A Breath Prayer of Faith

I do not believe everything I pray. This is one way I practice faith. Mine is not a faith of certainty but one of commitment (sometimes barely that). Especially on days when I am struggling to have any faith in myself, others or God, I turn to these verses. I read them and pause. Breathe. Read and pause. Breathing my way through each translation, trusting that God will accept my humble prayer of self-doubt as I commit to allowing the psalmist to speak for me while I breathe.

PSALM 139:14

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

NIV

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God - you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made!

The Message

I give thanks to you that I was marvelously set apart. Your works are wonderful - I know that very well.

CEB

I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are your works, and my soul knows it very well.

AMP