Are you familiar with Breath Prayers?Ā This type of prayer seeks to keep the person focused on the presence of God. Take a moment to give your undivided attention to God.Ā Then follow these steps:
- Close your eyes and remind yourself that God loves you. Ā Recall a favorite passage like 1 Peter 5:7, āCast your cares on him, he cares for you.ā
- Keeping your eyesĀ closed, imagine God calling your name and asking you what it is you desire most.
- Answer God.Ā It could be a single word or a sentence.Ā āLord, I wantā¦āĀ There are no wrong answers because the answer rises out of your concerns.
- Now, focus on an image of God:Ā Teacher, Lord, King, Healer, Creator, Shepherd, etc.
- You now have your Breath Prayer.Ā For Instance:
– Good Shepherd, I want peace in my family (or)
– Eternal King, Help me to love and forgive my friend (or)
– Healer, Bring comfort to my hurting friendā¦
– Eternal King, Help me to love and forgive my friend (or)
– Healer, Bring comfort to my hurting friendā¦
Throughout this day and the week to come, constantly pray your prayer.
This week’s reading:
Monday – Acts 2
Tuesday – Acts 3
Wednesday – Acts 4
Thursday – Acts 5
Friday – Acts 6, 7
Wednesday – Acts 4
Thursday – Acts 5
Friday – Acts 6, 7
Prayer Requests:
For all those who have influenced your life – Give thanks.
For the St. Paul Community and the loss of many loved ones.
God Bless,
