I’ve got so many fun things to share with you today!! First, I have a special video message – just for you – from Chapter 10 of A Confident Heart. In it I share about the power of knowing God by His Names and learning to living in the security of who HE is! Praying it will really encourage and inspire you today!
And, we just found out about an amazing deal on my book, (more details after the video) and we’ve got a Contagious Confidence GiveAway you don’t want to miss! {But first, click the arrow for today’s message.}
Message Notes
Download video “Message Notes” in a notes in a PDF or in a Word doc here.
BIG NEWS
A Confident Heart Ebook for Kindle is on sale for $2.99 through March 25th! And it’s now #1 in Theology and #1 in Women’s studies on Amazon Ebooks! We’re blown away by how God is carrying this message into so many more hearts and lives. We’d love for you to share the news – and guess what? Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download a FREE Kindle App on your computer, cell phone and other electronic devices here!
Online Study
I would love for you to join my Confident Heart online Bible/Book study that starts again April 23rd. It’s been incredible to read through the book with thousands of women around the world so I’m going to do it again this Spring. You can find all the info you need in my right sidebar–>
Knowing God By Name – printable
Download and print an list of the Names of God – the ones I shared in the video and more from Chapter 10 in A Confident Heart.
Contagious Confidence Giveaway
- First & Second Prizes: A copy of my book, a year of the P31 Woman magazine and my Confident Heart “Rest Assured” message on CD!
- Grand Prize: a $20 Target Gift Card PLUS all of the above!
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Dearest Renee,
I can’t tell you how grateful I am of your book and online bible study!! I never knew how deep of a relationship I could have with God and thought my insecurities was a part of who I was…..never even knew how to start building more confidence. I grew up Catholic, but we never went to church (sometimes on Easter, sometimes on Christmas) but one thing we always did was say grace before dinner. I knew of God, but didn’t KNOW Him and didn’t know how to have a relationship or even know that I Should have a relationship. Thank You!
I’m a little late in viewing the email and posting that I have been receiving your email updates since one of the beginning 7 Day Doubt Free diet series, which I really enjoyed as well! I never saw the story of Gideon as being an example I could follow but your video and chapter show what a good example he is! Thank-you for doing this online study. I have really enjoyed it!
Nancy
I thank God for His grace and for giving you the words that keeps me going. Sometimes it’s just so hard to know how to make it but then someone or something will say or do something that clicks with me.
It’s such a challenge for me to talk about what Christ has done to my life in front of friends and family that don’t know him. They are the ones that need to hear it most and I am too afraid to expose myself. I hate when fear rules my life. I am praying for confidence to share my story of how Christ redeemed my life and how he is still changing me. My friends and family need this hope from me.
I bought Confidant Heart for my Kindle several weeks ago but haven’t
gotten very far reading yet. Wednesday, I read the devotional Getting
Up Again & went to work. That afternoon I was called into HR & told
that I wouldn’t have my job next school year. I was devistated. This is
my calling but I know that God is in control. It was no coincidence that
that particular verse & devotional were on Encouragement for Today on
that day. It was just what I was going to need
I cannot express how perfect this video message was for me in this very moment in time. I have been focusing one Trusting God more in my life, bringing all my worries and concerns to him and not dwelling in the shroud of fear that can easily take over. I want to fully accept the BLESSING the Father has given me…Accepting his love and knowing he will not forsake me. To be Strong & Courageous, Joshua 1:9
To lay down all worries…
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
I’ve learned so much from this study. Before I started, I was afraid….afraid of life, fear to move forward. I had fatih in God, but not the kind of faith I should have. Now….My Lord is my strength, he guides me through each day. This study has opened my eyes and heart to how God can and will control everything in my life, if I let him. Worry, depression, fear are now laid at Gods feet to handle. I feel the peace he gives me. Thank You so much for your book, and this study….It came at a time I really needed it.
This spoke right to me:
The greatest defeat comes when I allow my mistakes, sins or broken relationships to convince me that I might as well give up.
Perhaps you have also allowed failure to knock you down, tie you up with the ropes of regret and hold you hostage like I have.
The greatest defeat comes when I allow my mistakes, sins or broken relationships to convince me that I might as well give up.
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I think God wants us to remember that following Him is not about avoiding failures and being perfect. It’s about accepting our weaknesses and becoming more dependent on His perfect love and power at work in us.
I’ll send it on to my women friends so they, too, can be reminded it’s not about perfection but dependence on HIM.
I Thank you for sharing. I’ve learned much from this Bible study about myself , my relationship with Christ and how it is related so closely with every day life. it seems I’m relearning this again and again. Loved how you used the story of Gideon and his relationship with God and how it worked in his every day life. It’s such a blessing to know God is in control and every time I see and review the names of God I always remember how much God is in my life even when I’ve failed he picks me up and is there. I reposted yourvideo on my FB knowing it would be shared with others that may need encouragement. Thanks again for shareing and encouragement to share through your study. Praying for you and those participating in your study, Just knowing I am in a constant process of becoming and in a walk with my God. God’s Blessings
I don’t do Twitter or Facebook but I do share your site with friends by email. I continue to appreciate your words of encouragement to have a Confident Heart.and be a more Confident Women . That video was wonderful thanks for sharing all of GOD’S names. I have to confess have alwready finshed the book last couldn’t put it down it’s AWESOME! Look forward to your next book Renee MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAAMILY.
I’ve enjoyed — and LEARNED from — this study so much! It has been genuinely life-changing. I can’t begin to tell you how comforting it has been to learn more about God and how he views us, His Royal Daughters, by reading Renee’s words through her prayers, writing, videos, and leading us through Scripture. Chapter 10 really made me see how this book has helped quiet my self-doubt and fears. I love how I now know that I share the same flaws and doubts as so many other God-fearing women, this is very comforting. :^) I will reach for this book time and time again and will definitely have it in mind to suggest to my Christian sisters.
I am re-posting on Chapter 10 blog. Mine didn’t go through the other day.
I liked this video from Renee Swope. The closing thoughts said: “Gideon learned to follow God more consistently by depending on God’s strength instead of his own. He shifted his focus from doubting himself to believing his God. More than just helping him conquer the Midianites, God also helped Gideon conquer his personal enemies of doubt and fear. And He wants to do the same things in our lives. Oftentimes God will use our doubts to build our confidence by calling us to face our fears and do something we would never choose to do on our own. But when we depend on Him, we experience victory we never thought possible! I know how that feels, because with all that has been going on with my severe health challenges I never thought that I could handle it, but I can! God is the one who has me by His right hand and He is leading the way for the victory! He is going to get the glory in all of this and I know without a doubt how much He loves me! Why can we rise again? Because we have a God who promises to be there to take our hand and help us up again. In Psalm 37: 23-24 says, (insert your name in the blanks) “The steps of _Kimberly_____ are established by the Lord, and He delights in _Kimberly’s___ way. When _Kimberly_________ falls _she____ will not be hurled headlong, because the Lord is the One who holds __Kimberly’s__________ hand. (NASB). He will be there for us and when we do fall He will pick us up again. I hope you like this video as much as I did and to know the promises He gives us.
I posted on Facebook today since my other one didn’t post the other day.
I absolutely loved chapter 10 I loved how God turned Gideon from a wimp to a great warrior and how patient He was with Gideon as well. Just like He has been so patient with me.
I just watched your video! Another awesome one too good not to share…just shared the video via Facebook. (big smile.) The part that caught me the most is that God promises to be there to take our hand and help us up again. And so, why do we try so often to stay down or attempt to get up on our own? I have recently challenged myself to become more dependent on God…to know Him…and to trust Him more and more. And you totally said that in this video!!! Once again, I heard God speaking through you. Thank you. I will continue to grow in my confidence as I learn to live in His promises and seek Him!
Giveaway: Just shared thoughts-check! : ) Shared the video via Facebook (hope that counts)-check! : ) I already receive your email updates-check. : )
I am so excited for your on-line biblestudy. My heart is broken and aching during this season in my life and I am needing to fill my heart with the Truth of God. Contagious Confidence is what my heart is yearning for and I can’t wait to begin! I love getting your emails and I will be facebooking you when I get home for lunch!! Thanks for the chance to win and for the encouragement! I need it!!
I need a friend, Renee. You probably don’t have the time to stretch yourself any further. Is there anybody?
Doris,
Find comfort in knowing that you have thousands of women participating in this study praying for YOU! I don’t know what you’re going through, but I do know that God knows. Trust Him. Continue to focus on His promises. Big hug and many prayers!
For His Glory,
Kristin
Angelina Wenceslao are you still following along with the blogs and did you ever get the book? Also thinking of you as far as your court case, how did that go, praying all went well!
I love how we are all praying for one another! Yes, Angelina, I am with Dawn on this one…would love to hear from you. Still lifting up prayers.
I thank you for chapter 10 I am glad you included the names of God. The one that stood out and ministered to me is El Roi The God who Sees Me. I like the fact God knows me intimately as Psalm 139 says and still accepts, loves me in spite of my failures. What an awesome God!
Thank you for reminding me that the more I know God…the more my confidence will grow. I have been having some health issues and being a single mother of 3 children, I am feeling overwhelmed and anxious about not being able to find a job since May 2011. I want to build an awesome relationship with God. Hearing your video helped me feel so much better about trusting God. My struggles are stepping stones that are helping me grow spiritually!