Sobreviviste a lo que pensaste que te destruiría

Sobreviviste a lo que pensaste que te destruiría

Sobreviviste a lo que pensaste que te destruiría

By Toni Weisz / Herramientas de recuperación

Scripture: “… and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes … " Isaías 61:3

Look How Far You’ve Come

There were moments when you wondered if you would make it.

Maybe the pain was deeper than you ever expected. Maybe someone you trusted disappointed you. Perhaps you walked through rejection, loss, betrayal, disappointment, or a season when God seemed strangely quiet.

And yet… you’re still here.

You survived what you thought would break you.

That doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt. It doesn’t mean you weren’t afraid. And it certainly doesn’t mean you walked through it perfectly. It simply means that somewhere in the middle of your ashes, God was sustaining you.

Your Story Didn’t End in the Fire

Sometimes we look at what happened to us and see only the destruction. We see what was lost, what went wrong, and what can never be changed.

But God sees something different.

He sees the person you are becoming.

The fire may have changed you, but it doesn’t have to destroy you. The tears may have marked your journey, but they don’t have to define your future. What you experienced can become part of your testimony rather than the end of your story.

Isaías 61:3 reminds us that God gives “beauty for ashes.”

That is the heart of redemption. God doesn’t pretend the ashes never existed. He takes what was broken and begins creating something beautiful from it.

Keep Going

As August comes to an end, take a moment to look back—not to live there, but to recognize how far God has brought you.

You may not have everything figured out.

You may still have questions.

You may still be healing.

But you’re here.

And that matters.

Don’t underestimate what it took to get this far. Don’t despise the small victories. Don’t forget the prayers God answered along the way.

You survived what you thought would break you—and God is not finished with you yet.

Your ashes are not the end.

God is still writing beauty into your story.

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week to my email: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Here for you,

Toni

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El camino de Caín

El camino de Caín

El camino de Caín

Por Toni Weisz/Guerra espiritual

Escrituras: Jude 8-11, 1 John 3:10-12, and Genesis 4:3-8

Jude 8-11
Likewise these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” But these speak evil of whatever they do not know; and whatever they know naturally, like brute beasts, in these things they corrupt themselves. Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, have run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.

1 John 3:10-12
In this the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not from God, nor is he who does not love his brother. For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another, not as Cain who was of the wicked one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his works were evil and his brother’s righteous.

Génesis 4:3-8
And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. Abel also brought of the first born of his flock and their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry and his countenance fell.

Entonces, the Lord said, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”

Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.

 

I was watching the news the other day and they were interviewing this man from Great Britain, Winston Aubrey Aladar Marshall, a former band member of Mumford and Sons, but because he spoke up about things like Antifa and BLM, he had to leave the band. He was being persecuted for speaking the truth. In the interview, he was speaking about Ann Widdecombe, who was a former governor in parliament who was murdered for her stance on protecting life in the womb and biblical marriage. He then mentioned something I never heard before, “The spirit of Cain,” or also known as “the way of Cain.”

When I thought about Cain in the past, I felt sad for Him that God did not receive his offering because he was a tiller of the ground. I came to find out after reading some commentaries that God did not accept his offering because Cain was coming to God on his own terms; he rejected God’s way. Cain’s heart was not right before God. The way of Cain is a rebellious and prideful religious system; they are consumed with jealousy, hatred, envy, and they will even murder others who disagree with them. They have sexually perverted God’s design for marriage and sexual intimacy.

Does this sound familiar? This is what people today on the extreme left are doing. If they don’t like what you are saying, they will silence you by killing you. It’s been almost a year since Charlie Kirk was assassinated in broad daylight with thousands of people present. What a tragic and very sad thing.

How did we find ourselves under the spell of this insidious spirit? For those of us who had abortions, we terminated our child’s life because they stood in our way. They did not fit into our plans at the time. We were our own little “g” god. We wanted to control our own destiny. They were an inconvenience, a problem to be taken care of. How heartless of us. We were blinded and deceived by the evil one instead of recognizing the beautiful gift from God that they were.

For those of you dear ones who have been abused, that same spirit of Cain caused the perpetrator to be taken over by this prideful evil spirit, doing things that were ungodly and an abomination in the sight of God.

This same spirit seems to be in those who are running for political offices here in the U.S. as DSA Democratic Socialist of America, aka communism. Many of them have won in cities such as New York City, Portland, Washington DC, and it’s definitely concerning.

What are we supposed to do about this? I would say, first if you are an American citizen and are not a registered voter, you need to be. Second, you need to vote in every election. Get involved at serving at the polls or distributing voter guides to inform people of the issues and the candidates. Luci and I met back in 2010 when we were distributing voter guides to our churches. There are still organizations you can get that information from.

How do we combat this evil spirit? The answer can be found in the verse above in Jude , “The Lord rebuke you!" Also pray that God will remove the blindness so these people can see clearly the error of their ways and receive the beautiful and life-transforming power of the Gospel and be saved. We need to build and continue to have relationships with family members and friends who have become disillusioned and bitter about God and our country. We need to speak the truth when we can, if we can, and never stop praying for them.

Articles of interest:

You can research this topic on www.GotQuestions.Com search the Way of Cain.
https://www.gotquestions.org/way-of-Cain.html
Six Characteristics of the Way of Cain, Pathway to Victory, August 7, 202, ptv.org.
https://ptv.org/devotional/six-characteristics-of-the-way-of-cain/

Preguntas:

  1. What are your thoughts about, “The way of Cain?” Have you heard about this before?
  2. Have you personally experienced this spirit through another person’s words or actions?
  3. Please pray for our nation to come back to God.
  4. Cómo podemos orar por ti?

Please do not allow the evil one to gain even more ground. Stand on the truth, defend the faith, and vote your conscience. Por favor comuníquese si necesita hablar, toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Eres amado,
Toni

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Libertad que dura: Celebrando el Día de la Independencia a través de la libertad encontrada en Cristo

Libertad que dura: Celebrando el Día de la Independencia a través de la libertad encontrada en Cristo

Libertad que dura: Celebrando el Día de la Independencia a través de la libertad encontrada en Cristo

Por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas espirituales

Escrituras:

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 (NIV)

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. — Galatians 5:1 (NIV)

Freedom That Reaches Deeper

As Americans gather to celebrate Independence Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who fought for our nation’s freedom. Fireworks light the sky, flags wave proudly, and families come together to celebrate the blessings of liberty.

But while political freedom is a wonderful gift, there is another kind of freedom that reaches much deeper—the freedom found in Jesus Christ. No matter what our past holds, Christ offers healing, forgiveness, and a new beginning.

Freedom From the Weight of the Past

Many women carry burdens that no one else can see. Past mistakes, broken relationships, abortion, abuso, shame, guilt, miedo, or regret can become invisible chains that keep us from experiencing joy and peace.

Jesus came to break those chains.

Scripture reminds us:

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. — John 8:36 (NIV)

The freedom Christ offers isn’t based on our performance or our past. It is rooted in His grace, merced, and unconditional love. Through His sacrifice on the cross, we are invited to leave behind condemnation and embrace forgiveness.

Healing Begins With Surrender

Freedom doesn’t mean pretending the pain never happened. It means allowing God to enter our broken places and transform them into something beautiful.

God Turns Ashes Into Beauty

Isaías 61:3 tells us that God gives us a crown of beauty instead of ashes.

That promise is at the heart of every healing journey.

At My Ashes to Beauty, we believe no story is beyond God’s redemption. Whether your wounds come from abortion, loss, adiccion, abuso, or other painful experiences, the Lord specializes in restoring what feels impossible to repair.

Healing often begins with one simple step: surrendering your pain to the One who already carried it on the cross.

Walking in Your New Freedom

Just as our nation celebrates freedom every July, believers can celebrate spiritual freedom every day.

That freedom allows us to:

  • Let go of shame.
  • Receive God’s forgiveness.
  • Experience His peace.
  • Walk confidently in His purpose.
  • Share His hope with others who are hurting.

Your past does not define your future. God’s grace has the final word.

Celebrate the Greatest Freedom

This Independence Day, enjoy the celebrations with grateful hearts—but don’t forget the greatest freedom ever offered.

Jesus invites every weary heart to exchange guilt for grace, fear for peace, and ashes for beauty.

If you’ve been carrying hidden burdens, know that you don’t have to carry them alone. Christ’s love is greater than every mistake, every regret, and every painful memory.

Today can be the beginning of a new chapter—a life marked not by your past, but by God’s redeeming love.

As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, may we also rejoice in the everlasting freedom that can only be found in Jesus Christ.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. — Galatians 5:1 (NIV)

 

My prayer for you is that you will experience all of the deep and lasting freedom the Lord has provided for your spirit, soul, and body.

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Here for you,

Toni

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Las piedras conmemorativas: Recordando lo que Dios ha hecho

Las piedras conmemorativas: Recordando lo que Dios ha hecho

Las piedras conmemorativas: Recordando lo que Dios ha hecho

By Toni Weisz/Abuse Recovery

Escrituras: Joshua 4:4-7, Revelación 12:11, 1 Corintios 15:3-6, Hechos

1:9, Romanos 8:34, y 2 Corintios 5:17

 

Joshua 4:4-7
Then Joshua called the twelve men whom he had appointed from the children of Israel, un hombre de cada tribu; y Joshua les dijo: “Pasa delante del arca del Señor tu Dios al medio del Jordán, y cada uno toma una piedra en su hombro, según el número de las tribus de los hijos de Israel, que esto pueda ser una señal entre ustedes cuando sus hijos pregunten en el futuro, diciendo, "¿Qué significan estas piedras para ti??Entonces les responderás que las aguas del Jordán fueron cortadas delante del arca del pacto del Señor.; cuando cruzó el Jordán, las aguas del Jordán fueron cortadas. Y estas piedras serán en memoria de los hijos de Israel para siempre ”.

Vemos varias veces en las Escrituras que Dios ordenó a los hijos de Israel que establecieran un monumento en memoria de lo que había hecho por ellos.. These memorials were to be shared with future generations so they could see what great things God had done for them. I believe it is important for us to look back as well to see where we’ve come from and remember what the Lord has done for us.

Piense en un tiempo antes de conocer al Señor, when you were walking in the ways of this world and living your life for yourself and your own selfish desires.

¿Cómo era tu vida antes de Cristo?? Tell others the wondrous and amazing things that God has done for you. Hay poder en tu testimonio.

Revelación 12:11a, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the power of their testimony.”

There is power in you sharing your testimony. No one can dispute what the Lord has done for you.

My Testimony:

Cuando yo estaba 12 años, I decided the “good quiet” persona was not working for me. No estaba recibiendo la atención que anhelaba. Entonces, Decidí tomar otro camino, uno que conduciría al autodesprecio, adiccion, destruction, and death. Estaba cegado e inconsciente del mal que me haría a mí mismo y a los demás.. Mis elecciones destructivas malsanas solo se intensificarían con la edad y se volverían cada vez más penosas a medida que me sumergía de lleno en el consumo de drogas y alcohol., promiscuidad, de fumar, y finalmente un aborto. Solo queria ser amado, but instead I was used by others, and I used them to fill this void in my heart. Continuaría en este camino autodestructivo hasta que estuviera 34 años.

Then one day in January 1994 in a small Baptist church, Escuché el evangelio por primera vez: Jesús nació de una virgen, vivió una vida sin pecado, fue crucificado en la cruz por mis pecados y los pecados del mundo entero, fue sepultado y resucitó al tercer día y ascendió al cielo y ahora está sentado a la diestra del Padre. Fue su amor por mí y por ti lo que lo mantuvo clavado en esa cruz. (Árbitro. 1 Corintios 15:3-6, Hechos 1:9, Romanos 8:34)

No merezco su amor, pero es el regalo más dulce que me han dado. I have been forgiven from my sin debt and set free to live the life He created me to live. Me siento tan humilde y agradecida con Jesús por su trabajo y por mi relación con él.. Soy una nueva creación en cristo; las cosas viejas pasaron, Mirad, lo nuevo ha llegado. (Árbitro. 2 Corintios 5:17) Tengo una nueva vida, un nuevo propósito, y un canto nuevo en mi corazón gracias a Jesús.

I pray this topic has encouraged you to share your testimony. Por favor comuníquese si necesita hablar, toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Eres amado,

Toni

P.S. If you have never written out your testimony, te sugiero que lo hagas. It’s an incredible exercise. and it will fill your heart with joy, hope, and thanksgiving to God for all He has done for you.

 

 

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Bienestar mental y relación con Jesús el Sanador

Bienestar mental y relación con Jesús el Sanador

Mental Wellness and a Relationship with Jesus the Healer

Por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas espirituales

Escrituras: mateo 11:28 (NIV)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

In the journey of mental wellness, many people are searching for more than coping strategies—they are searching for true, lasting peace. For those navigating the emotional aftermath of trauma, including abortion or abuse, healing often requires both practical support and spiritual restoration. A relationship with Jesus as Healer offers a powerful source of comfort, renewal, and stability for the mind.

Understanding Mental Wellness After Trauma

Mental wellness after trauma involves caring for your thoughts, emotions, and overall psychological health. Trauma can leave lasting imprints—such as anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depresión, or feelings of guilt and shame. These mental patterns can feel overwhelming, especially when they persist over time.

Mental wellness is not about ignoring these struggles. It’s about learning how to respond to them in healthy ways—developing awareness, building resilience, and creating new thought patterns that support healing. This is where both intentional habits and spiritual connection become essential.

Jesus the Healer and the Mind

A relationship with Jesus is not only spiritual—it deeply impacts mental and emotional health. Throughout Scripture, Jesus is shown as a healer of the whole person—body, mente, and heart. He meets people in their brokenness and brings restoration, not condemnation.

When the mind is burdened with anxiety, guilt, or pain, turning to Jesus can bring a sense of peace that goes beyond circumstances. His presence offers rest for overwhelmed thoughts and comfort in moments of emotional distress. Para muchos, this relationship becomes an anchor during seasons of mental instability.

Renewing the Mind Through Faith

One of the most powerful aspects of mental wellness and faith is the concept of renewing the mind. Trauma often plants negative beliefs—about self-worth, safety, or identity. These beliefs can become deeply ingrained.

Through a relationship with Jesus, those thoughts can begin to shift. Replacing lies with truth—such as moving from “I am broken” to “I am being restored”—is a key part of healing. This process takes time, but it creates lasting mental and emotional change.

Spending time in prayer, reading Scripture, or sitting in quiet reflection allows truth to take root and reshape how you think and feel.

Practical Ways to Strengthen Mental Wellness

While faith is foundational, daily practices also play an important role in supporting mental health. Combining both creates a balanced approach to healing:

  • Prayer and Quiet Time: Helps calm anxious thoughts and create mental clarity
  • Journaling: Allows you to process emotions and track your healing journey
  • Community Support: Encourages connection and reduces isolation
  • Healthy Boundaries: Protects your mental and emotional space

These habits, paired with faith, help build consistency and strength in your mental wellness journey.

Healing from Guilt, Shame, and Emotional Pain

For those walking through post-abortion and/or abuse recovery, mental struggles often center around guilt, shame, or self-blame. These emotions can be deeply rooted and difficult to release.

This is where Jesus as Healer becomes especially significant. His message is one of forgiveness, gracia, and new beginnings. Bringing your pain honestly before Him—without hiding—creates space for healing to begin. Instead of carrying the weight alone, you are invited to release it and receive peace.

Moving Forward with Hope and Healing

Mental wellness and a relationship with Jesus work together to create a path toward wholeness. Healing is always not instant, and it’s not always easy—but it is possible. Each day is an opportunity to take a step forward, to think a little differently, and to experience a little more peace.

If you are on this journey, know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. Jesus meets you where you are—in the middle of the struggle—and walks with you toward healing. With time, intentional care, and faith, your mind can find rest, your heart can find peace, and your life can move forward with renewed hope.

Being in a space where others understand—where you don’t have to explain or hide—can make a meaningful difference. Post-abortion and abuse recovery support groups, like those at Mis cenizas a la belleza, are created to offer that kind of safe, compassionate environment. We invite you to join us on a conference call, a safe place where you can speak honestly about your abortion or abuse, in an understanding and loving environment.

Please reach out if you would like to talk this week: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Here for you,

Toni

 

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