Dry bones, hear the Word of Yahweh. I am going to put my spirit in you and make you live. I shall put sinews on you and make flesh grow on you; I shall cover you with skin and give you my spirit, that you may live. And you will know that I am Yahweh. Spirit, come from the four winds. Breathe into these dead bones and let them live! I will compensate you for the years devastated by grasshoppers, may-bugs, crickets and locust- the powerful army I sent against you. My daughter, be glad! Rejoice! For I am sending you the blessing of autumn rains and showers- the autumn and spring rains as in the past. The threshing floors will be full of grain, the vats overflowing with new wine and oil. See, I am opening up streams over the barren heights and letting the rivers flow through all the valleys. I am making the thirsty earth into a land of springs. See and know that I, the Holy One of Israel has done this. My dear daughter, know and understand that you have not labored in vain. Indeed, I love justice and hate robbery and oppression. I will give you your due reward. Though the time that you spent with me was never wasted. I was first waiting on you. I waited on the hopes of your developing the fruits of my Spirit; patience, understanding, self-control. It is only then your labor truly starts to bear much fruit; fruit that is lasting. What you think was lost was time spent developing your spirit man. Whatever you give up to me, I will repay you seven-fold. Offer up your time to me and I will repay you seven-fold. Give generously unto me. Always remember, my dear, you can turn your troubles to your advantage; never lose hope. 08.04.24