Favored with Ashley Wilhite - 15

It's Time to Rise Up

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What happens when you finally stop making excuses and start saying yes to God? Ashley Wilhite's story will inspire you to recognize the divine favor already operating in your life.
During a powerful moment of worship at the 2023 Rise Up conference, Ashley felt an unmistakable spiritual stirring—something new was about to be birthed. The next day, God clearly instructed her to write a book based on a title He'd whispered to her seven years earlier. What followed was nothing short of miraculous: a perfectly timed free writing program, supernatural downloads of content, and a publishing journey that defied industry timelines.
Despite having four children and serving as a kids' pastor, Ashley made time for her calling by writing at 2 AM and waking at 6 AM. "Delayed obedience is still disobedience," she reminds us. Her determination paid off—"Favored" was written, published, and awarded the Global Impact Award within just one year of its conception.
The book's cheerful ice cream cone cover belies its profound spiritual depth. Through vulnerable personal stories and fresh perspectives on familiar biblical characters, Ashley reveals how recognizing God's favor transforms our daily experience. Her family practices this awareness by enthusiastically shouting "favor!" when experiencing everyday blessings like finding a good parking spot—a simple habit that "cancels coincidence" and acknowledges God's intentional goodness.
If you're holding back from pursuing a God-given dream, Ashley's message hits home: "You were created on purpose, for a purpose, and it is time to rise up." Your excuses don't stand a chance against God's calling. When He speaks, your only question should be: what's my next step of obedience?
Ready to recognize the favor already operating in your life? Grab "Favored" on Amazon or at live-favored.com and join the journey toward living as one of God's favorites.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to It's Time to Rise Up (00:00:00)

2. Meet Ashley Wilhite and Her Family (00:01:14)

3. The Birth of "Favored" at Rise Up 2023 (00:02:28)

4. Overcoming Publication Obstacles (00:08:34)

5. The Depth Behind the Book's Message (00:14:02)

6. Recognition and Future Projects (00:22:53)

7. Encouragement for Listeners' Dreams (00:29:48)