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🍂 Fall Breath Prayers for Transition, Letting Go, and New Routines · The Wholehearted Enneagram Podcast

• 0:01
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Simply Wholehearted Podcast with Amy Wicks, your wholehearted life and business coach.
• 0:09
  SPEAKER_00: You should know this podcast will inspire you to grow in self-awareness, be passionate about your faith, and get clear on your calling.
• 0:17
  SPEAKER_00: If you are new here, then welcome to the community of multi-passionate women who love to go deep on topics like faith, Enneagram, relationships, leadership, and community.
• 0:30
  SPEAKER_00: This conversation might provide the step you need to make the change you desire.
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  SPEAKER_00: So let's get started.
• 0:45
  SPEAKER_00: Can you believe it?
• 0:47
  SPEAKER_00: Well, how is your summer?
• 0:49
  SPEAKER_00: Do you find yourself excited about the change of weather and the routine ahead of you?
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  SPEAKER_00: Or are you dreading it a little bit, anxious about it?
• 0:58
  SPEAKER_00: For me personally, I am always excited about the new rhythm of fall.
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  SPEAKER_00: I love the change in weather.
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  SPEAKER_00: The colors in the Midwest get so beautiful.
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  SPEAKER_00: I love my sweaters.
• 1:11
  SPEAKER_00: And I like pumpkin-flavored things, minus pumpkin spice latte.
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  SPEAKER_00: But I'm also sad this year about the fall change because this new rhythm represents a lot of change happening in our home.
• 1:26
  SPEAKER_00: Specifically, this last summer will be forever remembered as a marker of a distinct before and after.
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  SPEAKER_00: You know those moments that you experience when you know life is never going to be the same, or at least you'll never look at life the same?
• 1:41
  SPEAKER_00: Yeah, have you had one of those moments?
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, this summer was definitely that for me.
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  SPEAKER_00: And now, as I mentioned, this fall represents a big transition because we are taking our oldest daughter to college out of state.
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  SPEAKER_00: So, yeah, this fall is going to have some extra tears in the midst of the beauty.
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  SPEAKER_00: So I have to add here as well that when I heard about people being sad and taking their kid to college, I was like, oh yeah, I bet they're a little bit sad.
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  SPEAKER_00: I honestly thought about that stage of life in the future as I had kids and thought, oh, I'll be excited.
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  SPEAKER_00: It'll be a new season and there'll be, you know, it'll be an adventure.
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  SPEAKER_00: And I've always talked about it being an adventure, an exciting thing to our kids.
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  SPEAKER_00: But now that I'm here and I'm sending her away, I am sad.
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  SPEAKER_00: And I didn't expect to be so sad.
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  SPEAKER_00: So the tears are definitely falling the before, during, and after it's all happening.
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  SPEAKER_00: But as you know, it'll all be okay.
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  SPEAKER_00: And I'm sure in our relationship, the best is yet to come.
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  SPEAKER_00: So if you happen to miss the podcast episode that I did with Paige this last spring, you might want to listen to it.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm gonna link to it in the show notes.
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  SPEAKER_00: But we shared tips for graduates and also shared a little bit more of her story and decision related to college.
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  SPEAKER_00: So that might be fun.
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  SPEAKER_00: But enough about me.
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  SPEAKER_00: You know I like to share these sort of things in my weekly email, so you can find more info there and stay tuned.
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  SPEAKER_00: But I want to talk about you because you are in the midst of your own transition and you're facing the fall shift.
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  SPEAKER_00: So as you do that, whether it's a good thing or a hard thing, I want to offer you some breath prayers to help guide you through the season of change with some additional peace, grace, and encouragement to trust in God's perfect plan for you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Also, you may have come to some of my online events this year, like the wholehearted mini retreat where we practice breath prayers and Lectio Divino and some things like that.
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  SPEAKER_00: So I wanted to share that we're going to have another one this fall.
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  SPEAKER_00: But if you're listening to this episode and you've missed that specific event, don't worry.
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  SPEAKER_00: The link that I'm going to put here in the show notes is a link to our wholehearted gatherings page.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's a new space that I've created so my wholehearted coaches can share the events that they're hosting at a time or a date or even a location that is convenient for you.
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  SPEAKER_00: So if you want to take a peek there and see if there's a mini retreat to sign up for or some other amazing event, I hope that you will take a look and join us soon.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now, obviously, I talked about this episode being about breath prayers.
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  SPEAKER_00: And maybe you've been around here for a while, so you've enjoyed the breath prayers I've offered before.
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  SPEAKER_00: Or maybe you're going, breath prayers, that's interesting, but I don't really know what that is.
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  SPEAKER_00: So how about I give you a little bit of understanding before we dive in?
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  SPEAKER_00: A breath prayer is intentionally short and repetitive, and it usually consists of just a few words or a brief phrase.
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  SPEAKER_00: This brevity allows you to easily remember it and then repeat it, whether you're doing it at a concentrated time or maybe just later in the day after listening.
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  SPEAKER_00: So this unique aspect of prayer is that it's synchronized with your breath.
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  SPEAKER_00: You inhale as you think about or say one part of the prayer, and then you exhale as you say or consider the other part.
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  SPEAKER_00: So breathing in, you can receive a message of truth, and breathing out, you can remind yourself of truth, or maybe it represents letting go of something.
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  SPEAKER_00: In addition, the repetition of the prayer as you breathe in and out helps to create a focal point for meditation.
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  SPEAKER_00: It can help calm the mind and increase the connection to the love of your Heavenly Father.
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  SPEAKER_00: I like to read a brief passage of scripture and then use that as my focus point.
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  SPEAKER_00: And then I pray parts of that passage or take what I'm getting away from that part of passage.
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  SPEAKER_00: So that's what I'm going to demonstrate and do with you and for you today.
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  SPEAKER_00: And I'm going to start today with the Enneagram nines and go all the way to the Enneagram ones.
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  SPEAKER_00: I will model the breath prayer, and I'm going to also follow up with an additional word of prayer and blessing over you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 9, I bless you with the courage to step out of complacency and to embrace new opportunities God is placing before you, knowing that your voice and presence matter.
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  SPEAKER_00: Joshua 1 9.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is my command be strong and courageous.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I step out in courage.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: God is with me.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord, help me to embrace the new opportunities that you are placing before me with courage, knowing that you are with me every step of the way.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 8, I bless you with the grace to let go of the need to control and to trust God's grace, knowing that his power is perfect in your weakness.
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  SPEAKER_00: But he said, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
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  SPEAKER_00: Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I trust in God's strength.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: I release control.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord, help me to trust in your power and to let go of the need to control every situation, knowing that your grace is sufficient for me.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 7, I bless you with the ability to slow down and to savor the beauty of the season.
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  SPEAKER_00: Trusting that in the stillness, God's joy and peace will fill your heart.
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  SPEAKER_00: Psalm 46.10.
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  SPEAKER_00: Be still and know that I am God.
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  SPEAKER_00: I will be honored by every nation.
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  SPEAKER_00: I will be honored throughout the world.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I embrace stillness.
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  SPEAKER_00: I breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: God's joy fills my heart.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord help me to slow down and to find joy in the present moment, trusting that your peace and presence are enough for me.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type six, I bless you with a peace that surpasses all understanding as you let go of fear and anxiety, trusting in God's perfect protection and provision.
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  SPEAKER_00: Psalm 62, 1 and 2.
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  SPEAKER_00: For God alone my soul waits in silence.
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  SPEAKER_00: From him comes my salvation.
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  SPEAKER_00: He alone is my rock and my salvation.
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  SPEAKER_00: My fortress.
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  SPEAKER_00: I shall never be shaken.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I acknowledge my fears.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: I trust in God's salvation.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord help me to release my anxieties and to rest in the peace that only you can provide, knowing that you are my protector.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 5.
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  SPEAKER_00: I bless you with the courage to step out of isolation and trust that God will provide for your every need, guiding you into community and action.
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  SPEAKER_00: Philippians 4.19.
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  SPEAKER_00: And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I step out in trust.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: God meets my needs.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord help me to trust in your provision and to engage with the world around me, knowing that I am never alone.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 4, I bless you with the strength to let go of past hurts and embrace the beauty of new beginnings, knowing that God has a unique and beautiful plan just for you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Isaiah 43, 8 through 19 Forget the former things.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not dwell on the past.
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  SPEAKER_00: See, I am doing a new thing.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now it springs up, but do you not perceive it?
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  SPEAKER_00: But I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I remember all that was good in the past.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: I embrace new beginnings.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord help me to let go of what was and to embrace the new things that you're doing in my life with hope and gratitude.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 3, I bless you with the peace that comes from releasing your striving and finding your worth in being God's beloved child, not just your accomplishments.
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  SPEAKER_00: Matthew 11, 28 through 29.
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  SPEAKER_00: Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, I will give you rest.
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  SPEAKER_00: Take my yoke upon you, but let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I find rest in you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: I release striving.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord, help me to rest in your love and to know that my worth is found in you, not in what I do.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 2.
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  SPEAKER_00: I bless you with the courage to let go of overextending yourself and to rest in God's provision, trusting that you are loved for who you are, not just for what you do for others.
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  SPEAKER_00: Psalm 23, 1 through 2.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Lord is my shepherd.
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  SPEAKER_00: I have all that I need.
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  SPEAKER_00: He lets me rest in green meadows.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I receive rest.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am loved as I am.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord, help me to embrace the rest you offer, and to trust that I am enough just as you created me.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type one, I bless you with the grace to release your need for perfection and to embrace the changing seasons with trust in God's perfect timing.
• 13:15
  SPEAKER_00: Ecclesiastes 3 1 and 2.
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  SPEAKER_00: For everything, there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven, a time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to harvest.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe in.
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  SPEAKER_00: I trust God's timing.
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  SPEAKER_00: Breathe out.
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  SPEAKER_00: I release my ideals.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lord, help me to let go of my need for control and to trust in your perfect plan for this season.
• 13:59
  SPEAKER_00: Friend, I do hope and pray that these breath prayers powerfully minister to you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Not because they're my words, but because they're a holy scripture encountering your heart today, no matter how you're feeling about what is ahead.
• 14:16
  SPEAKER_00: Now, because this episode is so brief, I hope you go ahead and take a few times to listen to this over these next several weeks.
• 14:25
  SPEAKER_00: And also if you know a friend who needs this kind of invitation to pause and receive, send them this episode.
• 14:33
  SPEAKER_00: You can easily send them a link through your favorite communication platform, or you can even take a screenshot of this Simply Wholehearted podcast, and they can find it on any podcast app.
• 14:43
  SPEAKER_00: Until next time, friend, we are all broken, we're all blowing it, but the brave one does something about it.