September 23, 2012

"To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord,
and the day of vengeance of Our God;
to comfort all who mourn,
to grant those who mourn in Zion,
giving them a garland instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the mantle of praise instead of a spirit
of fainting.
So they will be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord, that He may be
glorified."  Isaiah 60:2-3 (NAS)

I always thought of mourning as being just for a loved one, but I have
come to realize that it means much more.
I now realize that it can also pertain to a situation (s) in my life that cause
stress and frustration.
Perhaps a dream that died. If the dream was placed in my heart from God
then I know He will resurrect it.

Father,
Please resurrect the things in my life that You see fit, but kill off all that
will cause harm and not bring glory to Your name.
Continue to teach me Your ways that my faith will increase in strength.
In Jesus name.