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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. I would love to win this book! I’m going through a terrible divorce. I’m practically homeless and penniless. I need to know I will survive this and come out of this a conqueror.

  2. In all these things, even in the loneliness and the waiting for my very own Boaz, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me. Thanks for praying for me, especially during the Valentine’s Day, romance, jewelers, flowers, and all that romance stuff season :-/ This time of year is really hard..

  3. I would love this book. I am desperate for some encouragement in my life right now! Thank you.

  5. I’m in a second marriage after loosing my first, dear husband to cancer. Second marriage and a blended family is HARD. My step daughter who is a true part of my heart has been acting up these past few months and it’s been very hard as my husband struggles with depression and not able to deal with kids/family life well. Confrontation is not his strong suit. We’ve been to marriage mentoring through our church, individual and joint counseling, etc. It is in God’s hands..

    In all these things, even in the extreme sadness I feel that my marriage is not what it could be, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.

  6. In all these things….and there are many. I have so many things to be thankful for and I don’t want to dwell on the negative but I struggle with a lot. As I have read the posts, I realize that we ALL have struggles and I pray that each woman on here be covered in that peace that transcends all understanding. I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me! Thank you for the sweet reminder of that today. 🙂

  7. Even in all my mess, I’m still a conquerer!
    I could really use a book of hugs and promises! Looks like this is the perfect one! Thanks for sharing Renee!

  8. I am learning everyday that even through the darkness (clinically known as Depression)that God is with me . He will not fail me.

  9. In all these things, even in my broken home, I am more tan a conqueror through Him who loves me.

  11. In all these things even in my financial mess I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me.

  12. In all these things, even in my work, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me. Thanks for the reminder that Victory is sure!!!

  13. This last year has been very rough on our family. Without God and His love and grace I know we would not have made. We were hit hard with the government shutdown we ended up losing 1/4 of our income for the year and we up until very recently lived on a one income salary with 4 kids. I, despite my better judgement went back to work to help with the financial loss. But the cost is my health. I have debilitating migraines and Fibromyalgia very bad and some days can barely walk or use my hands because of the pain. I know that God has given me the strength to go about my daily work and has blessed our family by providing for us when we couldn’t afford my medicines or groceries. God truly is my refuge and my.strength!

  16. In all these things, even after the loss of my job of 25 years and trying to find another job after soon to be a year, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.

  17. I have lost my job after 14 years and do not have a clue what I am going to be doing…I feel lost and need t know it is going to be ok…

  19. All the chaos of the last month, a fire that totally destroyed our garage, our daughter wrecking our car, my husband wrecking his work truck, (thankfully no one was hurt in any of these) all within 3 weeks, now my husband’s dad is having dementia issues out of the blue.