No Air...

Jordin Sparks' song (still near the top of the charts), "No Air" is all about telling someone you love that you can't live without them--here are some lyrics:

"If I should die before I wake, It's 'cause you took my breath away
Losing you is like living in a world with no air
I'm here alone, didn't wanna leave, My heart won't move, it's incomplete
Wish there was a way that I can make you understand

But how do you expect me, To live alone with just me
'Cause my world revolves around you, It's so hard for me to breathe

Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air..."

That's a great mushy song to sing to that special someone...but what if it were true about our relationship with God? Did you know that the Greek word for God's Spirit is "pnuema" and is often translated wind, breath, or air? Spiritually, we breathe (thus, survive and thrive) on God. This question haunts me: If God took his Spirit out from the church, what would change...if anything? How much do we truly rely on God...and how much of what we do is on our own abilities and power? Just as our bodies need air to live, move, and breathe...we MUST stay connected to the Spirit if we are to live, move, and breathe spiritually! Today, think about how much you are actually depending upon Him, and don't go another second without air!

By the way - this is my favorite parody of that song :)