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Closer Than Breath


Closer Than Breath

Beloved, closer than breath;

Heartbeat of the universe.

I long to know Your presence

In my heart of hearts

That I might follow You this day.

With thanksgiving for Your ever-present grace.

Blessed Be.

This Mystic Musing
Comes to You From Catherine

About 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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