Have you ever had a friend whose words felt like a hug? It is a rare jewel, but one I have found in my friend Holley. Last week she released a book I’ve been eagerly waiting for because I couldn’t wait to share it with you! I’ll share more of my thoughts about it, but first I wanted you to hear from Holley’s heart: 
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Her shoulders slump as she slides into a chair in my counseling office. Her eyes and face speak volumes before she ever says a word. “I feel defeated,” she whispers. I nod. It’s understandable. The battles she’s faced. The way she’s fought. The war waging in her world. I dare to smile just a bit and say, “You may have lost some skirmishes, but that’s not who you are. You’re still an overcomer.” She leans forward, smiles back, shakes a little of the tension off her shoulders. She looks stronger already. When we have a weak moment, a bad day, a tough year, the enemy of our souls taunts us. “You’ve lost,” he hisses. But that isn’t true. The reality is, we can’t lose. In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Rom. 8:37) Oh, we get knocked around in this life. We have bumps and bruises. Even our Savior left this world with scars. But that doesn’t mean we’re defeated. This matters because it changes how we fight. Imagine being a soldier who’s going into battle. Your commander tells you, “We have already won. All you have to do today is go in there and obey my commands. Victory is sure.” You would fight with less fear and more faith, less hesitancy and more certainty, less regret and more intensity. This is what’s true of us. Even when the disease returns. Even when our spouse decides not to stay. Even when we relapse after promising we won’t ever again. I don’t say that lightly—oh, how those blows hurt. We ache. We feel the pain. We are human, and that is inescapable. Yet we don’t have to let our wounds define us. What happens to us is not who we are. Even in those moments and circumstances, our identity remains secure. What has happened to you that has made you feel defeated? Now add God’s perspective to your answer above. In all these things, even in ________________________________ (the answer you just gave), I am more than a conqueror through him who loved me. Defeat is not your destiny. What we are called to do is simply this: to stand {Eph. 6:10-17}. Not to conquer the world. Not to be the greatest warrior ever. Not to never feel weak or afraid. Just stand. Stand on God’s promises. Stand on faith. Stand on the hope that victory is sure. You have already won. You can’t be defeated by anything in this life or the next. You are an overcomer. XOXO Holley Gerth
On the back cover:If you need a friend to walk with you through the hard stuff in life, to cheer you on with encouragement, to help you find strength and joy in the midst of life’s difficulties – this book is for you! God writes love and assurance on the canvas of hearts through the hands of Holley Gerth.In each chapter you will learn how to hold onto hope, hold on to who you are and hold on to all God has promised – knowing and believing that no matter what, “You’re going to be okay!” ~Renee SwopeENTER TO WIN (This giveaway has ended, but I’d still love to hear from you!) a copy of Holly’s new book, “You’re Going to Be Okay” by clicking “Share Your Thoughts” under today’s post. You can share your heart or simply fill in the blank: In all these things, even in ________________________________, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me. {I’ll be praying over you by name today!}
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i want a clear confirmation from the lord god will keep his word to restore with interest from all of the unjust losses including all of the damage from his trials !!! eventually in my life and also 2 robberies plus the loss of not being able to work thanks to gods trials please keep praying for a clear confirmation that god will be faithful to keep all of his promises to me
Lord refine me, I’m going to be okay and get through this battle too. I know who wins, help me stand! Sometimes we don’t understand, I always thought my dad would go before my mom, so she didn’t have to put up with him. But instead you are choosing to take her home to you to experience that peace before him. She stuck with him through thick and thin and because of that he knows you today but oh so hard to understand someone’s. Especially since he is reverting back to my old mean dad as he gets older. But I’m trusting you DADDY, and I know I will be okay! In Jesus name Amen. Would love to get a copy of this book to help me through this chapter in my life.
As I read your post, I am reminded of Ephesisans 3:20 “Now all glory to God who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might think or ask.” People battle with all kinds of things: not feeling good enough as a mother, wife, worker, etc, addictions, sickness and disease, financial difficutlies, and a host of other things. We have to trust that God will work things out for us according to his will. This doesn’t mean it will be the way we want or what we expect, but God always does what is best for us. And He gives us the power (through him, through us) to overcome anything.
Our family has been through my husband’s career change, and I am learning that I am not defeated by the enemy…. I have battled depression, anxiety, anger, and a few other emotional struggles, but one of the worst is the fear of being alone. I all of a sudden have to attend worship alone, etc. I am slowly learning that it is ok… My husband works 72 hours a week, and I manage and run a couple of other businesses. Our time is extremely limited and our family has suffered because of it. God has it under control…. so for now I am just being…..
I have been dealing with depression, discouragement b c everytime I get a close friend or someone I care and love they leave for whatever reasons whether it is a job or etc. Just hurts dealing w constant change but I do know God will never leave nor forsake me. I just need your all’s prayer and encouragement. I am looking forward to reading your book b c I need to hear that I will be ok.
In all these things, even in this unexpected pregnancy, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.
Thank you for the post, it reminds me that HE is in control not me.
Many Blessings!
GOD Bless you!
In all these things, even in ___a lot of FEAR_____________________________, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me. {I’ll be praying over you by name today!}
BOY DO I NEED THIS AND EVERY THING ELSE I CAN SOAK UP. I am lucky. God is making changes in my life. But I am still fearful, my verse is Psalms 56:11 “In God I have put my trust I shall not be afraid what can man doing unto me.” And I usually have peace, but I am facing some major trouble, and I want to please God and I’m afraid I will fail and this brings fear.
Even in my ongoing struggle to lose weight, I am a conqueror in Christ! Every day is a new day. : )
I would love to win a copy of this book!!! in all these things, the overindulgent, emotional overeating , the pain and emptiness from the tragic loss of our middle daughter, I am more than a conqueror in Christ, who loves me. Thanks for this post, I really needed it!!
Yes indeed, even in poverty, sickness, grief, and pain, I am more than a conqueror in Christ, who loves me. In Christ, I am an overcomer…I am not overcome by those things that try to tear me down and pull me away from my Savior! This book would be a great blessing to me, to anyone. These truths are ones that I must remind myself daily and remember that because of Jesus, I have His strength to get through anything. God bless!
The loss of a good friend’s trust and love has turned me into something I never thought I could be. Although it was mostly my own fault, it took me awhile to realize that it wasn’t just me. There was mistrust and lies all around. Not everyone are as they seem. But I still love and pray for her. I am an overcomer……
In all these things, even in disability, unemployment, a toxic living stiuation, financial ruin, and feeling overwhelmd, I am more than a conqueror through him who loved me. All I need to do is stand back up. Lord, give me strength to stand back up each time life knocks me down.
At this point in my life I wonder if I will ever be ok! This feeling started four year ago when I got hurt on the job, then lost my job then my husband left me for the neighbor all within a six month period. Then, to top it off my father who I was very close to stops talking to me and my boys because a disagreement and doesn’t even go to my son’s (his grandson) wedding with no explanation to my son who had nothing to do with the disagreement. I can’t seem to pull myself out of this hole, the scariest part is that I have lost complete hope and faith and feel so disconnected to God. I know that God never leaves us at least in my head I know that but in my heart and soul I feel like I am all alone and no matter how often I cry out or no matter how hard I try to believe that I will be ok it just never happens. I want to feel God’s presence in my life again. I want to have the peace I know He can give. My life consist of going to work and that’s it. I don’t do anything else and it’s completely opposite of who I was. So reading I’m an Overcomer and then seeing that you are giving away this book. I have to believe that God is trying reach me, somehow someway
My Dad is in his final days and it’s so hard to watch him suffer. I had lost my oldest son 5 years ago and I still struggle with a lot of grief losing him. I know God uses the pains and sorrows in our lives and hope He will use me too. I am also trying to start a new business and know I have all sorts of issues with confidence and who I am, who God created me to be and to fulfill His purposes. Yet that’s what I long for most! I pray this book will help me to see further into the security that is in my Savior! Bless you.
I’m not sure if this is still open for comments but I would love to read You’re Going To Be Ok because the last two years have been the hardest of my life. My mother had 4 strokes the year before last and my world as I knew it fell into a million tiny pieces. It has been hard is such an understatement that it almost makes me smile to say it. Then in September I started having medical problems and can not seem to get a diagnosis of why I am having these symptoms. Living in the question is the hardest thing in the world for someone who believes if I just had the answer we could fix it. I do know that God is in control and has a plan and a purpose for me but I would love to hear the You’re Going to be Ok message!
Even in all these things, my son in law hospitalized for 2 months – severe paralysis from Lupus flare up, a new diagnosis of breast cancer in my Mom and youngest sister who lives out of state, helping my daughter with caring for my grandson while she cares for her husband and applies for financial aid,, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me. Got is good!
I needed this today! I am struggling with depression and working through childhood trauma. I feel defeated and have given up on a lot in my life. Then I mourn that and feel guilt for not hanging in there better. Hopelessness is a very sad state to live in. Today I am encouraged by your blog. Thank you.
Why is it so easy to feel so alone. I know I am a daughter of THE KING! I know that he is always with me, and yet sometimes it feels as though I walk through the hardships so alone. I know God is with me, caring me through it.. I just wish I felt it more. A friend shared with me this post today… I needed it. God is faithful always, and I rejoice that He doesn’t depend on or wait for my feelings… but is always there faithfully!
In all these thing, even in loss of employment and hard time, I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me.
In all these things, even in my insecurities, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.
In all these things, even in the mist of: losing my mom this past year, a horrible chronic illness my husband suffers with,serious health issues for my family members, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me. Thank you for reminding me that I am an overcomer in Christ. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-5
If even in dealing with 3 year old disobedience when I get frustrated and use an ugly tone. 🙁
The battle for our minds is real. Satan can sound so much like our own “little inner voice” that we don’t realize it’s him. And he’ll use every trick in the book…….”I’ll never be any good”…..”God will never forgive me”……”I can’t do it anymore.” But GOD says we are His if we believe and trust and have faith — faith as small as a mustard seed. Jesus Christ died to save us and we are loved and cherished children of God. I accepted Jesus as my Savior as a young girl. I’m 53 now, and it has taken me most of my life to come to fully realize this truth. I wasted a lot of time looking for things that could never satisfy. But now I’m growing and changing and being transformed by the love and grace and mercy of my Savior and God.
I know I am more than a conquer! I am going through menopause an with it you have bouts of depression. my faith keeps me going.
In all these things, even in my poor choices and self-doubt, I am more than a conqueror through HIM who LOVES me!
In all these things, even in ____debilitating illness __, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.
Two years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, on top of my already existing illnesses of migraines, depression, arthritis, gastritis, allergies and focal dystonia. I can’t work anymore; yet social security continues to deny my claim for disability. Some days it’s very hard to keep from giving in to despair. But I know that God is there for me and His ways and thoughts are higher than mine.
In all these things, even in hopelessness, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me. My husband has struggled with addiction for more than 30 years. I am struggling with letting him go and moving on with my life
In all these things, even in exhaustion/frustration, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me
In all these things, even in the mist of adversity when it seems like every thing and every one is coming up against me, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me. No matter the situation, I know that God’s got this, and He’s holding me close to Him. He will never, ever let me go!
Shirley
http://www.lightlovehope.com
God has given me a word this year and that word is Overcomer! He keeps putting it out there for me as a constant reminder that through him I am an Overcomer. I would love to win this book to keep me in check with what he has for me.
This sounds like a book written just for me. I’m on the opposite end of the blog. I have a “friend” who just ditched me after 45 years of friendship. She has alot of problems and didn’t want to add mine to her list. It hurts and has had we wanting to give up.
In all these things, even in battling anxiety and other family health issues, I am more than a conqueror through him who loved me. This is something I have been battling for years, and this book sounds like just what I need. Love the encouragement I find from your words and the many others of Proverbs 31.
I am more than conquerer through Christ who loved me,
over years of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse,
and a broken marriage.
This book sounds like exactly what I need…hope in the storm.
Thank you for your prayers
I am Working to overcome an addiction resulting from depression by emerging myself in Christ’s words portrayed in your book “A Confident Heart,” and music by Mandisa and Jenny Simmons. I feel that this book will help me so much. Thank you!
In all these things, even in marital strife, codependency recovery, necessary estrangement from family of origin, trying to change the bad thinking patterns of decades, adrenal fatigue, thyroid issues, gut issues, and parenting a special needs child and a teenager , I am more than a conqueror through him who loved me.
In all these things, even in the midst of great physical pain due to scoliosis, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.
Thank you for the encouragement! I really needed it today.
Even in the midst of being a single parent to a teenager I hold my roots tight on the cornerstone, knowing that I have the promise of victory and a conqueror in Him who holds me everytime I fall. Abba father is my rock!
I think this is a great article! It is so touching!!!
Great post!
In all these things, even in battling my addiction and depression, I am more than a conquerer through Him who LOVES ME!!!