Many problems we may have, and many of them seemingly have no answer. Prophet Ezekiel is addressed with a question, "Son of man, can these dry bones live?" perhaps it is a similar question "can these problems have any answer? The prophet receives a command, "Son of man, prophesy to these dry bones." A prophesy is to open 'truth' before the crisis. Often the problems find no solution because we are not ready to find the truth lying within, what exactly is the issue behind the problem. Rather we might expect God to do magic to solve our problems; to end war, solve climate crisis, resolve family issues etc. when we are ready to put the basic truth, structure, and facts honestly It is a sign that we are ready to receive the grace. Then, the prophesy is to enter into the breath of life. "O breath of life, come from every corner, breath upon the dry bones ..." What breaths more deeply into our death than the life in love. Love involves deliberate choices aiming at goodness ready to face the reality with truth. The breath comes with what we need the most; may be virtues for growth, courage, kindness and care. Breath fully into our deaths, and spread the breath over wherever death has its sign.
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