Isaiah 61:3
3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Let It Soak In
Beauty for ashes. Do me a favor. Go back and read that scripture one or two more times. Really read it, and let the words soak into your spirit. Are you in a fiery trial? Does it feel like you have been in mourning for a while now, and are cloaked in an unidentifiable heaviness? You are not alone.
Nothing lasts Forever
I could give you the list of possible reasons why you are in that place, but from experience none of them are usually very comforting. Especially if you have been in that place for a very long time. Whatever the reason, you can find hope today in His word. Let It encourage you to keep pushing, keep fighting the good fight, because no trial lasts forever. God will work all things for your good.
Living Testimony
There are people watching your story right now. Sure, there will be some hoping you fall. Don’t focus on them. As a matter of fact don’t even think about them at all. There are people watching you hoping and praying you make it. There are people getting in their prayer closet for you. Do you know why? They have been given beauty for ashes! They have been given the oil of joy for mourning and a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Those people, supporting you in the back , have experienced God’s goodness. They know it’s real and they know if He has done it for them, He will do it for you! I am one of those people!
Prayer Changes Things
If you are struggling today in the middle of your fiery trial, leave a comment or a message. You don’t have to give any details other than you need prayer and I will be praying for you!
God is not a man that He should lie and He keeps all of His promises to us!
Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 4:12-14, Numbers 23:19, Romans 2:11
***God I thank you today for Your promises, for your faithfulness to me! God I know that your grace is sufficient and you will strengthen me through these trials. Help me to hold on to you and be a witness to others when I receive beauty for ashes. In Jesus name I pray, Amen***
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