breathe

 

You might be thinking after 8 passages yesterday, so much Bible this week.  So, let’s breathe for a moment.

 

Breathe in God’s curiosity about all creation that continues to evolve and expand.

Breathe out an image of God who is frustrated and ready to throw lightning bolts.

 

Breathe in God’s forgiveness for you.

Breathe out clinging to our agendas, clicking on things to make us happy, clenching our fists to have our will done right now.

 

Breathe in God evolving, expansive, and expressive love.

Breathe out a sense that you have to earn or prove yourself before the One who knows you fully.

 

Breathe in God’s faith in you…yes God’s love is about trusting you.

Breathe out all the objections that just popped into your imagination about why God should find someone else!!

 

Breathe in God’s love which was, is, and will be the foundation on which we build our faith.

Breathe out the hurt and harm and loathing that hangs heavy in the air around us.

 

Breathe in a vision of God that can transform your life.

Breathe out all those sermons that preached fear of being in the hands of an angry God.

 

Breathe in the breath of God.

Breathe out the gospels of the world.

 

Breathe in and be in the presence of the One who holds you.

Breathe out as you rest in being held and beholding such love.

 

Amen.