then Jesus looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”) – Mk 7:34
Streams will burst forth in the desert, and rivers in the steppe. The burning sands will become pools, and the thirsty ground, springs of water. – Is 35:6-7
a river flows through us
whether or not we know it
whether or not we believe it
whether or not we acknowledge it
the water for which we thirst
resides in a wellspring deep within
waiting to be opened and called forth
even in the midst of the desert
none of us will be renewed
until we hear the word “Ephphatha!”
and allow our souls be opened
so the streams will burst forth
where burning sands once lay waste
water will spring forth on its way
to the all encompassing One Water
as it was created to be
a river flows through us
open our ears to hear the source of life
open our hearts to be reborn in its water
open our mouths to let the river praise
Longing For Water 