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Scripture: Ezekiel 37:9-10: he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, mortal, and say to the breath: Thus says the Lord GOD: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.” I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude. Abridged: As we continue serving the will of God, our outward behavior will be changed by the growth of Christ within us. Meditation: During spiritual growth, we come to understand that our physical being will never attain the perfection of God without the Christ within us becoming greater than our human selves. This revelation can create feelings of helplessness, futility, and despair. "Why should we continue to labor for an objective that remains forever beyond our reach?" we may ask. An appropriate response to our question is that as we labor, we will strengthen and perfect our dependence on the Christ within us, and the Holy Spirit around us, so that God remains close beside us. As we persist in our struggle, God can breathe into us the power of the Holy Spirit. As we continue serving the will of God, our outward behavior will be changed by the growth of Christ within us until the world sees God's holiness working through us, while we remain consciously unaware of its effect. Prayer: Lord God, we praise you and give you thanks for the multitude of gifts that you provide. Open our hearts and our eyes. Please help us experience the fullness of Christ within us. Amen Enter password: .