Has someone ever said something to you that made you feel valued and loved? Affirmations that gave you a sense of meaning and purpose? In my Encouragement for Today devotion, Just the Right Words, I shared a story of how one woman’s words changed the course of another.
Sadly, many of us don’t have people to speak hope and encouragement into our hearts. However, all of us do have Someone who wants to speak just the right words into our lives – every day. Today I have a power-packed {very short} video message where I share how you can position your thoughts to hear and live in God’s promises – every day. Click on the arrow below and discover how to stop letting doubt and discouragement beat you up, and start letting God words build you up instead!
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This is my second time through this book, I participated in Melissa Taylor’s online study of it as well. I am finding even more nuggets the second time through. There are so many things I have learned about God’s love and trusting in Him without listening to the enemy! When I read through the questions and look at my previous answers, I can see the work God is doing in me. Thank you for writing this and sharing your heart!
I am so enjoying this study and I love the AM/FM download. It is very helpful to have that FM thought from God to push away the attempts at defeat from the AM thoughts! Glad to read that Aster’s surgery went well and certainly hope your back heals quickly as well. God Bless you!
So sorry to hear about your back. My 86 year old mother is in the hospital right now with three compression fractures in her lumbar region. Watching her wince every time she moves makes me have compassion for anyone who suffers from back problems. I pray you both have speedy healing.
I just reread some of my answers from a few weeks ago and read my journal. It is amazing how much just these few weeks have changed the way I think and feel. The things that God is putting in my heart through this study is opening my eyes and ears to see how much He loves us and how He wants only the best for us. I am starting to take every thought captive and process things from a different perspective. From God’s perspective and not mine. It is exciting to be me right now.
Since I read your blog today, I want to lift you and your family up for divine healing and restoration. I pray for your back to get back in alignment so the nerves will quit rubbing. I have had back surgery for something similar. I understand how painful. Praying for control of the pain. Thank you for being so faithful to God and continuing this study in your time of personal trials. With Love in Christ Jesus…..Cheryl Boyd
I love this study, I actually read the book some time before, but am growing in my “confidence” as I go through it again!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this study!!!
leap day and you leap into my heart…
thank you so much for allowing God to use you to write such an inspiring book! As a mother of five children life can become quite busy and sometimes I just do things without relying on God’s strength and provision for me. You have certainly encouraged me through your book!
I often find it very easy to encourage others with my words, but sometimes I fall short in thinking positive thoughts for myself. I am going to be intentional about keeping my mind clear and staying alert to think positively about myself.
Going to meditate and pray over 1 Peter 2:9!
Thanks!
Praying for you, My Online Sisters!
I am at a low this evening. Have felt Satan sneaking in. Trying to push his lies away and replace them with God’s promises. Thanks for your messages, Sisters!
Thanks for your devotionals, videos, and words you allowed God to speak through you thus far in A Confident Heart, Renee!
Yes, I believe we are our worst critics! Thanks for the reminder that God is in control, and that He is for me!!!! Really needed that today!
Anybody else up for the challenge of changing our AM thoughts into FM thoughts? We got this! Let’s keep our minds clear, stay alert, and take action!!!! Let’s believe His promises and live like they are true!
Much love, hugs, and prayers!
Affirmation by others is fleeting; God’s affirmation is eternal. Being reminded of His truth carries me through. Thank you for your reminder. Bless you.
I really like the way we “think” effects the way we “feel” which in turn influences how I “live”
Thank you again for sharing.
Thank you renee for writing this book it is truly helping me gain confidence.This is a time I need to know that iI can pray Gods promises and that he hears me. My son who is 30 years old has got to have open heart surgery for an artery that is 80% blocked. It will be your words in your book and your truths you have shared about our loving God that gets me through this and og Course because of you I know what to ask God for and how thank you so much for doing Gods work
Dear Renee
I was just talking with one of my new Bible study friends, Shawn, and we were both commenting on how God has brought us 12 women together because of “A Confident Heart”. We have never connected before, and God has intertwined our hearts so that when one of us hurts, we all hurt….please pass those kleenexes down here…Thank you for listening to God and sharing your heart, which in turn shares God’s heart. You have made it be a safe place to share… and our fellowship is sweet and right at the heart of Jesus! God just knows….perfect timing on each one of our lives. Praying for a healing touch on your back. Lord Jesus, please cover Renee’s back with your healing and restoring blood. Amen and so be it! Huggs!
Love the AM/FM thoughts! Really need it! Thanks!
I so enjoy reading and thinking of your insights. Our son is in prison and will be there for 6 yrs. My self doubts of could I done anything different or said anything that would have changed our sons direction. So now we have to be a source of strength for him. He has a 4 year old son that he hopes the mother will bring him for visitation to keep them close and be a daddy. Thank You
The idea of being prepared has been huge for me this week. I’ve been reading the verses that affirm my identity in Christ out loud every morning to myself which really is changing the way I feel and live, I’ve seen a notable difference in my confidence at work! Renee, it was so good to be reminded that God IS for us. I can too often believe the doubt that he is not!
The idea of being prepared has been huge for me this week. I’ve been reading the verses that affirm my identity in Christ out loud every morning to myself which really is changing the way I feel and live, I’ve seen a notable difference in my confidence at work! Renee, it was so good to be reminded that God IS for us. I can too often believe the doubt that he is not
Thanks, Renee,
I had a break through this week, lots of flashbacks on my childhood…and now I know where my insecurities come from,…but I am not bound by my past, and can overcome inspite of my childhood..and when a negative thought came to mind today, I heard myself saying “Its not your fault”! You’ve done all you could with what you had, and I don’t have to be perfect, and God loves you just the way you are!
I am sorry about your injury and will pray that your neck is better soon!
I’ve been reading your book from the library, however, I want to order one for myself. What is the coupon code to use when I order it? Please let me know. Thank you in advance.
God bless you,
Alyce
This has been a painful week for me as well! I’m not sure what I did but my shoulder has been quite painful and for some odd reason I’ve been battling depression. I’ve fallen behind in my reading but I’m going to try to remedy that ASAP! Thanks for all you do!