"Rest with Me awhile... Trust that I will equip you fully for whatever awaits you on your journey... it is in the present moment that I meet you... Refresh yourself in My company, breathing deep draughts of My Presence. The highest level of trust is to enjoy Me moment by moment." (186)
Breathing is a crucial present-moment activity we all must do to sustain life. Most of the time we take it for granted and overlook such a critically important task. Years ago when our son battled asthmatic episodes, there were times when taking the next breath became such a priority that everything else paled in comparison.
When our other son was only a few weeks old, his infant chair tipped over and he landed in such a way that his windpipe collapsed. As I gathered him into my arms, I was able to position his little body so that he could make a small gurgling sound to keep him breathing. I held him in that awkward position until we had emergency medical assistance.
In both cases, future worries and past regrets were none-issues... the primary focus was that next breath of precious air!
In creation, God breathed his Spirit into Adam’s dusty, lifeless body and he became a "living soul." (Genesis 2:7) After Jesus rose from the dead, before he ascended back into heaven, He breathed His life-giving Spirit on His disciples, saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”(John 20:22) The Psalmist says that our lives are like "a breath" or "a vapor." (Psalm 39:5 & 11; 144:4) But, I especially love how the book of Psalms closes with this great reminder: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” (Psalm 150:6)
These days away, on our study vacation, are "breathing breaks" that help us to breathe in "deep draughts of (His) Presence." Our daily routines tend to cause us to become spiritually asthmatic, so we need to intentionally schedule in times of deep spiritual breathing.
Breathing Deeply Today...dmc
PS - Happy 10th Birthday to our delightful grandson, Hayden!
You bring us great JOY! Lots of Love & Aloha from Grammy & Papa!
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Dawn, I just want you to know you are a breath of fresh air in my spiritual walk with God. What you share in these daily devotions always brings new light and insight to each subject. It is beyond amazing how God talks to each and every one of us through His Word. I grow closer to Him every day! Taking deep cleansing breaths as I praise His Holy name. Mic
ReplyDeleteI praise God, Micki, for how God uses others to send "draughts" of inspirational air into our lives! You are certainly one of those for me, too! Breathing deeply with you...dmc :)
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