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Send us Fan MailWhat if trying harder to share your faith is actually getting in the way? This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess unpacks the first step in the BLESS framework: Begin with Prayer. But this isn't a lecture about praying more. It's about why surrendering control is the thing that actually opens doors, changes your heart, and takes the weight off your shoulders. If you've ever felt the pressure to be someone you're not in order to share Jesus with people, this one is for youDiscover:Why Jesus began every major moment of His ministry with prayer, and what that means for usHow prayer shifts the responsibility for life change from you to GodThe practical habit of pausing in prayer and following through when God puts someone on your mindWhat it looks like to pray for open hearts, opportunities, boldness, and alignment with GodWhy your weakness might be the most important thing you bring to the tableYou don't have to be the most persuasive person in the room. You don't have to have all the answers. When you begin with prayer, you're handing the results to the one who actually changes people. And that, as Jess puts it, sure does take a load off.Key Takeaways:Prayer is the non-negotiable starting point for sharing your faithSurrender comes before strategyGod uses your weakness to show His strengthPraying for someone often opens doors you never would have knocked on yourselfYou're not responsible for the outcome. You're responsible for showing up.Question for you to think about:What if you paused right now and asked God to put one person on your mind, then followed through with a simple text?If this encouraged you, send it to someone who's been feeling the pressure to "do more." Drop a comment and let us know how prayer has opened doors in your life. Subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation.Series: The Wild Work of God (Acts 1-6) at Westside Community ChurchFramework: BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share)Tool: Download the Westside app to use the BLESS tool IOS: Download on the App StoreAndroid: Download on Google PlaySUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/giveWebsite: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx#MidweekMotivation #Prayer #BLESS #WestsideCommunityChurch #WildWorkOfGod #ShareYourFaith #HolySpirit #ChristianLiving #BeginWithPrayer
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After a powerful month of April energy, Ashley channels the message for May: celebrate yourself. You have moved through so much and done deep work. Take time to recognize it. This month invites you to honour yourself, acknowledge your growth, and celebrate who you are becoming. In this episode, Ashley shares the energy of May, reflects on her own experience through April, and expresses deep gratitude for the Akashic Records. A light, open, and expansive conversation to step into the month ahead. ***** Join GUIDED for 15% off How to Read the Akashic Records: The Somatic Method Ashley Ashley a Question Here (voicenote for podcast feature) Join Ashley's Akashic Records Reading Waitlist Receive a FREE 'Regulate' Line Activation Subscribe to our newsletter Download the A Line Within App for iOS Download the A Line Within App for Android How to do The Line Activation Follow on Instagram @alnwithin and TikTok @alnwithin
In this episode, Ashley shares a raw, unfiltered reflection recorded in the midst of a significant internal and collective shift. Moving through the recent Aries New Moon, she speaks to the feeling of entering entirely new ground. What once felt certain or true can suddenly fall away when it is no longer aligned with who you really are. This can bring up uncertainty, questioning, and a sense of not knowing where you stand. Ashley shares a personal story about a decision that revealed something new within her, and how a long-held piece of identity dissolved in the process. She also speaks to a deeper truth most people feel but often override. You already know what you want. The hesitation is not a lack of clarity, it is a lack of safety in the body to hold it. When something is truly aligned, there is a natural ease to it. It does not need to be forced. This episode is less structured and more like a real-time voicenote. Honest, present, and reflective of the moment we are in. ***** Join GUIDED for 15% off How to Read the Akashic Records: The Somatic Method Ashley Ashley a Question Here (voicenote for podcast feature) Receive a FREE 'Regulate' Line Activation Subscribe to our newsletter Download the A Line Within App for iOS Download the A Line Within App for Android How to do The Line Activation Follow on Instagram @alnwithin and TikTok @alnwithin