(Ezekiel 37:4-5 NLT – Then He said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to The Word of The Lord! This is what The Sovereign Lord says: Look! I Am going to put breath into you and make you live again!’”)
The NIV of today’s focal verses say, Then He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear The Word of The Lord! This is what The Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.’”
How electric and life-giving are those words?!
Over this last week, as I’ve sat with Papa God and meditated on Ezekiel chapter 37, verses 1-14, Holy Spirit has just been continually unveiling and wrecking me in the best possible way with new and fresh revelation of The Word of God. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read that passage of Scripture over the course of my life, but wasn’t truly cognizant of how powerful the gift of prophesy is or mindful of the fact that The Word is alive—literally alive. And not only is The Word alive, but it gives life as well. (John 1:1-5)
Just in spending intimate time with The Lord, it has amazed me how notably the truth of those very words have just adhered to my spirit and been a constant reminder of how dynamic The Word really is. And in me taking the time to reflect upon that truth, it reminded me of yet another truth that mustn’t be negated. And that truth is, that our words as in the words that we’re speaking daily are paramount.
The Bible says that death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat its fruits. (Proverbs 18:21) So, the question to ponder then becomes, what are we speaking forth over our lives, our families, our friends, the dreams of our hearts, and our destinies?
The Bible also says, “What comes out of the mouth is what’s overflowing in the heart.” (Luke 6:45) What that says to me is, that what we say is what we truly believe in our heart of hearts not only about ourselves, but also about those around us as well. I would like to propose that we should intently mull over what we’ve been speaking forth and if our thoughts and words don’t line up with the truth of who God says we are and who He’s created us to be, then we need to replace those thoughts and those words with His truth.
We not only need to meditate on the perfection of the promises within The Word of God, but sit with Him in the secret place, ask Him to speak to us His truth— that eternal truth that He spoke over our lives from the moment that He first thought of us, listen for His voice to sweetly whisper the truth of who we are into our hearts, and then began to prophesy that truth over our lives.
As we position ourselves to start speaking life over ourselves and others everyday, here are 4 powerful little gems/tokens of truth for us to store in the treasure chest of our hearts and minds.
- ) Before The Lord created us in our mother’s womb, He knew us, approved of us as His chosen instrument, and set us apart consecrating us unto Himself. (Jeremiah 1:5)
- ) We are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14) (That reference is from the NIV, but I really recommend reading Psalm 139:1-18 from TPT as well because the wording there is much more personal, intimate, and elaborate.)
- ) The Lord’s plans and thoughts toward us have always been to give us unwavering hope and a bright future. His heart for us is that we would abundantly prosper. (Jeremiah 29:11)
- ) Jesus came to give us everything in abundance, more than we expect—LIFE in its fullness until we overflow! (John 10:10)
As we enter into this new year, let us hold the truth of those 4 things in our hearts, being fully aware of the efficacy that lies within the words that we speak, and knowing that above all else The Word of God will always stand firm, outshine, and reign supreme over the blatant lies of the enemy.
In closing, my prayer is that we would unequivocally accept and receive The Word of The Lord as the infallible truth that it is and prophesy that truth over our lives, our loved ones, our hopes, our talents, our gifts, and our dreams allowing The Lord to breathe life into, upon, and within our own personal “valley of dry bones”.
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Awesome post sister! I was so refreshing to read you after this long while! I struggle with meditating on the Word. Although I love it and read the Bible more than 50 times I never retain anything because I have ADHD. Your post encouraged me to take one passage and meditate on it for a long time, as long as it takes fir it to be copied in my mind forever!
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Awww! Thank you so very much! I’m so happy to hear that you were encouraged by it, Sister! 🙌🏾
Hugs, blessings, and Happy New Year to you, Love! 🎉❤
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Everything you have said I prayed this morning!!!! Confirmation!!!!! God hears me!!!!
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Awww! I just love that, Nicky! Thank you so much for sharing this with me! He’s eager to confirm and perform His Words to us, Sister! 🙌🏾
Hugs, blessings, and Happy New Year to you, Love! 🎉❤
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I really liked this post. His word is so powerful and alive!
On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 2:56 PM A SPIRIT-Kissed Soul by Tai East wrote:
> Tai East posted: ” (Ezekiel 37:4-5 NLT – Then He said to me, “Speak a > prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to The Word of > The Lord! This is what The Sovereign Lord says: Look! I Am going to put > breath into you and make you live again!’”) The N” >
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Awww! Super glad to hear that you liked it, Kimberly! 😊
Hugs, blessings, and Happy New Year to you, Sister! 🎉❤
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A broken spirit can dry those bones, I have been there, what a great prophetic word.
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As have I, Rebecca, but thankfully we serve The Giver of life and He is a restorer who makes all things new! Thank you so much for stopping by! I pray that you were blessed here! 🙏🏾
Hugs, blessings, and Happy New Year to you, Sister! 🎉❤
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Thank you, Happy New Year.
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You are most welcome! And thank you as well! 🙂
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I was just going to say – you need to see Debbie’s book and there you had it! Words of truth soothing the soul – thanks, Tai!
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You are most welcome, Sue! So glad that you stopped by and I pray that you were blessed here!
And yes, Debbie’s book was such a great read. ❤
Hugs, blessings, and Happy New Year to you and your family! 🎉❤
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The power of the Word bought this world into existence, so powerful are words! Great post Tai!
As a professional clinical counselor I have seen what the power of the tongue can do!
Nice to find you at Mary’s 😀
Blessings,
Jennifer
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Thank you so much, Jennifer! 😊 And yes, you are right! There’s SO much power in words! ⚡
Super happy that you dropped by and I pray you were blessed here, Sister! 😊 Happy New Year and God bless you! 🎉❤
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Tai, I appreciated this post as it reminded me of a sermon I heard from our pastor on this passage in 1985. I have never forgotten it. May we remember our God can breathe life into every life and every situation. Can we just imagine the sound of the bones in that valley as they moved!!! Seriously, just astounding! Blessings on your new year!
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Hi, Joanne! Wow! After reading your comment, I was just sitting here thinking that I was born in 1985. Isn’t it amazing how The Lord brought that word back to your remembrance after such a long time? I bet even now it blesses you. Gosh, He’s so good to us! 🙌🏾
Thank you so much for stopping by! 😊
Happy New Year and God bless you, Sister! 🎉❤
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Amen! Good word!
On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 1:57 PM A SPIRIT-Kissed Soul by Tai East wrote:
> Tai East posted: ” (Ezekiel 37:4-5 NLT – Then He said to me, “Speak a > prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to The Word of > The Lord! This is what The Sovereign Lord says: Look! I Am going to put > breath into you and make you live again!’”) The N” >
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Thanks so much, Melanie! 😊
Happy New Year and God bless you, Lovely! 🎉❤
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Hey Tai! It was so good to see you over at Sue’s today … I’m so glad to connect with you again.
This, right here –>’Holy Spirit has just been continually unveiling and wrecking me in the best possible way with new and fresh revelation of The Word of God’. Yes, yes, and amen.
And Lauren’s song … a recent favorite.
You’ve brightened an already sunny morning.
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Hi, Linda!!! 👋🏾
Awww! So happy to know that your day has been brightened here! And it’s so great to connect with you again as well, Love! 🤗
Happy New Year and God bless you! 🎉❤
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I love that you refer to the Father as Papa God. I call my earthly father Papa and addressing God with the same sweetness I do my birth dad seems right at this point in our relationship. Visiting you from the tea and word tues link up. laurensparks.net
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Awww! I just love that, Lauren! The Father is definitely a good Papa! ❤
Thank you so much for dropping by to visit! 😊
Hugs, blessings, and Happy New Year! 🎉❤
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I LOVE your passion and enthusiasm for the power of the Word here, Tai! It jumps off my phone screen! So glad I stopped by from Tune In Thursdays!
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Awww! Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I’m super blessed and encouraged by your comment, Sister. 🙂
God bless you! 😊
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Tai, Debbie’s book was an incredible encouragement to me as well! And thanks for breathing life into that passage in Ezekiel.
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You are most welcome, Michele! Thank you so much for stopping by, Sister! God bless you! 😊
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Great word, Tai. Today a bunch of discouraging thoughts threatened to take over my whole day, and I was like no way! Started giving myself a pep talk of what the Word says. His promises will not return void!
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Hi, Kelly!
Will send up prayers for you, Sister! 🙏🏾 I love that you refused to be defeated by those discouraging thoughts! ❤ The word is more powerful than the lies of the enemy! 🙌🏾
God bless you! 😊
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Hello Tai! It’s wonderful to meet you my sister. I’m hopping over from Faith on Fire. What a word you shared today. We have been given the living, breathing word of God and infused with power to speak it. Why do we fail to speak God’s word into our dry places and why do we insist on spewing out words that are in deep contrast to his truth. This is convicting Tai! Bless you for your obedience to God in this post.
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Hi, Calvonia! 👋🏾
So great to meet you as well, Sister! 🙂 It is my prayer that we not only speak the word of God in faith, but wholeheartedly receive it’s truth in our hearts and minds. 🙏🏾 I really appreciate you stopping by and leaving such an encouraging comment. ❤ Thank you so much and God bless you! 😊
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What a wonderful post! So inspiring and insightful. Thank you for sharing your encouragement.
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Awww! Thank you so much, Laurie! You are most welcome!
God bless you, Sister! 😊
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Tai! Thank you so much for sharing about my book! Wow, I am honored and blessed. 🙂 I had no idea that you had mentioned or written anything, what a fun surprise when I popped over. Thanks again, and I also, I just love Ezekiel 37 – it is such a powerful promise of what is possible when we use our prophetic voice and call things to live that seem desolate. I just had a prophetic word this last Sunday about this passage of Scripture in church for our congregation. I love you take on it and how you break it down for us – you go girl. Thanks again and Happy New Year. (PS… I thought I left a message last week, but i didn’t see it, so sorry if this is duplicate one. :0) )
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Debbie, you are most welcome and so deserving, Sister! I was incredibly blessed by your book and it is still one of my favorites! ❤ And thank you so very much for such an encouraging comment! I’m so glad that you dropped by! God bless you! 😊🤗
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I love that passage from Ezekiel and the Lauren Daigle song goes so perfectly with it! I also love the four truths you draw out to hold onto. My word for the year is Truth and these are great ones to remember!
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That’s awesome, Lesley! Truth is an incredible word to focus on!
I’m so happy to know that you’ve found inspiration here, Sister! 🙌🏾 God bless you! 😊
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It’s so lovely to find your blog – thanks to you commenting on mine! So glad you came to visit so we could meet each other! : )
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You are most welcome, Anna! And likewise, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Sister! God bless you! 😊
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Thank for the reminder about speaking and believing. My own personal relationship with my husband has been a battle of words and I know that what I say to him in vain is like declaring those to be truths when I should be focusing on making things right.
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You are most welcome, Alice! I will be praying for you and your husband, Sister! 🙏🏾 God bless you! 😊
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Thank you so much for this blog post and especially for “The Word of God will always stand firm, outshine, and reign supreme over the blatant lies of the enemy.” It is good to remind ourselves of this fact when we are constantly faced by the enemy’s harassment. Thank you once again.
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Awww! You are most welcome, Miriam! I’m so happy to know that you found encouragement here, Sister! That really means a lot to me. And yes, you are right. We sometimes need those little reminders of how powerful The Word of God truly is. Thank you so much for visiting with me today and God bless you! 😊
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I’m totally worshipping this morning to that Lauren Daigle song this morning. LOVE HER!
& this whole post, has me in my mind, singing that one part of the Toby Mac song where he talks about the dry bones & then ends it with that loud ….BREATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Awww! Rebecca Jo, I’m so happy to know that you loved it and that you’ve been blessed here! And yes, get your worship on, Sister! 🙌🏾 I love both songs as well! ❤
Thank you so much for visiting with me today! God bless you! 😊
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So enjoy seeing your visit on Sunday Scripture Blessings link up so I could come visit your blog. So true on meditating on the word, and how sometimes we can read, and then read and it is revealed what it is saying. I am one to not understand sometimes what the Word is saying; especially in the Old Testament, but then I reread a passage, and it becomes clear. Thanks again for visiting, and I’ll check out your youtube. 🙂 Please visit and link up again anytime.
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Awww! You are most welcome, Peabea! And thanks so much for visiting and leaving the lovely comment! It’s an honor to connect with you through your Sunday Scriptures link-up and I will definitely join you again. Hugs and blessings to you, Sister! 🤗😊
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Yes dry bones can live…Amen. Visiting you from siritualsundays
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Thank you so much for visiting, Tanya! God bless you! 😊
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If only we could all remember those four truths every day and apply them to our lives. What a more fulfilling life we would all have! Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, exactly, Tracey! And you are most welcome!
Thank you so much for visiting with me today! God bless you! 😊
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Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
Tina
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Hi, Tina!
You are most welcome and thank you for visiting today! God bless you! 😊
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