Beauty for Ashes

I must have cried a million tears

The pain has taken its toll through the years.

My past is forgiven and my slate is wiped clean.

Now beauty He has given and no ashes can be seen.

What He has done for me, He will also do for you.

If only you'll believe that His word is true.

Just ask Him now to forgive all your sins

He will do it for you as your new life begins.

Sorrow looks back.

Worry looks around.

Faith looks up.

To grant [consolation and joy] to those who mourn in Zion---to give them an ornament (a garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment [expressive] of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit---that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty, strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:3