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▪️BLACKOUT DAY 13/30▪️ —God Daughters Christmas Show— Some people may be surprised to learn I absolutely do NOT like Christmas music. [Don’t hate] the way I see it, I celebrate Christmas everyday & listen to worship music errryday. But watching my 2nd Godchild sing about Jesus with her cute little preschool class brought joy to my heart! She’s full of love and shines the light of Jesus vibrantly in her 4 year old spirit. Her mama is one of my closest friends. We met years ago when I was living wildly working in a sports bar. We lost touch for awhile and then she found me again, reached out and asked to have lunch. While we talked she said she’d been wondering about Christianity but had some doubts and reservations. I invited her to join me at an Elevation eGroup (there actually used to be an @elevationchurch extension site here in AZ). She says, “I met Jesus thanks to you and @stevenfurtick”. Shortly after she found out she was pregnant. I was the first to know. [What an honor!] Its just cool to get to be a part of this family. I guess I just wanna say- Shine His light, friends. People are watching and are curious. Leave room for them to reach out and chat, give space to share their concerns. Simply invite them to join you on the journey. Introduce them to Jesus and be there to help them grow in their faith. #NoGreaterLove #ThisIsRealLove ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 12/30▪️ Honestly too much to process in this little caption right now. Thankful for a 3 hr convo where my dear friend reminded me, “Heather, it’s GOD that gets the credit for getting you through all you’ve gotten through.” She’s right. I was seeking some kind of credit or praise from people that know the intensity of my life story and all the crazy wild struggles I’ve been through. Ha! Silly me! ⬛️⬛️⬛️ ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 11/30▪️ —How God Showed Up Today— Today I just want to share some conversations, experiences and blessings of the day. God revealed Himself in SO many ways! •Swipe through to watch• My encouragement today is to pause for a moment and reflect on your day and all the ways God showed up to bless & encourage you. Show gratitude for the people who partner with truth and love and seek to be a voice of encouragement and empowerment for others! ••• Tell me about YOUR day! ⬛️⬛️⬛️ ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 10/30▪️ —pattern interruption— Hey look, stress & stinkin’ thinkin’ are real struggles sometimes, right? In my latest IGTV video I share some simple, yet practical pattern interruption tricks that can help instantly get you in a better frame of mind & in a better mood. Click my name to visit my profile then visit my IGTV bubble to learn more! ••• What pattern interruption tricks have been helpful for you? ⬛️⬛️⬛️ ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 9/30▪️ Staying disciplined in daily Bible Study. Here are some practical tips and tricks that have helped me stay dedicated to morning study: 1) Set yourself up for success the night before by doing chores and tasks like putting the dishes away or hanging your clothes so you’re not tempted to get into chore mode first thing in the morning. 2) Set the proper alarms. Reverse engineer your day to give yourself enough time in the morning for quality time with Jesus in His Word. I often find that somehow He seems to add more minutes to the hour when I do; it’s never time lost! 3) Turn on a bedside lamp to help awaken your senses 4) Ignite a candle or turn on an essential oil diffuser to help awaken you and get you focused. 5) Use energizing music to help get you up and out of bed. 6) Get out of your comfy warm bed and go brew a cup of coffee and change your scenery so you’re not tempted to fall back asleep. ••• What are some tips and tricks that have helped you develop a solid morning study routine? ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 8/30▪️ Own it. You won’t always get it right. You’re going to blow it sometimes. You’re going to lose your Christlike mind & your words are going to be like a punch to the gut and cuts to the heart. You’ll be convicted. Then have a mess to clean up. It’s humbling, sometimes humiliating. But you can do it: own it, face it, admit it, ask for forgiveness. 70x7. Be brave. ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 7/30▪️ Words are like bullets. Once shot, they cannot be taken back. ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 6/30 ▪️ #Seasons. Isn’t it crazy to reflect on the cycles of life?! Just a year ago I was at Deer Valley High School helping to launch #HillsongGlendale and now, a year later I’ve been given a new assignment @azvineyardchurch and came to this place to watch one of our @vineyardchurchyouth win #1 in her division in the cheer competition!!! 🥇🏆 As a former cheerleader myself [long ago like ::ahem:: 14 years] it brought back so many memories! Such an honor to look back on the seasons of life, appreciating the past, thankful for the present, hopeful for the future! ••• And to all the #HillsongPhoenix people - I love and miss seeing your beautiful smiles more than you know. Love watching how God is moving among you and though I may not be there anymore, I’m united with you in Spirit! 🖤 ⬛️⬛️⬛️ ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 5/30▪️ Shame. The devil is a liar. You have the ability to defy the lies by partnering with the truth of who God says you are. “IT IS WRITTEN”...any voice, even coming from one you love, a parental figure, a person in the church, a person of authority in your life...their words do not define you. Your past sins and mistakes don’t define you. Partner with TRUTH! Declare His Word. Operate in the fullness of the power and authority given to you by Jesus. “The voice that you listen to determines the future you experience.” -Steven Furtick, Crash the Chatterbox. ⬛️⬛️⬛️ ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 4/30 ▪️ Fellowship. Breaking bread. Building relationship. There’s something so special about it. In a season where we can get so caught up in the to-dos, planning, preparation, meetings, work, chores, life, shopping, etc....don’t neglect relationships. Who’s ONE person you’d like to connect with more? Send a message, reach out, invite them to have lunch or coffee with you and get to know them beyond the surface. This is part of church building - getting out of the seats and into the streets and building quality relationships with people. 1:1. You’ll be glad you did! ⬛️⬛️⬛️ ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 3/30 ▪️ Time. Some things take time, like seeds being planted, were the sower not the grower. In time it will sprout in its due season...but often we use time as an excuse to stay comfortable and lazy. If God has planted a dream, vision, project or plan in your heart, He’s empowering you to put plans in place to see it through to fruition. Don’t let what could take 40 days take 40 years because of your limiting mindset. What’s ONE thing you can do today to move the ball forward? ⬛️⬛️⬛️ ◾️ BLACKOUT DAY 2/30 ◾️ As we prepare to welcome 2019...let’s close out 2018 STRONG by savoring simplicity. We don’t have to engage with the chaos of Christmas...we can choose to safeguard our peace through intentional soul care. You in? ⬛️⬛️⬛️ ▪️BLACKOUT DAY 1/30▪️ I’m not really sure what this is all about TBH. It’s just an impression i got from Holy Spirit yesterday. Historically I haven’t done well to maintain my peace in the month of December. Perhaps that’s a piece of it. Today, I embraced simplicity. I stayed in my jammies. I read a book. I allowed myself to enjoy silence while driving. I got a massage. I journaled. I showed up defenseless and spoke with honesty, concern, and unconditional love...even when it’s hard to understand or endorse what’s happening. Lately I’ve been learning my approval or understanding isn’t always needed nor is it required to bless and love people right where they are. Today I chose to trust. I chose to be brave and engage. Interested in following along -perhaps even joining me- in the 30 day Blackout journey???? ⬛️⬛️⬛️