In the Flesh

Waves Upon the Rocks, captured on a recent paddleboarding trip to Saguaro Lake, Arizona.

(Originally written on 6-25-2023)

Welcome to Word for the Week, the series in which I:

share my experience of hearing God’s Word in Mass last weekend,
explore what I believe the Lord is calling me to do about that Word, and
ask how this Word might impact your life, as well.

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Short entry this week!!

Last week, the word that stood out from Mass was "flesh." It was the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, so the word came up many times in the Gospel of John, chapter 6.

As I prayed about what God might want me to do about this word, I felt convicted to physically live out the gift of healing. That it's not enough to know, intellectually, that God has healed me.

I'm writing this on the final day of my year-long sabbatical. The Lord has certainly brought more healing than I thought to ask for.

And it's time to play, now. To take road trips with my kids, to swim in open water, to feel strength coursing through my veins, as proper nutrition meets the gift of good health.

Wow.

Okay. Also, a special hello to those of you who left lovely comments on this blog anytime in the last year. I was big into sabbatical mode and didn't log into the back end of my website.

But I read all of your notes (hi, Mr. Safranski! And Carrie, and Michelle, and anyone else I'm missing right now!), and I'm so grateful for you. Thanks for continuing to pray and reflect on God's word with me.

Up next is a month or two of galavanting with the family. Then hopefully I'll have updates to share about music, stage appearances, and whatever else the Lord might lead us to next.

God bless!!

Amanda

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