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The Breath of Redemption: His Redemptive Waters and Blood – Breath Prayer
Yoga Devotions – Breath Prayer
“The Breath of Redemption: His Redemptive Waters and Blood”
Inhale: “Jesus, incarnate Savior,”
Exhale: “Your water and blood redeem.”
Inhale: “Jesus, incarnate Savior,”
As you inhale, you breathe in the name of Jesus, the Son of God who took on human flesh, becoming incarnate for our salvation. This phrase acknowledges the profound mystery of the Incarnation, where the eternal Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Jesus, fully God and fully human, entered into our world, experiencing the joys and sorrows, temptations and triumphs of human life. By breathing in the name of Jesus, we invite his presence into our being, recognizing him as the source of our hope, strength, and salvation.
Exhale: “Your water and blood redeem.”
As you exhale, you release the phrase acknowledging the significance of Jesus’ baptism and sacrificial death. “Your water” points us to the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, and to our baptism as a means by which Jesus fulfills his role as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29).
“Your blood” refers to the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross, where he shed his blood as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Through his death, Jesus paid the penalty for our sins, reconciling us to God and offering forgiveness and redemption to all who believe in him. We receive this forgiveness through baptism.
By breathing out this phrase, we affirm our belief in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. We acknowledge that it is through his baptism and his bloodshed on the cross that we find forgiveness, salvation, and new life. We release our burdens, sins, and shortcomings, trusting in the sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrifice to redeem and renew us.
Overall, this breath prayer invites us to center our hearts and minds on the essential truths of the Christian faith—the Incarnation and Atonement of Jesus Christ. It encourages us to breathe in the presence of the incarnate Savior and to exhale our trust in his redeeming work, finding comfort, peace, and renewal in his love and grace.
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