Have you ever felt like God is asking you to say yes to something? Sometimes it can be a simple moment, like sharing your story of how God has transformed your life with someone. Other times, it might be something bigger like giving, serving sacrificially, or going on a Missions trip. The amazing thing about God is He often presents us with opportunities multiple times, just waiting for us to say yes. Choosing courage means staying in your heart and out of your head. Learning to trust God’s plan and know He will be with you every second.

Maintaining a connection with God helps us stay committed even when our emotions and circumstances try to take over. By being first committed to Him, the source of infinite power, we can allow His abundance to overflow into every aspect of our lives. With this commitment, we can be dedicated to our relationships, marriage, family, and calling. We can also devote ourselves to acts of generosity, forgiveness, and volunteering, knowing we are supported by His strength and not our own.

Jesus chose you for a purpose, He knew what position He wanted you to play on the team and has every intention of making sure you possess the skills needed to complete the job. Stop stressing about the details. When God calls you, take the one step you can take. He will not only show you the way forward but provide you with what you need along the way. He will bring you to the right places, the right people, the right position at the right time.

God never intended for you to hate your body. The enemy fights to make us have a distorted view of ourselves. His primary goal will always be to separate us from our Creator, and what better way than by causing us to hate the very thing God created? We can refuse to let the enemy win and fight back with love, the weapon that beats hate every time. Living radiantly means choosing to love your body and to love taking care of it.

Can we even comprehend the meaning of rest in our world? Rest in the dictionary means being still-an instance or period of relaxing or ceasing to engage in strenuous or stressful activity. No wonder we can’t rest, being still means stopping and no one has time for that. Rhythms of grace point to the model Jesus gave us when He walked this earth. Jesus took breaks. He took time to rest in, to be in, and to surround himself in His Father’s presence. Resting in His strength means I’m not relying on myself to get everything done.

Distractions exist. Regardless of my season, I can choose to turn them down or turn them up. If I want to live a radiant life, I need to run after God more than anything else. Satisfying cultural demands will bring temporary satisfaction, but I will always be chasing the next big thing. Living radiantly begins with choosing God first. Allowing God to become the foundation of your choices creates emotional stability.