Breathe: Finding Peace in a Pressured World

Life moves fast. Between work, family, and constant demands, it’s easy to feel like you’re running out of air. But God never meant for us to live anxious and overwhelmed. He invites us to pause, rest, and breathe again.
In our new series, Breathe, Pastor Kevin reminds us that true peace isn’t found in control, comfort, or achievement. It’s found in God’s presence. When we slow down long enough to listen, we remember that we were created to live filled, filled with His Spirit, filled with His peace, and filled with His breath.

Peace Over Pressure
Psalm 127 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” We push ourselves to hold everything together, our families, our finances, our future, and still feel empty. Peace doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from inviting God into what you’re already doing.
When we trust Him to guide every part of our lives, peace replaces pressure and our efforts find purpose.

From Shallow Breaths to Deep Life
Many Christians live on what Pastor Kevin calls “shallow breaths.” A quick verse of the day, a short prayer before bed, or a song on the drive to work. Those moments matter, but they’re not enough to fill our souls.
Just as our bodies need deep breathing to stay healthy, our spirits need deep connection with God through Scripture, worship, and quiet prayer. That is where real rest begins.
When we slow down to take a deep breath in His presence, the Holy Spirit renews our mind and restores our peace.

Let God Breathe Life Into You
From the very beginning, God has been breathing life into His people. In Genesis 2:7, He formed humanity and breathed life into us. In Ezekiel 37, He breathed into a valley of dry bones and they came alive again.
That same Spirit of God can breathe new life into your heart, your home, and our church today. You don’t have to fix everything or earn His peace. You just have to be still and receive it.

It’s Time to Breathe Again
Maybe you’ve been running on empty. Maybe life feels pressured, crowded, or dry. This is your invitation to pause, to rest, to breathe deeply in God’s presence.
Breathe in His peace. Breathe out your worries. Let His Spirit fill you again with strength, joy, and life.

PASTOR KEVIN'S SERMON NOTES
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