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 would like to have a book for my new daughter in law . She has found out many hurtful things in the 6 weeks she has been married. She needs to be in contact with mature Christians because otherwise these problems just become gossip. I know my son is already angry at me because she confided in me . He has always avoided excepting resposibility for his own actions.
In all theses things, even Joell-drama, I am more than a conqueror through HIM who love I cannot lose!
Thank you …another perfect God-fidence timing. Assurance.
In all these things, even in parenting a wonderful–but sometimes rebellious–teenage daughter, I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me!
In all these things, even in the mistakes I have made as a mother, my negative thinking, extended family issues, I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me.
Greetings! I really like the statement, “…we can’t lose!” Wow! That really is true! Praise God!
In all these things, even in _personal relationships I am more than a conqueror through him who loved me I cannot lose!! .
In all these things, even in this betrayal, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me
In all these things, even in this difficult relationship with my husband, I am more than a conquerer through him who loves me.
“bone cancer”
When I read today’s post my mind was flooded with thoughts of my mom (also named Holley) who was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare bone disease that is akin to leukemia. Most days she does feel extremely tired and discouraged, waiting for the disease to progress enough for her to need treatment (3 months in quarantine while undergoing chemo and a bone marrow transplant). I’m so sending her this post and hoping to win the book for her. I know it will be an encouragement! 🙂
I feel defeated, discouraged and depressed daily as a single mom. Praise God because helps me overcome life’s many obstacles and I couldn’t make it without Him! I love to hear someone say, “you’re going to be okay.” I would love to be able to read this book and apply it to my life.
In all these things, even in my husband leaving me for another woman and the divorce i did not want, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.
In all these things, even in {separation} I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.
Overwhelmed, tired, frustrated, after 5 long hard years of struggling in a lost marriage. I have been married 23 years 6 months to a man who claimed to be a Christian. Only this man was a deceiver a wolf in sheep’s clothing. My family and I have been devasted destroyed and struggling to overcome the betrayal of his sexual addiction. Every woman, girl who entered our home was devoured in my husbands mind so he could lust over them. I did not know he was sexually addicted until 5 long hard years ago. We have been through counseling, Celebrate Recovery etc. He needs a heart change, his heart is hard and in selfishness. I am so tired of fighting for this marriage of staying committed to my marriage vows that I made to God. In sickness till death do us part. Addiction is a sickness of extreme selfishness of narcissism. I pray each day to make the right choice not to go against God’s will. Please keep me in prayer. My husband tries but the brutal truth is he has to decide to love God more than his addiction, to preserve through pain of dying to the flesh. I have compassion on him as it has to be tremendously hard to experience pain of dying to the flesh versus his pleasuring of the flesh. I pray God reaches his hardened heart to set him free. But all these choices are my husbands and I have no control over his choices. I cry out to God each day for His strength, courage and wisdom to do His will with this marriage. Please keep me in your prayers as it is hard some days to know that I am an overcomer in Christ.
I am praying for your strength and peace. Your post really hit home. My son just married a wonderful lady on Christmas Eve. She has found out he is addicted to porn and spending money on it. They can’t afford this. It is awfull. God answered my prayer and brought him a wife and mother for his children and the destroyer is trying to kill. We have Power thru the Blood of Jesus to take back what the enemy has stolen. Take back your peace and joy and trust God to get you through this storm. Keep your eyes on Jesus, I love that song.
In all theses things, even in hopelessness and despair, I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me.
In all these things, even in the struggles of helping my teenage daughter through being bullied, anxiety, experimenting with illegal drugs & my young adult daughter stay safe with a boyfriend who tries to control & manipulate her, I am more than a conqueror through HIM who loves me.
Never ceases to amaze me that as the words of one of my favourite songs “My King chose to die for me”
Struggling with my weight, the ability to remove the excess pounds (70-90), and the terrible body image I have of myself. In the grand scheme of things it isn’t a big deal, especially when compared to what others here are struggling with, but it’s my struggle nonetheless.
: In all these things, even in illness & job loss, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.
Trying to encourage my Mom who lost her husband, brother and cousin in a 4 month time frame. I am working on being better organized at work and changing my eating habits, I want to Crave Jesus more than foods.
Reading this blog brought to mind my son who is in Jail and is struggling. I want him to know he is an overcomer. I love him but don’t want to love him to death so I too will stand on GODS word and promises
Today is one of those mornings that I just needed to read ‘You’re going to be ok” Life seems tough today. Thank you!
In all these things even in my overspending and past anger, revenge, and animosity, unfaithfulness, not turning to God when I needed Him most, wanting to blame others for my problems, letting fear stop and control me, wanting to leave my husband instead praying for God to be part of our lives, I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me.
Thanks! Renee! LOL. Janet