MAGNOLIA, TX — Retired healthcare executive Rick Wilton has announced the release of his new devotional, Every Breath, a book designed to help readers navigate life's unwanted journeys through scriptural reflection and honest dialogue about suffering. Published by Clay Bridges Press, the devotional tackles themes of unexpected diagnoses, grief, and seasons of waiting, offering a compassionate perspective on God's presence during difficult times.
Wilton, who spent decades as a healthcare executive before retiring to focus on writing and ministry, draws from personal experience to craft a narrative that avoids superficial encouragement. In the book, he explores how leaning on God's Word, prayer, and community support can provide strength during hardship. "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."
The devotional's authenticity stems from Wilton's commitment to honesty about suffering. "There is no candy coating in this book," he explained. "I wanted to tell the truth about what it looks like to walk through an unwanted season while holding tightly to God." Each entry invites readers to see how pain can be transformed into purpose and uncertainty into dependence on God. Wilton hopes the book will resonate with those questioning God's role in their struggles, reminding them that God uses every breath for a greater purpose.
Wilton's writing journey began more than fifty years ago when his tenth-grade English teacher recognized his talent. Although he initially considered journalism, life led him to a career in healthcare. "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 an act of obedience. When facing creative blocks, Wilton turns to what he calls "mental health and prayer walks," stepping away to spend time with God.
Every Breath is published by Clay Bridges Press, a Houston-area hybrid publisher that assists authors with editing, publishing, and promoting their books. For more information about Clay Bridges Press, visit claybridgespress.com.
A native West Virginian and graduate of Marshall University, Wilton has been married to his wife, Sandy, for over forty years. He is a father to two sons and two daughters-in-love, and a grandfather to six. In his free time, he enjoys family activities, hiking, beach or mountain retreats, and trout fishing. For aspiring writers, he offers simple advice: "Do the work. Follow the prompting of your heart and the Holy Spirit. Write every day."
Ultimately, Every Breath serves as an invitation to trust God through every season, assuring readers that even in unchosen journeys, they can walk with confidence, knowing God remains faithful.
