Yesterday, in worship, Pastor Marc led us through a Breath Prayer and included this information on how breathing the Scriptures throughout our day can help us find peace:
Breath Prayer
In Biblical Hebrew and Greek the word for Spirit can also be translated as Breath. God’s Spirit is like a breath of fresh air, bringing a renewal of life, energy and power.
One way to open your life to the gift of the Divine Spirit is to use a simple prayer technique called a Breath Prayer. A Breath Prayer can be used anywhere you can take a few moments to focus on your breathing. It is especially helpful as a tool to find peace and calm when feeling stress.
Here are some simple instructions:
- Take a brief break from the activities of your day by finding a quiet place to sit or stand. Bring to mind a favorite phrase from the Bible. Note some suggestions below.
- Focus on your breathing. Take smooth, calm and easy breaths. Let go of the agenda, activities and challenges of the day, feeling a bit more peaceful with each breath.
- When you are ready use your breathing to silently say the scripture phrase. For instance, as you breathe in slowly say: The Lord; and as you breathe out slowly say: is my light. Repeat this several times.
- Conclude this Breath Prayer time by thanking God for always being gracefully present.
Scripture Phrases from Psalm 27 to Try Each Day
Day Breathing In Breathing Out
Sun The Lord is my light.
Mon My heart shall not fear.
Tue Behold the beauty of the Lord.
Wed Set me on a rock.
Thu Be gracious to me.
Fri Teach me your way.
Sat Wait and take courage.
May the peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding fill you as you breathe in God’s love!
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