A Confident Heart, Chapter One

Have you started A Confident Heart yet? I finished chapter one today. I had read half of the book several months ago, but started over. Trying to read slowly. I am glad I took the time. I have a renewed excitement about going through this book with you.
There are three thoughts that appear to form Renee Swope's foundation for the book:

~God's Word changes us, so we need to study His Word (Rms. 12:2)

~We most clearly know God's will as revealed in His words in Scripture...which is why praying through the scriptures is a great idea.(1John 5:14)

~Faith comes by hearing, Romans 10:17 says, so Renee urges us to pray the words of Scripture out loud.

Study His Word. Pray His Word. Speak His Word.

Okay. I can do that.

The study questions were a blessing, a chance to ponder what I have just read, to look back on my life and see the patterns of doubt influencing my decisions. Good stuff. I look forward to chapter two.

If you aren't doing the study with us, feel free to keep reading these posts and checking reneeswope.com. There is some good information that will be a blessing to you even apart from the book, and it will keep us all on the same page as we learn and grow together.

If you would like a book, just let me know and I will get one to you!

Tuesday night is our time together at Big Oak. 7 p.m. Last year, we sat outside from March through September or October. Can you believe that? I have a feeling this year the warm weather may not come so early. To switch things up a bit, and allow for more intimate conversation, let's sit at smaller tables and booths Tuesday night...gathering in threes, fours and fives. We can get to know each other more. Want to go deeper? Here are some questions from the book to discuss with each other...Has insecurity ever kept you from doing something? Describe what happens in your heart as you read the promises of God.

This is a good journey we are on. Not a journey to be a better Christian, but a journey into the heart of a God who delights in each of us and desires for us to know Him as He knows each of us. Good stuff. :)