We take so much for granted in our life

It just dawned on me today, that without the gift of breathing, I would not be alive.

Yemti Harry Ndienla

It may seem obvious, but as we take so much for granted in our life, it is quite possible that we even forget to thank God for the gift of the air that fills our lungs and allows us to live.
When the risen Lord appeared to the apostles, he breathed on them and said “Receive the gift of the Spirit. For those sins you forgive, they are forgiven”

Breath not only signifies physical life. It means Spiritual life that can be passed on to other by acts of compassion. We have all heard the expression that describes someone as a “breath of fresh air” meaning “this person has brought new life into a given situation”.
Our life here on earth is intended that we be just the same.
As we learn to recognize the preciousness of the air that we breathe and know that it can only come from a loving God, so our own interaction with others is life giving. We become the fresh air for others. For me this is a reminder that we not only depend on God’s life giving breath, we depend on each other for that new life to be communicated.

For your reflection:
In what way have you brought new life to others today?
Do you thank God for the gift of life?
Do you thank others for communicating God’s love to you?