First Breath

The first breath of a child on the outside of the birth canal changes so much. Color grows healthy. The baby's eyes open and try to focus. The newborn moves and stretches as she is handed off to the nurse for cleaning and weighing.

Jesus described the changes of our spirits as birth, birth from above. I was privileged to midwife a spiritual birth last night. The three of us bowed and the young lady prayed, her first breath. She asked God to forgive her and heal her. When we raised our eyes to one another, she had changed. Her eyes held a sparkle, her face was clear of tension. She kept breaking into smiles.

God is so good.