On a cold and frosty morning, as my daughter and I walked to school, we enjoyed seeing our breath turn to vapor. We giggled at the various steamy clouds we could each produce. I received the moment as a gift, reveling in being with her and being alive.
Our breath, which is usually invisible, was seen in the cold air, and it made me think about the Source of our breath and lifethe Lord our Creator. For He who formed Adam out of the dust of the ground, giving him the breath of life, also gives life to us and to every living creature (Gen. 2:7). All things come from Himeven our very breath, which we inhale without even thinking about.
We may be tempted, living with todays conveniences and technology, to forget our beginnings and that God is the one who gives us life. But when we pause to remember that God is our Creator, we can build an attitude of thankfulness into our daily routines. We can ask Him for help and acknowledge the gift of life with humble, thankful hearts. May our gratitude spill out and touch others, so that they also may give thanks to the Lord for His goodness and faithfulness.
Who hasnt found themselves taking the unexplainable mysteries of life for granted? Who doesnt obsess from time to time over what we dont have, rather than treasuring the breath of life given to us by an all-wise God who has chosen to share His life and joy with us? According to the great story of the Bible, thats why our Creator breathed His own life into a handful of earth. He wants to share His eternal existence, His love, His joy with us. Thats why He came to our rescue and offers us a restored relationship with Him through Jesus Christa life of forgiveness and hope.