Read Isaiah 61: 1-3. What are some things God promises in these verses that you are asking Him to fulfill in your life?
Isaiah 61:1-3 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”
First and foremost I long for His spirit to be upon me!!! The peacefulness that carries is one of my heart’s greatest desires! I also want to feel worthy – no, not worthy, but maybe free as I proclaim the good news. I do talk to others and try to help, often because I’ve been down the road they are on. However I was to feel that my broken heart is bound; I’m free from captivity; released from my dark prison; comforted. I want to wear a crown of beauty instead of daily dumping ashes of guilt and shame on my head. I want to feel like I shed my spirit of despair and am naturally wearing a garment of praise. I long to feel strong and as an oak and that the Lord might see me as his splendor. I will always try to help others; support others; encourage others. But I want to feel what I want for them too.
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