A Sacred Prayer

A Sacred Prayer

By Annette Camp 

September 4, 2025

Prayer does not rush;

it unfolds in deliberate

meditative, affirmative pauses

and deep, conscious breathing.

Each breath draws me inward

and grounds me in the present.

I become aware of the quiet

currents beneath my restless mind.

Affirmations provide clarity

and bring intention to this moment.

They guide me gently

and soften tension within.

The pauses unfold—

deliberate, reflective, tender.

Prayer invites me to linger

and rest in quiet understanding.

I honor the stillness around me,

listening deeply to my heart's messages.

Each moment offers gentle guidance,

shaping understanding without hurry.

True guidance is not found in speed,

but in breath, in attentive presence.

In these quiet pauses, I discover

what my soul has been seeking.

With each inhale, I gather clarity,

with each exhale, I let go of tension.

These deep, conscious breaths guide me,

revealing patience, presence, and calm.

The map of my inner life

emerges very slowly.

With every inhale and exhale,

a prayer unfolds within me.