“To console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” Isaiah 61:3 (NKJV)
I started this blog in January of 2020. God gave me this ministry and told me to share what He brings to me, with the rest of the world. And so, every Friday morning I have looked forward to sharing thoughts His Holy Spirit has given to me, to share with you. I do not take this beautiful ministry lightly. I thank God daily, for sharing with me various topics to write for that week, or the weeks to follow.
Truth be told, this ministry started while I was going through heartache and pain after the ending of my marriage. However, as the above verse declares, God can bring beauty out of ashes. I pray the topics that are shared will inspire all of us to become closer to God. Encourage all of us to “step a little higher” in our Christian walk. I hope these blog posts let us know we are God’s children, and He has us in the palm of His Hands (Isa. 49:16). Despite the dark and painful moments, we sometimes face, if we turn to Him, we will find the strength to still march on, knowing God will bring us through.
In the midst of our healing from those trying times, God wants to use our testimonies, our stories in order to reach out to others in need. By helping others, God will also continue to help us with our healing and strengthening, as we move forward. How incredible and awesome is our God!!
As you move on in life, trust God and look to turn your heartache and pain into blessings to be used by Him. It will not be easy. But by trusting in God every step of the way, we can grow, heal, and help others in the process. We can do this by using the gifts and talents we all have received.
Satan wants us to wallow in our pain and curse God (Job 2:9). We must remember we are on this sinful Earth; pain and trying times will come to us all. God does not do evil, nor does He wish any of us to suffer. But know when we do, He is right there with us every step of the way. He is working to turn bad situations around for our good, and the greater good of all humankind.
Allow God to turn your hurts/disappointments into blessings and healings for yourself and others. Look to move out in faith and continue in Jesus’ name! And remember, onward Christian Soldier!!
Blessings,
Angélique