Pause: A Month of Peace in Five Minutes a DaySample

Proclaim

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7)

Prompt

When was the last time you really thought about the miracle that is breathing?

Take a moment to breathe. Really breathe. Close your eyes (after you read this sentence, obviously), and take a slow, deep breath through your nose and out through your mouth. Feel your lungs inflate, the air rush through your nasal passages, and the expansion of your chest.

All of that is a miracle.

It’s a miracle we all take for granted.

But the greater miracle is the supernatural transfer of peace in our lives and in our hearts through our breath. As our song today reminds us, with each breath we take, our lungs fill with the presence of God, our bodies are filled with the daily bread we desperately need, and our soul is encouraged by the words the Holy Spirit speaks to us.

YES! All of that within a single breath!

The next time you’re in need of peace, the next time you are in need of God’s presence, PAUSE whatever you’re doing and focus on the miracle of your next breath. And the next one.

Prod

Did you do the breathing exercise mentioned above? Set a timer for three minutes and just focus on your breathing, thanking God the entire time for each breath.

Praise

Listen to “Breathe” by Michael W. Smith

Pray

Jesus, thank you for the breath that fills my lungs and brings me life. It reminds me of you. I am desperate for you today. Amen.