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. Below are sample breath prayers:
* 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.
* You are the bread of life o Lord, please fill the void in my soul.
* 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.
