this past weekend at the refuge in honor of labor day we had an evening of spiritual reflections around the word “rest.” one of the stations was a place to focus on breath. breathing in the life and love of God and breathing out all that hinders. here’s the prayer, it’s from christine sine, who has some wonderful prayers on her site. give it a try over the course of this week. and may you find rest, the love & life of God filling your lungs.
Breathe in the Breath of God
Breathe out your cares and concerns
Breathe in the love of God
Breathe out your doubts and despairs
Breathe in the life of God
Breathe out your fears and frustrations
We sit quietly before the One who gives life and love to all creation,
We sit in awe of the One who formed us in our mother’s wombs
We sit at peace surrounded by the One who fills every fibre of our being
Breathe in the breath of God
Breathe out your tensions and turmoil
Breathe in the love of God
Breathe out your haste and hurry
Breathe in the life of God
Breathe out your work and worry
We sit quietly before the One who gives life and love to all creation,
We sit in awe of the One who formed us in our mother’s wombs
We sit at peace surrounded by the One who fills every fibre of our being