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Renee Swope

Encouraging and equipping moms to parent with God's grace and confidence.

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Lord, I Want to Know You {and a GiveAway!}

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

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Let the fun begin! I’ll be reading your thoughts and praying for you all day!

Comments

  1. I really am encouraged by the video today. I need to trust God in a big way. Things are completely out of my hands and there is nothing I can do apart from God and that is what I am really realizing and woke up praying for today.
    Your book has been such an inspiration to my life. I will continue to do the study bc it has so helped me.
    Thank you, Renee:)

  4. I loved it all, but I have been seeking to know God better, specifically in those terms “know God”. Also, yesterday and today, I have been filled with doubt, so those words were very encouraging. Thank you!

    • I have learned so much during this study. I learned almost as much about myself as I learned about the mercies of my LORD. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I think I will sign up again for April.

      • I told my Bible study group about this upcoming study in April. We may all study together!!!
        Since I don’t FB or Twitter I had to resort to regular email….

  7. I am so thankful you shared about the names of God! I have been very much trying to pray God’s word and share the powerfulness of that with others. I have tried to work on gettings the names of God before but have not stuck with it. This is a great motivator for me to come in and start focusing more on the names and roles the Lord is in my life! Thanks so much!!!!!

  9. I wanted to share something with you all. Last night as I was praying, God spoke to me in a huge way! YEAH! I invisioned myself running around in circles and God is standing there watching me. He’s waiting for me to slow down and stop to see Him there…waiting. Waiting for me. When I finally stop and look at Him, He opens His arms and smiles and holds out His arms and tells me to “TRUST” Him. To put everything else that I am running around in circles about behind me and to put Him first and “TRUST” Him. I think we all go through this. We all get wrapped up in our worries and soon we look like a crazy person running around. God is here for us all! Waiting for us. Wanting us to “TRUST” Him.

    Thank you Renee for the word of the week and this video. I pray for all of us that we will put our “TRUST” in Him and not let our worries take over.

  10. Oh…forgot to leave an “extra” comment about posting to f.b….reposted again today… 🙂

  11. I am loving this journey and learning and growing so much! I have often felt like our Father’s problem child, having to come back again and again for forgiveness, especially about my attitudes. If I were Him, I’d be saying, “Not YOU again!” Along these lines I have listened to Sanctus Real’s song “Forgiven” several times in the last week — so profound! I am loving the feeling of digging my tap root down and getting it connected to God’s word and promises. Thank you for sharing your heart and being real. God has been challenging me to do the same. I have failed in ways that most folks who know me would never imagine and I truly want God to show His power off through my weakness! By the way, I did share this post to facebook. I am meeting with a group of 7 ladies in my house going through this book and would love to get a lot more to join in your next session. I have been praying protection and blessing on you as you minister our Father’s heart to His girls!

  12. “If we want to be free from fear so that we can walk by faith, we HAVE to hold on to what God is teaching us, replacing our ways with His. We will only overcome our fears by walking through them, holding God’s hand and trusting God’s heart to lead, protect and preserve us.” Page 197…This is my truth today, this is what i have to do and I have to remember to do it!! I have fallen short so many times and your video Renee was so convincing of His truth that when we fall we can get back up and God will help us and forgive us….These are hard things for me, trust is hard for me and for so many others women as I read through the different women writing their hearts….I keep getting back up again and I have to trust, I have to believe that God is not mad at me, He will never leave me nor forsake me, that He understands and I can trust that. He already knows the outcome before i even open my eyes in the morning…I am grateful for that…My past few days have been very hard and circumstances have caused so much fear and my lack of faith and trust in Him shows right through that fear….I thank each of you for sharing your hearts and letting this sinner saved by God’s grace and mercy see on paper that i am not alone…Of course we all know that but seeing through all of your hearts has helped me…Thank you and God Bless

  13. I love those fill in the blanks makes scripture so interactive in daily life! You are very encouraging!!

  14. Thank you for sharing God’s promises and reminding us that God is patient. Thank you also for sharing the names of God and encouraging us to pray God’s Names Names and promises. What a difference this makes.

  15. What an encouraging thought that I can get up again, though I falter and fall time after time. To know that God is with me and that He sees all of my struggles, offering to provide the strength that I need for victory as He journeys with me in life… At times, that is the only reason I can continue to press on. Thank you for the reminders of God’s faithful, outstretched hand.

  16. I am 41 year old recently divorced ter 22 years. God is using your book and ministry to change my life dramatically. I hope to meet you one day to give you a hug of appreciation. I share your videos and quotes from book and your status updates all the time. Thank you.

  17. Hi Renee,
    I have just recently discovered your blog, and have so enjoyed it. “A Confident Heart” is definitely something that I have NEVER had. It is not a happy place to always doubt youself. I know that everyone can always be better than they are, but to feel that one is never good enough, able enough, strong enough is discouraging and and has definitely kept me from finding my perfect place of ministry. Thank you for your encouragement! I can’t wait until your next session in April so that I can be with through the entire broadcasts. I am already registered. May God bless you as you follow him.

  18. GOD woke me at 1 am to pray this morning..in the silence of the morning…so many prayers going up to 24/7 JESUS , GOD’s RIGHT HAND MAN….who never sleeps & always is listening, praying about people, situations, family, loved ones..yet I feel refreshed right now as I send you this message at about 5 am. I thank GOD at my remembrance of you & the things the LORD has put in your heart to share with so many through this study. Be encouraged! I am the one who the scriptures says although you fall 7 times…but what about 8 times???? YES…..Yet GOD holds me by HIS HAND and loves a worm such as I!!! GRACE….MERCY AND PEACE from GOD OUR FATHER THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!! That is the song I hear this morning…..Thanks for your video today!!!! Hope you have a great day….also praying for your beautiful family!

  19. Hi Renee,

    Your encouragement through videos, book reviews, and devotionals have really blessed me. Yesterday’s devotional “Getting Up Again” is a confirmation to a prophetic message from God. I am so glad that I don’t have to stay “down” when I am down. God’s grace covers us when we fall or fail. One of my favorite scriptures to know when this happens is Romans 8:1-There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. I am really inspired by the formula doubt-confidence-victory. I am experiencing victory from a long set back. Didn’t think I could come out, but with God’s help I made it. May God continue to richly bless you. Keep encouraging others. Your ministry is truly God anointed.

    Blessings,
    Doris

  22. Hi Renee!
    Thank you! You always uplift my soul and encourage my spirit with your words.
    I think what stood out the most from watching your video was that I NEED to create a relationship with my Heavenly Father.
    I am ashamed to admit it but I do have trust issues with Him. But have I really tried to KNOW Him? No, not really. I see the hurts in my life…the deep ones and I question why and don’t understand His ways. But I haven’t taken the time to listen, to learn, to pray for the answers very hard. I pray in my heart daily for answers to things…but I don’t really take the time to listen much. I WANT a relationship with Him. I WANT to know Him and understand things better. Thank you for reminding me that I NEED that in my life and to set a goal to work on that.
    The other thing I took from your video is to rise up after I fall and that i WILL fall again, but I am meant to rise again…only stronger. I tend to forget that part…that I am stronger.
    I know I don’t comment much here or on Facebook, but I take in very deeply what you say, what you teach what you share.
    I really am excited for and want to get in on your study April 23rd. I want to MAKE the time for HIM and for me to grow closer to Him. Thank you for offering this again because I didn’t make the time last time around and was so very sad I missed it.
    I have your book and now just need the notes printed out and a large notebook or journal and I am ready this go round . 🙂
    Thank you for all you do Renee! May you continue to be blessed for the lives you touch so well and so deeply. Prayers and love going out to you!
    ~Mippy 🙂
    (aka Sabrina)

  23. Thank you Renee and Proverbs 31 for your wonderful Ministry. I have been so blessed by your bible study Renee and the daily devotions on the Proverbs 31 website. They are always so timely and encouraging! God Bless you all!!

  24. I tweeted the giveaway! I’ve been signed up for your email updates! I am so blessed by your Ministry! Thank You!!!!

  25. I sent an email to my homeschool group. I don’t do facebook or twitter as I said before, Would really love to win the giveaway!
    Blessings,

  26. I don’t do facebook or twitter, I am already signed up for email updates. Would love to win!
    Blessings

  27. I’m definitely in need this week. Jehovah Jireh, and Jehovah Shaloam. My mother had a stoke on Mon. She was really blessed that it was only mild. She has a little trouble speaking, but otherwise is fine. I just feel tired and overwhelmed, we didn’t do any homeschool this week and I’m not feeling too good, so I may need Jehovah Rapha for me and my mom! I appreciate how you say that we get to know God by sharing our experiences with Him and letting Him reveal Himself to us through His Names. You are a blessing to hear and see. It amazes me how your clothes and jewelry always match the room your in! I loved the cross picture behind you as well as the message. Ch. 10 hits the spot with me. I appreciate your honesty and sharing your failures. I want to know God more and trust Him with every part of my life.
    Blessings

  28. Sharing on Facebook now and cant wait to dig in and read your book blessed already by a few nuggets cant wait for more!!!

  29. Thank you Renee. God is always faithful and thank you for encouraging us. I shared your post on facebook, twitter and subscribed to your blog. I want to know God more and I’m so excited that you will be doing another Bible study. Blessings. Joan

  32. How encouraging to know that God realizes we are going to fail and that he longs to be the one to help us up.
    Thanks for the message. I shared on Twitter too.

  33. Thank you for the video message. I need to remember to ASK God for help. I seem to blow it too many times and the more I study this book and His Word, the more it helps me find my way closer to God and a better life. I’m half way through Chapter 10 and it is a nice feeling to know I’m not alone in this journey.

  34. I am continually amazed at how the Lord is concerned for us! I weep with joy because this is the very thing I am having difficulty with this week! You are the second person today that has ministered to me about trusting the Lord! I have been praying last week our “Praying God’s Promises” prayer and this week having that prayer answered. I had read Proverbs 24:16 several times before however, never have I really understood that until i watched this video. It is not in the falling we fail only in the not getting up! But even then God is gracious and holds out his had to help us up when we don’t have the strength to get up! I could go on and on because I can feel him lifting me up just now as I type this!! O blessed is the name of the Lord who cares enough for this little lamb to come help me up!!!!

  35. I love the story of Gideon in the Bible and I love the quote in your book on pg. 197 “we will only overcome our fears by walking through them, holding God’s hand and trusting His heart to lead, protect, and preserve us.” I absolutely could not think of a better line that speaks to me right now where I am. Fears of the future, fears in the moment..it doesn’t matter. I know the names of GOD!

    This is a wonderful study and I am so glad to be part of it. Learning so much!
    Nina B.

  37. ~and I also shared this beautiful word on FB today! I pray that it touches more people that can be imaginined! I pray it reaches another heart in need.

  38. your blog and this lesson was a welcome retreat after a few emotionally exhausting days. Just reading the words “A Confident Heart” brought tears to my eyes. I have so not been confident about anything lately. Your reminders were so perfect and so welcome. To know that every time I fail and every time I fall my God is always there ~Jehovah Shammah~ was a great help. I will be printing out the names of God and plan to post them in different places in our home. We are fighting a battle, and under tremendous spiritual attack. However I know God is here, He sees our struggle, and will provide a way out! Thank you so much for allowing God to you you to minister to me and to so many others as well.
    God Bless

  41. This has been a wonderful chapter that has reminded me I’m not perfect, and that’s okay because God is. Thank you for the list of God’s names because knowing Him in every way is my goal. My favorite name is Emmanuel, just that reminder that He is with me always : )

  42. Have so enjoyed this book and study. The Lord has been teaching me over the past years many things you have discussed in your book. It helps me to clearly focus on these areas for growth. I’m sure I will be rereading this book over time. One of the statements that spoke to me in Chapter 10 was “Instead of changing our circumstances, often God uses our circumstances to bring us closer to Him, make us more like HIm, and help us find our confidence in Him.” I have found this to be so true over the past several years of my life. Circumstances haven’t drastically changed, but through these hard times I have found a deeper walk with my God. He has helped me to grow and trust Him more, in spite of circumstances. We each must choose either to let the burdensome situations draw us closer to Him, or we can choose to ultimately push God away because of our trying circumstances. I choose to draw up closer to Him and let Him mold me into who He wants me to be.

  43. Hi – me again, I had already checked the box to receive e-mail updates. And I “liked” the book on FB and I also “shared” the link to you on FB.

  45. Reading this chapter 10, really made me finally realize that I am worth something to God. I wept tears of joy for the realization that I don’t have to live up to man’s/woman’s standards…..God love me for who I am, and more so who I am in Him. This whole study has given me more confidence to do the things God is leading me to do because I was made to fufill His purpose for my life. And He still loves me even when I don’t consistently follow Him….

  46. I think facing my fears is one of the biggest challenges I have. It is so easy to stay miserable in the comfortable and doubt that I can do something that will ultimately be good for me. I know that this is due to not trusting God to handle the situation and relying on Him to help me get past my fears. I found the names of God so uplifting and helpful this week. I have truly enjoyed this study. So much, I am doing another Proverbs31 study this spring! Thanks for all you do!

  49. Thank you do much for allowing God to use you to touch me! I can’t wait to begin the study in April. All ready! (And I shared with my friends on Facebook.). 🙂

  50. Renee, You are amazing …..GOD is amazing. I have so many insecurities, fears, worries, and feel hopeless at times. Work is demanding, difficult, and then come home to more work and the unexpected with a 21 year old and 18 year old living at home (a husband that is over committed to things outside the home). I just cry help LORD and hunger for his presence and peace. Thank you for your on-line study and keeping me focused on God — Trying to learn how to trust Him and keeping my eyes towards HIm and His Word. Blessings to you are your ministry team. Thank you Proverbs 31 ministries.