Breath Prayer
Combining just being in the present moment and becoming aware of God’s presence can have a powerful impact on your day. You can leave the experience and return to your day more hopeful, joyful, and calm.
Try this simple practice:
- Take two deep cleansing breaths (see Day 9 for how to do this most effectively)
- Simply be.
- Notice your breathing. As you inhale, know that you are breathing in the breath of God.
- As you exhale, breathe out your worries to God.
- Pray one of these prayers in your mind or one of your choosing as you continue deep breathing:
- Inhale, “I come to you, God” and exhale, “I receive your grace.”
- Inhale, “I receive your peace” and exhale, “I give you my worries.”
- Inhale, “I breathe in your life” and exhale, “I release my fears.”
- Inhale, “I give you my (insert emotion) and exhale, “Fill me with your love.”
Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs. Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities will release in May 2024 by Baker Books. They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.
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