A Prayer for Revival and Restoration
"Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts." - Ezekiel 37:11

O Lord, Almighty God, creator of heaven and earth, we come before You today with humble hearts and minds seeking Your divine presence and intervention. As I reflect on the poignant words found in Ezekiel 37:11, which declare, "Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts," I am struck by the profound voice of despair that echoes through the ages.
Heavenly Father, we recognize the significance of these words not just for Israel, but for all who have ever felt the weight of hopelessness and loss. We know that these bones represent the broken and desolate parts of our society, our families, and our souls—those who feel utterly cut off, those whose dreams seem dead, and who have lost sight of Your promised hope. Lord, in a world filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and despair, we look to You as our source of life and restoration.
You are the God who breathed life into dry bones, who brings resurrection from death, and who offers hope in despair. We pray that Your spirit move among us, as it did upon the valley of dry bones. Bring to life the dreams that have lain dormant for too long. Ignite within our hearts a fire of revival that rekindles our faith and restores our hope.
Father, as we consider the words of Ezekiel, we know there are many today who, like the people of Israel, feel that their bones are dried—so weary from the struggles of life that they scarcely remember what it means to feel truly alive in You. Depending on our own strength alone has left us drained; we often forget that our hope is not lost when it resides in Your eternal promises. Encourage us, Lord, to return to You, for You are the lifeline that revives our spirits and aligns our hearts with Your will.
In this prayer, we ask for a sweeping outpouring of Your Spirit across our land. May Your breath of life flow through the hearts of the hopeless and the broken. Just as You asked Ezekiel, let us cry out, "O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!" We pray that those who are cut off from You may hear and respond to Your call of love and restoration.
Help us, Lord, to be instruments of Your peace—the ones who reach out to the lifeless and the lost, offering comfort and hope through our words and deeds. Let us echo the truth of Your word, sharing the message that even in the depths of despair, hope is not lost because You are with us, guiding us, shaping our futures for Your glory.
As we meditate upon this scripture, let it strengthen our resolve to trust in You more fully. Grant us the courage to face our fears, to rise from the ashes of our circumstances, and to believe again that You can breathe life into what seems lifeless. Lord, we bask in the assurance that You are the God of resurrection and that, like the valley of dry bones, we too can find revival in our spirits.
We plead, O God, for a national return to You; let our churches be filled with the life of Your presence. Allow our communities to be transformed by Your love and grace so that all may see the glory of the Lord. We yearn to declare with confidence that our hope is found in You alone, that we are not cut off for our parts but rather united as one body in Christ. Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer today and for the promise of restoration that You bring into our lives.
In the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray, Amen.
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Ezekiel 37:11 - "¶ Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts."
"¶ Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts." - Ezekiel 37:11
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Ezekiel 37:1-10 – The valley of dry bones.
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Ezekiel 37:1-10 – The vision of the valley of dry bones.
Ezekiel 37:1-10 – The vision of the valley of dry bones.
Ezekiel 37:15 - "¶ The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,"
Ezekiel 37:20 - "¶ And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes."
Ezekiel 37:27 - "My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people."
Ezekiel 37:17 - "And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in thine hand."
Ezekiel 20:37 - "And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant:"
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Genesis 37:11 - "And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying."
in accordance with Ezekiel 37, draw a picture of a valley that is full of dry bones for an far as you can see. Standing in the valley is the prophet Ezekiel standing in wonder.
Ezekiel 37:5 - "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:"
Ezekiel 37:28 - "And the heathen shall know that I the LORD do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore."
Psalms 37:11 - "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace."
Ezekiel 37:3 - "And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest."
Ezekiel 37:8 - "And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them."
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"¶ The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying," - Ezekiel 37:15
Ezekiel 37:2 - "And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry."