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Ever since Eden, the enemy has twisted what God longs to speak into us. He tempted Eve with a single question: “Did God really say…?” And he hasn’t stopped doing the same to the rest of God’s daughters since.
Did God really say…you’re enough?
Did God really say…you’re loved?
An interesting phrase follows, “the woman became convinced.” And everything changes forever.
I’ve listened to those lies at times as well. Maybe you too? A few years ago when the lies in my heart were especially loud, it seemed God prompted me to get up early in the morning and write. I’m not a morning person {I once put chocolate on the alarm clock to bribe myself to get up. I ate it and went back to bed!}. Yet that gentle insistence continued.
Each morning at my keyboard it seemed another word of truth spilled into my soul.
Loved
Cherished
Beautiful
At first it seemed scandalous. Could God really see me this way? But the more I dug into Scripture, the more I realized it was true. I became convinced.
I ended the journey thinking what had been revealed was just for my heart. But as a counselor, life coach and friend I began to realize that I wasn’t the only one who struggled with the lies. Again it seemed God tugged and insisted, find a way to share this with all My daughters.
A publisher agreed with the prompting and God’s Heart for You: Embracing Your True Worth as a Woman came into being. And it didn’t stop there. Over the next few months I worked with DaySpring and Blessings Unlimited to create everyday reminders of those truths too–ways for women to touch, hold and share them.
We began to ask ourselves, “What if every woman could answer, ‘In God’s heart I am…’ “? That question led us to the video at the beginning of this post.
I thought after writing this book, after facing these lies, that I would never struggle with them again. But I’ve realized as long as we’re in this world, we’re also in a battle for our hearts. We need to remind ourselves and each other the truth every day, in every way that we can.
We’re loved–gloriously, beautifully, beyond what we can even imagine. God wants us to take hold of who we really are because He knows that if we do we’ll be unstoppable.
Will you join me?
It’s your turn, your time.
What’s your word?
“In God’s heart I am…”
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I’ll be sharing God’s Heart for You on the Bloom (in)courage page all week so be sure to stop by!
–Holley Gerth, www.InGodsHeart.com
{God’s Heart for You is available as a book and ebook.}
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Barbie says
This was beautiful! Thank you.
Brittnie says
This video brings a big smile to my face and even a few tears! Beautiful. What a great way to start off my Monday morning. Thank you! Would you mind if I linked to your post on my blog? I would love to share this video with my family & friends. Have a blessed week.
Holley Gerth says
I’d love for you to share it! You can click on YouTube at the bottom of the video and that will take you to the page to get the embed code {click the “share” button}. OR if you have a WordPress blog, just copy this into the html window of your post and it will embed automatically: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnQvp8_41Uo&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Thank you! 🙂
Diane says
Once I wipe away the tears of joy, I’ll get started on my answer. Great video, definitely worth sharing!
Janet says
In God’s Heart I am…….a friend.
Sue says
It made my heart swell to see that video. What a way to start a week! In God’s heart I am wanted 🙂
Beth Williams says
…wholly made, beautiful, smart, loving, caring, a friend, mentor, lover, forever loved & cared for!
I really needed this today!!!!!!!!!
Stephanie Hanes says
In God’s heart I am beautiful. This is wonderful – thank you so much for sharing.
VA says
I LOVED THIS!!!!!
Unfortunately I can’t enter for the giveaway since I am moving on Wednesday so my camera and cords are all packed up (and I forgot to label the boxes before I sealed them..), and once I move I won’t have access to the internet again until Friday afternoon at the earliest… 🙁
In God’s heart I am NOT an oops!
Jessica says
In God’s heart I am His beloved.
Beth says
Forgiven.
Peggy says
known and loved
Christy says
A battle for our hearts…so very true…
Holley Gerth says
I love hearing all of your words! Thank you for sharing them!
Rachel Lundy says
In God’s heart I am whole. In God’s heart I am valuable.
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Amy McCollister says
In God’s heart I am…secure.
RacheL says
LOVE this video! I am sharing it around. Thanks so much for this post, I’m so glad to have my mind drawn to the truths of who I am in Christ.
The giveaway sounds so fun and I hoping to enter it.
Christin says
*Tears* Beautiful video!
I shared my photo Facebook. 🙂
Beth says
Oh, and one other…..
THIN!!!!!
WOO HOO!!!
Jenny @ The Southern Institute says
Enough!
Becky @ Our Peaceful Home says
In God’s heart I am forgiven!
Leigh says
In God’s heart I am Beautiful
Sam says
Love this!
In God’s heart I am irreplaceable.
Rachel Salazar says
In God’s heart I am valued.
Now to find a creative way to show it!
OneGirl says
good enough
Not too much, but (good) enough.
katy says
in god’s heart I am….delightful.
Holley Gerth says
All these words, all these wonderful women. Love, love!
Renata says
In God’s heart I am….. no longer condemned, but set free to live life fully & wholly!
Tina Sis in christ says
Holley
Thank you so much for this blog. I watched the video first thing this morning. It was such a blessing!
In God’s Heart I am LOVED & CARED ABOUT.
Thank you for being You and allowing God to use you in a very special way!
Beth says
In God’s heart, I am whole………………
JD in Canada says
In God’s heart, I am. That’s it — just “I am.”
Betty Draper says
We are so limited in the country we live in so I cannot view the video but I want to respond to your question: In God Heart I Am….
whole
forgiven
clothed in righteous garments
blessed beyond measure
loved, loved, loved
confident of new mercy every day
priceless
worth dying for
clean
forever His
Margie says
In God’s heart I am… loved
Marla L says
In Gods heart I am His to do what He wants with me.
Susan says
In God’s heart I am . .healed
Sara says
In God’s heart I am…..beautiful, adored, loved, forgiven.
I needed to think about this today…thank you!
Rosemary says
In God’s heart I am chosen to cherish, love, teach, care for, build up, laugh, play and delight in providing day care for my 3 precious grandchildren.
amy says
what a beautiful post and brilliant book idea!
It’s hard to believe that God thinks I’m anything, but I know He thinks I’m amazing even on the days when I can’t face the day and I am anything but a good Christian! And that is amazing in itself!
x
Colleen G. says
In God’s heart I am loved, accepted and hopefully make Him smile 🙂
-Colleen G.
Bindu says
Holley,
I love this post and really needed to hear this today..
“In God’s heart I am enough”
michelle says
In God’s heart, I am washed! And so thankful. It gives me such peace in this crazy, chaotic life I am living. Thank you for the many reminders of how we are seen in God’s heart!
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Leigh says
I actually created an art peace with my word…
Leigh says
I posted the picture on the Facebook page
Marla L says
In Gods heart I am forgiven
Leigh says
this has been great – seeing everyone’s pics and realizing that those truths are about me, too… I loved meditating on this and creating my picture!!!
Nadine says
What a wonderful video! Thank you so much for your originality. God has made us all unique and beautiful.
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