203 - Are You One of the Beautiful People?

This time of year always make me think about how the leaves are most beautiful when they're dying.

Interesting, right?

And it made me think, we can be beautiful, too in a similar way! What if our most radiant beauty comes from 'dying to ourselves" - not from what we hold onto, but from what we release?

In this episode I share how letting go of our plans, possessions, and gifts allows God’s glory to shine more vividly through us. Join me as we explore the kind of beauty that heaven notices—the beauty born from faithful surrender and intentional generosity.

In this episode, John discusses: 

• Understanding the deeper meaning of true, lasting beauty

• How surrender transforms our view of giving and living

• Recognizing the power of faithful stewardship in daily life

• Embracing God’s design of transformation through release.

Key Takeaways:

• True, enduring beauty is found when we willingly die to our own plans and ambitions, allowing God to transform our hearts and reveal His glory through a surrendered life.

• Supporting those who serve—missionaries, pastors, and ministry leaders—extends our reach beyond ourselves, making us active participants in the stories of lives changed through God’s work.

• When we intentionally use our unique gifts, experiences, and resources to serve others, we reflect God’s creativity and purpose while multiplying the eternal impact of our obedience.

• Releasing control of our possessions, influence, and desires opens the door to deeper freedom and reveals a kind of beauty that draws others closer to God and echoes beyond this lifetime.

“These beautiful colors—the reds, the oranges, the yellows, and the golds—just remind me about this beauty that God invites us each into, that isn't found in what you hold on to, but is revealed in what you release.”  

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