God's Spirit has the power to refresh and recreate. Ezekiel had a vision of dry bones being brought back to life by the breath of God, representing Israel being restored. Similarly, God's Spirit can breathe new life into people today, offering transformation as we become alive in Christ, catch our spiritual breath, and are changed by the Spirit as described in various Bible passages referenced in the document. More reflections can be found on the listed website.

1. The Wind that RefreshesGod’s Breath of Life has Re-creative PowerScriptures: Ezekiel 36:24-30; 37:1-14: John 3:1-8; Acts 3:19

2. Ezekiel’s Vision

3. Tracking God’s Creative PathGod’s Spirit breathes life into Adam Gen. 2:7God’s Spirit active before our birth Ps. 139:7, 13God’s Spirit gives breath to each of us Isa. 42:5

5. Ezekiel’s Wind that Refreshes

6. In our brokenness, God’s Creative Spirit offers that we can:Be alive in Christ John 3:6Catch our spiritual breath Acts 3:19Be transformed 2 Co. 3:18More at: www.kirkvillewesleyan.org/pastorsdesk/