Standing in a valley of dry bones, the prophet Ezekiel faced an impossible question: "Can these bones live?" As we close this year, many of us stand in our own valleys - surrounded by broken dreams, shattered hopes, and disappointments that feel beyond repair.

But here's the gospel truth: God specializes in resurrection. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead can breathe life into your deadness. When God asked Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones, something miraculous happened - not through human effort, but through divine power. The bones came together, flesh appeared, and finally, God's breath brought them to life (Ezekiel 37:1-14).

Your broken dreams don't have to destroy you. Why? Because you're united with Christ - your identity isn't in the dream working out, but in the One who holds you. As you step into the new year, remember: hope isn't a feeling you manufacture. Hope is a Person - Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life. He's not finished with your story yet.