Really Living

A valley of bones.
Millions of bones.

When God breathed into them - "they came to life and stood up on their feet - a vast army." Ezekiel 37:10.
Wow!!
Growing up in church, I always thought this vision of Ezekiel should be preached around Halloween because a valley full of dry bones suddenly connecting and standing up is weird as well as scary.
How time changes things!  Now I love this visual because it's exactly what happened when I turned over my whole heart to God.  His breath went deep into my soul and - for the first time - I was truly alive.  I have an eternal purpose.  I have been re-created into one of the soldiers in his army - wearing his armor and working hard next to my spiritual brothers and sisters to share the Good News and push back evil.  Each day, I read and study God's word - getting to know him better and listening as he speaks into my life.
Are you looking for purpose?  Are you looking for guidance?  Are you looking for hope?
God gives me hope.  Not the 'I wish' kind of hope.  This hope is cemented into my heart by the promises of God.  I know who is in control and I know he is working everything out for my good.  I know where I'm going when I leave this earth.  I know who wins in the end.
God's redeeming love has turned my dry bones into something good and useful.  His breath moves in my heart and soul - bringing new life each day.

There are no dry bones here.
What about you?  Would you like to experience a new breath of God's spirit in your soul?
Thank you for your breath of real life, Abba Father.