Ghana: Ashes to Beauty

by Natalie Snapp | Jun 1, 2011 | Ghana | 13 comments

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,

to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,

and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,

the oil of joy instead of mourning,

and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.

Join us next week as we begin a two (possibly three) week series on our time in Ghana.

In the meantime, please pray for our continued time in this beautiful country…

13 Comments

Christy on June 1, 2011 at 11:58 am

Praying for you dear Nat and loving that you are having an amazing experience and your heart will be forever changed.

Beautiful photos of beautiful people.
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Jen on June 1, 2011 at 2:05 pm

Praying!! I don’t know if you have time, but I would love to link this up to SDG so the girls can see where you are and read your precious post. Can I link it for you?
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- Natalie on June 2, 2011 at 6:47 pm
  
  Yes, Jen – please do!
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  - Tailynn on September 23, 2011 at 4:47 pm
    
    If your artielcs are always this helpful, I’ll be back.
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Melissa on June 1, 2011 at 2:37 pm

i love these pics! Thank you for sharing them and I am continuing to pray for you!
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Gaby on June 1, 2011 at 2:47 pm

Oh, the pictures take my breath away, Natalie! The smiles…the looks…I would do lots to be there and experience that with you. What a blessings to be there, to do what you are doing, to love and meet the people you are loving and meeting.
By the way, I just saw what you are reading and I am in the last chapter of Grace-Based Parenting. How are you liking it so far? I want to re-read it after I’m done to keep soaking some of his insights.
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stef on June 1, 2011 at 4:25 pm

love love love the pics !! PRAYING !!
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Missie on June 1, 2011 at 6:26 pm

What beautiful images! I cannot wait to hear more. Sending up prayers for you!
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Theresa on June 1, 2011 at 9:39 pm

What beautiful pictures of beautiful children and families taken by one of the most beautiful women I know!! I am praying for you Nat. God Bless! Be safe!
Theresa
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Amy Sullivan on June 1, 2011 at 9:56 pm

Clapping, clapping, clapping because you have internet and you are able to share this experience. Thanks for taking the time to post and include us.
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Jessica on June 3, 2011 at 6:34 am

I just wondering how many new cousins I have! Did you hide any in your suitcase! Beautiful people!
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Cindy Bultema on June 4, 2011 at 10:28 pm

What amazing pics! Can’t wait to hear more about your journey!!!
Sweet blessings~
Cindy :)
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Nicole MCClurg on June 6, 2011 at 8:50 am

Wow! Sweet Friend! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for bringing a little bit of Ghana to us. Such beautiful pictures and the verse from Isaiah is such a powerful reminder of Christ our rescuer and redeemer! You all gave the gift of His love to the people of Ghana as you ministered in His name this past week… Well done! I can’t wait to hear and see more!!!!!
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