I don't know about where you are, but here in Maryland the winds have been blowing rather fiercely the past several days. Wind is one of those paradoxal elements of nature. Sometimes it's a warm gentle breeze that is comforting and refreshing. Other times it's a cold, gusting wind that seems to chill to the bone. Sometimes winds are creative, smoothing rocks or carving canyons. Other times, hurricane force winds show us the destructive power of the wind.
The last few days I have had many chances to be reminded that the same word in Hebrew is used for wind, breath, and spirit. With each breath we breath, we are breathing in the spirit of God. And every time the wind blows I am reminded that God's spirit is active in the world. Just like the wind, God's spirit is often experienced in paradoxal ways. Sometimes God's spirit comforts and soothes us. Other times God's spirit can be uncomfortable as it pushes us to grow or to remove things in our lives that are destructive.
Lent begins a week from tonight on Ash Wednesday. During this week, I encourage you to think about what things in your life you might need to remove to allow God's spirit to be more active in your life.
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