“Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live” Ezekiel 37:5

The comfort for rising bones explores how God brings spiritual and physical renewal to broken, exhausted, or seemingly dead areas of our lives, drawing deeply on the powerful imagery of Ezekiel's valley of dry bones. In today’s reality, some of our dry bones can be;
• Broken dreams: Pains that drain our hope and leave us feeling empty.
• Hidden struggles: Outwardly we may function, but inwardly our spirits feel brittle and dead.
• Human limits: Unable to fix deep fractures.

To comfort the rising bones, God offers strategies, and these include;
• He listens actively: Let them vent or repeat their story without interrupting or trying to fix it.
• He validates feelings: Acknowledge their sadness and let them cry or feel angry without rushing them to move on.
• He offers tangible help by sending peace gently.

"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Psalm 34:18

To be part of God’s wave of comfort, one should;
• Tell God exactly what hurts. We should not hide our sadness or fear.
• Stop trying to be in control: Release your heavy burdens and choose to let go of trying to fix everything yourself.
• Look at passages that talk about God's love and promises, such as 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 or Psalm 23.
• Help others: Later on, use the compassion you received to encourage someone else who is going through a hard time.

Prayers for you

1. Father in Heaven, let your divine comfort envelop this reader like a warm blanket.

2. Lord Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace; speak peace into every troubled situation of this reader.

3. Holy Spirit, our Comforter, minister strength and solace to every weary soul.

4. Heavenly Father, let Your unfailing love be this reader’s anchor in the storm.

5. Father, lift this reader’s head above the waters of affliction.

6. Lord, surround Your child with Your angels of protection and comfort.

7. Lord, heal the wounds in his/her heart for Your name's sake.

8. Lord, bring clarity and hope into our lives.

I pray the Lord answers these prayers and many more in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, our ever-loving Saviour.