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A Breath Prayer is a short prayer repeated frequently throughout the day or night, in times of calm and times of stress, anytime it comes to your mind. Breath Prayer is an ancient form of prayer, found in writings as early as the second century when Christians repeated breath prayers to develop the habit of praying without distraction. This form of prayer comes from the Hebrew word ruach, which is translated "wind," "breath," or "spirit." Discovering a Breath Prayer is a spiritual practice that allows each one of us the opportunity to make prayer a part of our daily life. We “discover” a personal breath prayer as it arises from deep within …
Breath Prayer is primarily a prayer of praise and petition. The Jesus Prayer is the most famous breath prayer. Here is short version of The Jesus Prayer that is easily breathed. Breath in a "name for God" ... Lord Jesus Christ Breath out your deep desire ... Have mercy |
A Sampling of Breath Prayers you might try ...
and when you are ready create your own!
Holy one, heal me
Holy Wisdom, guide me
God of Love, fill me with Presence
Creator God, re-create my life
God of Justice, hear my heart’s cry
Eternal Mystery, meet me on the winding Path
Seeking God, let me find you
My friend Jesus, let me travel with you
and when you are ready create your own!
Holy one, heal me
Holy Wisdom, guide me
God of Love, fill me with Presence
Creator God, re-create my life
God of Justice, hear my heart’s cry
Eternal Mystery, meet me on the winding Path
Seeking God, let me find you
My friend Jesus, let me travel with you