Every Breath a Prayer

Description: Today we celebrate Pentecost—the day God poured out the Holy Spirit on all people, just as Jesus promised. The Bible tells us that God’s Spirit is like breath—something we all have and need to live. Every breath we take can be a reminder that God is near and active in our lives. Just like breathing helps us calm down or get ready to be brave, the Spirit helps us know God, find peace, and become who God wants us to be. The message invites us to slow down and pay attention to our breath as a way of paying attention to God. Breathing in can mean receiving God’s love, peace, or healing. Breathing out can mean letting go of stress, anger, or fear. When we pause to breathe and pray, we remember that God’s Spirit lives in us and is always working to help us grow, heal, and love others more.