“Govern your time or Time will rule over you."
This is a refrain I’m hearing over and over again in the Spirit. I sense the urgency around this.Time is an insidious ruler making us believe the lies of busyness equaling effectiveness; always being ready to help others is showing kindness and compassion; and rest is laziness.
Time sucks come in pretty packages. They’re not gifts; they’re parasitical leaches.
Just as you’re encouraged to track your spending over a month, and then create your budget, a very practical exercise is to track how your time is spent over a week and then partner with Holy Spirit as you review what you’ve tracked and make a plan around improving the investment of your time.
Did you catch that distinction between spending and investing time? We’re called to be good stewards over every aspect of our lives and made to have dominion, with ALL things put under our feet. This includes responsibly managing and ruling over Time.
“You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet.” (Psalm 8:6, NKJV)
Said again in another translation:
“You have delegated to them rulership over all you have made, with everything under their authority, placing earth itself under the feet of your image-bearers.” (Psalm 8:6, TPT)
Stop allowing Time to rule over you. Govern it. Use it as the tool it’s been created to be for you.
Remember God stands outside of time and is the Creator of it. If you feel out of alignment with your timeline, ask God to realign you with where He intended for you to be at this time in your life.
“But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.” (2 Peter 3:8, NASB, 1995)
God sees the bigger picture and has given us the responsibility of redeeming time.
“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesian 5:15-17)
What does it mean to redeem time? Cash, exchange, convert, or transfer it. Release, liberate, free, deliver, rescue, or restore it. What would that look like for you?
Govern your time or Time will rule over you.
I've been re-implementing time blocking and time batching strategies and have been finding it super helpful. Want the links I've been digging into and using for templates? Let me know - I'd be happy to send them.
Need prayer? I would love to lift you up to the Father's heart!
Living for Him,
Andrea
Our Mission: Love Others Well & Empower Them to Do the Same
HAPPY, HEALTHY LIVING: Convention News & Updates!
This is always one of the MOST EXCITING times of the year for Young Living! New products and lots of GREAT news mean this is going to be a bit longer than usual.
For quick and easy access right at the start, here's a link to a wishlist of each of the new products. Pick and choose what you want to add to your cart - these are Shop/One-Time Orders only for now.
The details are below, but I didn't want to make you wait to jump in and check them out!
NOT A MEMBER YET? You can get 15% off TODAY through July
Place your first order between July 22nd-31st and get an additional 15% off!1. Use the link below.
2. Make sure to get wholesale pricing by either placing your order as a Loyalty Order (customizable monthly subscription) or purchasing $100 subtotal / PV in products via the cart option. Loyalty Orders (no matter the amount) will always have the 24% discount as long as they're placed as Loyalty Orders. You begin earning points for free products whenever your order is 50 PV or more, plus you get a free diffuser with your second Loyalty Order. Placing a 100+ PV cart order will unlock the wholesale pricing for one year. (If this is confusing to you, please reach out and let me help you.)
3. At checkout, use the promo code SHAREYL.
4. Finish checking out.
Got questions or need help placing an order customized to your needs? Please call or text me at 770-870-9041.
***Need help reactivating your account? Call or text me at 770-870-9041.
NEW PRODUCT DETAILS
Young Living's 2024 International Grand Convention celebrated the company's 30th year! That's 30 years of natural, clean, pure products with the Seed to Seal guarantee that you can feel safe and confident using in your home and for your family, or just for your own health. If you have any questions about any of these or want to know more, please let me know and we can talk! This is just a quick rundown of everything that was released.
DEEP NIGHT ESSENCE supplementItem #: 46956 | Wholesale: $37.00 | Retail: $48.68 | PV: 32.00 | New, permanent product
A melatonin-free daily sleep supplement with natural ingredients to help you have better, healthier sleep!
Benefits & Highlights:
+ Supports circadian regulation
+ Maintains healthy sleep latency
+ Promotes calm and relaxation
+ Contains lavender, holy basil, lemon balm, spearmint and green tea extracts
+ Melatonin-free
SUPER MAGNESIUM supplementItem #: 46964 | Wholesale: $33.00 | Retail: $43.42 | PV: 28 | New, permanent product
A highly bioavailable magnesium supplement that helps support great sleep, over 300 functions in the body, increased energy, and more!
Benefits & Highlights:
+ Calms your nervous system
+ Better sleep
+ Reduces fatigue
+ Increased energy
+ Combats oxidative stress
+ Supports over 300 functions in the body
+ Increased magnesium absorption and efficiency with patented melon juice concentrate
INNER BOOST & BALANCE supplementItem #: 45718 | Wholesale: $49.00 | Retail: $64.47 | PV: 42.00 | New, permanent product
Easy to use, great tasting, multivitamin plus so much more stick pack! Convenient to take and a great boost no matter when you take it. Plus, it's great for your skin!
Benefits & Highlights:
+ Provides a daily boost of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and prebiotic fiber
+ Glowing skin
+ Energy boost
+ Supports cognitive function
+ Supports healthy immune function
+ Helps reduce oxidative stress
+ Promotes healthy digestion
NEW DIFFUSERS + AROMACONNECT APP
Two new diffusers AND they both work with the new AromaConnect app. But don't worry, if you're not techy or you just prefer running them manually, both of them will still work perfectly that way too. I love this innovation and having both a plug-in option and a wake-up light option. Plus, they're both atomizers! Straight oil in a mist in the air so we're getting all those benefits in our homes. I love these!
LUNAMIST PLUG-IN DIFFUSER (Back in stock SOON!)Item #: 44098 | Wholesale: $69.00 | Retail: $90.79 | PV: 20.00 | New, permanent product
You know those plug-ins with artificial smells that if you're in the room with them too long you get a headache? Replace them with the LunaMist Plug-In Diffuser and diffuse pure essential oils right into the air wherever you plug it in!
Features & Highlights:
+ Modern, custom, non-toxic way to have a dreamy smelling home
+ Atomizing diffuser that diffuses without water
+ Built in light sensor
+ Operate manually or with the AromaConnect app
+ Plug in with rotating plug
+ Kitchen, bathrooms, hallway, dining room - all customized to your favorite scent and routine
+ Diffuse 5ml or 15ml essential oil bottles
+ Control and streamline oil consumption for prolonged use
WAKE-UP LIGHT DIFFUSERItem #: 46771 | Wholesale: $195.00 | Retail: $256.58 | PV: 59.00 | New, permanent product
Want better, healthier sleep every night? The Wake-Up Light Diffuser features different tools to help you get the best sleep you can all while diffusing your favorite oils to fall asleep to or your favorite oils to wake up to!
Features & Highlights:
+ Dual-port atomizing diffuser that diffuses 5ml or 15ml oils without water
+ Wake up light with natural sunrise and sunset colors to support your circadian rhythm
+ Operate manually or with the AromaConnect app to create your own custom routine
+ Sleep deeply with 10 different sound options inspired by nature and our farms
+ Soothing alarm sounds
DEEPSPECTRA - YOUNG LIVING EXCLUSIVE
DeepSpectra is back and this time, we have two new permanent products from it! DeepSpectra is a patent-pending technique that only Young Living has that gives us a unique combination of essential oil and extract of even more beneficial compounds from the plant. This was something Gary had a vision for and the scientists at Young Living continued studying and working on this until they found the best way to create these essential oil extracts.
DEEPSPECTRA PHYTO NUTRITION (Back in stock SOON!!!)Item #: 46832 | Wholesale: $65.00 | Retail: $85.53 | PV: 65.00 | New, permanent product
Black seed oil, Frankincense² (which has boswellic acids in it for even more benefits), and Orange Cacao essential oil extract helps support healthy cells, your immune system, and more! Take by itself, in a veggie capsule, or in your daily Ningxia Red.
Benefits & Highlights:
+ Includes Black seed oil, DeepSpectra Frankincense², and Orange Cacao essential oil extract
+ Daily cell support with a phytonutrient-rich complex
+ Helps protect against free radicals
+ Powerful, daily immune support
+ Patented essential oil extraction method (DeepSpectra)
+ Contains essential fatty acids, vitamins, and trace minerals
+ Rich in antioxidants
DEEPSPECTRA FRANKINCENSE²Item #: 47262 | Wholesale: $55.00 | Retail: $72.37 | PV: 55.00 | New, permanent product
Young Living introduced this last year for Convention attendees only, but now it's being released as a permanent product! Calming, support for our immune and digestive systems, and more, you're going to love adding this to your internal supplement routine!
Benefits & Highlights:
+ Daily immune support powerhouse
+ Supports the digestive system
+ Antioxidant properties
+ Supports a healthy inflammatory response
+ Features a softly spicy, exotic flavor
+ Calming and grounding
LEGACY 30 10ml (Convention blend- LIMITED AMOUNT LEFT!)Item #: 46916 | Wholesale: $55.00 | Retail: $72.37 | PV: 55.00 | Limited Time Offer
This year's Convention blend is called Legacy 30 and honors Young Living's founder, Gary Young. It combines Valor, Highest Potential, and Shutran for an amazing aroma you can wear as a personal scent or whenever you need a boost of confidence.
Benefits & Highlights:
+ Features a deep, rich, floral, conifer aroma
+ Sets the stage as you strive to achieve your dreams
+ A bold scent transforms you into a bravery mindset
+ Wear as a daily personal scent
+ Apply before big moments for extra courage
+ Incorporate into your meditation routine
LAVENDER LEGACY COLLECTION (VERY LIMITED AMOUNT LEFT!!!!!)
Item #: 47134 | Wholesale: $125.00 | Retail: $164.47 | PV: 125.00 | Limited Time Offer
This is for Convention attendees only and it's a collection of 6 bottles of Lavender with 6 different labels that were used over the last 30 years. Not only is it a memorable collection, but we use Lavender so often that you'll never run out of reasons to keep using these.
Highlights & Suggested Uses:
+ Contains 6 bottles of lavender oil with unique labels through the history of 30 years of Young Living
+ Mix 1-2 drops with a dab of coconut oil for a soothing sleepy cream
+ Diffuse 3 drops before bedtime
+ Add 1 drop to your mascara tube for healthy lashes
+ Add 3 drops to a scoop of Epsom salt for a relaxing bath
+ Rub on skin that has been in the sun too long for calming relief
+ Drop on skin bumps to calm and soothe
+ Combine with Lemon and Peppermint to enjoy the outside when the seasons change
RISE AND RESET BUNDLE
Item #: 47902 | Wholesale: $238.00 | PV: 108
Includes:
+ Deep Night Essence
+ Super Magnesium
+ Wake-Up Light Diffuser
Better sleep, better health, and better diffusing. This is a great lineup of new products. If you have any questions, let me know! These will sell quickly so get your orders in as soon as you're able to and let me know if I can assist you in any way.
MORE GREAT NEWS!!!
That's all the Convention news and updates! As always, if I can help in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Recently, I've had requests from friends to teach them about oils. It's been really fun to get back to teaching about the power of these little bottles and supporting overall health and well-being with supplements and more!
Want to learn more or have a specific topic you're interested in? Let's grab some time together - whether one-on-one or with a group of friends! I promise it will be fun and you'll walk away feeling more in charge of your health than ever before!
Hugs, Blessings, and Happy Oiling!
Andrea
Our Mission: Love Others Well & Empower Them to Do the Same
Isaiah Sees
When we look at the state of the world today, it’s hard not to focus on how hectic and chaotic it’s become, particularly in light of recent events in the States.In many ways, depravity has become the accepted norm in every sphere of society. We’ve become desensitized to it by the narrative we’ve been fed across media, entertainment, and dare I say it, even the church.
The prophet Isaiah had much the same issue in his time, albeit without the vantage point technology has provided in the modern day. Leaders were corrupt, including those of the religious sect, and they were leading the people further and further away from God’s heart, protection, and blessing.
Amidst the judgments Isaiah pronounced upon the people, nations, and leaders, his seventh “woe” was upon himself. In the presence of God’s glory and the angels surrounding His throne, Isaiah cried out,
“Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” (Is. 6:5, NKJV)
I love that Isaiah was willing to take an honest assessment of himself – his words, actions, motives, and thoughts, as illuminated by God’s light shining within him. He took ownership and responsibility for the ways he recognized he’d fallen short, missed God’s mark, and sinned. While the specifics differed from what he’d called out in others, he recognized there was no difference in what was foundational – sin is sin, and none is greater or less than another.
God had an immediate response and solution in the face of Isaiah’s repentance. An angel took a coal from the altar of God and cleansed Isaiah’s lips, taking away his iniquity and purging his sin (Is. 6:6).
There’s no mention of God listing Isaiah’s sins to him or belittling him for any mistakes he’d made. God’s only response was to provide a way to remove Isaiah’s sin, cleanse him, and then offer an opportunity for Isaiah to partner with God in reaching out to His people.
God’s call to repentance is never to condemn and leave the people He deeply loves in a state of “woe is me” and self-deprecation, feeling like we can never measure up or become “good” or “right” in his sight.
God has always provided a way for us to be forgiven, ultimately sending His Son to become our Redeemer and Savior. He has always initiated the way to oneness of heart with Him and pointed us in a forward direction toward our kingdom callings and destinies. His plan has always been partnership with us in having dominion on the earth and ruling and reigning alongside Him.
What I found really interesting was reading The Passion Translation’s note on Isaiah 6:3 because it opened my eyes to see what’s so prevalent in the world today, and my participation in it.“Isaiah saw the sinfulness of man; the seraphim saw the glory of God. Isaiah had to see what the angels see. Every true voice for God must have the revelation of glory filling the earth. Without this vision, we are only seeing part of the truth. What fills the earth is His glory, not our sinfulness. This is occurring now, not just in the future.”
It’s so easy to get caught up in only seeing the sinfulness present in the world today. It’s easy to condemn, cast judgment, and take up “holy” causes intent on pointing out sin.
We lack a revelation of God’s glory filling the earth and His glory being so much bigger than the sin we allow to fill our vision and shape our perspective. It doesn’t mean we turn a blind eye to what’s happening, but instead, we recognize the larger truth present on the earth today.
It also means we turn our hearts toward God and allow Him to shine His light within us. When we respond by taking the path of personal repentance, allowing nothing to separate us from Him, what follows is an offer into divine partnership as we answer His call that quickly follows.
Repentance is always a path forward, never a roadblock.
Isaiah was challenged to not just see himself in the light of truth but to also have his perspective of the world around him shifted to what the angels (and God) saw.
Like Isaiah, will we see as they see and will we say, “I will be the one. Send me.” (Is. 6:8, TPT) in answer to God’s call to His people?
Living for Him with Love Always,
Andrea
Our Mission: Love Others Well & Empower Them to Do the Same
July 2024 Prophetic Word:
The Heat Is On!
As I was heading to bed on June 30th, I asked the Lord, “What are You saying for July?”
Immediately, I heard, “The heat is on!” and couldn’t help but be transported back to the 80’s as I heard Glen Frye singing the song in my head.
I’ve sat with that statement for a few days and waited for Him to unfold what He was saying through it. When someone says, “the heat is on,” they’re saying they’re under a lot of pressure or juggling a lot of activity in their lives. I saw a multitude of people in that place – feeling the pressure and heat of the moment they’re in.
Glen Frye’s lyrics are pretty interesting to read.
The heat is on
On the street
Inside your head
On every beat
And the beat's so loud
Deep inside
The pressure's high
Just to stay alive
'Cause the heat is on
The heat has been just as much internal as external with thoughts roiling like a pot at full boil.
Yet, the lyrics spoke again, this time in His voice, saying, “Caught up in the action, I've been looking out for you”. Can you hear Him speaking that over you? Despite how things have looked, He’s been looking out for you.
Glenn goes on to sing:
The shadow's high
On the darker side
Behind the doors
It's a wilder ride
You can make or break
Can win or lose
That's a chance you take
When the heat's on you
When the heat is on
The enemy will try to loom above us, casting dark shadows of doubt, fear, stress, anxiety, anger, disillusionment, discouragement, and more. These thoughts seem to be in a constant repeat loop and as we look in the mirror, we’re faced with this being a make-or-break moment. Will we win or will we lose? It seems like a chance we take, but there’s no chance in it.
Earlier last week, I heard God say, “I am your dread champion.” I’d heard the phrase before but needed to look up its meaning and search for any related scriptures. This is what I found. “But the Lord is with me like a dread champion; therefore, my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will be utterly ashamed, because they have failed, with an everlasting disgrace that will not be forgotten.” (Jer. 20:11)
A dread champion is someone, like Goliath, who represents a nation (or a person in our case) in a contest for its fate. God has represented us as our dread champion.
He’s gone before us (Deut. 20:4 & 31:8), won the battle (Zeph. 3:17, Ps. 60:12, 2 Cor. 2:14), and declared us the victors (1 Cor.15:57). He doesn’t leave things to chance.
God wasn’t done speaking to me about “the heat is on.” Heat can be produced by fire, and fire is refining and purifying. Will we allow the heat we’re experiencing to refine us, drawing us to repentance as He purifies our hearts, thoughts, and motives? Will we allow His holy fire to burn within us, igniting a greater passion for Him, and let His pure love pour out through us so it touches our communities and even our nations?The heat is on. We know His response to it. How will we respond?
Here's this month's playlist for you to use in your time with Him. It's one of my favorites I've put together so far. Wait until you get to the song by Rita Springer! It's a new fave - I hope it speaks to you as much as it's spoken to us!
Needing prayer or a listening ear during your "hot" season?
Please reach out. Brian and I would be happy to pray for you!
Living for Him,
Andrea (& Brian)
P.S. If you'd like to sow a seed into the ministry
Brian and I are doing by "buying us a coffee,"
please click the link below (more information is
included on the page), and thank you for partnering with us!
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Setting the Captive Free: What "Normal Life" Can Be Like
Brian was recently in the Philippines and had the opportunity to spend time with some of the girls in WET's care. What can "normal life" look like for these girls?
In one instance, it was going bowling, not only with the girls but also with their children. It was a chance to laugh and play and even talk about the dreams they had, whether they were the dreams of formerly trafficked girls or of their children who thankfully never experienced a life of slavery - all because their mom was brave enough to risk leaving the bar for a promised life of freedom.
of the girls who had been trafficked, came into our care, graduated college, and then joined the WET staff. Her family line, including this daughter, is now set on an entirely different path - one that will help transform their nation, as well as their family. Her daughter plans to become a flight attendant. What a different life she can now dare to believe to live!We take things like bowling, birthday parties, and graduation for granted. For these girls, it means so much more!
Latest News from the Philippines
Highlights from Brian's Most Recent Trip
On this most recent trip, Brian worked with a new friend of the ministry, Global Impact, answering their questions and working with their co-founder. Global Impact's work happens in the southern islands where their focus is centered on preventative measures and pastoral training that helps churches and their leadership stop trafficking before it begins.
They wanted to experience the work WET does, so they helped with WET's food program and distributed meals to the bar girls on Walking Street. Additionally, they partnered with WET and Church So Blessed (our church partner) to host a banquet meal the following day. At this meal, more than 60 girls said "YES" to following Jesus, surrendering their lives to their newfound Savior.
A few days later, the Terraviv team arrived from Puerto Rico. Brian helped train the team before their outreach on Walking Street, as well as in the local hospital and prison. They, too, held a banquet where 81 girls attended and many responded to the Gospel message.
During Brian's time in the Philippines, two more girls came into our care. God is on the move in setting the captive free and bringing His revival even within the confines of the sex trade!
Brian also spent time building a deeper relationship with local pastors. He was incredibly honored to attend Church So Blessed's 25th Anniversary Celebration. It was such a powerful time in God's presence and a gift to be there to celebrate with them!
Interwoven through it all, Brian was able to work with WET's incredible, Philippines staff. He remains in awe of the work they do and how they give themselves wholeheartedly for the sake of others.
Say, "YES!"Would you be willing to give up a couple of coffees or a run through the drive-thru each month to support Brian in the work he’s doing?
Would you say “yes” to giving $10-$20 on a monthly basis to enable Brian to help rescue girls from human trafficking?
We need people to say “yes” to partnering with us in this work. Will you be one of them?
Set up recurring giving via Zelle at (770) 820-7267 or by clicking the link below to give tax-deductible donations.
Don’t wait – it will slip your mind. Please take a moment to do it now. THANK YOU for saying, "YES!"
WHY DON'T YOU FOCUS YOUR WORK IN THE U.S.?
We hear that question a lot. Here's our response.
There are a number of amazing organizations already doing great work to end human trafficking here in the U.S., including in the Atlanta area.
Angeles City, Philippines, is listed in the top 5 sex tourism locations. Yes, there is such a thing. Work needs to be done there and they need help doing it.
The bottom line is what we're doing in the Philippines impacts trafficking here in the US.
Live streaming is the newest and biggest way trafficking is being propagated. People in our neighborhoods request what they want to see, place their "order," then that order is fulfilled in places like the Philippines where they go out, abduct a girl or boy (or use their own child), then pay the number of individuals the person has requested to see doing the act. (Trying to say what needs to be said in a delicate manner.) Additionally, girls (and boys) are bought and sold in the Philippines and trafficked in nations around the world, including here in the U.S.
We always respectfully ask those who question us about working in the Philippines, "Tell us what you're doing to make a difference locally because you seem to have a passion for this. We'd love to hear about it and cheer you on in your work!"
Brian is happy to chat more about this and answer any other questions you might have. Please use the link below to book some time together.
WHAT DOES OUTREACH LOOK LIKE?We become their friends. Friends who listen to them, speak life over them, care for them, and love them.
Women who are entrapped in the red light need to see that there is hope. They are not overlooked or forgotten. They are pursued, valued, and worthy.
To get involved, reach out to Brian at brianjohanson@wipeeverytear.org.
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There's Still Time to Join Us on the November Trip!What would it look like for YOU to help bring Jesus to the bars in Angeles City?
Reach out to Brian to learn more (770-820-7267) or feel free to schedule some time to chat!
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Living for Him,
Brian (and Andrea)
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