{"product_id":"beauty-for-ashes-no-8-strength-rising-18-x-24-inches-mixed-media-on-paper","title":"\"Beauty for Ashes\" No. 8 - Strength Rising - 18 x 24 inches mixed media on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Beauty for Ashes\" No. 8 - Strength Rising\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 x 24 inches \/ 20 x 30 inch framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Media on paper; watercolour, charcoal and gold leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Strength rising from ground that once knew struggle.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePart of my \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty for Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e collection, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrength Rising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an original mixed media artwork inspired by the promise of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsaiah 61:3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—that God exchanges ashes for beauty and gives renewed strength to those who have walked through seasons of hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTrue strength is not the absence of struggle but what God forms within us because of it. Like flowers that flourish in difficult places, His Spirit enables us to stand firm, sending roots deep into His faithfulness. What once felt like a place of weakness becomes the very ground where perseverance, courage, and steadfast hope begin to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCreated with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewatercolor, charcoal, and genuine gold leaf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, each material carries intentional symbolism. The charcoal represents ashes, refining, and seasons of testing. The watercolor reflects surrender, dependence, and the gentle work of the Holy Spirit. The gold leaf speaks of redemption, reminding us that God transforms our greatest trials into testimonies of His faithfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe unfinished circle of gold surrounding the flowers symbolizes God’s eternal presence and His ongoing work of restoration. His strength does not simply help us endure difficult seasons—it enables us to rise above them, rooted in His grace and sustained by His power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrength Rising\u003c\/i\u003e is the eighth painting in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty for Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e series, where each flower reflects a unique expression of God’s redeeming work. Though every journey is different, they all proclaim the same enduring truth: nothing surrendered to Christ is ever wasted. He faithfully transforms our deepest struggles into places where His strength is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMay this artwork remind you that your greatest trials do not define you—they prepare you. As you remain rooted in Christ, He gives strength for today, courage for tomorrow, and the assurance that His power is made perfect in weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsaiah 40:31 (ESV)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE: \u003cem\u003e\"Beauty for Ashes\"\u003c\/em\u003e collection is being sold as ORIGINAL ART only. If you would like to commission a specific flower, please request \u003ca title=\"Contact Me - Mindi Oaten Art\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindioaten.com\/pages\/contact-mindi-oaten-art\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal artwork, watercolour, charcoal \u0026amp; gold leaf on paper. Adding a beautiful custom frame will give your new painting added elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mindi Oaten Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49085499048186,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3273\/files\/strength-beauty-for-ashes-mindi-oaten-art-indian-paintbrush.jpg?v=1782681873","url":"https:\/\/www.mindioaten.com\/products\/beauty-for-ashes-no-8-strength-rising-18-x-24-inches-mixed-media-on-paper","provider":"Mindi Oaten Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}