Just Breathe!

 Joy In the Morning

 God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being.                                                                                                                                                            Genesis 2:7

 Hello Friend,   

          I have been doing a lot of reading about the importance of our breathing.  When I am feeling stressed, I find that I have a hard time catching my breath.  Sometimes it is even a little scary.  I have had multiple tests and I have a heart doctor and, with medication, I am fine—when I am relaxed.  It is in those moments when I allow tensions to build, there is no room for God’s peace to fill me.  No room at the inn, so to speak.  I am crowded with anxieties and cares and pressures and. . . I know that every breath I take is a gift from God.  Every slow, calm breath renews me and restores me to health and balance.  There is a wonderful, old hymn that affirms this truth.        

                                                                                                                                    Breathe on me, Breath of God,
 Fill me with life anew,
 That I may love what Thou dost love,
 And do what Thou wouldst do.

Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
                                                                                                                                                   Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.

                I have been quietly sitting and whispering these words as my prayer. And as I do, I feel peace finding a home in my heart, and all is well.                                                                                                                                       Linda