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Songs from the Spirit
Fall into Prayer
BY SARA SAHM
The Bible calls Jesus the Breath of Life. I especially love Acts 17:25, which teaches: And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everything life and breath and everything else (NIV).
I have struggled with anxiety. Sometimes, it causes me to feel as though I cannot breathe. When that happens, I often reach for a band-aid, not my Bible. On days I find myself drained, sad, or anxious, I’d love to say that the first place I always go is prayer, but that would be a lie. One day, I went to the piano, and God came with me, allowing the prayer in my heart to flow into a song. I felt as if God said to me, “Why? Why do you gasp for air rather than turn to me? I am the breath of life, living water, creator, and sustainer of all.” sang. I was filled with so much peace as I played, just crying out to the Lord. In Matthew 11:28 (NIV), Jesus says this: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” God proved this verse true to me that day.
Maybe it’s only me who tries to white-knuckle life. But I doubt it. The enemy doesn’t want us to fall into prayer. It’s no wonder; his world is filled with empty promises masqueraded as pretty solutions. We all want a quick fix. God doesn’t promise a quick fix or an easy road, But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV).
YOU SAY, “COME. COME TO ME.
ASK AND RECEIVE ALL THAT YOU NEED.
STOP GASPING FOR LIFE. STOP DYING FOR AIR.
FALL INTO PRAYER.”
The lyrics above just flowed. It was the most satisfying experience—I turned on my voice recorder and just sang. I was filled with so much peace as I played, just crying out to the Lord. In Matthew 11:28 (NIV), Jesus says this: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” God proved this verse true to me that day.
Find your own way to “fall into prayer.” My way is often through song. The point is to fall into prayer as you surrender it all. Falling at Jesus’ feet.
We all have days when life gets so busy we can’t breathe. Don’t say, “I’ll pray later—when I get things done.” Instead, Stop, Fall into Prayer, and rest in Him until you begin to breathe again.
Sara Sahm is a musician and songwriter. She recently became the worship leader for Woman World Leaders. Sara serves on the prayer team in her church and leads worship at local gatherings. She resides in Jupiter, Florida, with her husband and two young girls. She is a busy mom but tries to find a balance between home and ministry. You can download her songs for free at sarasahmmusic.com or watch videos on YouTube @sarasahm5437
