We have had some hazy days lately, caused by the fires out west. The weatherman said the smoke will make for some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Perhaps you have seen one. They are another example of God's creative beauty that we can experience.
The hazy skies remind us that out west people are living in danger, their homes and lives are in danger. It also reminds me that their air quality is terrible because of the smoke. They can hardly breathe; they are encouraged not to go outside. This reminds me how fortunate we are to have good clean air to breathe.
Breathing is a natural action of life. Yet, to relax we are often encouraged to breathe deeply, in and out. Slowly inhale and exhale, concentrating on the air moving in and out of our bodies. It is calming to breathe purposefully. It is something so easy to do, yet we rarely take the time to stop and do it.
Breathing exercises offer us a way to release our anxieties; breathe in the Holy Spirit and breathe out our anxieties. It is a good way to calm yourself in anxious times of worry or frustration.
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord," (Psalm 150:6 NIV).
Lord, help us to breathe deeply and release the air to cleanse our souls of whatever is troubling us. Let us release the poisons that pollute our breathe and accept the air of Your giving. Thank you, God. Amen.
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