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Day 19: Beauty for Ashes

Devotion:
Ashes might feel like the end. They’re the remains of what once was—dreams that didn’t come true, relationships that fell apart, seasons that ended in pain. It’s easy to look at the ashes in your life and think, “This is it. This is all that’s left.” But with God, ashes are never the end of the story. They’re the place where transformation begins.

God specializes in turning brokenness into beauty. He sees the hurt, the loss, and the disappointments, and He uses them as the foundation for something new and breathtaking. The ashes in your life aren’t wasted—they’re the raw materials for the beautiful story He’s writing.

Whatever feels broken or lost in your life right now, trust that God is working behind the scenes. He’s not finished with your story, and He’s certainly not finished with you. Today, take a step of faith and surrender the ashes to Him. Believe that something beautiful is on the way—not because of anything you can do, but because of who He is. Beauty always follows the ashes when God is involved.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for bringing beauty from the ashes in my life. Help me to trust You in the hard places, knowing You’re not done yet. Amen.

Journal Prompt:
What’s one “ash” in your life that you need to trust God to transform into beauty?

Practical Application:
Do something creative today—paint, write, or craft—to symbolize God’s ability to bring beauty from brokenness.