Weekly Bible Verse:

Isaiah 61:3

Those in Zion* who mourn.*  I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes. He sent me to name them “Good Trees” and “The Lord’s Wonderful Plant.”

-Word Meaning In The Above Scripture:-

*Zion:

The southeastern part of the mountain that Jerusalem is built on. Sometimes it means the city of Jerusalem, the people of God living there, or the Temple.

*Mourn or Mourners:

To express sorrow for someone who has died or for something lost. In ancient Israel people often put on special clothes, cried very loudly, and put ashes on their head to show their sadness. Professional “mourners” were sometimes paid to do this at a funeral.

Weekly Prayer:

A Prayer for a Light Spirit:

O Father,

We humbly seek Your divine light to fill our spirits with joy and peace.

May Your presence uplift our hearts,

dispelling darkness and doubt.

Grant us the grace

to embrace positivity and share kindness with others.

Help us to radiate Your love,

reflecting the beauty o Your creation in all we do.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.