May 26-June 1, 2024
What do you do when you are exhausted and overwhelmed by circumstances? Things happen, almost daily it seems. Responding to these times with the Word is one way we abide in His presence. Specifically through small portions of scripture often referred to as Breath Prayers. Breathing Breath Prayers is not a new phenomenon. It is a simple act that allows us to: pause, reset, and focus. Pause: take a breath. Reset: release a breath. Focus: meditate on God's Word/presence. Giving space to rest in Him has a powerful effect on our mind, body, and spirit in a short span of time. In effect we are releasing to God whatever is weighing us down. Breath Prayers can be whispered during intentional set aside times or in the middle of the mess. You are inhaling and exhaling very slowly as you recite/think the words of scripture. Now lets practice. Keep in mind that the prompts below were created with a variety of different Bible translations with NASB being the primary tool.
This week's Bible reading: John 15: 1-11
Focus Verse: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vindedresser." (John 15:1)
Prayer Prompts
Day 1: "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Breathe in slowly and deeply as you whisper or think: "The Lord is my Shepherd.." Hold your breath, conscious of God's presence.... And then exhale as you whisper or think: "....I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1)
Day 2: "Father, you know what I need." Breathe in slowly and deeply as you whisper or think: "Father, you know..." Hold your breath, conscious of God's presence... And then exhale as you whisper or think: "..what I need." (Matthew 6:8)
Day 3: "Lord, have mercy." Breathe in slowly and deeply as you whisper or think: "Lord... Hold your breath, conscious of God's presence.. And then exhale as you whisper of think: "..have mercy." (Luke 18:13)
Day 4: "Speak, Lord, your servant is listening." Breathe in slowly and deeply as you whisper or think: "Speak, Lord,..." Hold your breath, conscious of God's presence... And then exhale as you whisper or think: "..your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:9)
Day 5: "Lord, here I am." Breathe in slowly and deeply as you whisper or think: "Lord,.." Hold your breath, conscious of God's presence... And then exhale as you whisper or think: "..here I am." (Isaiah 6:8)
Prayer Prompts and Bible Readings are provided by Michele Bowden and Lisa Brass, Coaches and Digital Missioners with Visual Faith™ Ministry.
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