Breath of Life

“The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living soul.” Genesis 2:7

Our cow, Rosie, had her calf this afternoon! New life being born is always such an amazing thing to watch. I’ve never prayed over a cow more in my entire life. I was so worried this little babe wasn’t going to survive because it was Rosie’s first calf and the poor momma didn’t know what was going on. Thankfully, we have many staff members here who know what to do and how to help deliver the calf.

After a good deal of time, the guys were able to pull the calf out.  He wasn’t really breathing at first. As I was watching all of this unfold I saw Ramah, one of our great staff members at Neema, give a big breath of air into the new calf’s mouth. Tears. So many tears rolling down my face as I watched this sweet little calf come to life.

Watching Ramah do this, Genesis 2:7 came to life for me. I could see it now!  I could see God breathing life into us, making us living souls.

Let us never forget the giver and taker of each breath we are breathing.

“It’s Your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise.”                                                           – Great Are You Lord by All Sons & Daughters

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