He gives beauty for ashes,
Strength for fear,
Gladness for mourning,
Peace for despair.
When sorrow seems to surround you;
When suffering hangs heavy o'er your head;
Know that tomorrow brings
Wholeness and healing.
God knows your need.
Just believe what He said.
He gives beauty for ashes,
Strength for fear,
Gladness for mourning,
Peace for despair.
When what you've done keeps you from moving on;
When fear wants to make itself at home in your heart;
Know that forgiveness brings
Wholeness and healing.
God knows your need.
Just believe what He said.
He gives beauty for ashes,
Strength for fear,
Gladness for mourning,
Peace for despair
I once was lost but God has found me.
Though I was bound, I've been set free.
I've been made righteous in His sight,
A display of His splendor all can see.
He gives beauty for ashes,
Strength for fear,
Gladness for mourning,
Peace for despair.
Song by Crystal Lewis
Inspired by Isaiah 61:3.
"To console those who mourn . . . ,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness."
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(Source: Flickr / amandaflinnphotography, via secretroomandlazymoments)
