Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Beauty For Ashes

It’s easy to have a good attitude and pursue our dreams as long as everything is going our way. That doesn’t take a lot of faith. But what about the difficult times? It’s easy to lose your passion when you’re hurt. Too many people are sitting on the sidelines of life because they’re injured. Now they’re nursing their wounds, not moving forward because of what they’ve been through.

The bible says, “To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory.” God promised He will give you beauty for those ashes. He said He would pay you back double for the wrongs but you have to do your part. If you’re going to see the beauty, you have to shake off the ashes of self-pity. You’ve got to shake off the discouragement and get back in the game.

Every person has injuries. We all have wounds but you can’t let that be an excuse to sit on the sidelines. Today, I want to encourage you to get back in the game. Know that your best days are still ahead. Trust that God sees the big picture and He’s still working things together for your good. Now is not the time to shrink back! Keep your focus on God’s plan because He has a come back lined up for you beyond anything you’ve ever seen in the past!

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