Holy Spirit, Breathe on Us

We are those whom God breathed on; who breathe because of God; and whose breath is continually being choked off. We are those who are suffocated by marginalization, degradation, dehumanized and demoralized due to the color of our skin.  

What is our purpose?  
We must breathe life, loyalty, gratitude and love into the world.

Where?  
In our hearts and minds — mirroring God’s image of [God’s] human family.  

When?  
Every second, minute, hour, day, month and year we live and breathe!  

Why?  
Because God breathed on us and that breath restores, revives and makes us one.  

How? 
By exhaling societal systems and structures designed to keep us in bondage. By releasing strangle holds of oppression that must be let go.  

Call To Action 
We must breathe in the truth of God’s existence which calls humanity to be united as one.   

Prayer 
Come breathe with us on Giving Tuesday so we can continue our mission to dismantle historically racist systems through restorative justice, healing and public policy advocacy. Amen. 

By Rev. Sandra Florentino

Rev. Sandra Florentino, M.Div., is an ordained deacon and UCC Clergy, Past UCC IL Conference Secretary and career chaplain.