The mere act of breathing is fascinating. Sometimes we are aware of our breath, and sometimes we aren’t. Our bodies are programmed to breath for us, whether we pay attention or not. Breathing in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide allows us to move, laugh, think, sing. Our whole being revolves around our breath, and so…
Month: July 2019
God, Help Me to Breathe When I’d Rather Yell
We were already late for the second day of Vacation Bible School as I carried one child to the car because his shoes still weren’t on. A plastic toy I could have sworn I’d never seen before quickly became the source of an argument as I buckled the children in and the volume increased. We…
Breathe Deep
And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22 NIV Jesus breathed His last upon the cross. So the scriptures say. But it wasn’t the last He’d breathe again in three days’ time and for eternity. Alive forever! He then breathed His Holy Spirit…
Breathing in Blessing
There is little that comes more naturally in life or is taken for granted more than breathing. It is something that I don’t thank God for enough or even contemplate the nuances of. I took a walk earlier and as I was walking and asking the Lord what he had to say through me about…
The Breath of God For Every Anxiety
Breathing is an important part of our autonomic system. But, it’s more complicated than simply opening our mouths and inhaling and exhaling every eight seconds or so. The entire respiratory system needs to be functioning properly in order to get the most benefit from those breaths, and if any one part goes haywire it can…
Breathing Faith
Sacred romance embrace my heart. Desire ignite the flame. No fear of being hurt. A love affair, silent and bare. Inhale to stand alive. I run to play with fire. Untamed, so wild, the danger tempts, I come to You oh Lord. Embrace my spirit, I’ll taste the life You died to give. I will…
Anchored Voices 