Brilliant Perspectives

Warfare requires you to know who you are in the Kingdom at all times, and to have the confidence not to compromise your oneness in Christ. A "good fight" is when we align ourselves with God's intentions and understand the enemy's tactics. Key Scriptures: + 1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and  for which  you ma...

In the Kingdom, it's not enough to get victory. We are learning to be overcomers and more-than-conquerors through Him who loves us. Today, we are setting the scene for battle by making war on negativity. Key Scriptures: + Romans 8:6-14. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace… + Colossians 3:1. Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, kee...

Instead of panic in battle, what if God wants you to be under the wonderful pressure of peace? We are unashamed triumphalists who have an expectation of fighting and winning with Christ, because victory is a gift from the King. Key Scriptures: + 2 Corinthians 2:14. But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us reveals the fragrance of the knowledge of Him in every...

When we step into partnership with Jesus and the Holy Spirit in prayer, our language receives an upgrade. It becomes more defined and targeted as we develop an expectation of being welcomed into their conversation. Expectation grows within us as God’s presence becomes more real to us. Key Scriptures: + John 11:41-42. So they removed the stone. And Jesus lifted His eyes and said, “Father, I thank Y...

In Christ, we live in the same realm of goodness and favor that Jesus always enjoys with the Father. When we move in expectation of Jesus being ever-present within us, we step into a beautiful new lens, mindset, and language in prayer. Key Scriptures: + Deuteronomy 31:8. And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be...

Prayer is one of the great benefits of life as a New Creation in Christ. In today’s episode, we hope you are inspired to step into this joyful, relational, and compelling life of prayer. Key Scriptures: + 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. + Colossians 1:12. giving thanks to the Fathe...

The best prayer team already lives inside you. Instead of praying panicked prayers based on fear, we have everything we need to pray with God from a place of peace, stillness, and confident joy. + Hebrews 7:25. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. + Romans 8:26. Likewise the Spirit helps us in...

Prayer often becomes one of the disciplines of Christianity instead of being one of its greatest delights. But what if prayer isn’t about trying to find an answer? What if it’s about praying with THE answer? In today’s episode, we’ll discover that our inheritance in Christ is always our starting place for prayer. Key Scriptures: + Colossians 1:12. Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us t...

The baseline for all promises is this: “I will never leave you or forsake you.” In God’s presence, you are free to believe what He tells you. Key Scriptures: + Romans 4:18. In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” + Proverbs 3:4-5. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust...

While the enemy attempts to divert our attention onto our circumstances, God places promises and provisions next to every problem we encounter. God gives us promises because they are relational, not circumstantial, and our trust in Him is always required. Key Scriptures: Matthew 11:28. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Exodus 14:15-16. The Lord said to Moses,...

What if every single circumstance of life is an opportunity to discover more of God’s provision and inheritance for you? When you know that He has already gone before your circumstances, you can rest in a greater sense of hope, faith, and confident expectation. To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant,  CLICK HERE . As always, thanks for listening! __ P.S. DID YOU HEAR THE BIG NEWS?...

When life looks different than we expected, our real battle is with hope. But we can move forward with confident assurance in God’s promises no matter what is occurring … because He has situated us in the One place that guarantees joyful expectation. Key Scriptures: + Romans 15:13 — May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may ab...

Parenting is a skill born out of love, passion, and intelligent design. Children need a path to follow and a lifelong guide who understands how life really works. Whether you are currently a parent or desire to become one, today’s BRILLIANT LIFE guest will help you discover the beauty of partnering with the Holy Spirit to parent from a Kingdom perspective. Key Scriptures: + 1 John 4:17. Love has b...

The very character of God is evidenced by the Fruit of the Spirit, and each of the Fruit has a specific voice that reveals His heart toward us. Today, we are cultivating an expectation of His gentle voice which restores us and washes us in truth. Key Scriptures: + Galatians 5:22-23. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-contr...

The Holy Spirit is not elusive, easily offended, or inconstant in His commitment to your growth. He knows you completely and desires to be your close friend. Join us on today's episode as Graham shares three key truths to help UNLOCK a life of sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Key Scriptures: + Romans 8:26. Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray...

Times of quiet renewing are not about the absence of activity. When God guides us out of a fast flow and into a slower ebb, it is a time where His beauty can transform our fellowship and enlarge our hearts. Key Scriptures: + Leviticus 26:34-35. Then the land shall rest and enjoy its sabbaths. As long as it lies desolate it shall have rest, the rest that it did not have on your Sabbaths when you we...

Burnout and weariness are often rooted in a disconnect from God’s empowering presence. But grace is a gift from God and a shelter from condemnation. Our life in Christ is always based on abiding, and God’s love for Jesus is our starting point for grace. Key Scriptures: + Ephesians 2:8. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. + James 1:17....

All of our learning takes place within the safety of our relationship with God. When we realize that His friendship is completely free from guilt and shame, our hearts become settled. We can finally believe and receive the fullness of His love, as we become ever more aware of His nature within us. Key Scriptures: +Psalm 34:5. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashame...

God isn’t seeing the old you when He looks at you, because He knows that Jesus already dealt with that on the cross. This means that God is no longer dealing with your behavior. Instead, He’s focused on developing your new identity in Jesus. Key Scriptures: + Acts 4:13. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And t...

God is not a user, He’s a lover. But when we are only living to serve Him, we find it hard to enjoy Him. God has given us the greatest possible gift by giving us our freedom in Christ. He initiated our freedom, and a life of relational devotion is our continual response to that gift. Key Scriptures: + Genesis 1:26. Then God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. + Colossian...

We are joined on today’s podcast by BRILLIANT LIFE coaches, Theresa Cooke and Jenny Taylor! In this extended interview, we’ll be exploring: + why boundaries and behavior modification are not setting you FREE… + why shame and guilt are just INDICATORS of an upgrade that’s already available… + how the cross created an ENTIRELY NEW starting place for you with God… + and how you can EXPERIENCE the sam...

You don’t have to allow your circumstances to challenge God’s goodness. You can expect His goodness in every situation … and use it to challenge your circumstances instead . Key Scriptures: + Romans 8:28. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. + 1 Thessalonians 5:15. See that no one renders evil for evil to an...

You are not defined by what other people do to you. You can only be defined by who God is for you. To walk in the Spirit is to be careful to maintain acts of goodness in our own lifestyle. It’s not an option. It’s the only viable expression of the Kingdom. Key Scriptures: + Luke 6:27. “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray...

It was the relationship between God and Moses that first gave us the revelation that glory and goodness are bound together in the heart of God. An expectation of His goodness is the hallmark of every disciple, because goodness is present in all that He does. What would it look like for you to encounter the incomparable goodness of God? Key Scripture: + Exodus 33:18-19. Then Moses said, “I pray You...

Every day, you should feel overwhelmed. The real question is: What are we going to be overwhelmed by? We can either be overwhelmed by shame, guilt, powerlessness (and so on) … or we can be overwhelmed by the goodness of God. Key Scriptures: + Psalm 23:6 - “Surely goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life.” + Psalm 27:13 - “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that...