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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: BREATH (11/19/20)
On an autumn morning as I look outside my window, I see leaves scurrying along the street with a clicking little sound. They go forward and backward and they swirl into little circles. The tree branches crackle as they move about. A shiver of cold runs through my body. Musing on the fact that I can’t see the wind that causes these things, I know that it is the breath of the God Who loves me. Even so, I am glad to be indoors today.

As I read my Bible, I ask the Holy Spirit to breathe on the words and illuminate their meaning to me. Maybe I have read this passage a hundred times in the past but today, it is brand new in its revelation to me. His breath brings the words on the page to life.
Growing deeper in thought, my mind travels back to the creation of all things. God formed, He breathed, and man became. With no breath there would be no life.

“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” (Genesis 2:7 KJV)

This is bottom-line basic from the God Who loves us: the breath of life.

God’s breath always brings life: to dry bones; to worn-out Christians. He doesn’t make all new things He makes all things new. In our new life with Him the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts are changed from sinful to righteous. Upon receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior, we have come from death to life, all because He is the God Who loves us.

May my musings be jewels to your heart. May you gain new love and understanding as He breathes on you too.
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Barbara Culler 
11/27/20
Well said!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
12/02/20
I always enjoy a good devotion and this is no exception. I like how you started with a relatable true experience, linked it with the perfect Scripture, and summed up your message. If you haven't already, I'd highly suggest submitting to FW daily devotions. Add a prayer and it would be an outstanding submission!