Breathe In The Breath of Life: A Lenten Breath Prayer
Post Author: Diane Faries
This Breath Prayer was written for an Ash Wednesday service, but is general enough for any Lenten service. It goes along with the Lenten Devotional "Fellowship of Prayer" which was published by Chalice Press and includes many Young Clergy Women among the list of authors from the Bethany Fellows of the Disciples of Christ.
God of all creation, you formed us from the dust and breathed life into us. Our breath is your breath. Your spirit moves within us and gives us life.
Too often we hold our breath, we are so focused on the immediate. Too often we feel choked by the tasks crying out for our attention.
Remind us, Creator, that we are yours, that every breath comes from you, that you sustain us and nourish us from the same earth which you used to form us, and to which we will one day return.
Remind us, Eternal Spirit, how to breathe. Fill us deeply with your powerful presence, open our mouths to inhale your goodness and your grace.
Remind us, O Redeemer, that you have set us free from everything that separates us from you. As we pause now to pray with each breath, help us to let go.
Breathe in the breath of life.
Breathe out, releasing your sins to God’s grace
Breathe in the breath of life.
Breathe out, releasing the assumptions that blind us to God’s truth
Breathe in the breath of life.
Breathe out, releasing the desire to consume things that cannot fill you
Breathe in the breath of life.
Breathe out, releasing yourself from the power of false idols
Breathe in the breath of life.
Breathe out, releasing the fears that lead you to doubt yourself and God
Breathe in the breath of life.
Breathe out, releasing your need for control.
Breathe in the breath of life.
Breathe out, and let go of all that separates you from God. Amen.
With the theme of “Letting Go,” the “Fellowship of Prayer” daily devotional from Chalice Press offers reflections by young clergy on how to free ourselves from sin, assumptions, consumption, idolatry, fear, and control. Then, we can truly celebrate Easter with the freedom of Christ’s death and resurrection. Print copies are sold out, but the e-book can be purchased for download at https://www.chalicepress.com/Lent-Devotional-Fellowship-of-Prayer-2013-EPDF-P1241.aspx
Bethany Fellows seeks to nurture new, young Disciples of Christ clergy in order to help them develop a rhythm of spiritual practices and patterns for a life time of ministry. For four years, Bethany Fellows attend two retreats each year, where they are offered peer support, mentoring, site visits, inspiring speakers, prayer, worship, and a time of silent reflection. More information can be found at https://bethanyfellows.org/
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