
“Then the Lord God formed humans [man]
from the dust of the ground
and breathed into their [his] nostrils
the breath of life…”
Gen 2:7
Breathe most deeply Mingling my breath with Yours, Most High. Deep within
My heart longs for Your touch.
“Deep calls to deep.”
Ps 42.7
“Out of the depths I cry to you,
O Lord, Lord, hear my voice.”
Ps 130 1-2a.
“Your voice do I hear.
I wrap you in my arms of love.
Rest in Me and
Breathe most deeply.”
Scripture verses from the NRSV
Modifications for inclusive language
by Catherine Coates


Catherine Coates is the author of the books, Longing for Intimacy: Glimmers of Hope, and Like as a Hart: Poems to Quench Longing. She has also published a set of inspirational cards, Musings on Grace.
Her next book will be considerations of Jewish/Christian theological tenets which arose in her after spending time in a Christian cult.
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