Let Time Stand Still . . .
I don't know about you, but it can be really easy to go through my day, moving from one task to the other, so busy I don't even realize how much of the day has passed until it's nearly done. Yet, when I allow time to stand still, I want to stay in those moments forever.
I was reminded of that today when I said, "Hey Google, play music by Brandon Lake." The first song that played was one I'd never heard before, "Used to This," and there was an immediate tugging on my heart as the lyrics began to sink into my spirit and soul . . . .
Time stands still
Whenever I'm with You
No more important place to go
There's no rush
Not in a hurry
It's okay to take it slow
Whenever I'm with You
No more important place to go
There's no rush
Not in a hurry
It's okay to take it slow
Minutes turning into hours
Doesn't really matter
I just want You
You're the only one I'm after
Spirit come in power
I just want You*
God was wooing me into His presence and offering to make time stand still for us to intimately connect. Would I pause, give Him my time and attention, draw near, and let His love wash over me?
Have you ever been in that space?
For me, a war begins in my mind: "I have so much to do. I don't feel like spending time in worship. I'll do it later . . . ." Then later doesn't come because my "feelings" don't change and I let other things fill up my time.
But when I say yes? It's almost hard to capture in words what happens. Time really does stand still. Yes, a passing in moments marked by hands on the clock is ticking by, but in the world into which I've entered, I stand outside of time, unencumbered by the movement of the earth around the sun.
Amazingly, when I transition back into my day, more often than not I can accomplish more in the hours left in the day than I would have if I hadn't said yes to His invitation to make time stop while I spent it with Him.
It's just one of the gifts He generously gives in response to what I offer Him - "my" time.
Try it. Get lost in His presence. Experience the intimacy of the love He has for you. Let His Spirit fill the room you're in. Get enveloped and wrapped up by Him. Let your hearts become entwined and allow time to stand still. You'll never be the same. We become transformed in His presence as we experience His goodness toward us and discover who we are as His beloved sons and daughters.
Put on a worship song. Ask Google or Siri (or whatever device you use) to play songs by Brandon Lake, Bethel Music, Misty Edwards, Rick Pino, Maverick City Music, Stephanie Gretzinger, Amanda Cook, Rita Springer, Elevation Worship, Upper Room . . . There are so many great artists drawing near to the heart of God and their music draws you into His presence.
Listen to the lyrics. Sing along if you know it. Sing your own song if there aren't any words being sung. Sing in the Spirit. Offer the time to God. I promise you He'll respond! James 4:8 has been constantly on my lips this year: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you . . . ."
Have no agenda except to spend time with Him. So much more than you can even imagine happens when you enter into that space and place. Some of it can be seen and felt, while some things happen in places in the spirit that aren't always visible to the human eye.
If you're willing to make time in His presence a daily priority. you're going to begin to see amazing things happen in your life. Why not try it for the next 21 days or 4 or 6 weeks? Make a commitment to Him and to yourself. You'll be so glad you did and we want to hear your stories! Please share with us what God does in and through you as you purpose to spend time in worship daily. Keep us posted!
Here's a great song to get you started:
*Used to This from the album, Old Church Basement, by Elevation Worship and Maverick City, feat. Naomi Raine and Brandon Lake
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JUMPING FOR JOY THIS JUNE!
Summer is upon us and with it comes outdoor fun, swim, and sun! This month, Young Living has us jumping for joy with:
- Virtual International Grand Convention
- Amazing Gifts with Purchase
- A Dewdrop Essentials Collection Available Through June 13th (while supplies last)
- Extended Basic Kit Sale ($25)
- The Launch of "The YL Drop" Podcast
Plus, we have our ever-popular "Live & Unscripted" online event this Wednesday and you'll find a helpful June diffusing calendar below.
Let's jump right in!
Today is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER for this year's VIGC!
Click below to check out this year's agenda and workshops. Be sure to register if you haven't already so you have access to the new products prior to the general public and receive a free gift with your Convention purchase.
LIVE, UNSCRIPTED, OFF THE RECORD, & NOT RECORDED: SUMMER EDITION
June 2nd, we'll be chatting about Young Living summer must-haves & travel essentials. If you have a new oil you have no clue how to use . . . we're here to help!!! Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a chill, summer evening chat.
Click below to register and receive the link.
JUNE GIFTS WITH PURCHASE
Summer is filled with fun and we all want to enjoy it to its fullest! Click below to learn more about this month's gifts with purchase and if you'd like more ideas and recipes, check out this fantastic Sway!
DEWDROP ESSENTIALS COLLECTION
Perfect for Father's Day or any day, this Dew Drop Essentials collection gives you a FREE Dewdrop Diffuser! In this collection, you'll receive woodsy Idaho Blue Spruce, nature-like Northern Lights Black Spruce, peppy Peppermint, and lively Lemon. To learn more about these oils and how they can be used, click below.
GET WHOLESALE PRICING
Not a Young Living wholesale member yet? Grab a Basic Kit for $25 and add the Dew Drop Collection, or any other products of your choice, to your order for 24% off retail pricing. This Basic Kit pricing is available through June 30th; new enrollees only.
THE YL DROP IS LIVE
Tune in to the first episode of Young Living’s new podcast to fill up on fascinating essential oil facts and get the inside scoop on YL history, products, and more with Jacob Young and special guest, CEO and Co-Founder, Mary Young. While you listen, head over to The YL Drop Instagram page and enter the launch giveaway to be one of three winners to receive an exclusive new oil blend and YL Drop swag.
You’ll find The YL Drop on Spotify and YouTube, with new episodes dropping every other Monday.
Last, but not least, you'll love this month's diffusing calendar. Enjoy!
That's it for this month! As always, if you have questions, need help or suggestions, or simply want to connect, please reach out! We'd love to hear from you!
Remember - our blog now also includes faith-based posts and videos. Be sure to look for those mixed among our oil posts as we purpose to support you in living life well - spirit, soul & body.
Happy Oiling,
Andrea & Brian
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TREAT DAD (OR YOURSELF!)
Protectors give and give and give. From early mornings to late nights, these champions always look out for you. It’s time to pay it forward for Father’s Day! With the Dewdrop Essentials Collection, you can snag your guy a Dewdrop Diffuser and the best part? It’s complimentary! They'll also receive woodsy Idaho Blue Spruce, nature-like Northern Lights Black Spruce, peppy Peppermint, and lively Lemon.
This limited-time Father’s Day collection is available June 1 at 12 midnight, MT, through June 13 at 11:59 p.m., MT, and is ideal for macho men, refined gentlemen, or anyone, male or female, who adores diffusing essential oils.
Dewdrop Essentials Collection
Show those at-home heroes how much you care with a complimentary diffuser and crisp, cool oils.
Dewdrop Diffuser
• Infuse the air with earthy, complex, or sharp-scented scents.
• Combine Idaho Blue Spruce, Northern Lights Black Spruce, and Peppermint for an outdoor adventure scent or diffuse Lemon to brighten up any room.
Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil*, 5 ml
• Use this straight-from-nature aroma as a cologne, perfume, or beard or hair oil.
• Diffuse this stalwart scent to make any hideaway homey and smelling great.
Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil*, 5 ml
• Add a few drops to your favorite face cream to boost moisture.
• Mix it with your shampoo to bring the sensation of mountain breezes to your morning shower.
Lemon essential oil, 15 ml
• Snuff out stinky smells by placing an oil-infused cotton ball in your sock drawer or shoe closet.
• Put a few drops on a rag to remove icky messes and sticker residue in a cinch.
Peppermint essential oil, 15 ml
• Cool skin after working in the yard by combining a few drops with aloe vera gel.
• Blend a drop or two with a small amount of V-6™ and rub it into tired muscles.
YOU CAN ADD THIS TO YOUR ESSENTIAL REWARDS ORDER IF YOU PROCESS BY THE 13TH!!!
Shop/ER: Shop and ER (ER must be processed between June 1−13)**
Available for U.S. accounts, including existing members, new members, upgrades, and reactivations.
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JUNE'S GIFTS WITH PURCHASE
Summer is filled with fun and we all want to enjoy it to its fullest! Check out this month's gifts with purchase and if you'd like more ideas and recipes, click on the "Read More" button below to access a fantastic Sway!
*Remember, in order to get the Essential Rewards Exclusive Eucalyptus Globulus 15-ml, you have to be enrolled in Essential Rewards (ER) and have an order that meets the PV requirements for that item. The extra bonus of meeting all these PV amounts with your ER order is that you get even more ER points to spend later!
Peace & Calming 15-ml (300 PV tier):
This member's favorite is a bedtime (or nap time) must-have! There's also the added benefit of adding a drop or two to your nighttime skincare routine! It helps keep your skin looking and feeling great, while also helps you find your calm at the end of a day, even if there's been excitement all around. Plus, it's a 15-ml bottle! Jackpot!
• Up your skin game. Add a drop of Peace & Calming to your nightly lotion to pamper your skin after a day in the sun.
• Treat your pores. Make a soothing skin spray with 2 ounces of water and 10 drops of Peace & Calming. Spritz on skin at night to refresh and moisturize.
My favorite use for Peace & Calming is placing a drop between my palms, rubbing my hands together, then stroking our pups' fur on nights that go boom - whether from thunder or fireworks.
Aroma Siez 15-ml (250 PV tier)
Hikes, swimming all day, sports, gardening, house projects . . . All of it can get your muscles feeling some discomfort by the end of the day. Aroma Siez is a great blend for bringing a bit of soothing relief and helping you relax after a busy day.
Hikes, swimming all day, sports, gardening, house projects . . . All of it can get your muscles feeling some discomfort by the end of the day. Aroma Siez is a great blend for bringing a bit of soothing relief and helping you relax after a busy day.
• Enjoy some post-adventure aromatherapy. Combine a few drops of Aroma Siez with V-6 to boost an after-hike massage. Massage therapy + aromatherapy = relaxation time!
• Take a sensory journey on the go. Add a few drops of Aroma Siez to a car diffuser for a summer-ready scent between visits to the farmers market and running errands.
My favorite use for this oil is helping my muscles unwind. It's also the oil Brian will grab in the middle of the night when his legs remind him of the active day he'd had. This is an oil we're always sure to have in our stash. There's nothing like it for easing muscles and alleviating discomfort. Apply where needed. Use a carrier oil if it feels "hot" to you or if you want to create a massage oil. Unwind and enjoy!
Citronella 15-ml (190 PV tier)
We all know the wonders of Citronella, so getting a big bottle for summer never hurts. DIY outdoor sprays, crisp, refreshing diffuser blends. You'll get your money's worth out of this bottle all summer long. Diffuse it with citrus oils for a bright, fresh scent in your home!
• Dive into summertime adventure! Make a DIY outdoor spray blend of Citronella with oils like Rosemary, Tea Tree, Myrtle, Clove, or Lemongrass and spritz it at sporting events or while camping.
• Add a twist to skin care. Combine Citronella with sunscreen for a light, bright aroma that will make you even more ready to embrace the warm sunshine!
Eucalyptus Globulus 15-ml (Bonus Essential Rewards 190 PV tier)
Speaking of freshness, Eucalyptus Globulus can help brighten any day - whether used in your diffuser or while cleaning the house. It's also comforting when applied to your chest.
Speaking of freshness, Eucalyptus Globulus can help brighten any day - whether used in your diffuser or while cleaning the house. It's also comforting when applied to your chest.
• Invite the outdoors in. Diffuse this oil for a scent that will remind you of a summer day in the garden, even if you’re just doing the laundry.
• Freshen up your space. For a sunshine scent in the kitchen or bathroom, place a few drops on a cotton ball and put it in the bottom of the trash can before replacing the liner.
My favorite use for this oil is for supporting easy breathing and creating a spa-like atmosphere. I love diffusing Eucalyptus Globulus! It's also super refreshing to apply it on your neck and chest before working out.
FREE Shipping just got better! Young Living is making some exciting changes to significantly improve delivery times. These include switching to UPS SurePost, improving communication and accountability, and developing more robust email alerts. Check your email for more information about the measures they’re taking. Also, look forward to updates about some awesome new tools Young Living has implemented to increase the speed and efficiency in fulfilling your orders.
Vacations, picnics, day trips . . . why not spend your summer cash on those things and save a little money on shipping? Any 100PV order, ER or Shop, will give you this option.
• Treat yourself. Stock up on summertime favorites and let YL cover the cost of your deliveries.
• Get easy, peasy, summer-breezy savings. Reach our 100 PV tier and YL will ship your order for free.
• Treat yourself. Stock up on summertime favorites and let YL cover the cost of your deliveries.
• Get easy, peasy, summer-breezy savings. Reach our 100 PV tier and YL will ship your order for free.
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YOUNG LIVING'S 2021 VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL GRAND CONVENTION IS NEARLY HERE!
Have you registered for Young Living's 2021 International Grand Convention, "Rise Above"? June 1st is the last day to register!
You don't want to miss out on tons of great learning, as well as the chance to purchase new products before they're made available to the general public. Plus, registrants get a free gift with their Convention purchase!
Be sure to register today!
AGENDA OVERVIEW
Workshop Format
This year our convention workshops will be hosted in a different format than you’re used to. With Convention going virtual again this year, we want to encourage interaction and engagement with your peers and team members as much as possible. This year we’ll set aside time during the convention for you to make your way through the workshop content at your own pace. Take your time navigating your way through our workshop offerings and enjoy the learning!
This year our convention workshops will be hosted in a different format than you’re used to. With Convention going virtual again this year, we want to encourage interaction and engagement with your peers and team members as much as possible. This year we’ll set aside time during the convention for you to make your way through the workshop content at your own pace. Take your time navigating your way through our workshop offerings and enjoy the learning!
Thursday's Topics: Next-Level Natural Oils, Next-Level Natural Nutrition, Developing Continuous Growth, Insider Business Trends, Developing Rockstar Leaders, Become a Storyteller, & First 90 Days to Enrollee's First Leadership Ranks
Friday's Topics: How to Build a Young Living Business that Lasts, The Sunlight Vitamin, Next-Level Natural Beauty, Maximizing Silver Bound, Benefits of Subscription, Cooking with Einkorn, & Supporting Your Best Self
Saturday Topics: How to Structure Your Business, How Developing Leaders Grows My Business, Raindrop Technique, Over Obstacles and Enjoy Abundance, Your Success Lies Hidden in Your Daily Routine, Be Your Authentic Self, & Next-Level Natural Home
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