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 am reading A Confident Heart now and it is proving to be a life changer. I am able to apply the learnings each and every day. It is improving my personal relationship with Christ, improving my self confidence and improving my marriage. I can only imagine what the devotional can do for me!
It sounds so fitting for my life right now, I have been looking for a devotional and have had my eye on this one, it would be awesome to win a copy 🙂
I would like to read the book and devotional and win the dvd – some days you just need to know that God has your back 🙂 A lot of times its easy to forget and this would be a great reminder!
I would also love to share this with my friends once I am done reading it. It would be a gift that keeps on giving 🙂
I so enjoyed your A Confident Heart Study and would love to have a daily devotional to go with it. I have used so many of your comments from a Confident Heart in devotionals I have done at my church and for events, etc. To know God’s love for us is truly the only way to have a confident heart – Thanks for making me realize that!!!!!
Pick Me!!!!! Pick me for the devotional!!!!!!
I hope I win this devotional, I love Renée Swoopes devotions on Proverbs 31.
Sometimes I am stricken with insecurity. Being the leader of a pretty spirit-filled small group, being an instructor, and pretty successful that on the outside it appears that I have it all but that doesn’t mean I do. There’s some old insecurity and old past hurts that try to rise up when I’m not edified. Perhaps your devotional can help me on my quest to become the bold confident free woman I say that I am but that truly I am struggling to become.
I have struggled lately in many areas of my personal and spiritual life. I would appreciate the encouragement and assurance I need daily through this devotional. It would mean so much to me to feel and live confidently when lately, I don’t feel much confidence! I would give the second copy to either my sister, who has had some very challenging valleys in her life lately, or to my good friend Chris, who was just diagnosed with lung cancer, and her faith and hope are an inspiration to many!
I could really use this devotional for a daily reminder of what I read in the book! I am going through empty nest and a hubby who is on the road a lot for work. I have some physical issues that have kept me from going back to work!! Thank you for your awesome ministry! You have been a blessing in my life!
I’m looking forward to reading this book!
I think Confident Heart is a book is filled with God’s powerful Truth and I believe every woman should read it! So excited that you are offering the DVD and devotional along with it! Would love to win the Devotional especially to share with a friend!
I’ve been receiving daily devotionals from Proverbs 31 for 6 months. Most of the time it’s the exact message I needed. And there are times it’s carried me through my day. I have lost 4 grandparents, my biological father and stepfather (who was in my life for 35 years) in the past 6 years. It has been extremely difficult for me but I know they are in a better place. I think this book and devotional would continue to bless me and help me with my struggles.
God is doing mighty things in my family right now. I have ordered the study for me, my daughter and granddaughter to do as a family. there is much healing that needs to take place and I know that God is the great healer and restorer of life. the 60 day devotional would be one more tool to help with the healing journey we are on .
I have been looking for a good devotional. I am a college student and trying to continue to keep my faith strong. 🙂
I would like to share my family’s journey and hopefully inspire someone else that may read this. My husband and I met when we were 14 and have been best friends since. Married for 16 years. 3sons. I always thought I had faith until April of this year, 2013. On spring break I discovered my husband stealing my prescription pain medications. I am chronically disabled but push myself to be the best mom and wife I can be. The discovery of my husband and best friend of 27 years addiction was horrifying. He chose to run and hide and deny the truth. Things quickly spiraled out of control. And what didn’t help was the hatred his family had for me, and used this opportunity to drive the wedge in to break up our marriage. They told him I was leaving and taking the boys. Which was so far from the truth. I kept telling my husband I was there for him. But he couldn’t let his family find out the truth. One night his anger and rage lead to an assault. And this is where I believe God intervened. My husband ended up getting arrested, face down, with asphalt in his face on a driveway leading to what became our church. That night I just prayed and knew this was a result of his addiction. He spent a night in jail. 4 days later he served me with divorce papers and used my disability to immediately obtain possession of our boys. Even though I had a protection order awaiting. But his parents hid him to prevent that. In Michigan there is a 6 month “time out” rule. You can not get divorced for 6 months. All the meanwhile my dad was dying of pancreatic cancer. I stayed patient and kind to Tim. This was not “my Tim”. This was addiction. 5 months went by. I had 1 month left. For the first time in my life I surrendered to God. I knew things wouldn’t happen “my” way. And certainly not Tim’s way. As a last resort I found a window of opportunity to get Tim to meet with a pastor. I randomly picked this pastor based on the location of the church being in the back of our neighborhood. And just so happens to be the church with the driveway where Tim got arrested. This pastor and his wife, complete strangers to me, took me in and listened to my story. I loved my husband. Knew he would die if this didn’t work. I convinced Tim to go meet with this pastor. And he did. That meeting with that pastor changed Tim’s life. I next invited Tim and our boys to come to that church with me. And Tim showed up with our boys. That Sunday Tim , a total stranger to this church, lead our entire family during silent prayer to the altar. Tim sobbed. We all did. I think the whole church did. The pastor and his wife immediate saw us and prayed with us. I knew my Tim was back. And 3 months later we are going better than ever. We are a family again. We have put faith first. Tim is in men’s bible study groups. We have a fun marriage class group through the church. I can say I witnessed a miracle from God. There was zero chance of us reconciling. And Tim is drug free. Which we are a team in this journey of recovery. I would love a chance of being chosen for this book series. This is all new to us, and we need all the guidance we can get. I am so grateful my prayers were answered. And God found Tim and saved him literally. Thank you for anyone that took the time to hear bits and pieces of our journey.
Kristi, I’m sobbing right now. I have a similar situation and your story encourages me. I’m so thankful you shared your story of love faith and recovery.
I am so grateful you read it. I BELIEVE in Tim. And now our family is putting faith and God first. We are fortunate to have a program called RACING FOR RECOVERY. It’s mission is to prevent substance abuse and help those who battle addiction. A guy who actually went to our high school, started it 12 years ago!!! It’s working for Tim and US. Todd Crandell is the guy and ESPN did a documentary called “from addict to ironman”. Anyone battling substance abuse, or is a supporter to a loved one, or knows of anyone struggling with addiction should look him up. His story incredible. He’s our counselor and we are so lucky he lives close by. Many if not every woman would not have fought to save their marriage, let alone their addict husbands life. But I chose to. Even with all the pain and hurt. (The stealing of my dying fathers medications too). The weird thing is, forgiveness was never an issue. And Tim can see and feel the love I have for him. Unconditional love. And God sure showed him the way!! Haha. It truly is miraculous. I will pray for you especially going through something similar. I “get” it. Feel free to contact me anytime. And don’t give up or lose hope!! And FAITH!! ([email protected]). I’m just an ordinary mom of 3 boys. And Tim and I are in this to win this!! (Journey of recovery). Thanks again
Kristi Schmieder I have been having a lot going on in the last 2 years, but mine has been with our daughter I am really sorr
Kristi Schmieder I have been having a lot going on in the last 2 years, but mine has been with our daughter I am really sorry but prayers and peace to you (Sorry the computer cut me off) I hope things will get better for you!
Thank you so much Moya!! Keep the faith. This is all so new to us. But our marriage and friendship is the best it’s ever been. I ask myself everyday, why did God choose to save Tim? And our marriage?? So many don’t get saved. My only answer is surrendering to God for the FIRST time changed my life. It was like a calming and reassuring effect came over me, and I just completely left it up to God. I was going to accept whatever his will be done was. And honestly, since this was my first time completely relying on God, I had no clue what I was doing!! Lol I will pray for you and hope you find the strength to have HOPE and that your daughter figures out she is capable and deserving of a great life. It starts with a choice. She can do it! And I highly recommend addressing the root cause or the “why”. But counseling is best for that. Take care and I’m always here for you.
Praising God for His saving grace and for you!
Thank you for sharing your heart, your story and your life.
Praying for you as you continue to move forward to the heart of Jesus.
Blessings,
Donna B
Renee Swope’s Ministry Team
I’m recently retired and my husband is leaving his employment next month, but doesn’t have another job yet. I definitely need assurance I’m not on this journey alone.
This looks like a wonderful opportunity to learn how to be more faithful and sure. What a wonderful opportunity. 🙂
Wow! After reading just a small piece from the book listed above it made me realize how insecure I didn’t even know I was being. God placed it on my heart that when I listen to the insecure thoughts I’m growing farther from Him. Even if i don’t win I’ll be praying everyday and finding scriptures that’ll help me be closer to God! Ty
I book your book several years ago and taught it out of my home. It changed my life!! Since then god has called me to be the women’s minister of my church. I can’t believe how much doubt run through us as children of God. My oldest daughter is now at college and is going through a tough time with relationships! I handed the book to her and she has handed it to a non-believer!! I love it!!! So much has come from your obedient call. I plan to teach this study again and really hope to win the devotion!!
I need something to change my life and guide me to where I need to be. Excited to read this book!
I would love to win the book and DVD to inspire me, give me hope and confidence and teach me about
God’s truth and plan for my life.