"Glorious Ruins"

...seems like an oxymoron, doesn't it??  Jesus takes our whole heap of messes and ruins...and makes us new.  And, He loves us unconditionally...despite the messes that we can make.  There is such comfort in that certainty of forgiveness and love....I can rest in his arms no matter what.  I'm so thankful.

I stumbled upon this song yesterday.  It's my new favorite.  Please listen.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7oE2Rpa-w4&feature=youtube

Glorious Ruins  By:  Hillsong

When the mountains fall

And the tempest roars You are with me

When creation folds

Still my soul will soar on Your mercy

PRE-CHORUS

I'll walk through the fire

With my head lifted high

And my spirit revived in Your story

And I'll look to the cross

As my failure is lost

In the light of Your glorious grace

CHORUS

Let the ruins come to life

In the beauty of Your Name

Rising up from the ashes

God forever You reign

And my soul will find refuge

In the shadow of Your wings

I will love You forever

And forever I'll sing

VERSE

When the world caves in

Still my hope will cling to Your promise

Where my courage ends

Let my heart find strength in Your presence

I know it's true.  And, it's a total miracle when this happens.  Isaiah 61:3..."to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes."