Show Notes:
Gentle Pathways: Beauty Instead of Ashes
Passage:
Isaiah 61:3 "To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy 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."
Reflection Theme:
This devotional explores God's power to transform our deepest pain into unexpected beauty, exchanging ashes for crowns, mourning for joy, and despair for praise.
Journaling Questions:
What "ashes" in your life do you most need God to transform into "a crown of beauty"?
How have you experienced God's ability to bring joy from mourning or praise from despair in your past?
What would it mean for you to become an "oak of righteousness" that displays God's splendor to others?
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Hi, I’m Darlene Hull—author, speaker, Spiritual Director, and Christian Life Coach with a background in Mental Health Coaching, Insight Coaching, and Spiritual Formation. I help women grow deeper in their faith and live abundant, Christ-centered lives by offering clarity and practical tools to embrace God’s purpose in every season. I’m passionate about seeing women thrive in relationships, business, and personal growth, all while keeping Christ at the center.
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Background music: Shakib Hasan (Pixabay Music Attribution)
All Biblical quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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