✨ Pretty girl of the week ✨
✨ PGOTW: Courtney ✨
Meet Courtney—bold, beautiful, and becoming all that God has called her to be. Hailing from Elyria, Ohio, Courtney is the eldest of six and has naturally stepped into the role of a leader since childhood. Her life is a reflection of strength, discipline, and divine purpose. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, she led and mentored others with excellence, serving with honor and heart.
Today, Courtney is walking into a new season with grace. She is both a student in esthetician school and preparing to begin her nursing journey—all while being a student of the Kingdom of God, eagerly seeking wisdom, growth, and transformation. Her hunger for the Word and her desire to become a better woman of God is inspiring, especially in a time where many would settle—she is rising.
This season has been filled with stretching moments, but Courtney embraces it with gratitude and grace. And as she prepares to welcome a beautiful new life into the world, we speak a blessing over her—may this new chapter be filled with peace, protection, and joy. May she be reminded daily that God is within her, she will not fail (Psalm 46:5). Courtney, the same God who carried you through boot camp, transition, and transformation is the One writing this next chapter with love and intention.
As Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, God’s plans for you are good—plans to prosper you, give you hope, and an incredible future. We are so proud to honor you this week. Keep shining, keep pressing, and keep becoming. You are More Than Pretty—you are powerful, purposed, and deeply loved. 💗
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7 minutes in heaven with courtney ⛅️
It’s time for another round of 7 Minutes in Heaven—our weekly heart-to-heart where we ask seven purposeful questions to encourage reflection, inspire growth, and celebrate what it means to be more than pretty.
This week, we invite you to take a moment with courtney. Her journey is honest, inspiring, and rooted in a desire to grow closer to God. Dive into her interview and let it speak to you. You might just see a bit of your own story in hers.
Q: What has walking with Jesus taught you about yourself?
C: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13. On my walk with Jesus my confidence has been being restored daily. The more I’m learning how to love Jesus, I’m loving myself more. I’ve accepted a lot in life thinking it’s the right thing to do, to be good to people and just turn the other cheek but with this new love for myself I’ve learned above all else guard your heart for everything you do flows from it! Proverbs 4:23
Q: What does “becoming her” mean to you in this season of life?
C: Being courageous, fearless, and confident—never accept the bare minimum or what is not of the Holy Spirit. Showing grace and being poised no matter the situation.
Q: What do you do when you can’t feel God, but you still want to trust Him?
C: As a child my grandmother has always had me in the church and encouraged my walk with Christ, so when I stray away or can’t feel God’s presence I immediately call on her for prayer and to hear the word of God from someone I can trust. She has always been my HEARTBEAT and this past year as I’ve grown in the presence of God I’ve realized she’s always been my heartbeat because of how she keeps me so connected to God’s kingdom ✨
Q: What’s your favorite “God moment” that still gives you chills to this day?
C: Early in my 1st pregnancy, before I even found out I was with child, my child’s father and I was driving one night minding our business having a good time with each other and vibing to music. He began speeding (we were in a rough neighborhood), we came to stop at a red light, and the vehicle in the lane next to us began yelling at him for speeding telling him to roll down the window. (He was on my side so it would have been my window.) Well that window was broken and worked when it wanted to. We tried ignoring the man but then my child’s father tried to roll the window down but it wouldn’t work. As the light turned green the man shot at the car( on my side) then sped off. The whole rest of the night that window did not roll down but the very next day it worked. That’s was NOBODY but GOD PROTECTING HIS CHILD!
Q: In what ways do you feel God is using your life to be a testimony to others?
C: Since 2023 I’ve been praying to God to help me change the people in my life and surround me with people that is connected to Him. He has been doing just that! So I would have to say all the losses I’ve been taking since 2023, not just people or tangible things, but also everything in between! With these losses I’ve had to call out to God and lean on him differently—even the way I praise is different! My testimony in this season would be that God wouldn’t put more on you than you can bear. All you need is to have faith the size of a mustard seed! Mathew 17:20
Q: If you had a spiritual superpower, what would it be?
C: The spiritual superpower I have now are receiving visions and hearing God talk to me through me—especially when I am in alignment with His Kingdom. If I could have another superpower it would be to prophecy over people and situations.
Q: If you could share one piece of advice with your younger self, what would it be?
C: To take church more seriously when I was going as a child with my grandmother. I was baptized at 11 so I’ve always been in the church but if I was more disciplined with my walk then it wouldn’t feel so hard now as an adult or like I’m behind the curve with my learning of the Word. Also if I was more disciplined with my walk then I would’ve been developed a stronger love for myself which would have helped me avoid a lot of things and situations that I didn’t even have to put myself in.
PRAYER 🙏🏾
Thank you Lord God for giving us another chance to experience everything today has for us! I thank you that nothing can separate us from the love of GOD. I ask that as every woman takes time to read my testimony your Spirit fills and surrounds them in a way that it hasn’t before! I pray the blood of Jesus of each and everyone one these ladies. For anyone feeling depressed: God, may they suddenly feel your arms wrap around them. I pray for anyone that’s having health issues: may you bless every doctor or nurse they come in contact with to have healing hands. May your will be done in and throughout our lives we love you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen 🙏🏾
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We are so honored to celebrate Courtney! Let’s lift her up with words of encouragement, appreciation, and love.
Drop a comment below to congratulate her, share how she’s inspired you, or simply send a blessing her way! Let’s remind her that she is seen, valued, and deeply loved by God and this community.
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You Are A Walking Testimony ‘ That Of Which Will Heal You In Your Times Of Need . Guide You In Your Lost Endeavors &&’d Love You When You Need It Most .
Congratulations my dear. I pray God’s strength and guidance as you move forward in this walk with him. Pray you stay grounded in all you’re doing to better yourself. Much Love. Am always here for you.
Amen! Powerful testimony! What a beautiful soul on a beautiful woman. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide & remind you that you can do all things through Christ who is your strength. That verse has become one of my favorites bc it also taught me about myself as well! God is soo good & may He continue to cover & keep you. May you take hold of every good thing that He has destined for your life. 💖