06/26/2008 09:30:07

Beauty from Ashes

"Give them bouquets of roses instead of ashes." (Isaiah 61:3, The Message)

Ashes represent what's left over when everything is burned up. These ashes represent your broken dreams, your disappointments, your hurts and your pains. For God to give you beauty from ashes, an exchange must occur. You can't hold on to your ashes and receive something beautiful. You have to lay aside the ashes and accept the bouquets of roses God has for you. Accept God's promise that you "can do all things through Christ" who strengthens you. Accept that God makes you the head and not the tail, to be lenders and not borrowers. He wants you to be the victor, not the victim! Make a decision to let go of the ashes of the past and grasp the "roses" God has for you.

A Prayer
God, help me to lay aside the things that are holding me back and accept the good things You have to give me. I praise You today for Your love to me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

06/26/2008 09:21:09

Thank YOU! I also have a close friend who goes to Greater Grace!
Be Bless Sister in Christ!

06/25/2008 22:15:06

striving wrote:  Welcome! God Bless!!! Beautiful picture!

Thank you so much!!!

06/24/2008 14:32:43

striving wrote: THANKS FOR THE REQUEST! GOD BLESS YOU!

06/24/2008 14:08:00

i am doing great on vacation at the moment...

06/24/2008 08:28:29

striving wrote:  Welcome! God Bless!!!

I know I"m late in responding to your welcome, sorry about that.  However, I do want to say thank you for you welcome.
Peace Love and Blessings

06/23/2008 16:28:45

Thanks!! What a wonderful site! Have a blessed day!

06/23/2008 10:04:06

striving wrote: Oh, ok. I would ask her name, but I admit I am no good with names. So if did know her name I wouldn't remember it. But on the good side I never forget a face!!!

Her name is Hollie Jackson
peace luv and hair grease

06/23/2008 01:53:47

striving wrote: I am blessed and highly favored!!!

 

Thank you JESUS!!!!

06/22/2008 19:22:25

My cousin goes to your church and she sings on the prasie team.

06/22/2008 19:20:41

striving wrote: You have a nice page and a beautiful family. Be blessed.

Thank ya so much I think your page is cool.

peace love and hair grease

06/20/2008 08:47:35

Thanks for stoppin by my page and showin some love!!!

06/19/2008 10:39:41

THANKS SIS FOR THE WELCOME.GLAD TO SEE THERE'S A PLACE 4 US ON THIS CRAZY INTERNET.LOL. BE SURE TO KEEP IN TOUCH.

06/18/2008 14:23:47

thanks woman of God!!! God bless u

06/18/2008 13:45:13

Hey girl i like your page thanks for inviting me!!!

06/18/2008 12:46:53

striving wrote: Welcome!!! God Bless!!!

Thank ya much God Bless u

06/18/2008 09:39:58

Yep I will be there !!! But you should come out for the whole weekend for our One in Worship as well.

06/18/2008 08:04:03

Thanks for the Welcome God Bless you too !!!!  

06/17/2008 13:41:15

striving wrote:  Welcome! God Bless!!!

Thanks!! Good to be here. God bless you too!

06/15/2008 19:44:31

striving wrote: Welcome! God Bless!!!

thank u..may God Bless u As WELL!!