From Striving to Shining: A Life Unveiled | Mike Conway

“This is not a sunset—this is a sunrise.” In this powerful message from Mike Conway, we are invited into a deeper revelation of what it means to live unveiled—free from religious striving, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and transformed by the glory of God.

Drawing from 2 Corinthians 3:7–18, Mike calls us to stop clinging to performance-based religion and instead surrender to the radiant love and presence of God. The law engraved on stone brought condemnation, but the ministry of the Spirit brings freedom and lasting transformation. What God is doing in you may look messy—but that’s exactly where His glory shows up.

“God doesn’t want your effort—He wants your face.”

“Hope glows in the dark.”

“God’s glory rests on the biggest mess.”

Using the contrast between a veiled and unveiled life, this message challenges you to let go of fear, control, and performance and step into the childlike dependence that invites God’s presence. You don’t have to figure it all out—just reflect His light.

🗝️ Key Themes:

• Living with unveiled faces: surrendering control and embracing dependence on God

• Process sanctification vs. religious performance

• The difference between fear and freedom

• Reflecting God's glory in our weakness

• The presence of God as our greatest treasure

📖 Scripture References:

• 2 Corinthians 3:7–18 — “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

• Exodus 32–34 — Moses' encounter with God, the golden calf, and God's glory

• Jeremiah (referenced) — “Return to Me, give Me back your face…”

💬 Viewer Invitation:

Are you still striving? Still trying to hold it all together with religious effort? Jesus invites you to let go of the pegs, take off the veil, and come back to Him with your whole heart.

Return to the presence. Return to love. And let His Spirit transform you—glory to glory.

Drop a comment below if God spoke to you through this message. We’d love to hear how He’s unveiling His glory in your life.

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