The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
Monday we celebrated the 4th with Husband's family. His father passed away on the 4th 7 years ago so every year we think about him while we're shooting fireworks (we don't live in the city). We went over to his mom's to swim and have lunch. We came home and let Baby Boy nap and then went back for dinner and fireworks. Tuesday is Husband's normal day off but he swapped with his work partner this week. Tuesday through Thursday were all normal days. Super hot on our walks, but then we'd go swimming after. Then after lunch we've been doing the devotion that I featured last week. The kids always complain when it's time to do it, but they've been asking more questions about God and talking about Him in their daily conversation more since starting it. So I'm counting this as a win and we will continue it. Plus the illustrations are just beautiful. During Baby Boy's nap I've been painting in the playroom. This is the last big space that needs painting. After this room we'll only have some window casings, door casings, and the linen closet left to do. It's hard to believe it has taken this long yet also hard to believe we're so close to the finish line. Of course with homeownership things are never static for long. Friday was Husband's off day this week, but he ended up working 5 hours because they offered overtime pay for weekend work. Saturday was pretty normal. It rained off and on so the temps finally dropped a good bit and it was just a nice day.
Monday: Happy 4th of July!
Tuesday: Top Ten Most Anticpated Releases Q3/Q4 2022
Wednesday: Can't Wait for The Belle of Belgrave Square (Belles of London, # 2) by Mimi Matthews
Thursday: Review of To Tame a Cowboy (Colorado Cowboys, # 3) by Jody Hedlund (4 Stars)
Monday: Review of Meet Me in the Middle by Alex Light
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Wednesday
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Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul
By: Jennifer Tucker
Publication: August 16th 2022 by Thomas Nelson
208 pages
Genre: Non-fiction, Christian, Devotions
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Goodreads description--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.
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
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