Struggles

Hey Guys,
     So I was rereading my notes from a Bible study a friend of mine led a couple weeks ago and just wanted to encourage and admonish y'all. The topic was hardships and struggles. We looked at how Jesus responded to His struggle in the garden of Gethsemane right before He was arrested. We read Mark 14:32-38, which says:
     "Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, 'Sit here while I pray.' And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed.  Then He said to them, 'My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.' He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. And He said, 'Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.' Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, 'Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.'"
     Now I don't know about y'all but I've never read that passage aside from Easter when we read the story of Christs death and resurrection. I'd never given it much thought. But then my friend taught from this passage in the middle of summer with no reference to the cross. And I finally understood. Jesus struggled that night more than you or I will ever encounter as Christ followers. In that hour of agony and prayer, Jesus was anticipating the time on the cross and before He rose when, because of my sin, He would be completely separated from God. His Father was forced to turn away from His only Son, because I am a fallen creature. I cannot fully comprehend how horrid that separation must have been because here on earth, God is everywhere. I cant escape from Him no matter how hard I try. I can ignore Him. But He is always there. Jesus experienced Hell. Let that soak in a minute.......
     But, guess what, Jesus kicked Satans butt!!!!
There was more in my friends lesson about how to handle struggles when they come but I think God wanted me to share this more. If you would like to read about the "how" comment and I'll make a 2nd blog post on it.
     Stay Beautiful <3

Decisions Decisions

     Well, I just made a big decision and I thought I'd share it with y'all. For a while I've kind of joked on and off about "I'm engaged I just haven't met my fiance yet", but I realized that I actually have this mind set (the fact that my purity ring looks like an engagement ring has nothing to do with it). That I want to have this mind set. Along with this mind set comes the realization that any boy I crush on or fall in love with or date, aside from my future husband, is adultery. So essentially, I'm swearing off boys. I only want to be friends with guys and I am goin to do my very best to keep my heart safe and whole. I'm not saying this is the right way to see dating or the way God wants all girls to live. This is how I think God wants me to see dating and to live and if it helps y'all, that's a plus.

Stay Beautiful

Intro

Hello Readers,
Just a little introduction for ya so ya can get to know me a little better and what this blog is all about. I am first and foremost a child of God and I pray this blog reflects that, even in the "non-religious" sections. I named this blog Radiant because of Psalm 34:5 which says
     "They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed."
I am not ashamed of my Lord Jesus Christ. He has made my life radiant. The word radiant and this verse make me think of when Moses came off the mountain with the ten commandments and the people could not look upon his face because he had spent so much time with God that his face glowed. It was obvious he had been with God and that is what I hope this blog will show. I hope it is obvious in my posts and the words I say even when I'm not speaking specifically of the Bible or God that I have spent time with Him and that He is always a part of what I say and do though perhaps not mentioned.
I am introverted so sometimes I appear shy but it's just my personality. I'm quirky and I think I'm fun but you may say otherwise. Fashion and writing are two of my main passions and what you'll see posts of along with what I'm learning in my Bible studies. I appreciate comments and constructive criticism but please do not be cruel to anybody on my blog. I look forward to hearing back from y'all.

     -Candace