Darkness is loud right now. And if we're not intentional, it's easy to let it become all we see.

In this episode, Vona explores one of the most practical — and most powerful — shifts available to us: learning to train our eyes toward the light. Drawing from a memorable moment at a Toastmasters meeting, a morning spent at a young man's funeral, and the quiet faithfulness of her own father's final days, Vona offers a deeply personal reflection on what it looks like to choose peace, purpose, and gratitude even when life is hard.

Because the first thing God created was light. And that tells us something about who gets the last word.

In this episode:

• Why we find exactly what we're looking for — and how to use that truth to your advantage
• How to hold grief, fear, and uncertainty without losing your footing
• What "finishing well" actually looks like — witnessed firsthand at a celebration of life
• The promise in John 16:33 that becomes the floor you stand on when everything else is shaking
• A simple weekly practice to help you begin retraining your eye toward the good

Scripture referenced:

"Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." — John 16:33

This week's challenge:

Write down three things that are good and true in your life right now. Not because the hard things aren't real — but because the good things are just as real, and they deserve to be seen.

Courageous Retirement is for believers who are ready to finish well, live with purpose, and embrace the best season of their lives. Learn more at VonaJohnson.com.

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