Col 1:17 He is before all things, & in Him all things hold together. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good & acceptable & perfect. Matt 11:28 Come to me, all who labor & are heavy laden, & I will give you rest. Romans 8:28 We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. Isaiah 61:3… to give them a crown of beauty for ashes,…Prov 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, & do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, & He will make straight your paths. Jer 17:7 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. —When we surrender our pain, that is when we get Beauty for ashes from God! This is because of THE promise! What the enemy means for our harm, God promises for our Good! When we are willing to trust God with our pain, that is when the beauty shows up! It is all in the TRUST! This is where we learn to say, “It is well with my soul” no matter what! Because when everything is all said & done, all that is left is God & our trust in Him. This is what leads us on the path that leads us home! Our real home!! Remember we are just passing thru!! Love Mel
