Radiant Transparency

Strength for All Things I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency]. (Philippians 4:13 AMP) In life there are situations that with God's leading we overcome. Oftentimes while going through the process we feel like it's the most difficult thing we've had to face. It is in the escalation to the next level that we experience a shift of Christ's strength. The empowerment endows us to go on another day, praise God another day and encourage others through sharing Christ. Philippians 4 is full of instructions on how to get through the rough days. Think on the things that are right and just, practice what you have learned. In school we learn things throughout the semester in order to take an exam. We pass or fail the exam based on how much we remember. Right now you m

Much Will Be Required Growing up many of us began to discover our gifts, for some it took a little longer to recognize their abilities as gifts. As we mature into adulthood many of us bury the gifts or continue to look at uncultivated gifts as useless.  We hold on to these things in ability, yet we relinquish the call to use them. For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. [He never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call.] (Romans 11:29 AMP) Romans 11:29 tells us that God's gift and call are irrevocable. Gifts are things we must choose to receive.  We can choose to use them or not use them, but they will still be there in/with us. If you can sing at an early age and decide not to use your voice to glorify Him, He won't take your ability away because of His word.  Whether we stray or stay on the path it is still ours. The major question for all who are avo