Happy Wednesday, Vineyard Family!

There are moments when faith feels like a valley of dry bones... dreams scattered, hope brittle, and prayers unanswered. The Prophet Ezekiel knew that feeling even before God took him to a valley filled with bones and asked the most unreasonable question:

“Son of man, can these bones live?”

Ezekiel didn’t give a quick yes or no. He said, “Lord, You alone know.”

That’s what trust sounds like when logic runs out. When God told him to speak to the bones, Ezekiel didn’t argue. He obeyed, and the breath of God began to move. Rattling. Reassembling. Reviving.

Centuries later, that same breath filled another broken man named Peter. He had denied Jesus three times. He’d gone back to fishing, ashamed and unsure. And what did Jesus do? He built another fire. Not to expose Peter’s failure, but to feed him breakfast. Grace cooked over coals!

When Jesus asked, “Do you love Me?” three times, He wasn’t rubbing salt in the wound, He was healing them. He was saying, Your failure isn’t final; I’m not finished with you.

The King who forgives also restores. He restores bones in valleys and disciples on shorelines. He walks into the places we’ve written off as “too far gone” and breathes life again.

Maybe you’ve been carrying something that feels beyond repair; a relationship, a dream, a part of your heart that feels numb. Hear this today: God doesn’t just forgive; He restores.
His breath still moves. His fire still burns. His grace still cooks breakfast for failures like us.

Spiritual Practice For the Week: Breathe Prayer in the Valley

This week, try this simple practice each morning:

  1. Pause — Take a slow, deep breath.
    Inhale and whisper, “Come, Holy Spirit.”
    Exhale and whisper, “Breathe on these dry bones.”

  2. Name your valley — Quietly bring to mind one area in your life that feels lifeless — a wound, a waiting, a fear.

  3. Invite His restoration — Say aloud, “Lord, You alone know — but I’m listening for Your breath.”

Repeat this rhythm throughout your week... in traffic, before a meeting, while doing chores, and remember resurrection begins with breath.

This Sunday at Billings Vineyard

We’ll step into the story of “The King Who Restores.” We’ll see that the same God who rebuilt a nation from dust and a disciple from denial is still breathing life into our valleys today.

Whether you’re in a season of loss or longing, come ready to breathe again. Because the King hasn’t given up on you and He’s not finished yet!


Adam Greenwell
Lead Pastor
Vineyard Church
www.billingsvineyard.org