So I spoke the message as he commanded me, and breath came into their bodies. They all came to life and stood up on their feet—a great army.

 They are saying, ‘We have become old, dry bones—all hope is gone. Our nation is finished.

O my people, I will open your graves of exile and cause you to rise again.

I will make my home among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

 it will be a glorious victory for Israel when I demonstrate my glory on that day, says the Sovereign Lord.

Everyone will see the punishment I have inflicted on them and the power of my fist when I strike.

The nations will then know why Israel was sent away to exile—it was punishment for sin, for they were unfaithful to their God. Therefore, I turned away from them and let their enemies destroy them. 24I turned my face away and punished them because of their defilement and their sins.

Lord God my Father,

Give me the courage and confidence to do you will without hesitation. I do believe you are God, and all things are possible with you, but I lack the drive to be obedient without hesitation. Give me fire i my faith that inspires me to bury only for you and cause me to be feared by evil because of this boldness. You are with me always, give me your purpose above all else, give me your hopeful, peaceful strength to represent your glory in ways only you can. Heal your people.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen