Beauty for Ashes

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

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Another song ... I'm using a lot of lyrics these days because they convey feelings so well. I'm really tired from the events of the past few weeks. Now that the door has closed, maybe I can get back some normalcy in my life. A part of me seems to have died, but I'm just waiting for God to revive this soul and heal its wounds. You just watch and see ...

There will be a smile on my face once again ... soon, a genuine one ... and it'll be because God has healed me with His love and forgiveness.