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Still Saturday: Who’s Waiting?

August 10, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

So many times I whine that I’m “waiting on God,”

but the truth is He is the one waiting on me.

In our confession, surrender, and stillness God works a miracle:

He turns our “waiting” into praise.

What joy it must bring the Father when His children

begin to understand that kind of love.

Can you even imagine?

~Toni Birdsong

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  1. Joanne Norton says

    August 10, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Love the photo.

    And “good thinking” wording, something we always need popped into our heart.

    Thanks muchly, as usual.

  2. Michele-Lyn says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    I love this line…”In our confession, surrender, and stillness God works a miracle” There is so much truth wrapped up in that short line. We do our part and God is faithful to do His.

    Beautiful words, as always 🙂

  3. patsy says

    August 11, 2012 at 2:07 am

    If only our waiting always turns into praise and not complaining! Our God loves us so much, even that He forgives! Patsy from HeARTworks and papemelroti

  4. Martha Orlando says

    August 11, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Yes . . . He is waiting on us. Thank you for the Saturday inspiration, Sandy!
    Blessings!

  5. Kris says

    August 11, 2012 at 9:23 am

    Ooh Sandy, this truth is exactly what I needed for the weekend. Thank you, thank you! May we learn to live fully surrendered–how he LOVES us!! Bless you, sweet friend!

  6. Michelle DeRusha says

    August 11, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Oh isn’t that the truth?! I’ve definitely caught myself waiting on Him…only to realize He’s waiting on me.

    A joyful weekend to you, Sandy…

  7. Joan says

    August 11, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I love your photo! And even more, what you said here, “So many times I whine that I’m “waiting on God,” but the truth is He is the one waiting on me.” I have been in a time of waiting lately, but hadn’t thought to consider that I was the one delaying things.

    Thanks for a wonderful post!

    Blessings,
    Joan

  8. Laurie Collett says

    August 11, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Beautiful photo & post! May we turn all our moments into times of praising Him! Thanks for hosting the linkup, & God bless,
    Laurie

  9. Lyli @ 3dLessons4Life says

    August 11, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I am in the waiting room right now.. Waiting for His healing. Thank you for posting this. It ministered to me.

  10. Shelly Miller says

    August 11, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Oh my, I feel like this just completes my thoughts in my post today. Thanks for this expanded view on stillness and waiting. It’s so good.

  11. Jennifer Richardson says

    August 11, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    waiting praising
    and tucked in so beautiful
    with the wild things blooming
    ….my heart can only whisper
    “yes”.
    glad sigh.
    -Jennifer

  12. Tonya says

    August 11, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Beautiful words! Thank you for sharing 🙂

  13. Pam says

    August 11, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    Beautiful photo! Love the delicacy of the flowers and Toni’s words. (What a lovely last name she has too!)

  14. Shari @ Leaving A Legacy says

    August 12, 2012 at 12:21 am

    This is a beautiful picture. I love the colors. Have a great week!

    Blessings~
    Shari

  15. Sherrey Meyer says

    August 12, 2012 at 1:17 am

    Such beautiful words from Toni Birdsong. Thanks for sharing them and your lovely photography. 🙂

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