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Posted by Dion Todd August 24th, 2025 2,801 Views 26 Comments
He caused me to pass by them all around: and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and behold, they were very dry. He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" I answered, "Lord Yahweh, you know." Again he said to me, "Prophesy over these bones, and tell them, 'You dry bones, hear Yahweh's word. The Lord Yahweh says to these bones: "Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and you will live." Ezekiel 37:2–5 WEB.
The Lord took Ezekiel to a valley filled with dry bones lying in the sun. It was the remains of a great army, now scattered about the ground and lying in the dust. All life was gone, and all that remained were the bones.
The valley was a bleak picture of hopelessness. God told Ezekiel to prophesy His words over the dry bones. Ezekiel had to feel like this was a hopeless situation, but when he obeyed and did what God told him, the dry bones came back to life.
Facts, faith, and feelings have to line up in that order. Facts are the word of God, which is living and always relevant. Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word (Rhema) that proceeds out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). His word is truth, His word is our anchor, and it was His Word that brought the universe into existence.
Our faith is demonstrated when our mouths and actions line up with the Word of God. Finally, our feelings must fall into their proper place, which is at the end of the line and the least important of all. We can become hooked on feelings of doubt, unbelief, self-pity, and fear. They grow into mountains that we cannot see past. We have to let those feelings go in order to move on with God. Facts (Word of God) first, faith second, feelings last.
You cannot reverse this list and put your feelings first, then expect to live an overcoming life. So, if you feel like God doesn't love you and begin to act like it while ignoring what is written in His word, then you have reversed the list. You can't measure how much God loves you by your feelings, for they will lie to you. We have to stand on what has been written in His Word.
Keep your "feelings" in check, and don't speak them if they are negative, for your own words will be used against you by the enemy. You can prophesy your own future.
James 3:4 tells us: "Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires. So, the tongue is also a little member and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!"
Keep your speech positive. Instead of venting a feeling, quote Scripture that counters it. That's the way Jesus did in the wilderness. It is written. It is written.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please set a guard over my lips and make me aware of the things that I speak. Help me keep my feelings in check and trust You completely. Restore my hope. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Post from David Krull
1 month ago
Amen Lord. Help me Jesus with my thoughts that are not of You. Forgive me Father for allowing my feelings and doubting You, to overwhelm me as I suffer this non stop pain and other medical issues. It’s been running my life.. This day I choose Jesus and I choose life. I stand on His Word..and declare..By Jesus stripes I Am Healed. Help me Holy Spirit overcome the things I’m dealing with. Strengthen me by the power of Your Spirit. I speak Jesus over my life, my families lives. Come Holy Spirit. Draw my children unto You Lord. I loosen the power of the H.S. to work in their lives…in Jesus Christ Name.
Post from Sherry Mccosh
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, please set a guard over my lips and make me aware of the things that I speak. Help me keep my feelings in check and trust You completely. Restore my hope. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Thank you for this word today !!
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 month ago
Amen!
Post from Theresa Bright
1 month ago
Amen 🙏🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻
Post from Susan Petho
1 month ago
Amen 🙏
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 month ago
Amen❣️
Post from Nell Neathery
1 month ago
Yes, I need to learn how not to vent, but here with 80 plus men and women with so many with negative pasts and now bad attitudes, it is difficult. Eventually, I will be able to reach some of them, who I have not reached yet. Keep your speech positive. Instead of venting a feeling, quote Scripture that counters it. That's the way Jesus did in the wilderness. It is written. It is written. I should carry my Bible with me everywhere when I go out of my room. I do get 30 Our Daily Bread devotionals and I share those. God has told me to go on the front patio, and when guests are coming in, I will hand one of those devotional magazines to someone if he/she will take it!
Pastor's Prayer: Heavenly Father, please set a guard over my lips and make me aware of the things that I speak. Help me keep my feelings in check and trust You completely. Restore my hope. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Amen! I pray to speak positive words of truth.
Comment from Nell Neathery
1 month ago
I remember a song from the 70's, "Hooked on a Feeling!"
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
Amen and amen, sister! 🙏
Post from Richard A Smith
1 month ago
Amen. Happy Sunday.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
Be blessed, Richard! 🕊️
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
Amen and Amen, Pastor!!! Wow, this was for me today, especially when dealing with feelings and emotions and the danger of acting upon them!! with God's help and the mighty power of the Holy Spirit we'll overcome and keep our feelings and emotions in check!! Dear heavenly Father, please set a guard over my lips and make me aware of the things that I speak. Help me keep my feelings in check and trust You completely. Restore my hope. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, AMEN!!!
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, please set a guard over my lips and make me aware of the things that I speak. Help me keep my feelings in check and trust You completely. Restore my hope. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Yvette York
1 month ago
Heavenly Father Please Help Me Keep My Feelings In Check And Trust You Completely Restore My Hope Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Sunday And Week Ahead 😀
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 month ago
Good Morning on this beautiful Sunday ❤️! May you all have a wonderful and peaceful ☺️ day and may the week bring you many blessings as we thank Our Father in Heaven for giving us the precious breath of life, in Jesus most precious name, Amen🕊️❤️🙏🕊️!!
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 month ago
Wow, todays word was eye opener. How easy it is to grumble when things are not going they we think it should. Thank you for todays word Pastor.
Post from Debi Burton
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, please set a guard over my lips and make me aware of the things that I speak. Help me keep my feelings in check and trust You completely. Restore my hope. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Mark Williams
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, please set a guard over my lips and make me aware of the things that I speak. Help me keep my feelings in check and trust You completely. Restore my hope. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen
Comment from Marilyn Salter
1 month ago
Amen Mark. All I could think of was “Loose lips sink ships”. My mouth can get me in so much trouble.
Post from Marilyn Salter
1 month ago
Yes Lord, I hear you talking to me through this message. My mouth can get me in trouble because I have a knee jerk reaction and my feelings may be hurt. God please help me to stop and remember that You have everything under control. Brin my Bible verses to mind so that I can speak them and rebuke Satan. In the Lord’s name I pray. Amen. 🙏🏻
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 month ago
Amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 month ago
Amen
Post from Liberty Brock
1 month ago
Amen! Thank you for the toe stomping this morning.
Amen
Post from Gina Blakey
1 month ago
Yes! Yes! I surely need to read this one everyday! Thank You Lord!
Post from Valeri Frank
1 month ago
Amen!
Post from Dana Rozell
1 month ago
Yes Amen
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 month ago
Yes my Lord and Father, I pray this in Jesus's mighty name, amen ✝️ 🛐
Comment from Marilyn Salter
1 month ago
My prayers that Lord will lift you up David. May He heal you, show grace to you and love you all the days of your life.
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
1 month ago
Amen! Praying for you David for the peace the surpasses understanding that only God can give you!!
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
Amen and Amen, David!🙏
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 month ago
Amen, David.🙏