Read
If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:17-18
Think
Jesus warned a rich young ruler how very hard it is for a rich person to inherit the kingdom of God. Why? Possibly because we put our trust in our wealth more than in our Lord, as did this rich young ruler. Keeping our material things, at the expense of others, is a sin. John offers us a direct application of the love of God. We are called to provide for others and not just through prayer. Compassion and generosity are the ways we keep our hearts right with God. We love well by giving well when we heed this warning.
Pray
Breath Prayer Explanation
Breath prayers are a form of contemplative prayers linked to the rhythm of your breath. Breath prayer has been practiced in the church for thousands of years and is a 1 to 2 sentence prayer you silently pray 5-10 times consecutively throughout the day as you inhale and exhale.
It’s a centering prayer for our minds and hearts to remember God within all circumstances. Breath prayer is a simple yet transformative spiritual practice!
An example of a breath prayer is, “Father, you are Holy” (prayed silenty as you inhale), “Help me be holy” (prayed silently as you exhale).