God’s promise in Isaiah to “bestow a crown of beauty instead of ashes” illustrates joy as a divine exchange, where God does not dismiss sorrow but repurposes it, creating joy that becomes the heart’s strength.

Scripture:

• First Reading: Psalm 30
• Second Reading: Isaiah 61:1-11

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This Week's Reading Plan

Day:	Reading:
Monday	The Year of Jubilee: Leviticus 25:8-12
Tuesday	The Spirit in Creation: Genesis 1:1-5
Wednesday	A Light to the Nations: Isaiah 42:1-9
Thursday	The Coming Ruler: Zechariah 9:9-17
Friday	The Birth of John Foretold: Luke 1:5-24
Saturday	John the Baptist is Born: Luke 1:57-80
Sunday	Mary and Elizabeth's Visitors: Luke 1:26-45 [46-56]