Episode 42: Beauty for Ashes — Letting Jesus Christ Transform Our Motherhood | Isaiah 58–66 Come, Follow Me Moms | October 12–18, 2026 “The Redeemer Shall Come to Zion” Mama, what are you living without right now? Maybe it's sleep, peace, friendship, hope, or simply the energy to make it through another day. Maybe you're carrying grief, disappointment, or a burden nobody else knows about. This week's Come, Follow Me study in Isaiah 58–66 is a beautiful reminder that Jesus Christ doesn't just help us get through life. He has the power to transform us. He can bring beauty from ashes, light into darkness, joy in our mourning, and hope for our future. In this episode, we're diving into Isaiah's powerful prophecies about the Savior, what it means to put on Christ every day, and how we can invite His transforming power into our homes and motherhood. Because, mama, you don't have to have it all together to come unto Jesus Christ. ❤️ 🌸 In This Episode, We'll Talk About: Fasting with purpose (Isaiah 58): Fasting is more than going without food. It's about changing our hearts, serving others, and allowing God to strengthen us. Finding delight in the Sabbath (Isaiah 58:13–14): How to make Sundays more about Jesus and less about unrealistic expectations. Arise and shine (Isaiah 59–60): Choosing Christ's light, living with integrity, and helping our children recognize His light through our everyday examples. Beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61:1–3): How Jesus Christ heals broken hearts and brings hope, peace, and restoration into difficult seasons. Putting on Christ every day (Isaiah 61:10): Remembering our covenants, clothing ourselves in His righteousness, and relying on His strength. Remember, repent, recenter (Isaiah 62–64): Recognizing God's lovingkindness and allowing Him to shape us like clay in the Potter's hands. The Millennium and the Second Coming (Isaiah 65–66): Looking forward with faith to a glorious future when Jesus Christ will reign in peace and righteousness. 📖 Scriptures to Study This Week Isaiah 58:6–11 — True fasting, lifting burdens, and becoming like a watered garden. Isaiah 58:13–14 — Making the Sabbath a delight. Isaiah 59:1, 16–21 — The Lord's power to save and His role as our Redeemer. Isaiah 60:1–3, 19–20 — Arise, shine! The Lord is our everlasting light. Isaiah 61:1–3 — Beauty for ashes and healing for the brokenhearted. Luke 4:16–21 — Jesus Christ declares that Isaiah's prophecy is fulfilled in Him. Isaiah 61:10 — The garments of salvation and robe of righteousness. Isaiah 62:2–4 — Being known, loved, and remembered by God. Isaiah 63:7–9 — Remembering the lovingkindnesses of the Lord. Isaiah 64:8 — We are the clay, and He is the Potter. Isaiah 65:17–25 — The promise of new heavens, a new earth, and the peace of the Millennium. 🎤 General Conference Talks Mentioned These messages beautifully complement this week's Come, Follow Me study: President Henry B. Eyring — Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen? (April 2015) President Russell M. Nelson — The Sabbath Is a Delight (April 2015) Sister Bonnie H. Cordon — That They May See (April 2020) Sister J. Anette Dennis — Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ (April 2024) President Russell M. Nelson — The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Savior's Second Coming (April 2020) All are available through the Church's Gospel Library. 💗 This Week's Invitation What part of your life needs the transforming power of Jesus Christ right now? Maybe you need peace in your home, healing in your heart, patience with your children, or strength to keep going. Whatever it is, bring it to Him. This week, choose one intentional way to invite Jesus Christ into that part of your life. Through prayer, fasting, repentance, service, or simply remembering Him throughout your day. You don't have to make your life beautiful before coming to Jesus. Bring Him your ashes. Let Him make something beautiful. 🏡 Family Home Evening Idea: Beauty for Ashes Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 Supplies: Dark construction paper, colorful paper, scissors, glue, and crayons. Have each child write or draw something difficult or sad on a piece of dark paper. Then cut out colorful paper flowers and glue them over the dark paper. Explain that just as the flowers bring beauty to the page, Jesus Christ can bring healing, peace, and hope into our hardest moments. Talk about how His healing sometimes takes time, but we can always turn to Him. Ask your children: "What's one way Jesus Christ helps you feel loved?" 🌷 A Reminder for Every Mama You are not forgotten. You are not beyond His reach. And you are not a finished product. The same Savior who promises to make all things new is working in your heart and home today. He is still healing. Still rescuing. Still redeeming. And He's not finished with you yet. Thank you for joining me this week on Come, Follow Me Moms! Remember, mama, you're never behind. Every day is another opportunity to come unto Christ. If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mama who could use a little hope this week. And don't forget to follow the podcast so we can keep learning and growing together! With love, Cassie 💗 #ComeFollowMeMoms #ComeFollowMe2026 #Isaiah58to66 #BeautyForAshes #LDSMoms #ChristianMotherhood #ScriptureStudy #JesusChrist #FaithFilledMotherhood