Each breath could be a prayer, drawing in so much life and grace and breathing out the same for the creation around us. It may be a grace then, that when we are afraid or weeping heavily, we breathe much harder. Take a few mindful breaths, long and deep. It is the same air that Jesus breathed, when he breathed out peace on his frightened disciples, after his resurrection from the darkness of the tomb. As we draw breath into our lungs may we know the whole of our bodies filled with the Holy Spirit as well, to inspire our actions and to give us new courage in faith.
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.
Luke 23:46
Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them
John 20:21