It’s late Wednesday night and you’re on my heart. I’m wondering how you’re doing, and if maybe you are feeling weighed down by self-doubt. God nudged me to pull away from what I was doing (working on preparation for a retreat this weekend) to write a note from my heart. It was totally unplanned, but I wanted to ask if the heaviness of discouragement or a lack of confidence is burdening you ?
If so, I want to invite you to join me on The 7-day Doubt Diet – as we work together to lose the weight of self-doubt – maybe for the first time or maybe a second time for some of you. This is spontaneous too, but I’m really excited about it.
Starting next week, I’ve decided to offer the 7-day Doubt Diet devotions on my website and weave in short stories from my current life circumstances to let you see that I’m on a journey, too. Replacing our lack of self-confidence with lasting God-fidence is a process for each of us, a daily turning towards truth in each and every circumstance that cause us to doubt ourselves or God’s promises in the midst of the unexpected.
And this time, I want us to do the 7-day Doubt Diet – TOGETHER!!
To join me and other women God calls to walk with us, all you need to do is sign up for “Email Updates” so you can receive them each day in your inbox for convenience. There is a small little brown box at the top of my website with a white x in the top right corner. Please sign up there for “email updates” before Sunday – so you will receive the first day’s assignment with everyone else on Sunday. (If you are already signed up, you’ll automatically receive these next week.)
I’m looking forward to really connecting our hearts and praying for each other through this time. If you’re going to join me and sign up, I’d love for you to leave a comment by clicking on “share your thoughts” just below this post. (optional) But, I’d love to know your in, read your name and see your face if you have profile with a headshot (no big deal if you don’t), but this way we can start praying for each other.
Blessings, prayers and big ‘ole hugs,
Renee
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Not sure 7 days will be enough, but I can use all the help I can get. Love that you are willing to share your journey with us.
I will be joining, too. My husband had an affair, we stayed together, we moved to another state, I left everything (friends, church, Bible study group, job, home, etc.). My whole life is one big doubt. Most days I even doubt if my faith is real, or if, perhaps, I am not one of His chosen children. If, like most of my life, I’m on the outside looking in, wishing I could be there, too.
Count me in again. Anxious to get started. Thank you. You and your ministry are a Godsend! 🙂
This e-mail and invitation comes at a perfect time. I participated the first time with the 7DD and look forward to it again. God is using your wisdom to help women like myself who are struggling. I’m dealing with a health issue and instead of depending completely on God; I am worrying because we have no answers as to what is going on with my body. But, having your book beside my bed to read and being assured that I can be Confident in the Lord has been a “BLESSING”. Your words of encouragement help lead me to the exact scripture needed to reassure myself that God is in control.
I look forward to being reminded daily of God’s complete love and grace for one who is unworthy. Thank you for loving God enough to obey his request to write this book.
~Your sister in Christ~
Honestly, I really need this now. Health issues and totally afraid. Don’t know who to listen to, who to believe and trying my hardest to trust Jesus.
Thank you for this, It came just in time as Im still dealing with discouragment things are so bad right now that its hard to think. Im ready and I will be there with you everyday thanks again.
Renee,
I will be there!!! 🙂 I so struggle with these issues and am ready to fight to put them in their right place moment by moment!! Thank you!
Jennifer
Just last night I was talking to my husband and we were sharing that for some reason we are feeling a little discouraged…. we don’t know what’s bothering us and maybe is a combination of many little things… life is so hectic and everything is changing constantly and sometimes we don’t understand why things happen… I am looking forward to this 7DDD…. An answered prayer even before I prayed for it, this is how God does things!! Thank you!!!
Dear Renee,
God’s timing is SO perfect!!
Thank you for your willingness to be open and share in this journey with us! I KNOW he will bless as we learn to trust HIM more! Less IS more!! Less doubt and more of what He wants in our lives.
THANKYOU and may God continue to open our eyes to His blessings as we obey Him!
I enjoyed the 7-Day Doubt Diet and I’m enjoying leading a group on A Confident Heart. I recently answered one of the book questions as a blog post and thought I’d share it here. (I hope that’s okay.)
http://myschief.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/doubt-and-insecurity/
Hi Renee,
I am very much looking forward to your devotions. Thanks for your note!
Renee,
Your email came in as I was lying down last night, with all sorts of doubts about whether I’m doing the right thing concerning a relationship. Your email reminded me that God is always listening, he’s aware of our struggles, and he always provides help. Thank you for your obedience.
Renee, when I saw the email this morning with your invitation and read the question asking if the heaviness of discouragement or lack of confidence is burdening you again? Oh yes!!!! I have been crying out to the Lord for so long to help me see and hear Him and not continue with discouragement because of so many disappointments. I told him that I am tired of my heart being sick and my hopes being dashed.
I also prayed this morning for Him for divine interventions in regards to certain areas that I have been seeking him for. I have to learn how to renew my mind and not allow doubt/or unbelief that His promises are for me. I don’t want to miss out on what He has in store for me because of my doubt and insecurities.
May the Lord give you the strength and wisdom as you lead us in this 7DD.
Just wanted to let you know that I am going to do the 7 Ddayu Doubt Diet with you again.
Did it before but want to be part of the group in this positive endeaver. I crae the blessings
I get through it.
Oh, my goodness! When you read everyone’s comments you get a look at how important this is to so many! Thanks for doing this! I’m amazed!
Thanks Renee for thinking of me! I could use a boost. I signed up at the end of August and didn’t follow through. Satan’s voice comes in loud and clear making me doubt myself. He’s saying to me, “you didn’t follow through last time and you won’t this time either.” It’s a struggle to tune him out and let Jesus’ word in. Pray for me and the other women that we are driven to conquer our self doubt through your ministry.
joining you:) thank you thank you!
I will be following along with the 7DD. Thank you so much for the invitation.
Blessings,
Diana Hanshaw
Thanks for sharing this Renee. We work so hard in America especially to get our bodies in shape. Our minds need to go along on this journey too. I am ready to get a God workout:)
I have ordered your book and can’t wait to read it. Can’t wait to read and share with others! I am a church secretary for a small church in the rural mid-west. Part of my job is encouraging, praying and helping the ladies of the church. I love it and it gives my spiritual gift places to flourish. I also occasionally have to admonish someone…thank goodness that is seldom. The thing is…I need my “bucket” filled as well and this is an opportunity to help me with that! I am so excited…and I know there will be so much I can pass on to these lovely women as well. (Not many are computer literate) Thanks for giving us this blessing!