Beauty for Ashes

Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” A friend stopped me and shared a dream she’d wrestled with during the night. I gave her my attention, unsure if the moment was something I should address or not, but I knew her eyes told me she hoped for understanding. She shared…