Retired healthcare executive and author Rick Wilton has announced the release of his new devotional, Every Breath, a book designed to help readers navigate life's most challenging and unwanted seasons. Published by Clay Bridges Press, the devotional offers honest reflections and biblical encouragement for those facing unexpected diagnoses, grief, uncertainty, or prolonged waiting.
Wilton, who spent his professional career in healthcare leadership before retiring to focus on writing and ministry, draws on decades of personal experience to address the difficult questions that arise when life does not go as planned. "Every one of us will eventually face a journey we never would have chosen," Wilton said. "My prayer is that readers will discover they are not walking those roads alone. God is present, He is faithful, and He can use even our hardest seasons to deepen our trust in Him and bring glory to His name."
Rather than offering superficial encouragement, Every Breath speaks candidly about suffering while pointing readers toward hope in Christ. Each devotional invites readers to see how God transforms pain into purpose and uncertainty into deeper dependence. "There is no candy coating in this book," Wilton explained. "I wanted to tell the truth about what it looks like to walk through an unwanted season while holding tightly to God."
Wilton's journey as a writer began more than fifty years ago when his tenth-grade English teacher recognized his gift. Although he considered pursuing journalism, life led him in another direction until retirement allowed him to devote time to writing. "Looking back, I can see God was planting seeds all along," he said. "Now I simply want to use whatever gift He's given me to encourage others to trust Him more deeply." He describes his writing as "inspired by God" and often overcomes creative stalls through what he calls "mental health and prayer walks."
For aspiring writers, Wilton offers simple advice: "Do the work. Follow the prompting of your heart and the Holy Spirit. Write every day. You never know how God may use your words to encourage someone else."
At its heart, Every Breath is an invitation to trust the God who remains faithful through every season of life. It reminds readers that while they may not have chosen the journey they are on, they can choose to walk it with confidence, knowing God is using every breath for His greater purpose.
Clay Bridges Press, a Houston-area hybrid publisher, assisted Wilton in editing, publishing, and promoting the book. For more information about the publisher, visit claybridgespress.com.
