MAGNOLIA, TX — Retired healthcare executive Rick Wilton has released his new devotional, Every Breath, a collection of reflections designed to help readers navigate life's unexpected and unwanted journeys with faith and resilience. Published by Clay Bridges Press, the book addresses the difficult questions that arise from diagnoses, grief, broken dreams, and seasons of waiting, offering a compassionate reminder of God's presence and purpose.
Wilton, drawing from decades of personal and professional experience, writes with authenticity about the realities of suffering without offering superficial encouragement. 'There is no candy coating in this book,' he said. 'I wanted to tell the truth about what it looks like to walk through an unwanted season while holding tightly to God.' Each devotional entry invites readers to see how God transforms pain into purpose and uncertainty into deeper dependence on Him.
The book's title, Every Breath, reflects the central theme that God is faithful in every moment, even when life takes unplanned turns. Wilton emphasizes the importance of leaning on God's Word, cultivating prayer, and embracing community support. 'Every one of us will eventually face a journey we never would have chosen,' he noted. 'My prayer is that readers will discover they are not walking those roads alone.'
Wilton's writing journey began more than fifty years ago when his tenth-grade English teacher recognized his gift. Although he initially considered journalism, his career led him to healthcare leadership. Now retired, he devotes his time to writing, family, and ministry. He describes his writing as 'inspired by God' and an act of obedience to encourage others to trust Him more deeply.
The author candidly shares his own struggles, including the challenge of writer's block, which he overcomes through 'mental health and prayer walks.' 'Every time I step away and spend time with the Lord, He faithfully meets me there,' Wilton said.
Beyond the pages of Every Breath, Wilton hopes readers leave with the assurance that God has not abandoned them. 'He is using every step to shape them into who He created them to be,' he said. For aspiring writers, his advice is simple: '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.'
Clay Bridges Press, the hybrid publisher behind Every Breath, specializes in helping authors edit, publish, and promote their books. More information about the publisher is available at claybridgespress.com.
