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Renee Swope

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

Telling Ourselves the Truth (+ 2 Give-Aways)

Welcome to my eastern NC HIS Radio friends stopping by after hearing me talk with Briney this afternoon during “drive-time.” I’m so excited to have you join me here today! I’ve got a special guest I want you to meet, and some R3 Event tickets to give away, too.

As I write this, I’m picturing smiles stretching across your faces when you meet my sweet and amazing friend Jennifer Rothschild. Jennifer is a wife, mom, national speaker, founder of WomensMinistry.net and author of several books, including “Self-talk, Soul-talk: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself“ as well as “Me, Myself and Lies Bible Study.“

She’s also one of my favorite people, and I was so happy we got to have breakfast together this week while she was in Charlotte for a video shoot. I knew she’d have something special to share about the power of our words, so I grabbed my flip video camera on the way out the door. Turn up your volume, click on the arrow and join us for some girl-talk:

Jennifer’s points really are worth remembering, and obviously I need to write them down. So, here is what she encouraged us to do with the not-so-encouraging words we speak to ourselves.
  • Recognize – Recognize if your self-talk matches up with God’s thoughts.
  • Refuse – Refuse any self-talk that is not consistent with God’s words.
  • Re-phrase – Re-phrase negative thoughts to align with scripture. Tell yourself the TRUTH, and nothing but God’s truth!
When we take these 3 steps, God begins to erase the negative self-talk and lies we tell ourselves.Speaking of erasers, Jennifer needed one. That morning she bent over to get something and hit her eye on the edge of the desk. {Cringe} She had a video shoot for E-women at 1pm and a lovely black eye. So, I whipped out what I call my “magic eraser” makeup and covered it up. Look. You cannot even see the deep dark purple mark under her eye.

And it did a nice job on my dark circles, too. [The after-effect of my 2yr old waking up at 3am that morning.] So, what is my “magic eraser”? It’s Maybelline, and only costs $7.99! Now, here’s your chance win some, along with more fun stuff. I’ve got 2 give-aways!

“(R3) Refresh, Renew & Recharge Gift Pak” (1 winner)
2 tickets to my R3 women’s event in Williamston, NC Feb 19th
(must be able to attend event to win this gift pak)
Rest Assured message on CD by Renee Swope

To enter, click on the word “comments” right below this post and write in the white box.

  1. What “not-so-encouraging” things do you sometimes think or say to yourself? What’s a verse you can use to re-phrase that thought, if you know one? I know this is a vulnerable topic, but I hope you’ll go there with me. The first step is recognizing and naming the lies.
  2. If you are able to attend my event Feb 19th in Williamston, NC, let me know and you’ll be part of the 2nd give-away, too.
  3. Share a link to this post and all that Jennifer shared with us – via email, Facebook, Twitter or your blog. Then leave another comment letting me know, and you’ll double your entries!

On Friday night Monday(I decided to extend it through the weekend) I’ll post the winners and several of God’s promises to help you tell yourself the TRUTH. {PLEASE subscribe for email updates in my sidebar to receive your promises, and to be notified if you win.To just be notified of winning, you can leave your email in your comment.}

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  2. as much as I try to tell myself differently, I know that my inner thoughts are saying I'll never get this fledging business off the ground, I'll never be able to glorify God in the way I believe He is directing me. I know HE believes in me, I just don't. And then there's the matter of my looks. As I reduce what I eat, eat healthier, and exercise I am waiting for the pounds to start falling off — and they aren't. I find myself saying it will never happen, I'll never be thin again … and how can God use a once slim and pretty woman who is now a fat person that cringes when she looks in the mirror.

    So — as much as I'd love to win the magic eraser makeup, I would certainly love to read Jennifer's book!

  4. Some of the negatives I hear?

    You won't ever win the war, you may well win a few battles but ultimately you just don't have what it takes to conquer your eating/weight problems.

    Phillipians 4:13, For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

    Romans 8:37, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

    2 Chronicles 15:7, But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.

    Psalm 28:7, The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.

    Proverbs 3:5-8, Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do,and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.

    Luke 18:27, Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

    1 Corinthians 10:31-32, So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

    1 Corinthians 15:57, But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

    2 Corinthians 10:4-6, The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

    Beyond scripture I remind myself that through my trust and faith He has helped me to conquer other negative self-talk and lies from the enemy that kept me bound for years. This self-talk may be more deeply rooted than the ones I've uprooted and destroyed thus far, but my goal is to continue building my roots deep in Him because He has shown me those roots, unlike these deeply rooted lies, can never be destroyed!

    Colossians 2:7, Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

    I'd love to come to Williamston and spend the day buidling my roots deeper in Him!

    Thank you Renee ♥

  6. Oh the mind and the thoughts that Satan can sneak in on me! I have thoughts sometimes that I am not a good mother because my house is not very clean all of the time. And sometimes I can get a little frustrated at my 1st grader when he doesn't do his homework or such like I think that he should.
    I can't think of a specific verse on this…maybe someone can help a girl out with one!

  7. What a great giveaway!! I wouldn't be able to attend the conference on Feb. 19th…Florida is a bit of a commute! Although, I sure would love to. But the books, and make-up sound amazing!
    Many blessings, Renee! Pamela

  8. Thanks Renee! Saw you in Cedar Falls two years ago and love your work! Doing some very diffucult inner work this year – fight of my life… but God's love is powerful and I know He will not let me fail! Would love the Maybelline giveaway especially. Love ya – Bobbi

  9. Oh, I would love to win the gift pack…

    I worry about our finances daily. I should be thinking " I am a Child of the King and if I but put HIM first in my life HE will add these things.
    It tells me in HIS Holy Word that God's people will never beg for food, and we have always been able to pay the bills every month so why do I not trust HIM more?

    Thanks
    Sue Nabb
    SueNabb at gmail dot com

  10. Yes, Renee, I too need to tell my self the truth – that my words very often do not speak encouragement to others or myself! Psalm 37:5 was my church's memory verse for January, and it is one I need to repeat every single day!! God Bless!
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  11. My constant thought are,"I am not good enough, smart enough, and old, (53)" but the Lord is trying to tell me to get off my butt and learn. The lord did not make dummies, we have to choose to learn and listen to the quiet voice of GOD, saying TRUST ME, follow ME, LOVE ME, trying to do better each day. Thank you for showing me the way, the truth and the LOVE

  12. Sometimes I tell myself I can't do anything right. I know it isn't true, but I say it, and I know there are times I believe it. I claim Phil 4:13 in those times. I also am in the middle of an impossible situation, and I know it. I keep telling myself that nothing is impossible with God, Lk 1:37. I know He will get me through the circumstances, I just need to keep my eyes on HIM. Sharon [email protected]

  14. "I can't do this" is a thought that often goes through my head. But Psalm 37:5 says, "Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him, and He will help you."

    GREAT post…and we ALL need to hear it!

  15. I tell myself that I am a failure as a mom; that I can't go on like this and that I will never get over my anger and irritability. I pray every day that the Holy Spirit will "demolish every argument and pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and take captive every thought and make it obedient to Him." I remind myself that "I am a saint who has been blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, God's child and a co-heir with Christ" and that "He who began the good work in me will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
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  16. This was a great reminder as I headed into work. There are many challenging people that I work with and just remembering that my words can make a difference is always a good way to start any day! Thank you!

  17. Wow! I have been totally getting on myself about not being a good enough wife, mom & not keeping up the house as I (think) I should and then I tell myself maybe I am just not good enough in general and the lies go on… Total guilt trip on myself everyday (I am still working on not beating myself up over every little thing!)

    In reality, if I am doing the best I can God knows that and that should be good enough. Plus I am his creation, created in his image (Genesis 1 &2). He loves me and wants me to live to my fullest each day which does not mean everything will go perfectly. I need to learn to cut myself a little slack just like I do for other people. God is a God of love for all people (John 3:16) and that does include me. No more listening to Satan's lies. I will do the best I can with God's strength (Philip. 4:11) and allow that to be enough each day.

    Thanks for the giveaways-I can't travel to your teaching session although I think it would be nice to do so. Thanks!

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  18. Wow! Reading over all the comments, it is sad how we all struggle with feelings of inadequacy.
    I struggle with feeling not good enough. Not good enough to be worthy of Jesus dying for me. Not worthy enough to approach God's throne in prayer. However, I recently found a verse that has made a dramatic change in me…..
    Hebrews 10:14 says
    14 For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.

    When God looks at me, He sees PERFECTION! What an awesome and exhillarating thought! I may not be good enough, but through accepting Jesus Chrtist, my sins are washed away and I am that perfect being that God created. My inner self just can't argue with that one! This verse makes my heart soar!!
    Thank you for your posts! I am a newby here, but have enjoyed it greatly.

  19. Great post. Too often I tell myself "I can't do it or do anything right. The best scripture for these times is Phil 4:13…

  20. Wow! This is exactly what I have been sharing with a friend of mine. Her son is fighting cancer, in many parts of his body, and the pressure of all the treatments is getting to them. I have encouraged her to SPEAK LIFE! Satan puts lies in our heads (I can't do this, I'd be better off dead, etc.) and we need to use God's word to speak the truth. I have found that "praying the scripture" works in an amazing way. God bless you both!

    PS Please pray for Sam's healing ~ Thank you!