Breath as Prayer

Auteur

Jennifer Tucker is an illustrator, lettering artist, and graphic designer whose work has been featured in multiple publications and books, including The Message Canvas Bible, New Mercies I See, and the ECPA bestselling coloring book Whatever Is Lovely. She is also the author of Breath as Prayer. She lives in central Georgia with her husband, Mark, and two daughters, Emma and Lilly. Jennifer is a devoted follower of Jesus and an advocate for mental health. She writes and shares her art online at littlehousestudio.net.

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Breath as Prayer guides readers through the ancient practice of breath prayer and offers prayers to call upon as you embrace a daily practice of abiding with Christ. Approachable teaching on the crossroads of faith and science alongside inspiring original art and topical prayers offer tools for alleviating anxiety and deepening your faith.

Résumé

Find hope amid anxiety through the spiritual practice of breath prayer in this beautifully illustrated and practical guide to connecting body, mind, and spirit during times of stress.

Breath as Prayer will lead you through the practice and the proven health benefits of Christian breath prayer: intentional prayers centered around Scripture that focus our minds on Christ as we calm our bodies through breathing.

*Breath as Prayer *offers:

• More than 80 breath prayers focused on Scripture, along with brief meditations
• Gorgeous original full-color illustrations
• A quick-start how-to guide to refer to as needed
• Guidance on how to implement a breath prayer practice
• The science behind breath work and prayer and why it works
• An invitation to reflect on the effect of breath prayers on your body

With a beautiful foil-accented cover, *Breath as Prayer *is an ideal gift for:

• Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or fear
• Grief and anxiety support groups
• Prayer groups and prayer ministries
• Men and women looking for new avenues for connecting with God
• Teens and young adults dealing with stress and anxiety
• Adult baptism and confirmation

God created our bodies, minds, and spirits to be intimately connected with one another. Purpose-filled breathing is one of the most effective, calming ways to integrate all aspects of who we are, especially during times of intense stress. Breath as Prayer invites you to the crossroads of Christian contemplative practice, Scripture, psychology, and science to deepen your faith, bring peace to your body, and discover a new reliance on Christ.

Breathe deeply, lean into God's Word, and discover why every breath can be an invitation to pray.