Reflections: The Lenten Season

This week began our Lenten season together as we walked through our Journey to the Cross stations on Ash Wednesday. During the evening it was such a blessing to see multiple generations come together to reflect on what might be holding us back from our connection to Christ or discovering what needs to be refocused in our relationship with him. One of the stations that were incorporated into the evening was a breath prayer. This week as we start our Lenten season I encourage you to tuck this breath prayer into your bible for your daily devotions and use it regularly during this season.  Reflect on different portions of the prayer over the next 40 days to discover what God is waiting to reveal to you.

Breathe in the breath of God

Breathe out your cares and concerns

Breathe in the love of God

Breathe out your doubts and despairs

Breathe in the life of God

Breathe out your fears and frustrations

We sit quietly before the One who gives life and love to all creation.

We sit in awe of the One who formed us in our mother’s wombs.

We sit at peace surrounded by the One who fills every fiber of our being.

Breathe in the breath of God

Breathe out your tensions and turmoil

Breathe in the love of God

Breathe out your haste and hurry

Breathe in the life of God

Breathe out your work and worry

We sit quietly before the One who gives life and love to all creation.

We sit in awe of the One who formed us in our mother’s wombs.

We sit at peace surrounded by the One who fills every fiber of our being.

– Author Christine Sine (godspace.wordpress.com)

Blessings,
Pastor Hope Terhaar