There's beauty ahead of your ashes.
Isa 61:1-3, Rom 2:4,1Pet 1:3-9, Jere 31:3
In trials, lots of thoughts come into our minds. We turn to believe that it is our sins and that God will smile on us no more. Such thoughts rob us of our hope in Christ. But then when we fall, it doesn't end there, God's grace gets us up on our feet. We may fall but it doesn't change the fact that God loves us. God still shows us love even in our mess as his goodness leads us to repentance according to his word.
When Israel was in distress, even though Isaiah pointed out to let them know that their sins had left them in that state, he went on to say that a day of favour beckons. God is merciful and his anger doesn't last forever. His mercy would locate Israel again as they look forward to the goodness of God in their captivity.
However your situation is, there is rest for you. Be hopeful, now is the hour the Lord shall bestow on you a crown of beauty instead of ashes, instead of grief you shall be filled with oil of joy. Despair no more for you shall be clothed in songs of praise. You shall be called the tree of righteousness, planted to reveal the glorious splendor of God. Shalom!
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