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Year of the Bible: Part Seven of Twelve

DAY 30 OF 30

God's Perspective

"...Behold, they say, 'Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are indeed cut off'" (Ezekiel 37:11). This is how Israel felt and this is how we often feel, too.

We tend to set our eyes on our physical circumstances, and what we see is a pile of dead bones—the reality of our hopes lying to waste— our life circumstances can sometimes lay in a hopeless-looking state.

God invites us to prophesy over our circumstances: to utter what is revealed to us in a spiritual reality. You see, God's perspective is not something that denies our reality; instead, it defines and sets a new reality—one that aligns with His will and desire for an abundant life.

In John 10:10, Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." This doesn't mean we won't have troubles, but that our hope is set in a different reality where God invites us to declare what He sees, and in turn, He commands His Spirit to bring life to where He sees a different reality.

Ezekiel saw a valley of dead, dry bones. God saw a mighty army empowered by His very breath.

Question: Is there a circumstance that needs God's perspective and breath in your life?

Prayer: When you see lack, or hopelessness, ask God to show you what He sees and what you need to prophesy and declare in faith.

See You Next Month: Part eight of twelve starts on the 1st. We hope to see you there, don't forget to start the plan and create your daily reminder.

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About this Plan

Year of the Bible: Part Seven of Twelve

This twelve-part plan can be read alone, with a group, or with family! Each month, you will discover the heart of God for the whole world. This month, you will read through major parts of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel, learning new parts of the unified story that leads to Jesus. Let's dive into part Seven of twelve!

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