Catch Your Breath

How to Make a Spiritual U-Turn Practice Proper Breathing

Catch Your Breath

I long to sit quietly at His feet and listen to His heart.

But most days, I am running around like Raggedy Ann with a million things to do.

I miss Him when I wake up late and rush off to work in the morning.

I forget He is close by as I work through my lunch hour to finish one more project.

I fail to notice Him as I unload the dishwasher after dinner for the hundredth time.

I ignore Him as I plop down exhausted on the couch in a comatose state and reach for the remote.

The truth is that I am scared of the quiet. I am frightened of what He might say. I fear slowing down.

I live in lack because I refuse to surrender the reigns to the One who holds the keys to abundant life and peace.

Yet, He speaks so tenderly to me.

My child, draw close to My heart and find rest.

I’m tired of running ragged. I want to be still and know that He is God.

I want to press in to know Him and spend my time investing in moments that have eternal significance.

I’ve forgotten how to “just breathe” and be.

Are you tried of the endless, crazy hamster wheel of life? We’ve raced along on an adrenaline-infused rhythm for so long that taking a break seems boring, barren, and baseless.

The enemy loves to get us busy.

When was the last time you “just breathed,” friend?

Let’s take 31 days to slow down and remember that inhaling is a gift of His mercy.

Day One: Catch Your Breath

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I was a woman on a mission. My body lunged forward through the packed hallway pushing passed the horde in a blur of speed.

Jumping left and right, I maneuvered through the maze of people with ease. I knew the way well.

Suddenly, my feet hit a hurdle, and as my legs flailed in midair, my body plummeted down like a torpedo.

I never saw it coming.

I lay on the ground grasping my chest. I could not catch my breath.

Breathe. Breathe. Just breathe.

I’ll never forget that day.

Have you ever had your life thrashed about unexpectedly? Maybe you are struggling to inhale right now.

Friend, I promise you that air will once again fill up your lungs with His praise.

Take time to catch your breath. You can’t get up and run until your heart stops racing.

God will meet you there on the ground and free you from fear. He hears your every moan and groan.

In time, Yahweh God will help you catch your breath.

Breathing Exercise:

Read Psalm 34. Note every way that God is attentive to the weary and brokenhearted. Breathe the words of the psalmist as your personal prayer to the God who is the air that you live and breathe.