Reading this book for the second time around is exactly what I need. I read things that resonated with me before but it seems to be hitting home even more this time and I understand even more.
The more I read, the more I'm starting to think that I'm supposed to be reading it again.
It's no secret that I struggle with anxiety. Bad anxiety. To the point where it stops normal life and sometimes I feel like I can even function. Usually those times happen at work and we know that's not a good thing.
I almost feel like I shouldn't be hosting a bible study called "A Confident Heart" because it's something I struggle with every day.I refuse to let it define me though and I refuse to let it take over my life anymore. Like Renee says in Chapter One, "It's not supposed to be this way." We weren't made with fear and doubt in our hearts. We were made to love and have hope.
Something my Pastor said on Sunday has been on my mind ever since, "It's a process." and he talked about deciphering if what you're going through is a process or a project? We have to remember that with process, it's not going to happen right away and we have to work hard at a change that we want to see or need to have.
Which is exactly what Renee Swope was saying in this chapter. We need to hope that life can be different, that change is possible!
So, tell me. What do you hope to get out of this study? What spoke to you in this chapter?
Also, please introduce yourself! I know a few of us already "know" each other but there are some who don't! I am working on getting an online group area set up so that we can join there instead! Until then, reach out! Let's discuss! and if you've written a post please provide a link back! Thanks!
Happy Wednesday Y'all!
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Hey Sonja & everyone else! I'm pretty excited about this study and am hoping we can all get something memorable out of it.
I'm hoping to gain some 'internal' strength to say no and not give in to temptations. I feel like such a hypocrit at times but I have to remind myself I'm NOT perfect and thats why I need a Savior.
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Wow thank-you for sharing about your anxiety. I also suffer from anxiety. For me it is a process not a project to become a confident. Each issue I over come makes me more confident in myself. I look forward to your next post!
Candice
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Wow thank-you for sharing about your anxiety. I also suffer from anxiety. For me it is a process not a project to become a confident. Each issue I over come makes me more confident in myself. I look forward to your next post!
Candice
lillythroughthevalley.blogspot.com
I am so excited about this book. It's come at at time that I am working through so much personally and spiritually. I have dealt with so much anxiety in my life. One night at church, the Lord took it away. Praise Jesus, it was gone. Sometimes I feel like I "should" feel that way...but I don't.
I am Jennifer, wife to Matt and momma to Ava, 5 and Brayden, 4. I am a school teacher and wannabe Stay at Home Mom. I sell Thirty One and love my church and all that God has given and shown to me through being there. I like to scrapbook too but I don't do it very often.
My name is Shana and I am a mommy of two and totally new to the bloggy world. I admire you for talking about your anxiety and also his it relates to Gods plans in your life. I have struggled with anxiety for a while and this was inspiring. I hope to get to know you snd some other ladies if your interested, come follow my blog!
Hi Melissa my names is Shana, new to the bloggy world come follow my blog km following yours now! Hope to get to know you and some other ladies!
I'm Cary. I am 30 and single. I am a therapist and work at a psychiatric hospital with teenagers. I love Jesus, reading, and writing. I am excited to get to know some new bloggers.
I am so excited about this study. The goals I have for 2013 all deal with insecurity so this is a perfect book. I have dealt with insecurity for a long time. I have also struggled with anxiety and depression for a long time. I know that God is going to do amazing things through this study.
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Hi! I too have read this book too! I wanted to say hi and wish you a Happy New Year! I am checking our some blogs from the January Blog Hop on Bloggy Moms. I saw your blog name "Running with Pearls" and just loved the name! I am know subscribed to your newsletter. If you have the chance, check out my blog at http://achicmom.blogspot.com. Thanks Shonda! :)
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