Sunday, January 4, 2015

Breathe

Genesis 2:7
...breathed into his nostrils the breath of life...

What a picture - God breathing life into Adam. Was it a gentle puff of air or a strong burst? Was it short or long? Did Adam just start breathing or did he sputter and cough? 

I wonder if Adam tried to reject the air. Or did rejection come along with self recognition after the fall? 

I tend to think he just accepted God's breath and turned pink and alive. 
Breathe in. Breathe out. 


I'm reminded of college. Stress. Studying. Papers due. Presentations to make. Eight hour work days. No money. Stress. 

Along the way, someone told me to breathe. Take a deep breath. 
Breathe in. Breathe out. 

Graduate from college. Get a job. Meet future husband. Wedding plans. 
God is so good. 
Take a deep breath. 
Breathe in. Breathe out. 

Marriage. Work days. Travel. Baby plans. Two miscarriages. 
Take a deep breath. 
Breathe in. Breathe out. 

A little girl. God is so good. 
Another little girl. God is so good. 
Work days. Busy schedules. 
Take a deep breath. 
Breathe in. Breathe out. 
 
New hobby. Quilting day and night. Stay at home mom. Stress. Busy. Homework. Dinner. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. 
Take a deep breath. 
Breathe in. Breathe out. 

Girls are grown. College. Expenses. Go back to work. God is so good. 
Deadlines. Meetings. Pets. Yardwork. 
Take a deep breath.  
Breathe in. Breathe out. 

Pass on this advice to my girls. 
It all started with Adam. 
God is so good. 
Take a deep breath. 
Breathe in. Breathe out. 





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