he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him,
“Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”)
And immediately the man’s ears were opened,
his speech impediment was removed,
and he spoke plainly. – Mk 7:34-35
amazing Grace
how great it was
the first time i heard
“Ephphatha,” he said
the man in vestments
with graying red hair
how sweet the sound
that saved my soul
silence
and now i hear
the words of the Lord
spoken from within
how my soul sings
with praise for the Lord
who opened my heart
Ephphatha, i say
let your heart be opened
the Lord is speaking to you
Longing For Water 