Praying God’s promises — it’s changed me.
That’s why I included a prayer at the end of each chapter, weaving together Scriptures from that chapter and others I sensed God wanted us to engrave on our hearts.
“Praying God’s Word has been one of the most life-changing ways I’ve learned to live in the security of His promises…and isn’t that what we all want?
“One way God tells us that confidence will come is when we ask Him for what is already part of His will. ‘This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us’ (1 John 5:14 NASB). So there you go: we can be confident we are praying God’s will when we pray God’s Word!” p.25
But that’s not all.
Romans 10:17 tells us that “faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” so let’s pray these promises out loud again and again.
Yes, even if it seems weird. Find somewhere you can be alone to speak these truths so you can hear them, and let them echo in your thoughts.
Trust me, it makes a difference. “When we pray God’s words out loud, and hear them, the Holy Spirit engraves them on our hearts and writes them in our thoughts. We internalize God’s truth and our faith grows as we are transformed from the inside out!” p.25
Let’s join our hearts and pray Chapter One’s prayer {together}:
Lord, I pray that You would give me a confident heart in Christ. Take me beyond believing in You to truly believing You. Help me rely on the power of Your promises and live like they are true. You say blessed is the one who trusts in You and whose hope and confidence are found in You. Those who hope in You will not be disappointed, because You work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose.
When self-doubt tells me I can’t overcome my insecurities, I will believe Your promise that all things are possible to whoever believes. I will not throw away my confidence, because You say it will be richly rewarded. I will persevere so that when I have done the will of God, I will receive what You have promised. My confidence is in Christ and I am no longer one who shrinks back and is destroyed, but one who believes and is saved! In Jesus’ name, Amen. {See Jeremiah 17:7; Isaiah 49:23; Romans 8:28; Mark 9:23; Hebrews 10:35–36, 39}
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful prayer and song. I have read this prayer everyday since Friday at least twice a day. My spirit has felt stronger with each time I have read it. I also love the song…it is so peaceful. I also downloaded it on ITunes.
I know that even when I doubt I can fully rely on God to pull me out. When my daughter and son-in-law were adopting – they had several let downs in the process and just as a new baby was born and they were notified. their baby was being born ..my daughter begin the doubt was afraid they young mom would change her mind…. and the Lord gave me the words to tell her “don’t open the door of doubt the devil” So when I start doubting I remember the words he gave me to give to her. “Don’t Open the Door of Doubt to the Devil”. This helps me tremendously… I am not a big doubter – but more insecure to step out, to say and do the Lords will and work. – so that’s where my doubts come in to me from mostly thru my insecurities.
I love the music… is helped me to write this… so thank you!
I was FINALLY able to listen to this song peacefully last night before bed. I had such a tender and intimate journey while listening that I am almost hesitant to share the details…like I want to ponder it in my own heart and just accept it 🙂 I felt like the moment the music began, that He held out His hand to me and then He took me through my life up until this point. It was amazing, because the music went perfectly along to everything at the precise moment that He began a new chapter in the journey. There was a lot of water…purifying water that at times was peaceful and at times stormed and was overwhelming. Towards the end, I had this picture of myself lying in a hospital bed all hooked up to wires and He stood in the doorway looking at me with such love in His eyes. My heart whispered to Him that I had but only a little strength left but if I could just touch His hem….and He came to me very slowly and began taking the wires off of me and unplugging all of the devices…and stroking my head and cheek…and then He pulled me to my feet all the while breathing His life back into me through His presence and then the music literally began beating like a heartbeat sounds on a life support machine when it’s speeding up! It was my life and strength coming back to me, and as I stood up He called me darling and said, “You couldn’t have died even if you tried” and then we began to rise and He said, “Come away with me My beloved!” There was so much more to it, but that was the most vivid and intense part….it seems like I am describing a dream, but I was wide awake and it was just so comforting 🙂
Very peaceful.
WOW! I could literally feel my spirit move from the chaos of a busy day to peace. Thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful piece of Music and as you watch him play the JOY from within just flows through. This Bible study, the Ladies, the beautiful music and especially you, Renee and your book, A Confident Heart have simply Blessed me since I found you.
Felt peace move over me as I listened. Maybe a confident heart is truly possible for me. Thanks be to God for His pursuit of me. Thank you and bless you for ministering to me.
A friend referred me to take the online study and to purchase the book by Renee, so I did.
At this time in my life my ministry was taken away and I was left standing; lost and confused and not sure what just happened. I was beginning to doubt my purpose, my calling, myself..
Chapter One. Self-Doubt… Hit the nail on the head at just the right time.
So as I prayed and seek GOD on thi;s He revealed it is a time to soak and rest in HIM.
I am a doer… I don’t know what it is like to just stand, so this makes it a battle in its own.
One of my to -do’s is to learn Piano. Yet another blessing by Renee to share Chad’s awesome notes of worship. I am at work and I am playing it over and over… 🙂
I look forward to chapter 2 tonight!!!
Blessed to be equally yoked with you through Christ.
I have been given the ability to be a slightly unorganized “organized” perfectionist, and I feel my life has been fragmented. I was raised a Catholic and worked at a Presbyterian Church, raised and greatly influenced by the Catholic Church, my mom, grandma and sister. I realized I was missing a “personal” relationship with my creator. Over the past year have put together a morning pray –my quiet time, which concludes with a prayer originally from A Confident Heart which I have altered slightly to fit my morning conversation with God. I too am always looking for more time to quiet my mind and focus my thoughts. I could use some inspiring music for meditation on my journey. Yesterday this piece of music has done just that –thank you.
Here is my altered “Confident Heart” morning prayer which I use to close my morning prayer, for anyone who would like to incorporate it into their prayers:
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts. When concerns consume me, remind me that You are with me, holding me by my right hand and guiding me with Your counsel. I want to seek You as much as I serve You and others. Help me balance my life and give my burdens to You, knowing with confidence that You care about me and are good at taking care of me! I ask these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. (See Psalm 139:23; 73:23–26) –From A Confident Heart, with alterations.
Dear Renee, I tried to download Song of prayer at iTunes and Amazon but this service is not available for my country. Is there any other way to buy it?
From the very moment it started I felt peace. After reading that i would receive i expected to feel peace and that is exactly what God gave me through this beautiful music. After some time i looked at what time it was and heard “Yes it may be late but I will take care of you. Give me your worries and fears. Let it all go and enjoy this moment.” So that is what i am doing 🙂 thank you for this moment Lord!
I’m generally not a fan of this kind of music. I listened to it to see what God would say. I was drawn in almost immediately. I didn’t think I would be captivated for an entire 30 minutes. God calmed me with the peacefulness of the piece. I was so blessed. There were moments where I was crying, laughing and just relaxing. A million thoughts were running through my mind but God was talking to me despite them. The picture that the music brought to mind was of a meadow and a young girl in a dress just twirling in pleasure in the sun, fresh air and beauty of the place. It was like God was telling me I could be free like her if I just come to Him and rest in His peace. I also pictured her walking along a brook.
God has been freeing me of so many hindrances. He has been calling me to fall in love with Him. The last picture I saw was a man and a woman walking hand-in-hand. They were in love and enjoying one another’s company. In a way, I sensed that God was using this picture to represent what He wants in my relationship with Him. I am excited where this journey will take me – will take us.
Loved the piano prayer – made me think of God’s steadfast love and faithfulness – never ending and never changing. And also reminded me of a sentence in the 3rd chapter “until God’s love is enough, nothing else will be.” Both just a beautiful reminder of His love.
eases the pain away….like a gentle breeze. Thank you for this gift.
My peace I give to you, not as the world gives… so be of good cheer! I have overcome the world and you will too. Your latter days shall be greater than your former but you must trust me.. be still… listen… trust me… know I have begun a good work in you and I will finish it… be still and know.. all things are possible through Me… Trust me….
Peaceful,like the quiet after the storm.It was as if God was speaking through the song,right to my heart.An incredible wave of love washed over me.I have never heard anything so beautiful before.Truly amazing!
Thank you Renee!
more tears of Gods love. God has definately been touching my spirit recently and that was beautifull to listen to. So much peace, gentle flowing and had ” his waves washing over me”. So great to be in Gods presence.
I am so glad i have made more time to get into Gods word through the proverb 31 ministries and all the really good stuff you have to share.
I am learning to enjoy life again! To appreciate creativity and all he has for me.
Praise and glory to Father God!
What a lovely background for meditation, mindfulness practice, prayer, worship or even creative work. With a world filled with too many stimulants, I’m always searching for time to quiet my mind and focus my thoughts. Thanks so much for sharing.
Though I am still on this road to a “confident heart,” I have memorized John 10:10!!!! I do not want my thoughts to be robbed of what JESUS has done for me!!!! Thanks Renee.
Remember,
ICE is Is CHRIST enough???? : ) Knowing JESUS certainly will not fill my bank account, give me a new car, clothes; give me a prestigious job or more $$$$ but JESUS gives us so much more. Thanks for the MUSIC Renee.
Makes me feel like I am Home, in His arms…I don’t want the song to end. 🙂