October 15, 2012
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Breathe. (Week 1)
The Chief started a new message series at our church yesterday called "breathe." He talked a lot about being empowered by the Holy Spirit to do God's will. Once you've experienced that empowering, you know exactly what the Chief was talking about (check out a previous post - "Momentum").
It is so amazing to find that sweet spot where our efforts are extra blessed. That place where all we do just seems to go a little further or do a little more. It's a wonderful place to be!
Things he shared that I loved,
- And with that Jesus breathed on them and said "Receive the Holy Spirit." John 20:22
- When God breathes on us we need to take it in and then give it away to others.
- God didn't give us a Bible to decorate the coffee table.
There are times that we pray and pray asking God to bless us in our OWN will, while we pursue our OWN desires. We ask our pastor or others to pray that God will bless us as we do what we want with our lives. Perhaps we are pursuing a relationship, making a large purchase, choosing to go a certain direction, whatever it is - we need to be seeking to do the will of God empowered by the Holy Spirit.
May we pursue God's will for our lives and may the power of the Holy Spirit add the "more blessed" to all our efforts.
Comments (4)
I've been thinking alot about breathing lately. First of all, because it's life. Second, because it's necessary to breath a certain way to maximize the benefits in exercise, increase lung capacity, etc. The breath of God, the Holy Spirit (breath of heaven, as AMy Grant once sang), is completely vital to me in every single way. When something difficult happens, I now have more discipline to pause and breathe and listen for God, instead of instantly reacting. Breathing with and through him makes for a more blessed life. That truth became even more clear to me this weekend. Thank you for your post!
@Richgem - Love your wise words.
Love this! It's so true, too. Often times I have to stop myself in prayer and refocus, because I am selfishly praying - not necessarily praying for His will to be clear! Love the John 20:22 verse!
Really good insights! Thanks so much for sharing this! Going to ponder this and 'chew' on it a bit.
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