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God bless you woman of God. Im a Minister and boy do I ever feel that over load. Not only that everyone expects me to be the one at all times to do all the praying and trusting for them. I refuse to deny the fact that sometimes I feel like just quitting altogether, but I been in this long enough to know God ain’t having it, so I keep trying but the one thing I know for sure without people like you allowing God to use you the way He does to help and encourage us even the stong get burnt out at times. Your ministry is a blessing to the body of Christ. Minister T.Burton ps this blog was right on tone for the burden that has been wearing me down. Thank you
Thank you for this encouragement. I am just so tired and am struggling in my relationship with God. I have head knowledge but I just feel so distant. Your words always seem to speak right to me. Thank you.
Thank you for the encouragement today. I am struggling with an unwanted divorce. I am disabled and cannot support myself. I am currently learning to trust God to truely supply ALL my needs- housing, food, medicine etc. god is faithful and this devotion about not letting the worry WEAR me down is perfect for me. I am still praying for a miracle healing of my marriage but- I am also believing God will care for me alone.
Thank you.
i enjoyed reading your devotional message today. Knowing that God is always there to help me through the times that seem impossible is comforting.
Good reminder, it does require practice to make it a habit, then make it feel natural to automatically do.
Today’s devotional is exactly what I needed. It is so easy to get down and worry about everything that has to be done as a stay at home mom of 4. I mentally exhaust myself with negative thoughts of failing or not being good enough at what I’m doing so it distracts me from getting thinks done. Thank you for your commitment to serving others and spreading the Good News!
Your uplifting words and counsel couldn’t come at a better time. You are in my prayers as God leads you and uses you for His Glory.
Thank you so much for this encouragement today. My husband and I have been weighed down with worry over many things that are going on in our life right now. We both try so hard to turn these worries and concerns to God but sometimes the flesh takes over. I will hang the 3 steps to get God’s Peace in my kitchen so that we can both see it everyday to remind us where we need to turn in all times…to the one who loves us the most… our Heavenly Father.
I enjoyed your devotional today. I hope to be able to read your blog more often. God bless!
Thank you so much for this!! I’ve been struggling for months and this totally puts it all into perspective. I’ve been thinking all along about how much I need to do and everything that has to get done and how overwhelming everything is becoming when in reality “and without realizing it, I had spent as much time thinking and worrying about concerns, commitments, circumstances and deadlines as I did working on them.” So perfectly timed!
This message came at just the right time for me. Thank you for the helpful reminders. Roxanne
Again, a reminder to stay the course God has me on…Thank you!
Hi Renee,
Yes I do admit that sometimes I worry way too much and recently I have incurred about 1,500.00 in medical bills and I see no way But God! I have a strange Peace that I will manage all that He has given me, because to whom much is given, much is required right?
And with my student loans in default and the medical bills, and Monday got notice that my rent is increasing I did not panic and I have been sleeping well so I thing this just means that I am learning to truly Trust Him even when I cannot trace Him.
Be Blessed and please keep the inspiration coming…………..We need it!
Your Sister in Christ,
Kellye R. Turner
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this matter. This topic is one that consumes most people every day. It would be wise for us all to consider what you have shared with us and to listen to God through doing so. Thank you so much. Blessings!
Love this!! Thank you for this PERFECTLY TIMED devotional Renee!
I have been feeling overwhelmed and have been wanting to quit alot lately. I needed to read this blog today thanks : for sharing it 🙂 <3
Not sure whether to laugh or cry at your devotional today! 4AM God told me to make a list of everything I thought I needed to do in the next couple of months (4AM is when He talks to me! cause I’m quiet!!)
There is so much going on & I don’t have a job right now. How am I going to have time to go back to work? I’m really starting to feel the pressure as my brief time in college comes to an end.
Thank you so much for the scriptures and the focus I need. Am stopping right now to pray and get in God’s presence! THANK YOU!
I appreciated the devotional. I think I need to put some of the verses on cards and hang them where I can see the. I,especially, need the words you wrote b/c I’ve been worrying that a health problem I thought was gone is back and its not a small problem. Yet, God knows what’s happening, and even if the illness comes back, I must keep believing He cares. Thanks for the giveaway-sounds wonderful & relaxing:)
Thank you for sharing your God-given gifts with us, I suffer from heart-disease and am here at home this morning because I had another angioplasty done on Monday! God has brought me through many things and I find much encouragement from Proverbs 31 Ministries…Thank you also for the giveaway! I will pray for your ministry as it is such a nice way to share examples that others also experience life, but with a helping Father!
What a wonderful way to express these thoughts. I have been struggling with worry even more lately (I lost my job in March and no income) and this helps put things in perspective. Thank you for putting into words the things I need to remember.
I read your devotion today and this is a constant struggle in my household. I don’t know who is worse, my husband or me. Busyness, I believe, is a tool of the devil. Yes, sometimes even working in ministry can consume us to the point where we no longer have time for God because we have too many “irons in the fire” so to speak. We have to pray without ceasing about this. I believe this is a struggle for many, many people today. Even God rested after he finished the creation! Sometimes, we just need to be still and know He is God. I’m not much of a morning person – never have been. However, I do so enjoy spedning time with God over a cup of coffee each morning. Without Him, I would be in a mess!
God Bless!