able to “gift” them books. And my copy is on kindle, so I can’t even lend it! Anyway, that’s what I’d do – lead them in a study of your book & let them make use if the materials!!!

  13. Seeing how God is using this study in my life, I would love to keep going with the addition of the devotional.
    Thank you so much for this study

  14. I absolutely loved the book and the study group. I have been battling cancer for the last 2 years and your bok has been truly inspirational and uplifting.

  15. Receiving this email offer today on this website is not a coincidence but the Hand of God working in my life. I had just been to a prayer meeting where the Pastor prayed and delivered me from the Spirit of Rejection, Pain, suicidal, low self esteem, extreme heart ache and pain & sufferings. I brought in my sick grandpa to be prayed for but i was not physically sick, however, i was covering up a bleeding heart and a broken spirit. I silently cried to the Lord when Pastor was praying for the sick people..telling Him to just heal my wounded heart and the dreadful feeling that i’m just a big disappointment.Noone knew the pain i was going thru..only my Father coz i didn’t even hve the confidence to share with anyone my pain..i always have the brightest smile painted on my face wen i am in peoples company. My message last Sunday night (20/10/13)was “look up, build your confidence,be restored, be healed”.That is why i feel like this book was made for me and my step to living a confident life in Christ.

    • You have to just love God’s timing! So thankful that Renee’s offer landed in your email. Praying for your broken heart and pain. I love this verse and promise that God gives us in Romans 8:28: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Know that God sees your pain and that he is using it for His glory and your growth. I know, easier said than done. Praying for God to focus your thoughts and your eyes on Him and your healing process continues. He loves you like no other.

      Prayers and blessings,
      Donna
      Renee Swope’s Ministry Team

  16. I would love to have a more confident heart in God and to share that with a friend.

  17. This sounds like a great devotional book I’d so appreciate having it for myself and the young lady I’m mentoring. It would so helpful for both of us as we glean from the word of God what a great way to keep us both encouraged. What an awesome surprise this would be for her.

    God bless you Renee for your obedience to God to teach us ladies the infaliable Word of God, for the purpose of application in our lives as His daughters

    In Christ Ana

  18. I met Renee at one of her deals on the Confident Heart- I was so excited, filled with God, and wanted to light the sky……but I did not have anyone to really share myself with. My church…well, I hung back and did not tell too many I even attended. Now I play the piano and organ at my church, and yet…am still dragging “my tail” to do things, to share, and to learn. I really need to get rid of “my tail”. I did take a leap of my faith and called a church member of whom I enjoy and I asked her to introduce me to a women’s group in November. I yearn for friends, companionship, and I want to pray or others. I can be a great Christian if I want to be. I wish I could win your books and information– I sure could use it.

  19. I would love this devotional as a study guide with my best friend. Life is getting heavy and I think that this would encourage us! When we are finished I’d like to pass it on to my mom! I’m struggling right now with who I am and how I see myself. I’m trying to see what God sees– but it’s hard. I always feel like a failure. God Iis working on my heart!

  20. 2 years ago I came out of an emotionally abusive relationship that not only skewed my faith but left me half the woman I previously was. I lost all confidence in myself, even my ex-husband was shocked to see that another human being could take that from me. At 55 years of age I sought therapy, Proverbs 31 and purchased A Confident Heart”. I am still healing and continually go back to the pages of this book that reminds of God’s unfailing love and how wonderfully made I am for His plan and not mine. I have a new friend going through the same thing and I want to pass on my book to her and ideally add the devotional which I will purchase on my next payday. Thank you Renee and Proverbs 31 Ministries. 🙂