Ephphatha - Mark 7:35

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Holy Scripture of the day about Ephphatha, "Be Opened"

A deaf man with a speech impediment was brought to him, and the people begged Jesus to lay his hands on the man to heal him. Jesus led him away from the crowd so they could be alone. He put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then, spitting on his own fingers, he touched the man’s tongue. Looking up to heaven, he sighed and said, “Ephphatha,” which means, “Be opened!” Instantly the man could hear perfectly, and his tongue was freed so he could speak plainly! Mark 7:32-35 NLT

Belief statement: The touch of Jesus opens the doors of impossibility in my life.

Prayer to have my ears, mouth, and heart opened by Jesus  

Touch my ears O Lord and open them to hear as You hear. Touch my tongue so I learn open my mouth with grace and truth. Open my eyes to see others as You see them. Open my heart and fill it with Your perfect love. Holy Spirit, lead me to someone needs the touch of Jesus to open their ears to hear the good news of salvation. In His holy name I pray. Amen. Amen.