March 23, 2020

Scripture Reading: Mark 7.32-37 

  • We have had to close ourselves off from the world in many ways, and yet, because we have access to information from around the world almost instantaneously, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, our minds cluttered to the point of distraction. Given all the information that is coming in, it can be hard to know what to say or do. I don’t want to minimize the miraculous nature of Jesus’ healing ministry, but I have to imagine that having Jesus put his fingers into your ears and then spitting and touching your tongue would focus your mind! Can you just imagine? Jesus gives the man a single command: Be opened. And with this, the man is liberated. What in your life is in need of opening up? What do you need to hear that you haven’t been able to before? What do you need to say that you haven’t yet said? Maybe writing it down in your journal will be the beginning you need. Soon, you might not be able to stop and everyone around you will be saying it as well! Blessings as you start this new week of journaling!

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