ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “The Breath of God?” Do you think of the majestic wind, which can be uncontrollable at times? can you be inspired by the breath of God? Do you relate to the voice of God? All of those thoughts are true. We rely on God’s breath to bring changes in weather. We see it in the clouds as they slowly drift across the skies. The mountains and valleys are filled with the sound of it. God is present – everywhere. This painting is an example of His glory. He can carve beauty out of those same mountains and fill the empty spots with clear water. To know that He is constantly available, gives me great comfort. How about you?

Life is but a whisper in the scheme of things,

We take our first inhalation of air and begin a journey,

So far we’ve been safely enshrouded within our mother’s womb –

Protected from the elements, encased in a familiar space all our own.

We go through the motions of living day by day – learning, trying,

Building, creating,

Thinking, working,

Striving, winning, losing, dreaming,

Each day passes slowly at first as we wait endlessly,

To pass through those early years,

When we finally get there,

The days begin to proceed at a much faster pace.

Still we push forward,

Sometimes gasping for air,

Sometimes choking on it,

And rarely taking time to enjoy the moment,

When we reach the final act, time has no bearing at all,

It speeds by like the wind and carries us to our final destination,

We rest in the safety of our Savior’s arms,

Secure in the knowledge that we are loved,

Feeling the glory of His loving touch.

Come, Lord, Jesus – come quickly!

THANK YOU,GOD, FOR YOUR LIVING, BREATHING PRESENCE!