My Ashes, His Beauty ...

Morning all!
Hope this day brings LOTS of BEAUTIFUL Surprises for you and your family!! Hope you are blessed above and beyond all that you could ever imagine! BUT I also hope you know, GOD IS IN CONTROL, NO MATTER WHAT!!

In November of 2009 the Lord, thru the man of God prophesied to me..."Sister, you have been burdened. God's taking you to a higher level. YOUR JOY WILL BE YOUR WITNESS! At the time, I was very heavy burdened and this was what I needed to hear!! No one knew what I was struggling with or the stress in my life but He knew! and He was already taking care of it!!

Recently, a friend went thru a similar situation and needed some encouragement. In prayer one morning I felt impressed to write to her and encourage her with/by God's Holy word. A few days after the card was sent, I seen her and she said she was very encouraged by what was written and thanked me. I assured her that God was still in control of her situation and to "hang in there"(as my pastor always says=-). She told me she kept the card on the fridge and read it often.

The next morning in prayer, I felt a tug in the spirit, and very impressed to call her back and let her know that what the card said was from God, not me! And that He wanted her to hear this! I kept wanting to call her all day but things and more urgent/pressing matters kept getting in the way! Finally at 8 pm I got the call in to her machine. A few minutes after calling, she returned my call and with a tear in her voice lets me know she got my message, and it was the answer she needed right on time! God's timing is amazing isn't it!? All I can say is THANK YOU JESUS!

I give God all the praise, honor and glory for the "words fitly spoken" and the beauty-filled testimony that He allowed me to share with a dear friend! I have shared this testimony a few times and pray He'll allow me share it several more!=-)

This morning in prayer, I had a time of rejoicing at my dear friends answered prayer/miracle and the prophesy He'd given me back in November of 2009 coming to pass in my life "Sister, you've been burdened...your joy will be a witness." It was because of the joy of the Lord, the strength, I had gained thru my trial, that I was able to minister to the needs of the hurting in their time of need. She seen God's work in my life and believed Him for her situation too! I am nobody and if He can use me, I KNOW He'll use you too! Look for **His beauty in your ashes, it's there, just give it time to burn down, PRAY and "WAIT I say upon the Lord" and "HE WILL RENEW YOUR STRENGTH!"

A GREAT DAY TO ALL!
GOD'S GREAT LOVE TO ALL!
Deb=-D

Listen to this!!!

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**Here are the Lyrics to "BEAUTY FOR ASHES" by Crystal Lewis (you can go to youtube

He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair

When sorrow seems to surround you
When suffering hangs heavy o'er your head
Know that tomorrow brings
Wholeness and healing
God knows your need
Just believe what He said

He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair (x2)

When what you've done
keeps you from moving on
When fear wants
to make itself at home in your heart
Know that forgiveness brings
Wholeness and healing
God knows your need
Just believe what He said

He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair (x2)

I once was lost but God has found me
Though I was bound I've been set free
I've been made righteous in His sight
A display of His splendor all can see (x2)

He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair (x3)