[Bonus] Breath Prayer: I Will Not Be Afraid

Today we are going to talk about something that all of us deal with, and that is fear and anxiety. I have to admit that there are times when I get so afraid of something that my thoughts just start going crazy. I can start thinking about all kinds of scenarios that just get me worked up even more, afraid and anxious and restless, and it just is not good. Perhaps for you, it's worrying about a medical diagnosis, or the safety of your children, or protecting your home from natural disasters. Whatever it is, fear and anxiety can cause quite a mess in our hearts, can't they? Our bodies get tense. Our minds race. Our breathing grows shallow. It's hard to focus and remember what is true. What in the world can we do in that moment of fear to calm down and point our eyes to Christ? I want to offer you a breath prayer that I use in times like this. Kari   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES + BIBLE VERSES: Episode 63: Using Christian Spiritual Practices to Draw Closer to God with Blogger and Writer Celia Miller Psalm 23:4 (NLT): "…I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me…" --- >> Soul Care Group: Monthly email with soul care practices http://lovedoesthat.org/soulcaregroup >> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognizing God's presence in the midst of our pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection