Living breath

While listening to my iPod on shuffle the last week, my attention was caught by the introduction to the following song as it was Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, a piece of music I love:

Over and above the wonderful music though, this song has a strong message for each of us:

Holy Spirit, living breath of God,
Breathe new life into my willing soul.
Let the presence of the risen Lord,
Come renew my heart and make me whole.
Cause Your Word to come alive in me;
Give me faith for what I cannot see,
Give me passion for Your purity;
Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me.