Niya Cotton on Making Room for Your Gift

[@ladyvirtue77]

I appreciate how she doesn't get caught up in the accolades, but it's about did she do what God wanted. Also, how is scary to do for the Lord... Just don't let me be one that He says He doesn't know me. Beautiful interview!

[@CharesseSlaughter]

God is calling me to BE WITH HIM. That is where I am. That is the brick I didn’t have words for. That is the answer to “Lord, what do you want me to do? What am I supposed to be DOING? Where am I supposed to be?” I am exactly where I am supposed to be, DOING what I’m supposed to be doing. Just being with HIM! And out of this time of BEING, the instruction and guidance for the next DOING will come.

[@Zanele-v5f]

The one thing I took out of this conversation is that..." Fall in love with the good that God gives."

[@sabrinagoodman582]

This your woman is spiritual matured beyond her years. She kept referring to she loves to be at home. Home is wherever she can locate God in any place or situation. Doing life without his Presence cause weariness. Totally true.

[@ChrystalHurst]

BEYOND her years. Niya is such a gift!

[@tiffanyweaver183]

Ms. Cotton is such a warm delight. Grateful that you released this discussion in what we call NOW! So , enjoying this conversation. She articulates the human journey in such a divine, lighthearted and loving way.

[@katevans4616]

" Life is like The Cross , brutal and beautiful at the same time "

[@ChrystalHurst]

brutal and beautiful :)

[@christianincorporatebyclar9340]

God has called me to resign from my corporate job to go HOME and be with my family. I plan to get away with Him during this time and fall in love with the good God gives. Thank you for your vulnerability Mrs. Cross. You blessed my soul.

[@michellewright99]

Girl! Good for you! Oh wow I just noticed your username has "corporate" in it. This must be a BIG step! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉 When she talked about seeing that sitting with her kids is "holy," that got me. At this stage my kids are 19 and 20, but unbeknownst to me, my 19 year old daughter needs me now more than ever in some ways. I need to be there for her in ways I didn't expect. Just building a deeper relationship and prioritizing being with her. Sharing fun things and recreation and hanging out, but also doing Bible study at home or just talking through faith and questions. I thought I could just "parent" by giving her goals and guidelines and fussing when she doesn't meet them. I thought I was just supposed to help her do what she "needs to do," but it's so much more than that. Thank God He let me see it before it was too late. Still learning, but thankful for what I've learned thus far. P.S. I know some if not all of my assumptions come from how I was raised and the fact that my experiences, temperament, etc. at 19 were different than my daughter's. We have to learn and build on what we were given and be aware of the reality we have today. We have to adapt to what our kids / spouse / friends need in the moment and not be stuck on what we expected or wanted.

[@desidezmusic9239]

Enjoying the doors that are already Open ❤️. ((Gold))

[@deborah-naomithomas7653]

Work from rest It's hard Church/Community is where we learn to do this

[@purposefulprayers9557]

Be home where ever you are at because Jesus is there.

[@christinelundy1043]

"We do from a place of being". Whoa! This was an aha moment for me. Thank you Ms. Cotton

[@memyselfand65]

Ms Cotton did that thang at DFJ 2024! what a worship! I don't parlay on Instagram or social media that often, but I do come to KZbin everyday, I am still smh with tears at her unlimited voice that pierced my emotions and then Crystal speaking in the background. What a collective heavenly reminder ladies.

[@danawb8029]

Absolutely love Niya!!! Phenomenally anointed worship leader! 🙌🏾

[@carlottaberry6527]

Jesus!!! So much she said I identify with. Thank you for sharing with such vulnerability.

[@brandycetolbert3403]

Wow... we each have our own cross experience, brutal and beautiful.

[@leliagreenslade6345]

“Life is brutal but beautiful at the same time, but I would not anything” He walks with me and he talks with me….and the joy….

[@patsydilley6986]

Thanks Chrystal. What stands out is to be Home and how God just want to be with us in everything and through everything. I also like how the fact that God's approval is better than men's approval ♥️🙌

[@pamadderley]

This was so powerful for me. I thought I was alone in this space. Thank you God for Your confirmation to me through Niya. Brutal and beautiful. Not being understood or understanding the space you’re in yet being comfortable knowing God is with you!

[@cadienk1]

One of my takeaways is Knowing that you are seeing even when you feel like you’re not. Eg. sitting with your kids is holy.

[@AnellaSharpes-px3xq]

Great great great God bless her heart love her love you too.

[@ChinyereIdokoEzugwu1]

We claim to do the work for Him but we leave Him out of the process 😢 Grace Lord 🙏🏽 I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation ❤ Thanks Crystal

[@lawandajones3122]

“Fall in love with the good God gives” that hit ❤ this was good at the live and even better hearing it again now.

[@Donna-fi6gs]

She talk about home and how important that where. God is at and be faithful to what God call you to in your season. And build relationships with people and know to sever each other in the Gife that God give us ❤

[@justebisme5]

This was so powerful and relatable as I am a mom, wife, worship minister as well. The takeaway was knowing that what we do is meaningful and holy though it may seem simple. Being intentional to invite the Holy Spirit into all we do. I am therapist as well and I know the courage, presence and authenticity it takes to be this open and share your heart, even the hard spaces. Niya, you never apologized for your tears and. I LOVE THAT! Thank you Chrystal and Niya so much for this conversation.

[@lorraine3525]

Fall in love with the good that God gives because it comes with peace it comes with contentment and it comes giving a heart of gratitude as you draw close to God and serve others while you wait for God to make room for your gift and your gift makes room for you. Rest in knowing that He will give you the strength to endure until you get to where you want to be. Yes I do agree with that… learn the language of the culture respect the history of the people to know what they have been through how they reach where they are to know how to come on board the journey with them. ❤ my she speaks like if she has been expose to freedom in Christ Transformation journey…let your Doing flow from your Being, work from a place of rest. Great interview. Blessings to you both and may His protection be around you your families and your resources from your ❤source.

[@carlottaberry6527]

Such a powerful message.

[@victoriaslittlepnutnursery]

Sister Niya😂😂😂reminded me of my privilege to lay before God. I really take that for granted and I’m thankful she shared from a place of human authenticity & spiritual truth.

[@ChrystalHurst]

I'm glad that you enjoyed this conversation.

[@LouleGLoule]

His presence, Jesus is the goal❤ the one thing

[@MsTonJon]

This is sooo good ❤She is truly a Woman of God🙌🏽

[@CamillePunch-c8q]

Godblessing Camille punch vacation thisweek anniversary celebration 🎉

[@Sisterbettyjo9179]

I Truly Enjoyed Listening To This Young Lady!! Ms. Cotton!! God Bless Her!!🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏾😍♥️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥 ((HUGS))

[@margaretcrosby3490]

My takeaway: I just want to “be” with Him.

[@emeraldgray3946]

Love Mrs. Niya Cotton! Mrs. Chrystal, she’s absolutely amazing ! I had the blessing of meeting her at Grace Girls in Hershey! I could feel Gods presence through her! Love her 💜💜💜💜!

[@michellewright99]

Goodness! I am 9 minutes in and I just got chills when she talked about having depression and how it wasn't sadness, but a numbness and lack of feeling. For one because I can relate having recently experienced it and for another thing because she actually admitted it with no shame or pity party. THANK YOU. Chrystal you ask some EXCELLENT questions. Girl, you are not afraid to "go there!" I was surprised but not surprised that you asked what she had "missed out on." Missing or longing for or thinking about what we could've had if we had done what we wanted instead of done what God wanted is a real thing and it's good to acknowledge it and talk about it. Otherwise, how can we help each other walk through it? Thank you for what you do. 🙏❤🔥🔥💯💯

[@KingdomWoman88]

-I love her strength in vulnerability - I love that home is where God is - love that she is steadfast even if it's buttered toast - I learned the cultural difference language. Which I will apply immediately😅 my bad Ms. Cotton 💕 😂. - most of all, I love that all she wants, is for her family to follow Christ. Joshua 24:15 Amen! ❤Thank you for bringing content that makes a difference ❤

[@santranettebillingsley529]

I had plenty of good take aways from this awesome conversation..The one that perhaps stood out and stuck to me the most was the part about being intentionally aware of God's presence and not being so busy with all the things of life until we unawaringly leave Him out....That's big, Lord knows I want and need to be more conscious of this daily ❤ Consistently doing life WITH Jesus.

[@lexijco1]

I really loved this episode and now want to see if the DFJ replay is available somewhere. I’ve watched Niya lead worship at One Community Church and she is anointed! Her commitment to getting the Well Done for Jesus and being a disciple is so beautiful to witness in this conversation.

[@GentaHayes]

The brick of INTIMACY..Being with Jesus over doing for Him❤❤

[@GentaHayes]

One thing that stuck out to me what the brick of INTIMACY…..Being with Jesus rather than doing for Him.

[@alverialovett1614]

Fall in love with the good God gives ❤

[@imogenjm5725]

Niya mentioned something that also concerns me… That at the end of my journey of “doing” I do not hear I don’t know you 😳. More abiding as submitting 🙏🏾

[@Elijahcomeforth2011]

I LOVE me some Niya! And she was Ah-mazing at #DFJ2024. She is confident and poised, not willing to move ahead of the position where God has led her to be for this season. I am listening a 2nd time. ❤

[@winnieabbey9640]

Take God with me wherever I go

[@CharaMcGill]

Awww snap…we see what you did there Chrystal. “Home…”name of conference.❤

[@sharriettefinley467]

Yes, I receive that, Minister Niya. Fall in love with the good that God gives!!💖🌷

[@idayancy]

My God My God my take away…this young WOG said it all for me, what I feel and can’t say or put into words thinking it but not saying it, Thank You Jesus, thank you Chrystal and many thanks to Niya for the transparency and her heart!❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@krystalsweatman5552]

I felt her heart, because God is dealing with me in the same way!! Crying right along with her feeling all the same feelings❤

[@kirstiewilliams244]

So good, thank you for sharing this conversation. The Lord spoke to my heart through this.

[@CyndiOom]

40:37 God being present in our lives. A daily walk with God.

[@godsmasterpiece2061]

Key takeaway: Loving God and his presence more than anything

[@carlamatthewbsbmpm2247]

My main takeaway was "the power and the grace is on doing it together"... praying for the season when we are doing ministry and or business together❤

[@gillianthornback6239]

I, God, don't want you to just work for Me, I want us to "BE" together.

[@tiffanysayles5309]

The dichotomy of brutal and beautiful 🙏🏾

[@ChinyereIdokoEzugwu1]

We claim to do the work for Him but we leave Him out of the process 😢 Grace Lord 🙏🏽 I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation ❤ Thanks Crystal

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for watching!

[@shermellosborne]

Wow, someone who speaks my language 😊

[@rosilandmalone5421]

It was such a GIFT to be in the room when this conversation was happening.... Thank you for re-sharing this rich transparent real time conversation.... 🧎🏾‍♀️

[@margaretturner4467]

Paraphrase: I want to know that I hear Him.

[@marlenewolfaardt5607]

AMEN ❤❤ THANK YOU SO BEAUTIFUL

[@katevans4616]

Already registered for DFJ 2024 Conference and ❤ing the Monday events associated with DFJ.

[@ChrystalHurst]

Workshops are tonight!

[@KyuraNyam-Wakkias]

I love you Chrystal. All the way from Nigeria. You are like that big sister who gets it, in your speech, your humour and how you lace it up with the Word from Scripture. I simply enjoy listening to your podcast and someday soon... I will join your inner circle.

[@ChrystalHurst]

Glad you enjoy the content. Grateful that it's encouraging to you.

[@paulinelockhart3576]

Fall in love with the good that God gives

[@paulinelockhart3576]

Psalm 1 love love it Crystal

[@DeMornaiUnraveled]

One of my favorites to date!!! What a beautiful time of vulnerability and strength. This one blessed me Chrystal! So thankful for the hearts of you awesome women.

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosescott57]

Brutal & Beauty! My God!

[@winniemwanzi866]

👏👏👏...this conversation with Niya Cotton....I blew my mind away...my take away... learn the culture and being home ..She is so genuine and spirit-led... speaking in scriptures...so profound...can't wait to watch her at DFJ Conference...thank you Chrystal...your Jeans and Denim shirt looks so good on you ❤

[@tiffanyweaver183]

@Chrystal - how are your lashes still on? She talked about the cross from such a pure and transparent place!

[@ChrystalHurst]

GIRL.... THEY ARE NO LONGER ON! LOLOL!

[@idayancy]

My God My God my take away…this young WOG said it all for me, what I feel and can’t say or put into words thinking it but not saying it, Thank You Jesus, thank you Chrystal and many thanks to Niya for the transparency and her heart!❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@hopethomas9646]

Operate from Overflow and Fall in love with what God gives resonated with me during this chat! 😀🙌

[@paulinelockhart3576]

I am enjoying my overflow seasons. Nothing can replace hearing God's voice

[@tiffanyweaver183]

Just when I thought we couldn’t have more in common about walking with the Lord, her description of HOME, and to attend Hampton University. She’s such a joy!

[@beverlyhutcherson4466]

❤thank you for releasing this. It was so genuine and much needed!!

[@stephaniemorriar7578]

This hit home in so many different ways. Will be signing up for the conference

[@sarah_benibo]

Love Niya!!!

[@keylathomas1555]

Niya is so grounded!❤ What a diamond 💎

[@ChrystalHurst]

VERY grounded!

[@mrsmommyyoung]

She’s very submitted.

[@ChrystalHurst]

Agreed.

[@CamillePunch-c8q]

Godblessing Camille punch

[@dorothywelsh100]

Going house to house, learning where home may be ❤

[@sabrinagoodman582]

I had to listen to this back to back it was so good?

[@NIYAandFriendsTV]

Wow!!! Zion and the Matrix! We sometimes confuse the two and that can be problematic!

[@ChrystalHurst]

LISTEN!!!

[@candacet21706]

This was such a blessing!!! I feel like she literally told my story!!

[@ChrystalHurst]

She told all of our stories didn't she!

[@ValenciaPierce-ih4sk]

CRYSTAL ❤❤❤

[@michellepeterson9749]

Crystal ❤❤❤

[@La-bq6jj]

You look Beautiful Chrystal!

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thank youuuuuuu!

[@avaclarke-ritchie6890]

It’s ok to take slow with my gifts, like waiting on the Lord, no need to rush until am certain and anointed to move. It will happen whether or not I like the forefront because I don’t but show up and do as the Lord leads…. Hallelujah #runningmyrace@theLord’space#