Inspiration

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 being                                                     Genesis 2:7

I was recently speaking with a client about what energizes us- what keeps us going. We agreed that continuing to work in our calling, no matter what our age, is the thing that keeps us going. God has given each of us gifts and callings in our life. Diverse gifts and abilities to be sure, but gifts given to each of us to cultivate and sharpen.

When we use the word inspiration, it really comes for the Latin words meaning “to breathe into.” So, when God breathed into his creation to give it life, we received the “breath of God” that gives life to all things.

God has used all kinds of methods to give life, and his creation has, and continues, to change and evolve. Species have developed elaborate ways to survive even in extreme conditions. God has given all his creation such ability. But from the beginning, God gave the first inspiration- the first breath- the Spirit of life, which remains to this day.

So, what give us that drive to continue? It is the infusion of God’s Spirit that gives energy and life.

Prayer: Lord, you have given us the breath of life and we acknowledge you as the life giver, Amen