Breath Prayers

One of John Wesley’s favorite metaphors for prayer was “breath.” God breathes into us the divine word and will; we respond in prayer by breathing out our responses in both word and deed.

I love you Lord. I choose to follow You in all my ways. O God of compassion, have mercy on me. Thank you, Lord, for loving me so completely. Reveal to me, O Lord, your will in this matter. Teach me gentleness, faith and love. Lord, baptize me with love. Jesus, let me receive Your grace. Reveal my sin, O Holy Spirit. Teach me thy ways, O Lord. O God, I feel empty. Please fill me. Open my eyes, Lord, that I might see You. Thank you, Lord for the beauty I see all around me. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive my praise. Keep me close to your heart, Jesus. Holy Spirit, guide my steps. O Lord, let me feel Your presence. My soul hungers and thirsts for You. Holy Spirit, lead me into the truth. O Lord, You are my treasure. Teach me faith, O God, and grant me hope. Fill my heart with Your compassion, O Lord. Lord, help me to be strong in this situation. Holy Spirit, live in me today. Grant me Your peace, O God. Gracious Master, remove my fear. Lord Jesus, help me feel loved. Praise you, my Lord Jesus. I love you. Fill me with your Spirit, O God. Holy Spirit, protect me from the evil one. Lord, I am weak. Make me strong. Just for today, Lord, grant me a pure heart. Lord, I’m leaning on Your everlasting arms. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I worship You, O Lord. Make me more like You. Lord, let your love pour over me like rain. Make me feel secure in your love, O God. Drive away my fears and fill me with light. My hope is in You, Lord. I am satisfied. O Lord, I ask for wisdom and courage. May Your will be done in my life today. Father, lead me to walk in the light right now. Lord Jesus let me see through Your eyes. Draw me nearer to you, Lord Jesus. There is none like You, O God. Not my will, but Thine be done.