LOC FAF Beauty for Ashes

It is a few days since I have posted due to various things going on and Specialists appointments after my eye surgery - everything is coming along beautifully and it is so exciting to be able to see properly, better than I have in years.

The song 'Beauty for Ashes' has been running through my mind for days now and I knew it was my inspiration for Faith Art Friday at Layers of Color

'...to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness...'
Isaiah 61:3b

'To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven'

Ecc 3:1

'He hath made every thing beautiful in his time'
Ecc 3:11

'weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.'

Psalm 30:5

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever.

Psa 30:11-12

What a wonderful promise to us!  Life does not always bring us easy time, God has never promised us that we would have it easy, but He has told us that He will bring us through our circumstances, whatever they may be.  Will it be easy - probably not, but we will not be alone!  He will strengthen us, guide us and give us 'beauty for ashes' - may our hearts give thanks to Him forever

I have used the Layers of Color Vintage Roses and Old World Flourish art stamp sets, along with the Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Lacey Circles, Standard Circle Nestibilities

This card is for the following challenges:

Moving Along with the Times - Inspired by a Song - The Rose by Bette Midler

Southern Girls - Anything Goes

Delightful Challenges - Anything Goes

Ai Factory - Summer Fun

The Rubber Cafe - Summer

Alota Rubber Stamps - Summertime

Artistic Stampers - Monochromatic + one colour

By the Cute and Girly - In the Garden

Crafters Companion - Here comes the Summer

Cupcake Craftroom - Flowers and Leaves

Crafting for all Seasons - Summer

Crafts and Me - Bling

For Fun Challenges - Summer or Bright Colours

Paper Shelter Challenge - Punches or Dies

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner. 

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