Jesus Prayer

This simple, short prayer originated in the 5th century among Christians in the Egyptian desert. There are lots of variations, but this is how I have prayed this simple prayer countless times, especially when anxiety, fear, or despair rises up:
• “Lord Jesus Christ” (breathe in slowly, receiving a fresh infilling of God’s presence, peace, and power)
• “have mercy on me” (breathe out slowly, releasing everything that weighs down the heart and mind)

Lord Jesus Christ (breathe in)

have mercy on me (breathe out)