Beauty for Ashes
Right as I began to pray, The LORD said, “Daughter, You are in a time of much pruning of your thoughts.
What you have been pondering has reached the time of needed action.
In the present time of cleansing and pruning, many old patterns have come to the surface.
Pruning will lead to a single mind that will lead to action and action will produce change.
You cannot change what has not first been changed in you. True transformation is needed in this hour to change lives and Nations and it must begin in the heart.
Your inner motive must be settled in an established heart.
Then, and only then, will you be ready to take action and carry out your vision and call.
There has been much contamination of the world that has entered the mind and hearts of my people since the beginning of 2025 that has caused many to be confused about their sure path of action.
I AM calling out to you today to listen carefully.
I AM now shining My Light in the darkness.
I AM revealing wrong motives and impure hearts so that healing and deliverance will come to My People.
I AM designing, assigning and aligning My People with their predestined places and contacts.
I AM equipping them with a single eye to focus and step into my will for the end time outpouring of My Spirit.
I have prepared the way for you to step out in the 7th month with a heart full of expectation and new vision.
In the past season, many of My Flock have wrestled with a clouded vision of their calling that they once envisioned with hope.
In the present time of cleansing and pruning, many old patterns have come to the surface.
Double mindedness has captured what many once knew as their ‘single eye’.
As you settle your hearts with a new determination this month, you will be ready for many new beginnings that await you in the 8th month,” says the Father God.
“Just as children “learn what they live”, it is now the perfect timing for them to live what they have learned from my guidance and direction,” says The LORD.
“I AM releasing an anointing for deep inner healing as well as physical healing for those who will believe and receive.
Many have experienced unhealthy relationships in the past that have paralyzed their progress and caused them to be stuck in their negative mindsets.
I AM raising up Spiritual Mommas and Papas who will bring Godly teaching and healing to those who have accepted the lies of the enemy ‘that it is too late for them’.
It is time to forgive the trauma of the past that was a spiritual attack from the enemy.
I AM now causing the pain and hurt to work for the good of those who are stuck,” says The LORD.
“This is the hour for Turnaround, Restoration, and Creation. Trust Me!” says the Promise Keeper.
“I will turn it all for your good. I AM sending you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning and I AM clothing you with garments of praise for the spirit of heaviness that has weighed you down.
I leave you with my promise and I give you a warning to take care in this hour not to judge the things you do not understand.
I AM perfecting your faith as you step into your new ‘position’ for this new season of new beginnings,” says The LORD God.
“I AM enlarging your vision to see as I see and love as I love as you walk in complete forgiveness at all times.
The fullness of time is coming into plain view. I AM speaking to My Bride to cherish the small things in your life at this moment that seems stagnant.
Beloved, it is a designated time in your life to stop and see my heart and my hand at work in your life for purposes you cannot yet see but you shall one day see.
The things you see now as small are a seed from my heart to yours that will bloom and blossom into fruit that remains.
My Heart is writing the vision of the watered seed on your heart in a living way as your heart beats with My Heart.
I have given you my heart for the lost and weary. This is only just the beginning of the beauty for ashes.
I AM anointing you this very day with the oil of joy for the Vision I now give you that shall be finished.
Remember always, everything has a beginning and a end and I will always finish what I begin.”
Beauty For Ashes
He gave me beauty for ashes
The oil of joy for mourning
The garment of praise
For the spirit of heaviness
That we might be trees of righteousness
The planting of The LORD
That he might be glorified
He gave me beauty for ashes
The oil of joy for mourning
The garment of praise
For the spirit of heaviness
That we might be trees of righteousness
The planting of The LORD
That he might be glorified
That he might be glorified
~ Sandi Holman
Sandi Holman of Matters of the Heart website was called to The Nations as an End-Time Handmaiden in 1984 and served on staff with YWAM Singapore and YWAM Charlotte in missions. She later experienced a Divine Encounter with The LORD when He came into her Prayer Room and said, “I have come to put a sword in your hand and was given special instructions on how and when to use it.” Sandi is now an Author, Prophetic Intercessor, Seer, Chaplain, Teacher, Speaker, Counselor, Blogger who has also served as an Online Pastor and an Interim Pastor for a Mennonite Church.

There is such Great Hopes, packed in this Word for all of us.
And oh what a melodious voice in a song I’ve never heard before. Thank you!
Blessings peace and love to you dear Sandi, my friend.
Dear Jennifer, I have always loved that song…way back in the early Charismatic movement when I came back to the Lord after a deep hurt in the church after my divorce from the father of my children when he decided to marry his secretary who was pregnant with his baby..lol! I would listen to that song over and over..He does give beauty for ashes and the oil of joy for mourning. My sweet friend, I am so glad it gave you HOPE in some way! In His Love, Sandi
I will always say we have the Better Part – our latter end is better than the former.
In His Love, Jennifer.
Amen, fear Jennifer! Total truth. The truth will reign! Hugs, Sandi
When the LORD said “You cannot change what has not first been changed in you. True transformation is needed in this hour to change lives and Nations and it must begin in the heart.” This is so true what is in the heart goes into the mind and then out the mouth. It has most definitely been a pruning season but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you so much my sister for this confirmation! Much love and Hugs Pamie.
Pamie, I love that truth “You cannot change what has not first been changed in you.” When that sinks it, it takes us down many avenues sometimes where we did not see how we needed to change. I am always so grateful when someone gets a confirmation or understanding with what the Lord gives me, my friend. It is so good when the pruning brings growth and new understanding. Hugs! In His Love, Sandi
Amen.
Dear Sis, I agree to your agreement. AMEN! In His Love and grace, Sandi
I agree dear Sis, AMEN! In His Love, Sandi