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Prophesying to the Dry Bones: Transforming Every Grave Situation by the Power of God









Ezekiel 37:1-14 is a powerful prophetic passage where God gives a vision to the prophet Ezekiel, showing Him how dry bones in a valley are brought back to life through His Word and Spirit. This passage is a demonstration of God’s love and power, showing His children that no matter how hopeless a situation may appear, God can bring life, restoration, and wholeness.

This write-up is designed to help believers personalize this powerful message for every grave or dry situation in their lives. It includes reflections, thanksgiving, personalized prophecies, and prayers so that believers can actively engage in prophesying life over their circumstances.

1. Reflection on Ezekiel 37:1-14

The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones

  • “The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones.” (Ezekiel 37:1)

Reflection: Ezekiel was led by God’s Spirit into a valley filled with dry bones—symbolizing a situation of total death and hopelessness. God asked Ezekiel, “Can these bones live?” This question challenges us today: Can the seemingly impossible situations in our lives be transformed? Ezekiel’s response, “Sovereign Lord, you alone know,” shows humility and trust in God’s power.

In our lives, dry bones can represent areas that feel beyond hope—relationships, finances, health, spiritual dryness, or dreams that seem dead. God, in His love, invites us to partner with Him by speaking His Word and allowing His Spirit to bring life into these areas.

2. Thanksgiving: Remembering What God Has Done

Before prophesying life into dry situations, it is important to begin with thanksgiving. Just as Miriam sang a song of praise after God delivered Israel from Egypt (Exodus 15:1-21), we too can thank God for His past faithfulness.

Thanksgiving Prayer

Father, I thank You because You are the God who brings life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were (Romans 4:17). I thank You for every time You have turned hopeless situations around in my life. Just as You brought Israel out of Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and gave them victory, I know You will do the same for me. I give You all the praise and glory for Your mighty power at work in my life. Amen.

3. Personalized Prophesies Over Dry Situations

God directed Ezekiel to prophesy over the dry bones—not just once, but repeatedly, until life was fully restored. Below are personalized prophecies based on the passage. Believers can use these to speak life into their specific situations.

  1. Prophesy to the Bones (The Situation) “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!’” (Ezekiel 37:4)

Personalized Prophecy: I prophesy to every dry situation in my life—hear the Word of the Lord! You will live again! Where there has been death and hopelessness, I declare restoration, life, and abundance in Jesus’ name.

  1. Prophesy to the Breath (The Spirit) “Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.” (Ezekiel 37:9)

Personalized Prophecy: Holy Spirit, come from the four winds and breathe life into every dead area of my life. Breathe upon my family, my health, my finances, and my spiritual walk. I declare that by Your Spirit, I receive new life, strength, and revival.

  1. Prophesy Full Restoration “So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast army.” (Ezekiel 37:10)

Personalized Prophecy: I prophesy full restoration in every area of my life. I declare that I will stand strong as part of God’s vast army. Every area that was once broken and lifeless will be fully restored and made whole.

4. Prayers for Transforming Dry Bones

Prayer for Faith and Trust

Father, just as You asked Ezekiel, “Can these bones live?” I know You are asking me today whether I believe that my situation can be transformed. Lord, I choose to believe in Your power. Strengthen my faith so that I may trust in You fully, knowing that nothing is impossible with You. Amen.

Prayer for Boldness to Prophesy

Lord, You commanded Ezekiel to prophesy over the bones. I ask for boldness to speak life into every area of my life that seems dead. Help me to declare Your Word with faith, knowing that Your Word does not return void but accomplishes what You desire. Amen.

Prayer for the Holy Spirit’s Breath

Holy Spirit, breathe on me. Breathe on my dreams, my relationships, my health, and my spiritual walk. Fill me afresh with Your power and presence. Let Your life-giving breath revive every dry and lifeless area in me. Amen.

5. Declarations of Life and Restoration

  1. I declare that every dry bone in my life will live again, according to the Word of the Lord.
  2. I declare that the breath of God is filling me with new life, strength, and vitality.
  3. I declare that I am part of God’s vast army, standing strong and fully restored.
  4. I declare that by the Spirit of God, I will see restoration in my family, my health, my finances, and my spiritual life.
  5. I declare that nothing is impossible with God, and every grave situation is being turned around for His glory.

6. Closing Thanksgiving and Encouragement

Just as Ezekiel saw the dry bones rise up and become a vast army, so too will you see transformation in every area of your life as you partner with God. Remember that it is His love and desire to restore you that leads Him to invite you into this process. Give thanks continually, prophesy His Word over your life, and trust in the power of His Spirit to bring life where there was once death.

Closing Thanksgiving Prayer

Lord, I thank You because You are faithful. You have shown me how to prophesy life into my dry situations. I praise You because You are the God of resurrection and restoration. Thank You for breathing life into every part of my life. I give You all the glory and honor, for You alone are worthy. Amen.

Believers can use this template to speak life into any dry or grave situation in their lives. Whether it’s a broken relationship, a failing business, or a health crisis, the same God who brought the dry bones to life in Ezekiel’s vision is ready to bring transformation to your life today. Speak His Word, believe in His power, and watch as He turns every grave into a garden.

“Then you will know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put my Spirit in you and you will live.” (Ezekiel 37:13-14)

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