Just Breathe

Life has a lot of ups and downs. I tend to get really angry with myself when I'm feeling down and discouraged. I haven't had a lot of patience in the getting well process. This song is really the battle raging in my thoughts and the deep frustration I have with myself when things are taking too long. In the midst of my wrestling, I have heard God's reassuring words to "just breathe".

Jaret Aubin @jaretsphotography

Sometimes I’m living free, like it’s supposed to be

Then suddenly, my focus has changed

I’m overwhelmed and feeling ashamed

I get so angry at me and I start feeling scared

Cause just like that, I’ve lost sight of Your plan

And why did I let go of Your hand?

This war keeps raging in me. What do I really believe?

Is my heart, set on what isn’t true?

Or will I stop and look up at You?

And in the midst of this fight, I sense You holding me tight

And though my doubts have led me astray

I know I’m loved, I’m hearing You say

“Just breathe, breathe, breathe - breathe, breathe

Just breathe, breathe, breathe - breathe, breathe”

Child, you belong to Me and you are never alone

Fears and doubts don’t change who I am

My love is sure and so is My plan

Just breathe, breathe, breathe.  Breathe, breathe

Just breathe, breathe, breathe.  Breathe, breathe

Just breathe, breathe, breathe.  Breathe, breathe”

Scriptures:

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold onto you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 CSB

Words and Music by Michele Krieger 2024

Vocals – Michele Krieger, Wendy Morisset

Piano – Michele Krieger

Cello – Aimee Norris www.aimeenorrismusic.com;

Bass – Randy Krieger

Exalt Recording 2026