Okay, so most of you know I’m in the process of writing a book. My first book! Just last week my publisher chose my suggested title, and I just about jumped out of my chair! I hope you like it as much as I do. You ready? Drum roll please…
I love those three words. They describe what I have always wanted. For so many years I lived with an insecure, fear-filled, doubting-myself kind of heart. But over the past several years, God has taken me on a journey of moving beyond simply believing in Him to really believing Him; to really putting my trust in the power of His promises and living like they are true!
Some days I do much better than others. But when I choose to believe and live what I know about who I am and Whose I am, I experience a wonderful thing – a confident heart!
Do women struggle with self doubt?
Last year I surveyed over 1200 women about their self doubts. Here is some of what they shared when I asked what doubt whispers and how doubt affects them:
92% hear doubt whisper: “You’re not good enough.”
85 – 90% hear doubt whisper: “You can’t balance your life.” “You’re not gifted enough.” “You worry too much.” “You’re not smart enough.” “You’ll never change.” You can’t follow God consistently.”“If people knew who you really are…”
95% say doubt makes them: feel like quitting or giving up; feel paralyzed or stuck; question how and what they are doing; feel uncertain about God’s plan for their lives; feel discouraged and defeated; distracted; or steals their focus.
I am praying, “A Confident Heart” will set women free from the trap of doubt and give them the God-fidence that is ours when we live in power of His promises.
How can you help?
I need a subtitle to summarize what will be inside the book. And that is where I’m getting stuck. So, I’ve decided to call upon some of the smartest people I know…YOU! Will you help me think through the subtitle?
This message will help a woman navigate through the causes and paralyzing effects of self-doubt and illustrate, through Biblical and real-life examples, how she can live confidently in the truth of who she is and who she can become in Christ. A Confident Heart will give voice to the questions, doubts, struggles, and hopes many women have but are afraid to admit. This book will set free the captive heart that lives in the darkness of insecurity and uncertainty, but longs for the illumination of God’s power, truth, and grace. This is not a cookie-cutter approach to forever eliminating doubt like one would a grass stain on a white T-shirt. It’s about learning how to identify, process, and even use doubt to get you to a place of secure dependence, by stepping out of doubt’s shadows and into the power of God’s promises.
How can you win a gift card?
Will you read over the following subtitles and let me know what you think about them? Would any of them grab your attention and prompt you to want to buy this book?
A Confident Heart
How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Start Trusting God’s Promises
A Confident Heart
Stop Doubting Yourself and Start Believing God
A Confident Heart
Learning to Live in the Power of God’s Promises
Which one do you like best? Please vote for one, and if you think of another idea (after reading what the book is about), also give us your suggestion.
For everyone that comments between today and the weekend, I will enter you into a random drawing to win a $20 Starbucks or Target card. Bribery isn’t all bad right? I’ll announce the winner Monday morning! Feel free to comment as many times as you like as ideas come to you.
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Roll Call please. Tell me where you are from (state, country) and your age. Pleeeeaaaasee. It’s so helpful and interesting to know more about you who gather here.
More than ever before, I need your help and your opinion. And I know you have one. Please don’t doubt that what you think will be helpful!! My publisher and I want to hear your thoughts and we value your input. It’s you (and women like you) that I’m writing this book for!
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My name is Jen. I'm 29 and live in Indiana.
Of the three given choices, I like:
A Confident Heart
Learning to Live in the Power of God's Promises
If I were to choose a new one, I think I would choose:
A Confident Heart
Closing the Door to Doubt and Locking it with God's Promises
It has a visual attached to it that is inspiring!! 🙂
Jen Cavalcanti
My name is Sarah Gillaspie
I currently live in Maryland, and I am 31. For your subtitle I like simply:
believing and trusting God’s promises
Hi Renee,
I'm Amy-age 30-from WI. I LOVE 'A Confident Heart-How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Start Believing God!!!' That not only captures my attention but makes me yearn to truly do just that!
I'm on a journey to grow spiritually, and along with that to truly push aside my fears and insecurities and doubts and yes, start believing God. 🙂 I'd love to read your book.
Learning to Live in the Power of God's Promises. This is an awesome subtitle.
I am 61 yr old and live in Bentonville, Arkansas
Best wishes and Be Blessed!
Jane Graves
I like # 2, Learning to Live in the Power of God's Promises
Blessings from KY/62
Sweet Renee,
I like the first subtitle, but I would drop "How to" and just say Stop Doubting Yourself and Start Trusting God.
It isn't about belief, it's about trust.
For me, anyway.
Suzi
Hi Renee, What a great book. Sounds like something I good really apply to my life.
I vote for A Confident Heart
How to stop doubting yourself and start trusting Gods promises.
Its a little long, but I think it really describes in more detail about the book. I want to TRUST, and I do DOUBT and the fact that you say God's promises, it tells me you will be using scripture, which I like.
Good luck!
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Mother of 3,
Samantha Newton
You mentioned "doubt" a lot in your description of the book so maybe that should be reflected in the subtitle. I like the first one (Stop . . .Start).
Other ideas:
Defeat Doubt with the Power of God's Promises
Transforming Doubt into Trust through God's Promises
Stepping Out of Doubt's Shadow and Into God's Promises…
I love Lori's suggestion above
Learning to Live in the Power of God's Promises. What power we have when we trust God completely!
I also love " Learning to Live in the Power of God's Promises" but maybe another option would be "Believing in the Power of God's Promises" I think sometimes we don't understand that God does not break His promise to us! We are in covenant with Him and it is more powerful than any other relationship we have. Can't wait to read this book!!
I really like "Learning to Live in the Power of God's Promises". God has really been teaching me about his promises through a prayer Bible study and some other devotions I have been reading. It is just amazing how when God wants you to learn something, things just seem to fall into place, like life lessons, devotions, Bible studies, etc. God is faithful.
Well… mine aren't as good as what's here … but here is what I have come up with:
A Confident Heart
Building Self-esteem through God's Promises
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A Confident Heart
Healing Lives with God's Word
A Confident Heart
Obtaining a better tomorrow today with God
A Confident Heart
God's Promises Breaking Life's Binding Chains
A Confident Heart
God's love brings a brighter future
A Confident Heart
Blasting Self-Doubt through God's Word
A Confident Heart
Living life the way God intented
A Confident Heart
A peace of mind in God's love
A Confident Heart
Trusing God's Promises for a Brighter Future
Robin – 41 … Ohio, USA
A Confident Heart
Trusting God and letting it go.
I also really like the one above that someone added on their own…."Letting Go of Doubts and Trusting God's Promises"
Over the past few years, God has been teaching me to trust and find rest in His promises. "Learning to Trust and Rest in God's Promises"
I like "How to stop doubting yourself and start believing God" because while I do struggle at times with completely trusting God, I feel like I struggle more with doubting myself, being sure of what God's will in a given situation, frequently questioning myself and wondering if I'm doing "it" right…whatever "it" may be at any given time.
Karen – 42, Minnesota
Hi Renee ~ My favorite is: "Learning to Live in the Power of God's Promises". I pictured myself with a nice cup of hot chocolate on a Saturday afternoon reading your book with this title. It's REALLY catchy AND it seems to say a LOT but it is concise! I can't wait to read it, regardless of which subtitle you choose to go with! 🙂
A Confident Heart
Learning to Live in the Power of God's Promises
I like "Learning To Live In the Power of God's Promises."
I like learning to live in the power of God's promises…but its also about trust too.