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Renee Swope

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

You’re An Overcomer

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: Sara Torbett - Sunflower

 Photo Credit: Sara Torbett

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

You're Going to Be Okay Cover

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 Swope
 

ENTER 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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Comments

  1. In all these things, even in depression, I am more than a conqueror through HIM who loves ME! Depression is awful, Satan’s work at best. I know that God has overcome and has won the victory. Clinging to that hope, that promise, gets me through day by day!

  2. The last 6 years my life has been like a rollercoaster. Separated due to a emotional, verbal and physical abusive marriage. This led me to suffer major depression and PTSD. I touched rock bottom… Im a believer. .. I lLove the Lord and Im placing all my trust in Him..Just living one day at a time! Thanks so much for your encouraging words and teachings.

  3. In all these things, even in the midst of my teenage daughter’s ongoing disobedience and rebellion, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.

    I most love the part where you say you will be praying over my name today. <3

  5. The death of my son has left me feeling defeated. I am afraid that I will never be the same.

  7. Sounds like a very helpful book. It would be a great resource for the Women’s Bible Study group at my church. I have already shared the A Confident Heart Devotional with the ladies of my Bible Study group. It is currently “checked out”. The book above sounds like a wonderful reminder that we are overcomers in Christ no matter the circumstances of our lives. We all know someone who could use a hug and sometimes it is ourselves. Hugs to you for sharing this book.

  8. My addictions, God has me, and lives me where I am at. Does he like me there no, I believe he cries with me when I scream out, he loves me more. I am nothing without my Lord and Savior. He loves me, oh how he loves me, Diana, his beloved.

  9. This book will be so encouraging to so many women who feel like giving up. Can’t wait to read this and share it with others.

  11. I am still nursing the wounds from a childhood with a father who was emotionally distant and then pretty much non existent. Who am I kidding? Fully non existent from when I was age 19 to my mid to late 30s. It is a relationship that I am praying will repair, but it is so hard because I still so very much feel I have to earn this love. It is amazing how the father-daughter relationship can impact your life. I have been a swirl of insecurities (I’ve even read “A Confident Heart” three times!) from relationships to work. I know that God is by my side. I have seen God work in my life. Remembering can be tough in the midst of the battle, but I do believe I am more than a conqueror through Christ who strengthens me.

  13. I pray I could win as things are tough. Lupus seems to be winning and my disabled son cannot take care of me. I don’t see alternatives.

  14. I enjoy reading spiritually inspired books written by women for women. I feel it is imperative we battle the liberal agenda of accepting evil for good, and acceptance of ungodliness by the liberal media, and those whom lack the authentic Word of God. Please consider me for the book offer, please

  16. Renee. As i began to read the first part of this post, i began to cry. I sure could use a heart hug in my life right now. I have just lost my husband of 17 yr’s and i feel like God is no where to be found. I know that he is by my side and has never left me.But I feel so empty. Please pray for me. Thank you ~Ivy~

    • Awe so sorry to hear of your loss. My husband just died three and a half weeks ago. The enemy tries to discourage but we are more than conquerors. Fill every moment of your life with God’s Word, Christian music, Christian friends, and prayer. Try the amazing and beautiful klove music app and the “Jesus Calling” devotional! I pray and put God’s Armour on every night because Satan likes to make me doubt that God cares by causing me to have disturbing dreams and thoughts which create anxiety. Putting on God’s whole Armour prevents him from getting control. I’m still in the stage of disbelief that my husband is actually gone and it seems I will never get past this and I’m so lonely but I KNOW WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL AND CAN HEAL THIS AWFUL PAIN AND BRING ME THROUGH!!! God loves you so much!!

  17. In all these things, even with the ending of my 20yr marriage, and also being a stay at home mom for nearly 15yrs with 1 highschooler, 1 middleschooler and 1 fixing to enter kinder in August ’14, enrolling in a community college for the first time at the age of 42, can all be unnerving BUT I KNOW I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.

    I am blessed in the fact that my soon to be ex is being very helpful still with the finances (since I am not working yet) to help keep his kiddos in the house they’ve known for a few years and to help keep them in the same school district and disrupt their lives even more.

    Above all else I am blessed to have a God that has NEVER forsaken or left my side in the good times nor the bad.

  18. In all these things, even in widowhood after almost 45 years of marriage, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.

  19. I would love to win this for a reference when I am feeling down and to give my friend a break from always having to bring me up.

  20. In all these things, even in the darkest of hours, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.