Friday, December 23
 
“Breath of Heaven”
 
“Breath of Heaven”, what a beautiful carol!
 
When I hear or sing this carol, I reflect on the words and wonder how Mary felt. She is pregnant, afraid and alone. Perhaps she is feeling insecure and unworthy of carrying the baby Jesus.
 
Mary was chosen to carry the Christ Child. It was definitely a blessing and honor but also an enormous responsibility. She was tired and cold but she didn’t complain. What did she do? She prayed for strength and guidance. She had faith in the goodness of God.
 
Do we pray when we feel afraid or alone like Mary?
 
When God gives us a responsibility, do we complain? We need to see it as a blessing and honor. I’m not suggesting that it’s simple to handle difficult situations. We need to have faith and pray for strength.
 
The carol “Breath of Heaven” gives me assurance that if I have faith in God’s goodness, I can handle any situation.
 
Cynthia Willets
 
 
Musician — Cynthia Willets