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Investing in People: The One Thing You Should Do In 2018

in Relationships, Spiritual Growth on 01/18/18

This past week someone very close to James and I almost died. God miraculously healed them and I’m so thankful beyond words. While I was praying for healing, all I could think about was everything this person and their spouse has done for James and I. Not many people have invested in us like they have. They’ve poured into our lives, encouraged every step we took and supported every opportunity we were given. My life has been shaped, molded, and changed because of them. As messages were flooding in on social media for healing, others were sharing the same feelings. So it got me thinking… who are you investing in?

I’ve learned the value of investing in people because some amazing people have invested in me. There are many aspects of who I am today because of people taking the time to get to know me, pray with me, correct me, challenge me, and care deeply about my potential and future.

Matthew 28:19-20 says, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

There is a command on our Christian life to pour into the lives of others. To invest time into them so as they grow- they grow deep into Jesus, then in return will go out and invest in others.

My life would have been altered had our friend not been healed. There aren’t many people who’ve been there for James and I the same way they’ve been. Everything about how James and I build relationships with people is because of this couple. They taught us how to dig deep, encourage, and support others. They taught James and me how to treat one another and how to parent. They’ve walked through the lowest of lows and highest of highs with us. It saddens me to think that people don’t have deep relationships and don’t have that person who speaks into their life. God moves mightily in your life through others and if you’ve never had this, you simply don’t know what you’re missing.

So, who are you investing in?

Investing in someone takes time, energy, and the ability to see the good and the God-given talents about everything else. It requires learning deeply about someone over a long period of time. And trust needs to be a foundation in the relationship which means you have to consistently prove you’re trustworthy. You need to find space on your calendar regularly and do it with a joyful heart.

Invite people over and share a meal with them. Learn about their past, present, struggles, and dreams. Actually, care about those things. Invite people to be apart of your life regularly so your relationship with them grows deeper.

We can get so caught up in our own lives and fulfill all of our personal desires that we totally lose sight of the people around us. The truth of the matter is, everything is not about you. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but there is great purpose when you realize there are people around you that you can invest in and help bring out their best. There is fulfillment in knowing you can actually be apart of someone else’s dreams and future.

Who is investing in you?

Isolation is appealing because it seems comfortable, easier, and feels “safe.” At least at first, it does. There are no confrontations, no conversations, and no having to process what you’re walking through or decisions you’re making. It can be uncomfortable allowing someone close because you’re giving them the opportunity to see all your junk.  But, it’s never easy to live life alone in the long run. You never go far alone because we all need the wisdom, encouragement, mentorship, and strength of others.

Purposely plant yourself in a community. It doesn’t matter where you live or what you have going on, being planted into a community where you’re allowing someone to pour into you is for all seasons of life. There is someone who is capable and willing to pray with you, walk beside you, and encourage you to become who God has called you to be.

If you are struggling with this today, don’t run or hide. Stay planted, dig deep.

 

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  1. Lori says

    January 18, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    So beautifully stated, Heather. It’s not easy to be the investor, but it is one of the most treasured parts of my life. Thanks for the reminder and the encouragement today.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      You are a great investor Lori! Don’t ever forget that!

      Reply
  2. Joy says

    January 18, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    “I’ve learned the value of investing in people because some amazing people have invested in me.” I love these words and your post!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      Thank you joy!

      Reply
  3. Mary Hill says

    January 18, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    I really enjoyed this post. I loved this quote which I tweeted: “There is a command on our Christian life to pour into the lives of others.”

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      Thanks for tweeting 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mary K says

    January 18, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    This is a great reminder for me today, thank you!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      You’re welcome, Mary!

      Reply
  5. Adrienne says

    January 18, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    Love this! I agree that community is so important. It creates accountability and a “safe haven” of sorts. Having people support you and you support them makes dealing with life’s challenges so much easier. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      You’re right, accountability is a key factor!

      Reply
  6. Susannah says

    January 18, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Love this! I’ve been thinking about this idea recently because I don’t have a ton of girlfriends or other young wives that I can really talk to, so God has been putting it on my heart to be more vulnerable and make more connections at church. Thanks for the extra motivation! 😉

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      You’re welcome! Praying for godly friendship and mentor ship in your life 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jessica says

    January 18, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Wow! Thank you for This! 🙂 So many times Ive had people invest and then give up. Once God sent me my spiritual mother she never gave up even when I was being a little snot!

    Praise God for laying this on your heart. It really got me thinking about WHO am I investing in?!

    Xo Jess

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    • Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      That’s wonderful to have a spiritual mother who has never given up on you! What a blessing!

      Reply
  8. Heidi says

    January 18, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Beautifully said. The hubby and I invest in a lot of people but recently we started noticing that we don’t get the same return on investment. It’s good to invest, and we do it without asking anything in return, but it does run the tank dry when it doesn’t come back. So 2018 is the year we get rid of the users.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:51 pm

      How wonderful to have a spiritual mother who has never given up on you. That is a true blessing!

      Reply
  9. Noelle Lynne says

    January 19, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    What a great read, experiences and people are always worth so much more then things.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 19, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Amen!

      Reply
  10. Morgan Wick says

    January 19, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    I love this post so so much! I always tend to forget about people around me and I really need to put more time and thought into it! Great ideas 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 19, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks, and yes it is so easy to forget those around us!

      Reply
  11. Holly Lasha says

    January 19, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    Yes! This! This is something I’ve been trying to really focus on for the last little bit. Thanks for the encouragement!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 19, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      That’s awesome to hear! Praying for you while you pour into others!

      Reply
  12. Chandra says

    January 19, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    I’ll be honest, I really struggle to invest in people. It’s hard for me because I’ve been really hurt by people when I build relationships with them. I’ve don’t want to be hurt anymore. I go through phases where I’m fine for a few months, then I feel like it’s good for me to try to make friends. Then, I go through my depressive anxious phase and I am a homebody and want to stay away from everyone.

    We’ve personally been blessed by our local church leadership who took the time to invest in our family. Once they were released from leadership, they still invest in us. I’m certainly not saying that it’s a bad thing to invest in others, just saying it’s really hard for me.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 20, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you for your honesty and transparency. I understand how you feel. I definitely went through a phase where I pulled away because I was so hurt. It’s hard to get back into it, but being prayerful about who to invest in and who to get close to will give you great discernment and save you from a lot of hurt. People will still be people and fail you and make mistakes but I’ve learned having discernment saves from a lot of unnecessary hurt. Praying with you sister!

      Reply
  13. Laura says

    January 20, 2018 at 8:08 am

    This is so great! We also went through something similar and God miraculously healed my friend who studied the bible with me. She and her husband had me in their home, they met me stay the night, have dinner with them and be a part of their family. Then they help Mark and I during our saying relationship by giving us tons of advice and accountability to help us in our purity during that time and so much more. They were in our wedding and have just been such an inspiration to us. God is amazing and he did design for us to connect with other people. I recently moved so I’ve invited some moms that I’ve just met to come over for a bible study. I’m hoping to build godly relationships here and find deep connections. Sorry for such a long comment Haha this just meant a lot to me. Thinking about my friend ❤️

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 20, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      I love this! Thank you for such a long comment haha 🙂

      I’m so blessed to hear how you’ve been blessed by someone investing so much into you. You are very blessed!

      One day I’m sure you will be able to do the same for someone else.

      Reply
  14. Angelle says

    January 22, 2018 at 2:10 am

    This post is SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so important for all of us to live a life of loving others and loving them like Jesus does!!!

    xo,
    Angelle
    http://www.dashingdarlin.com

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Amen!

      Reply
  15. Kaitlynn says

    January 22, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    I love this. It’s important to think about others as well as yourself. Such a great thing to remember this year!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 23, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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I remember coming home and sitting on my bed with my new Bible in my hand. I sat there thinking of everything I was told that night and how it reminded me of everything I was taught when I was a little girl. ••••
After sitting there for awhile, I prayed for the very first time. Out loud I said, “OK God, if you are who they say you are, then why would you send your son to die for me, why wouldn’t you just die for me?”
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Immediately, and when I say immediately I truly mean with no hesitation a thought came into my mind. I heard, “Doesn’t a parent love their child so much that they would die for them? I love you so much more then that, that I would allow my child to die for YOU.”
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The world will tell you religion is all about rules and what not to do. Can I personally tell you, that is not true. Following Jesus has given me freedom to truly live. I GET to do things because of Jesus. ••••
I get to love others because Jesus taught me how to love. 
I get to give to others because Jesus has given so much to me. 
I get to truly forgive because Jesus forgave me. 
I get to heal from the hurts life has thrown at me because Jesus has healed me. 
I get to live a life full of JOY because joy comes from Jesus! 
And sooo much more! ••••
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I spent a semester in Israel during my college yea I spent a semester in Israel during my college years @seuniversity. It was two months after James and I got married so, our first few months as a married couple were spent walking the same streets of Jesus. To say it was a cool experience would be an understatement. •••••••
During my time in Israel there were two moments that took my breath away. One of those moments was being in the literally prison hole that Jesus stayed in the night before He died. •••••••
Historical sites are given a grading scale. An A site is “this is for sure the site that XYZ took place.” An B site is “XYZ took place here OR there” And a C site is “XYZ took place somewhere in this region.” •••••••
Jesus holding cell is an A site. •••••••
I stood in the prison with my fellow students and professor and his family. We sang the hymn - “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus.” It was the only time there I wept like a baby. Snot and all haha! •••••••
But man, to be where your savior was knowing what was to come and He chose to do it anyways. I’ve never felt more love in that moment then I have in my entire life. ••••••••
So today, my prayer is for you to feel that same love. To know Jesus died today for YOU and that He came back for YOU! You are His chosen child. •
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I posted last night how I would be sharing with yo I posted last night how I would be sharing with you today what the beginning of 2020 held for my family which caused me to take a pause on writing. •
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In January we lost my sweet mother-in-law very suddenly. It was a shock to us all and has taken us a bit to wrap our minds around. •
•

In addition to the loss of my mother-in-law, we’ve been navigating some health struggles. Now, with everything going on in our world, I can say it’s def been a year so far. •
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But, God is good. If it’s not good- then it doesn’t come from God. The enemy is very real but nothing to fear because our God is bigger. •
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I know it’s been awhile and I have a post going up tomorrow that explains what the beginning of 2020 has held for myself and my family. 
But, I wanted to get one here tonight to share something that has been on my heart. 
You cannot turn on the TV or pick up your phone without the word “COVID-19” blaring at you. While it’s wise to be informed, these are times many can become anxious, full of fear, and worry. 
Friend, this is our time. And what I mean by that, it’s the Church body’s time. It’s our time to rise up and praise the name of Jesus louder then any other name or word. 
Can I remind you that Jesus conquered every sickness and disease! 
Every. Single. One. 
When He died on that cross. 
And He rose again. 
There are a lot of different beliefs on healing, authority, and what role it plays in our life today. I want to encourage you to seek Jesus through His word and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to His truth. 
When you find yourself reading this, do me a favor and pause. Look up Psalm 91. Read it, listen to it on repeat on the Bible app, and dwell in the presence of God. 
And then, wake up tomorrow knowing you are a child of the most high King- who rescues you from every attack of the enemy, who protects you from deadly diseases, who is covering you with His feathers and providing you shelter. 
I love you, friend. I’m praying for you.
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If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for some time, my hope is this book will be a reminder of God’s truth on who He says you are in His eyes. •
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If you're new in your relationship with Christ or are still trying to figure it out and need a little more guidance on finding out who you’re  created to be, this book will be perfect for you. •
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Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 b Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 but I’m going to share my number one photo for this year. This photo represents an answer to prayer in my life and reminds me of the love and faithfulness of my Savior. •
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My family and I just got back from spending a week in South Carolina for Christmas with my parents. •
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Today was a day full of unpacking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and getting back into our normal routine. •
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But, this morning while everyone slept I spent time praying and drinking some coffee. I have so many ideas, goals, and big dreams for my blog and this ministry. •
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I thought about my reader who has used my blog posts to build a women’s ministry curriculum for her neighboring village in western part of Kenya. •
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I thought about my reader in Papua New Guinea who is new in her faith walk and a simple google search looking for more of God’s word led her to my site. •
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I thought about my reader who leads her local church with her husband here is the USA and was looking for a fellow female Christian to connect with and have a space to talk about things she can’t with those around her. •
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I thought about my reader who was diagnosed with a life altering illness and found my site while searching for scripture on healing. •
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I thought about you. The one who has visited and read time and time again. Who has listened while I shared from the deep parts of my heart on the struggles, the wins, the rejections, and the answered prayers of my life. Who has sent encouraging messages, shared feelings, and prayers. Who has in turn opened up to me and shared from the depths of their heart. •
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As you know, I refer to my readers as ‘friend’ and that’s because a friend shows up, listens, encourages, shares, and prays. So, thank you. Thank you for being a friend. 
I’m looking forward to this new year with you as I share more of what God continues to lay on my heart. I’ll continue to look forward to hear from you as we do this journey of life together. •
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Love you friend.
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I’ve been taking things slow over here to enjoy as much of this baby season as humanly possible. Getting to hold and kiss Colton everyday, all day long is a huge blessing I don’t want to take for granted. •
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Because of that, my writing and speaking have been moving slower. I’ve had moments where I’ve shared with James the tug and pull I feel everyday, each week. There’s so many things I want to be doing, creating, sharing but I have to pick and choose right now. •
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Tonight, I was feeding Colton before putting him to bed. When he was done with his bottle I sat it down but kept holding him while finishing a tv show. I heard him cooing and I look down and this precious face was staring up at me with the sweetest smile. •
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Pure joy and love on his face. •
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Friend, here’s your friendly reminder to keep on praying and believing that God has already won the battle, flattened the mountain, and straightened your path. •
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After 2 and 1/2 years of barrenness and praying for this beautiful baby, my Heavenly Father so lovingly answered my prayer with the sweetest boy. •
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I feel closer to Jesus because I pressed into Him during my waiting season and I want the same for you. •
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Press in. •
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And when your prayer is answered: enjoy. every. part. of. it. •
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Even if that means other things need to move slower. •
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Love you, friend. ❤️
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