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In 1995 I met my husband on a blind date.We married three months later.We were so certain that our purposes could not be completed without each other and that God Himself had preordained our union. Because we loved each other so much we felt sure that we would die together. We knew it would be difficult for one to be left behind. As morbid as this may sound we ofter talked about it and truly believed we would be taken to Him together. Obviously, we completely missed God on this one. Apparently the Father of all things good thought it best that I continue this journey without Todd. The loss of my husband has been the most painful experience of my life, but it has brought many good things into my life as well. The purpose of this blog is to let you know that God cares for you, and He has a plan for your life that goes beyond the death of your loved one. I sincerely desire to help you as you travel along your own personal grief journey and share the good news that He longs to turn your ashes into beauty.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Ashes to Beauty

Tonight I am reminded of a promise from God found in the book of Isaiah:

To comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— 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. ― Isaiah 61:2-3

Your grief may be a consuming fire right now, leaving a charred trail of tears. But I have good news for you. Your tears will one day be replaced with laughter. Time does heal and the pain will diminish. The hollowness sorrow carves into your being will one day be filled with joy. One day you will lay aside your robe of grief and replace it with a garment of praise. 

God promises to be with us in sorrow. He is our comforter. I encourage you to place this scripture deep within your heart and hold on to its promise. Rest assured that in time your ashes will be replaced with beauty. 
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  1. Belle Anne LeslieNovember 20, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Scarlett, you truly have a gift for writing. With just a few keystrokes you paint vivid pictures of your world. WOW! I also love the way you encourage people to never give up hoe even in the midst of such difficult times. Thank you! Keep up the good work and God Bless you as you move forward in your walk with Him.

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