Breathe

"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." -Jeremiah 33:3

Athletes, when their time to shine has come, are taught young to "Just breathe." Performers, when getting ready to take the stage with every nerve on edge, are told, "Just breathe." Mothers in childbirth you are told, "Just breathe." Fathers, insecure about supporting their families, are told, "Just breathe." Prospective employees walking into that final interview remind themselves, "Just breathe."

There is something about breathing in the breath of life. The mere act of taking breath into our lungs calms the nerves and relaxes the mind. Now it's time for you to take that simple act to a level far beyond your imagination. As you take that deep breath, whisper the name of Jesus. With each deep breath, simply say one name, Jesus. Invite the King of kings into your circumstance. "Call on Me," God is saying to you, "and I will answer you," He promises. "And will show you great and mighty things which you do not know."

What a promise. What a relationship. What a great and merciful Lord we serve!

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PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, I will call upon You knowing that You will guide me in every step of life, and show me great and marvelous things that I do not know! In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Breathe in the name of Jesus. After a time in this breath prayer, share what you experience.

Written by Jim Penner-Hour of Power