Beauty For Ashes

"... to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of morning and a garment of praise instead of despair.  The will be called Oaks of Righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of HIS splendor"

 ~ Isaiah 61:3 ~

The dictionary defines ASHES as: The powdery residue of matter that remains after burning. So when GOD says HE wants to give you a crown of beauty instead of ashes HE is really saying that HE wants to take your pain, hurt, and suffering and give you HIS unfailing love that would create in you a new person. Wiping away those ashes of your past and giving you a new life--a life of royalty in the kingdom of GOD. Ashes are sometimes left behind from abusive relationships which may consist of Verbal, Physical, and Mental abuse, but the abuse that carries on in each of these is the emotional abuse.  Take a moment and think about that EMOTIONAL ABUSE can you see it in the verbal....Now lets look in the physical does it exist there? Let's take tour upstairs into the operation of our being the mental that's the headquarters (no pun intended). GOD's gifts are never void they always fill something within us that we cannot fathom in the natural state, but in the supernatural state (spiritual being) we are healed and whole "LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me". ~ Psalm 30:2 So we know that we can call on GOD and HE will heal us from all we have been through.

 He sent out his Word and healed them; 
he rescued them from the grave.~ Psalm 107:20

 You are made for so much more! GOD has created you with a purpose--You are wonderfully made and HE knows the many hairs on your head and HE knows what you are going to do before you're going to do it!  It's crazy that no matter what HE loves us in any state and we ARE worthy of HIS love no matter what our father, mother, siblings, family, or friends have said to us that was negative and stayed in our heads bouncing back and forth reminding us of our ASHES. 

Emotional Healing is the type of pain that cuts like a knife and you feel as though you can never get over it, but the Word of GOD has all you need to get over and get through anything the world throws your way, if you believe that HE is your Lord and Savior. "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us" ~ Galatians 3:13 When our Prince Jesus Christ laid HIS life on the cross HE took your sins, pain, hurts, and suffering and all that GOD ask in return is that you let HIM in your life so that HE brush away the ashes in your life. "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." ~ Isaiah 53:5  Giving GOD your ashes is the best thing you can do and receiving HIS crown of beauty is your reward--I love GOD's reward for just receiving HIS help.

GOD never promised us that we would not have troubles "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." ~ James 1:2-3 when trials and tribulations come and they will anoint yourself with the Oil of Joy remember GOD's goodness and HIS promises--GOD is not a man that HE shall lie.(Numbers 23:19) GOD is in the business of giving you love, joy, mercy, grace....all that is good to our lives, so when you come against those things that are not of GOD open up your mouth and ask YOUR Father GOD to heal you and help you to go through remember HE walks with you through thick and thin, but you must acknowledge him because HE is a gentleman HE will not force HIMself on you--you ask and then receive.

Putting on the garment of praise is one of those things that come with faith because you have to "Praise HIM in the storm" and believe that whatever it is it's all ready done In Jesus' Name. Let me give you a classic example of faith and praising GOD in the storms of life (I apologize in advance for how long it is):

"...and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”  “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”  “Come,” he said. 

   Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”  Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” 

~ Matthew 14:24-31 (NIV)

How to become an overcomer:

1. Give your battles to GOD because they ALL belong to HIM.

 IMPORTANT: If you have not surrendered your life to Christ you may want to take the opportunity and try HIM....Satisfaction Guaranteed all your problems will be refunded back to you.

 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and HE SHALL DIRECT YOUR PATHS." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

2. Stay encouraged, Read the Word of GOD, Meet/Call/Text a friend who will lift you up and give a good/positive Word to carry you or just open your Bible, get on your knees, and let GOD uplift you. 

 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to FORGIVE US our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1John 1:9)

3. Have faith and believe GOD will and can give you strength:

 The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
   they will walk and not be faint. ~Isaiah 40:28-31

4. Pick up Joyce Meyer's Battlefield of The Mind it's a great supplement to what GOD can do for your "Headquarters" and put you on the path to freedom.

5. Put on your crown and speak life to yourself:

 "I can do ALL THINGS through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13)

"And we know that ALL THINGS work together for GOOD to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!  ~ Romans 7:25

GOD wants you to stand firm like an OAK TREE, so that HE can use you for the purpose HE has for you. When the storm is over and HE see's how well you held up in the storm HE can look at you and say "That's my daughter I have groomed her....And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” ~ Esther 4:14.....In Isaiah 61 scripture states a planting of the Lord for the display of HIS splendor  a planting is defined as: A seedling especially one ready for transplanting.....Hmmm, I have to remember that for next month's study on The Book of Esther.  GOD places us in positions when we are ready for the next step in GOD's plan for your life.  You have a purpose and GOD grooms you through your pain and struggles for HIS great purpose.

  

 (Trials and Tribulation waiting for your next move)

So Queen_________________ are you ready for GOD's great commission on your life-- Check!!...It's your move GOD doesn't want you in that place that you are in HE wants to show you off because you are so worthy of all HE has for you in your life.  Break the strongholds that try to keep you bond and put on the Full Armor of GOD, "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." ~ 1 Timothy 6:14

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*Below are pictures of Restaurada Por JesusCrísto//Restored For Jesus Christ Women's Ministry as we taught "Beauty For Ashes" and we know that GOD is doing a mighty work in these women be encouraged.

 

Invitation to Restored For Jesus Christ Women's Ministry

(you can view us online the first 3 Thursday via www.jesusenmicuidad.com)

 Crowns for the Ladies in Waiting to be Free from their Ashes

Mariana, Marisel (her mom) and I

(outside celebrating the glorious night of Beauty For Ashes)

The beautiful women who gave their Ashes for Beauty 

If you live in the Fort Myers area or in Florida and need additional information there's an organization that does an extensive outreach and training. Click on the link for Beauty From Ashes Ministries.

GOD Bless You,
Nina

Love Is.....

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  

Love never fails.
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 ~ 1 Corinthians 13:3-8 

Sent out a text this morning "Good Morning Beautiful/Beloved Son, Remember that MY Love surpasses ALL understanding, so let ME go before you and take care of your entire day.

Love Always,

Your Prince of Peace

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You may or may not have a Valentine, but GOD.....anytime I say that I pause because GOD is soooooo AWESOME!! HE knows how to make you feel when you need to feel and today a lot of people need to feel LOVED.  Some of us define love through a significant other and forget that love begins with GOD and HE flows through you and then it trickles down to others you encounter throughout your journey in life.  If you don't have a relationship with GOD you don't understand what I mean by that, but it's like loving your husband, wife, sister, brother child, niece, nephew, mother or father what your parents (I hope) gave you in love (positive) you take it and pour it on them, but GOD....HIS Love is UNCONDITIONAL you can ignore HIM, walk away from HIM and not believe in HIM, but HE waits to pour HIS love all over you and when HE does it's all consuming that HE leaves a fire that ignites in you for those lonely nights.

Like I said before I'm not here to make you believe, but try HIM and I promise HE is satisfaction guaranteed and you won't be asking for your anything back cause HE doesn't ask for anything that you don't want to give.....Try GOD for 30 days HIS Love is ALL ACCESS and FREE!!!!

To become a member of the Kingdom of GOD you are just a prayer away:

The Salvation Poem

Jesus, YOU died upon a cross

And rose again to save the lost

Forgive me now of all my sin

Come be my Savior, Lord, and Friend

Change my life and make it new

And help me, Lord;

to live for you

If you have prayed that prayer remember as I stated in my previous post "You Are Heir To The Throne" make sure you are planted in a Bible based church and get plugged in with the Word of GOD and learn about discipleship.

GOD Bless You and I will be praying for you asking GOD to guide and protect you throughout this journey of life saved or unsaved YOU are precious in HIS sight--HE Loves you madly and wants to have a relationship with YOU!!!  

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I Want To Know What Love Is?

"Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—
for your love is more delightful than wine.

Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes;
your name is like perfume poured out.
 Song of Songs ~ 1:2-3
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Being in a marriage is a partnership and not a one sided agreement.  At the moment I'm in at the end of mine.  I know that GOD is faithful and knows my heart and I look forward for the day to wake up to see a rose by the pillow next to me with a note that says "Good Morning Beautiful!" and hey let's keep it real, if you don't have a rose trust me the note would be more than enough. You see I'm a romantic chick--I love the gazing in the eyes, the flirty games, holding hands, or just sitting shoulder to shoulder with anticipation in our minds and smiles in our hearts.

Last Friday I was having a conversation with some of my girls and I expressed how I Love-Love.  It's absolutely true I love being in love, I love being loved, and I love the thought of love.  But I thank GOD for saving me because knowing the love of GOD is the most fulfilling thing a woman can have in her life.  I always tell my aunt, if GOD wills that I be alone I will be quite fine "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"~ Romans 8:31 Fred Hammond has a song entitled "Love Will Find You" (on his GOD, Love and Romance album) and I believe that you don't have to look too hard and you really don't have to look at all because that's when Love finds you.

Valentines' Day is fast approaching and my heart belongs to GOD and my children and I pray one day to share it with someone that I can say was heaven sent and who truly is not afraid to fight each day for my love as I would fight for theirs. Love is precious and something that's found in few.  I'm not unrealistically trying to live a fairy tale, but I know that I know that there is a man out there that loves the way that I do "He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD." ~ Proverbs 18:22

So, I pray that you have found the one that represents LOVE, and if you are still looking and don't know where to start let me give you a heads up on a wonderful woman of GOD who her and husband's ministry are for the married and the single and read her blog "The List" http://heatherllindsey.blogspot.com/2012/01/list-my-top-things-i-wanted-in-husband.html This topic for me is very sensitive as I had so much to say and different views to share, but the words just mixed with the emotions just comes to this which I've written above.  I pray that LOVE finds you and that's it's the kind that of love that's unfailing.

 

No Greater Love (Fred Hammond)

Happy Reading and God Bless You until you read me again.