“How high does the sycamore grow? If you cut it down, then you'll never know.” - Pocahontas (Disney's Pocahontas)

“to strengthen those crushed by despair who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful bouquet in the place of ashes, the oil of bliss instead of tears, and the mantle of joyous praise instead of the spirit of heaviness. Because of this, they will be known as Mighty Oaks of Righteousness, planted by YAHWEH as a living display of his glory.” (Isaiah 61:3, TPT).

• Prayer of Faith:

Lord, thank You for Your promise to give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, and praise instead of heaviness. I pray over everyone listening today—replace their sorrow with Your joy and lift every burden from their hearts. Let Your hope rise within them and make them strong like oaks of right ...