Her Story: Niya Cotton
her |həː, hə| pronoun 1 used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female person : Her voice was overflowing with the love from her heart.
Last night was so powerful! Because of your shopping and giving, we were able to raise nearly $3,000 to support Neisha Byrd through the Byrd House Boutique. Now, she is one step closer to owning her own home and being able to take care of her family. Equipped by Faith is all about the power of a committed community—and you all showed that last night by your giving.
We were all so touched by Niya Cotton and her beautiful voice—first, through worship and then by her heart for God and others. She says she’s not a “speaker” but just like Moses (who was afraid of speaking himself), she allowed God to use her and speak through her—and we were all blessed because of it.
Niya Cotton is a talented worship leader, wife, and mother from Trinity Church in Cedar Hill, Texas. She released her debut album "Someday" in 2008 and is currently working on her widely anticipated sophomore project. Niya's calling is to bridge the generational gap through worship and to provide a fertile atmosphere for healing, restoration, and deliverance. We were all touched by her beautiful heart for God and others!
You can follow Niya's journey on Instagram at @niyacotton and read a little more about her heart below!
Q&A with Niya Cotton
1. What do you think you were put on this earth for? What is your biggest dream?
I believe I was created to be a Safe Place. People go through so much, and sometimes, just need a safe place to land. My biggest dream is to leave a legacy of love.
2. What are some of the obstacles you have had to go through to get to this point?
Self doubt, paralyzing fear, and feelings of inadequacy.
3. What motivates or inspires you?
Fearlessness inspires me.
4. What do you want to be remembered for?
I want it to be said that I saw the unseen, listened to the unheard, and loved the unlovable.
5. What advice would you give other women searching for their purpose, passion, & faith?
Purpose is found in the depth of your deepest pain and the height of you greatest hope.
6. What has been your greatest achievement in life?
Healing.
7. How does what you do reflect what God placed on your heart to share with the world?
My gifts are a vehicle. God has offered me an opportunity to sing, create, produce, and teach from a place of freedom, bravery, and love.
8. What books are you reading?
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas, Becoming by Michelle Obama, and The Sacred Enneagram by Christopher L. Heurtz.
9. How do you stay encouraged & faith filled?
I have made self-care/heart-care a priority and I take moments to rehearse the faithfulness of God.
10. Favorite scripture of the moment (or ever)?
"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6
Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with us Niya! We love you!!
Ladies, be sure to save the date of Equipped by Faith next month, Wednesday, April 3rd. We’ll be having a make-up + chocolate egg hunt (with real bunnies!) and will be hearing from our friend, Tiffany Hendra! You won’t want to miss!
XO-
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