Excited Newbie

And we are off on a new adventure...

As some of you know, I am jumping into an online study for the book "A Confident Heart" by Renee Swope.

You should check it out!  Proverbs 31 Online Bible Studies

Anywhoo...I've struggled with low self-esteem, self-doubt, self-loathing, and any other negative self-whatever-you-can-think-of for as long as I can remember.  I drive myself (and often everyone else around me) crazy with it.

I am begging and screaming and praying that God will use this to heal some seriously broken junk within me....not through my power but HIS.

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Actually, God tells us that in his Word MANY times...so I'm holding on to that truth for dear life!

Please keep me in your prayers as I delve into this head first.  Thanks.  Love you!



Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Heather, welcome to the study!! I pray that God opens your heart and that you gain the self-esteem and confidence you are looking for. Blessings and enjoy the study!!

    Kris Danko (OBS Small Group Leader)

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  2. Linda @ A La CarteOctober 13, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Heather this sounds like a wonderful study for you! Praying it helps you heal!

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  3. SunniOctober 13, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    We all have the insecurities .... Some of us just hide them better. I am tired of hiding and we will pray for each other for healing strength and grace.

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    1. Rambling out loudOctober 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      Sounds like a great idea! I need encouragement since I have a tough time sticking with things.

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    2. Rambling out loudOctober 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      Sounds like a great idea! I need encouragement since I have a tough time sticking with things.

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