Still Saturday: Still Again
I stop.
Still.
And wonder.
Why does the breeze ripple the lake everywhere but in its center?
Why is the center so still?
So calm?
So clear?
Is it because it’s gone deep in the center?
Or is it because it’s simply centered?
And can’t be ruffled?
Or touched by the wind?
I am hushed.
Still.
A Five Minute Friday repost from the archives on the word prompt: Still
He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.
~Psalm 107:29 (NIV)
Welcome to Still Saturday where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and words. We’d love for you to join us. Get the details above, grab your favorite button, and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to gaze long and drink deep.
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“Simply centered”
I love that!
~ Patricia recently posted..I {LOVE} Sunday::to wait in silence and to trust…
There can only be one center, right? The question is–what is it?
Absolutely!
~ Patricia recently posted..I {LOVE} Sunday::to proclaim the name of the LORD…
Yes. Lovely thinking. Lots of “hmmm-ing” when the “whys” enter your heart. [Would love to be wandering quietly around that lake. Make me grin happily!]
Oh, and re: your comment about stretching. I agree. Want Him to stretch me and “grow me” more and more. Can’t not, or my spiritual life won’t feel real.
Blessings. You’re a very gifted lady.
Joanne Norton recently posted..JEREMIAH 10:12
There were several little lakes in this one area, and I’d love to be wandering with you. You’re a very encouraging lady.
Good thoughts to accompany this fascinating image! Being centered on Him stills and comforts so the turmoil around us doesn’t reach us… that’s the analogy I see.
I haven’t had a chance to prepare Still Saturday posts to link with you lately, but I’m blessed by the messages as I check out yours and the other posts. I’ll be back eventually.
Carol J. Garvin recently posted..Preparing for the Olympic Games
You are very good at finding analogies in life, Carol. And I love what you see here.
I haven’t had a chance to come by to visit very often lately. I need to rectify that. I miss you.
What an amazing capture, definitly encouraging me to think on these things, and consider how and where my center is… blessings to you this weekend!
Kris recently posted..Weekend Wanderings
Thanks, Kris. It’s made me consider where my center is, too. So often I think it’s me sending storm waves out to rock everything in their path.
Yes, an amazing image and the perfect picture of what it means to be centered in the Lord.
Blessings!
Martha Orlando recently posted.."Let it Shine, Let it Shine, Let it Shine!"
Thanks, Martha. Shine on!
I’ve just discovered your blog…love it! I’m linking up with your post today.
Sharon recently posted..Transformation
So glad to meet you, Sharon. Welcome!
The things you notice, Sandy!
So I’ll just gaze at your photo up there.
Now I want to go throw a rock in a pond. But that would require a hike, and I’m too tired.
Monica Sharman recently posted..Too Much
So healing. I am really enjoying this link up! It is helping me to remember, to be mindful of stillness and the healing we can find there.
Gayle recently posted..Stillness
I’m so thrilled that you are finding a piece of stillness here, Gayle. It encourages me to know God uses it.
That is a beautiful photo. What a picture, the center, calm, still, rested while all around it is in ripples. Very interesting – your lines well spoken, a great lesson for all of us. Thanks!
Maureen recently posted..Beyond and Back
Thanks so much, Maureen. I’m still wondering why that calm center is there with the trees reflected in it. Maybe it’s there just for us to ponder!
Beautiful thoughts Sandy. You have eyes that do indeed see deeply.
Linda recently posted.."Be Still, My Soul
Dear Sandra, Thank you, so lovely and some new thoughts to ponder. Good to be still. Blessings to all, Ellen
Ellen Grace Olinger recently posted..Rain Falls In The Night
that still calm center
calls to me
in such a vivid way.
powerful image, friend.
thank you,
Jennifer
Jennifer Creasy Richardson recently posted..Coming into canopy, again….
Good question! You know, I’ve noticed that phenomena, too…but of course, have never really thought about it till now!
Michelle DeRusha recently posted..Weekend Meditations: Small Beginnings
Absolutely beautiful!
Jenifer recently posted..Saturday Encouragement
Beautiful photo and post! May we all be centered in Him.
Thanks for hosting the linkup & God bless,
Laurie
Laurie Collett recently posted..Triplets of Praise: How to Worship
I’ve never seen anything like that.
Someone told me the lakes up north have restrictions about power boats/jet skis. Maybe that’s the difference. Every lake down here is noisy an un-still.
Megan Willome recently posted..Raven vs. Crow
So lovely! I love the word “still.” It conjures up so many feelings of His presence when I am still.
Sherrey Meyer recently posted..Simply Sunday: Psalm 23:3