JOHN 11:38-46 (CEV) Jesus was still terribly upset. So he went to the tomb, which was a cave with a stone rolled against the entrance.  Then he told the people to roll the stone away. But Martha said, “Lord, you know that Lazarus has been dead four days, and there will be a bad smell.” Jesus replied, “Didn't I tell you that if you had faith, you would see the glory of God?” After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus looked up toward heaven and prayed, “Father, I thank you for answering my prayer. I know that you always answer my prayers. But I said this, so the people here would believe you sent me.” When Jesus had finished praying, he shouted, “Lazarus, come out!”  The man who had been dead came out. His hands and feet were wrapped with strips of burial cloth, and a cloth covered his face. Jesus then told the people, “Untie him and let him go.” Many of the people who had come to visit Mary saw the things Jesus did, and they put their faith in him.  Others went to the Pharisees and told what Jesus had done. Some of them said, “He gives sight to the blind. Why couldn't he have kept Lazarus from dying?”

Jesus, You are more than capable of bringing life to what is dead. Please meet me in the parts of my heart that are struggling, dark, or lifeless. I want to live fully in every manner possible, open to You and Your plans for me. In Your name, Amen.