but only say the word and I shall be healed. more
In the Catholic mass of my youth these words, the preparation for communion, washed over me like a warm summer wave, a feeling of closeness with my Creator embracing me.
In a church full of people, words from my own mouth forged a solemn moment alone with God.
As this season of darkness registers yet another month on my earthly calendar, I recognize a need for silence, a closing of my mouth, a waiting for God to say the word.
We see this
image too often:
the duct-taped
mouth, a hostage
in a hopeless situation.
This image is intentional.
I need a
vivid reminder
to listen
to wait
for God
to say
the word
Last night I prayed aloud the words
of the communion preparation, and heard
Everything you need
is already there
already in place
vivid reminder
to listen
to wait
for God
to say
the word
Last night I prayed aloud the words
of the communion preparation, and heard
Everything you need
is already there
already in place
The words wash over me, a comforting moment alone with God.
Rw
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As for you, I'll come with healing, curing the incurable Jeremiah 30:17 MSG
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