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Radiant: reflecting beams of light
Transparency: having the ability to send or convey light from one person or place to another

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16 AMP)

In the previous blog  Those Who Were Ready Went In I talked about God's light in us and how His word and relationship with Him is our oil. Eight months ago as I was sitting and thinking about how I can help others Radiant Transparency came to mind. It made perfect sense to me that through this vision I would allow the light that God gives to shine through me.
Radiance is not something that can be taught, but groomed in you by God. It's those quirky little things about you that make you unique. It’s your unabashed and unashamed need to give glory to God. It’s your desire to be and do more than you have in the past. It’s the need to truly be you and not impress anyone. It’s your smile, presence and energy that lights up a room. It’s the ability to handle things differently than most. It’s in you taking a stand to not be like everyone else, just so you fit in. Being transparent is not about seeking attention, being noticed or to make others feel less than. It is about sharing your journey so that others may be helped. Walking with God allows us to get to a point where we don't care what others think. The main goal is to help someone trough your story or struggle. The only way to truly do that is to be transparent about life and walking with God.

Many believe that growth in God is supposed to be perfect, calm or that no trials will come. But it is the walking with Him that breaks us down to nothing. This breaking turns out to be more of a time of humbling, so that we may be used by God. When we humble ourselves before Him, He lifts us up to fulfill His purpose. So that we realize He is the ultimate source. If it is not shared that walking with God is not about floating on clouds others will be deceived and give up on God at the first sign of trouble.

God is no respecter of man but He is faithful, a deliverer, healer, strong tower, merciful, graceful and most importantly a savior. He is forgiving but He also desires change in us so that we can fulfill His will. Each person’s journey through life with God is different; it is the details of those different stories that allow each of us to help someone else.

Learning to define who you are by whom & what God defines you as is key to the ability to be transparent. Seeking God allows Him to restore you so that no guilt or shame is present in your openness. It is true that some things and details need to remain hidden, but the overall story can be shared. Don't be afraid to share who you are and what God has done in your life, it is how we win people for Him.

Many people today define success by how many degrees they have, how much money they make, or how many things they have acquired. True success is living out your life knowing that you are walking in Gods will. Knowing that you did all you were lead to do and you can peacefully on judgment day say to God "I did all I could to serve and honor your word & purpose". Seek FIRST the Kingdom of God and all other things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33).

Go forward today and allow God to make you Radiant, so that your Transparency can help someone else who may struggle.

 

R.T. ~The light that shines through~

© 2013, Robin I. Taylor. All rights reserved. Originally published at

http://radianttransparency.blogspot.com
 
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