A Crown of Beauty…

a crown of beautyOne of the hardest things in life can be the thought of being alone…

That we have to protect our heart may be so true, but never do we have to protect it from God..  We don’t have to go through our battles, or our fears, in isolation; full of loneliness, sadness or regret…

God spoke through the prophet Isaiah and said…

“….He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, and release from darkness for the prisoners… to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes; the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.  They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor..”

(Isaiah 61:1)

When my heart was bound so tight, I couldn’t see the light.  God saw me. I was a prisoner in my thoughts, held captive and brokenhearted.. When the light pierced the darkness, I felt His warmth calling me into His presence…

Can you hear Him calling you?

These scriptures changed my life… Will you let God change yours?

“Do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God.  I will strengthen you, and help you.  I will uphold you with My righteous right hand..”

(Isaiah 41:10)

Dear God, I hear You calling me out from the darkness, from the shadows; into Your glorious  light.   I drop to my knees, and ask you to enter my heart, mind and soul, Oh Lord, I thank You.  Thank you for forgiving me of my sin. I stand in awe of your love for me.  With open and empty hands,  I accept your crown of beauty, instead of these dirty and ugly ashes.  Your oil of gladness instead of this horrible feeling of  mourning . I, gladly, accept your garment of praise, instead of this super heavy spirit of despair that seems to hold on to my heart; and keep me bound in so much pain…

 How I pray I would be a plating of your  splendor… for other’s to see Your beauty and hope.

 I thank you for your promise to strengthen me, to help me, and to uphold me with your righteous right hand…   How awesome it is to know I can  live in unity with the maker and lover of my soul…

May this day, be Yours, and may my life be forever changed; as I learn to walk in the light.

In Jesus precious Name,

I pray

Amen

Read John 17

     It is a beautiful, amazing prayer that Jesus prayed to God for Himself…

God bless You, Sweet Friend :)

Live in Love…