God’s Own Breath: a poem about the “Ruach Hakodesh”

In the vast expanse, before time took its breadth,
Hovered a force, God’s own manifest breath.
The Ruach Hakodesh, not just tales of the old,
But a living Spirit, stories untold.

From ancient scrolls, to our heartbeat’s quest,
It’s the whisper in the wind, the surge in your chest.
Before mountains stood tall, or stars took their depth,
God breathed, and the universe leapt.

Not just an observer, nor a shadow that creeps,
But the breath in our lungs when the world sleeps.
In silence, in tumult, in joy and in death,
It’s the sustainer of hope, our life’s very breath.

It danced upon waters, gave prophets their speech,
In the soft morning dew, its lessons it’d teach.
It’s the fire in the bones, the courage to speak,
The strength when we’re weary, the peace when we’re weak.

So when you feel lost, or alone in the night,
Remember the Breath that gave the world light.
For in every sigh, in love’s every breadth,
There’s the Ruach Hakodesh, God’s own breath.

By WhovianPastor

I am the pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Belleville, Illinois. I have a Master's of Arts degree in Instructional Strategies as well as a Master's of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary. I am currently working on my Doctorate of Ministry degree. I live with my husband, Shea, and our dog Ivy. I love all things geeky and nerdy. Crafting and theology are my love languages.

2 thoughts on “God’s Own Breath: a poem about the “Ruach Hakodesh””
    1. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and I am so thankful that my poetry spoke to you. It is my wish that my words can inspire people on their walk with our Creator!

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