Her Bones Anew
Inspired by Ezekiel 37
Her valley, once dry and desolate,
She closes her eyes, wanting to isolate
Her bones scattered, lifeless, bleached by the sun,
A symbol of hopelessness, an end begun
In that valley of dry bones, so bleak and grim
Can she arise from demise and hope from within?
But a whisper of His voice said “live” in her ear
It broke a silence that she longed to hear
It was a command profound and clear,
As He spoke with compassion, there was a rattling sound,
Her bones began to move and gather around
His breath to her breath, bone to bone, and flesh
With God’s breath, a new life did mesh
Wanting to stand now tall,
She a testament to God’s power; after all
Yet, the vision did not stop at mere revival,
For the breath of God ascended, it was vital
It filled her lungs, her spirit restored,
She was reborn by His grace, which she adored
So, her eyes opened wide, bringing hope into her heart
She realized that no matter how dry, life can restart
The power of God can breathe life anew,
Transforming the hopeless into something true
For just as those bones, once lifeless and fragmented
She was raised, redeemed, and divinely connected,
She found herself resurrected from within,
As God’s spirit fills her, saving her soul again
She is reminded today,
That no situation is too far astray
With God, there’s always hope, a chance to revive
To see her dry bones dance and new life arrive
#Inspire 2 Breathe
Have you ever felt like a scattered remnant in a dry, desolate valley? A place where hope seems lost and you feel lifeless? I can vividly recall a time in my life when I can resonate deeply with the imagery of Ezekiel 37. It was a season marked by brokenness, confusion, and a lack of purpose. But little did I know that God had a profound restoration plan ready to unveil through the powerful narrative of those dry bones.
The vision of the dry bones in the valley, as described in Ezekiel 37, is a powerful testimonial to God's restoring and life-giving power. It is a reminder that even in the midst of despair and hopelessness, God can breathe new life and hope into any situation.
Like the scattered bones in the valley, we all face brokenness, fragmentedness, and hopelessness. It could be a season of spiritual dryness, strained relationships, shattered dreams, unfulfilled desires, and even grief. In those moments, losing faith and feeling like there is no way out isn't easy. But Ezekiel's vision gives us a profound message of encouragement.
When the Lord invited Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones, he called him a vessel of hope and restoration.
In the same way, God calls us to partner with Him in bringing life and hope to those around us, even in seemingly impossible situations. We can be instruments of God's healing and restoration through our words of encouragement, acts of kindness, and prayers.
Yet, it is essential to recognize that our efforts do not bring about transformation. The vital verse highlights that God's Spirit breathes life into the dry bones. We are called to be faithful and obedient, but God's power ultimately brings resurrection.
God's promise to put His Spirit in us reminds us that we are not alone in our journey. His indwelling Spirit gives us the strength, wisdom, and guidance we need to navigate the ups and downs of life. We find a trusted source of life, hope, and purpose through His Spirit.
Today, if you find yourself in a valley of dry bones, take heart, and allow God's breath to revive and restore you. Invite Him into your situation, surrendering your brokenness and despair to Him. Allow His Spirit to breathe life into your weary soul, and watch as He transforms your circumstances beyond what you can imagine.
As you and I go through different journeys as we navigate through the valley of dry bones, we must be reminded that a God can breathe life, hope, and purpose into even the most lifeless situations. Undoubtedly, this is a testimony in my life; Inspire 2 Breathe transpired because God breathed His Spirit into me, so I can live to breathe again. The journey from dry bones to living purpose has been a humbling and awe-inspiring experience.
One last thought
Ezekiel 37:14a says, "I will put my Spirit in you, and you will live." surrender your dry bones, your brokenness, and despair to Him, so He can breathe into every area that needs restoration. Be a vessel of hope and love to those around you. Embrace His life-giving breath; you can also live to breathe again.
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