A Prayer for Revitalization and Restoration: Breathing Life into the Dry Bones
"Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:" - Ezekiel 37:5

O Sovereign Lord God,
I come before You today in awe and reverence, acknowledging Your boundless power and unfathomable wisdom. In the quiet moments of my heart, I feel the weight of desolation and weariness that can consume Your creation. I am reminded of the profound words from Ezekiel 37:5, "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live."
Lord, You speak with authority, and Your words bring forth life where there is none. As I reflect on this verse, I recognize how each word resonates with the cry of despair that we often carry within us. Like the valley of dry bones, there are areas in my life and the lives of those around me that seem lifeless and devoid of hope. I humbly ask that You breathe Your sacred breath into these places, transforming desolation into vibrancy, and death into life.
Almighty God, I lift before You the situations that weigh heavily upon my heart. Whether it be the relationships that have grown stale, dreams that have been abandoned, or ambitions that seem unachievable, I know that with Your breath, all things are possible. I pray for Your divine intercession into every forgotten corner of my spirit, revitalizing what once flourished but now lies dormant.
Heavenly Father, let Your breath, which is the very essence of life, flow through me. Infuse me with renewed passion, resilience, and purpose, as I stand before the challenges that life presents. In moments of doubt, remind me that You can resurrect what I believe to be lost. The scars of the past do not define my future, for You are always ready to transform despair into restoration.
Lord, I also intercede on behalf of my community, my family, and my friends. Just as You commanded Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones, give me courage and boldness to speak life into the situations I encounter. Help me to encourage those who feel disconnected from Your hope, that they may also experience the miraculous power of Your breath.
As I proclaim Your promises, I ask that You saturate the dry bones of our culture with the refreshing spirit of revival. Bring unity where division reigns, hope where despair is prevalent, and love where hatred runs rampant. May the vision of a revived and restored community emerge from the echoes of Your Word, filling every heart with fresh zeal, understanding, and faith.
Father, I reflect on the fact that You did not simply breathe life into the bones but created a vast army. I ask that You empower me and those around me to stand strong in faith as a display of Your glory. May we be vessels of Your resurrection power, carrying the light of Christ to every corner of our lives.
As I close this prayer, I affirm my belief in Your promise that You will cause breath to enter into my bones. I trust in the transformative work You are doing in my life and the lives of those close to me. May I walk forward with the assurance that You are indeed breathing life into every dry place, raising up an army that stands firm, woven together in faith and strength.
In Your mighty name, I pray, Amen.
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Ezekiel 37:5 - "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:"
"Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:" - Ezekiel 37:5
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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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Isaiah 37:5 - "So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah."
in the context of Ezekiel 37, draw a valley full of dry human bones
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 37:28 - "And the heathen shall know that I the LORD do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore."
Exodus 37:5 - "And he put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, to bear the ark."
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."
"¶ 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."
Ezekiel 37:7 - "So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone."
Ezekiel 37:18 - "¶ And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not shew us what thou meanest by these?"
Ezekiel 37:10 - "So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army."
Ezekiel 37:1 - "The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,"
Ezekiel 36:37 - "Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock."
in accordance with Ezekiel 37, draw a picture of a gentile valley between low hills that is full of dry human bones for as far as you can see. Standing in the valley is the prophet Ezekiel standing in wonder.