"Jesus. Precious One." Sometimes the simplest worship carries the most power. His name breaks strongholds, calms storms, and reminds us who's really in control. What situation needs His name spoken over it today? #HolyIsTheLord #NameOfJesus #TransformingWorship (fb)

From Ashes to Beauty Have you ever seen the aftermath of a wildfire? The landscape becomes a desolate, charred wasteland. Yet, amazingly, within weeks, new growth begins to emerge from the blackened earth. This natural phenomenon beautifully illustrates what God does in our lives. God specialises in transformation. He takes what is burnt out, used up, and seemingly destroyed, and creates something magnificent. The Hebrew imagery behind 'beauty for ashes' in Isaiah 61 suggests a burnt-out area becoming home to a majestic, flourishing tree. This isn't just about making things pretty—it's about complete restoration and renewal. When we surrender our brokenness to God, He doesn't just patch us up; He makes us entirely new. The ashes of our past failures, hurts, and disappointments become the fertile ground where His beauty takes root. And this transformation isn't just for our benefit. We are transformed to become 'trees of righteousness'—strong, life-giving presences that provide shelter and nourishment to others. Today, whatever ashes you might be sitting in—whether from your own mistakes or circumstances beyond your control—know that God sees potential for beauty where you see only ruin. He is in the business of transformation, and He's working even now to bring new life from what seems dead. Bible Verse "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the LORD's favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified. They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations." - Isaiah 61:1-4 Reflection Question What areas of your life feel like ashes right now, and how might God be preparing to bring beauty from them? Prayer Lord, I surrender the ashes of my life to You today. Take what feels burnt out and useless, and transform it by Your power into something beautiful that brings You glory. Help me to trust Your process of renewal, even when I can't yet see the results. Amen. (fb)