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You can\u2019t always stop into a church or find somewhere to kneel or light a candle or even close your eyes and bow your head. But you can always<\/em> pray. Especially if you cultivate the habit of \u201cbreath prayers.\u201d They are simple prayers. Short. Easy. They can be spoken in a single breath and repeated numerous times throughout the day. But the habit of \u201cbreath prayers\u201d can make a huge difference in your life as they help you to \u201cpray without ceasing\u201d (1 Thessalonians 5:17).<\/p>\n

Christians have used this technique for centuries. Books have been written about the practice (The Way of a Pilgrim, for example).<\/p>\n

As Rick Warren described it in The Purpose-Driven Life,<\/em> \u201cYou choose a brief sentence or a simple phrase that can be repeated in one breath\u2026.Pray it as often as possible so it is rooted deep in your heart.” <\/p>\n

Here are ten short, simple \u201cbreath\u201d prayers, based on Scripture, that you can pray anytime, anywhere:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Have you prayed any of these \u201cbreath prayers?\u201d Are there others you pray often? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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