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.
Rest.
Cindee Snider Re says
Ahhhh…Sandy, sooo beautiful today! Yes, I’m just going to sit here for awhile, drink it all in and rest. Bless you, beautiful chocolate-syrup-dipped-brussel-sprout-eating friend! 😉
Sandra says
😀 😀
patsy says
This morning during my prayer time, God said, “Be still and know that I am God” several times! Indeed when we rest in Him, He is able to feed us.
Sandra says
Yes and amen, Patsy.
kd sullivan says
What an amazing quote! and for want of rest, our lives are in danger….wow. I will be meditating on this for the remainder of the day, as I am running all over like a chicken with my head cut off!
Sandra says
I need this reminder to sit even on days like this, spend a little time to sew my head back on.
Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says
I’m all about resting today, too, beautiful friend. Such a lovely and peaceful post. xoxox
Sandra says
Love resting with you, Pat.
Megan Willome says
Love these words! Saturday is not my rest day–not with busy teens–but you remind me of the importance of taking another day.
Sandra says
Another day, yes. Or maybe some rest in the midst of the busy-ness.
Cecilia Marie Pulliam says
Wow, how timely. Our pastor is doing a six week study sermon on Sabbath Rest. What it truly means to rest, how our amazing God mandated a day of rest, built us with the need and then provided the means – if only we choose to accept it. Beautifully written, Sandy, as always, and gorgeous photos.
Sandra says
None of these are my words. This is one long quote from Wayne Muller (from this article–Whatever Happened to Sunday?), whom I just discovered. He wrote a book on Sabbath, and I think this quote might also appear there.
http://www.waynemuller.com/
Gayle says
Lovely quote and message this week, one I need to hear. It was a very busy week for me, and I didn’t get a chance to visit everyone, but I so appreciated the encouragement and visits from new friends stopping by from this link. I’m hoping for a slower, still week!
Gayle
Sandra says
Hoping that for you, too, Gayle. And for all of us. 🙂
laura says
I love the photo story. So very cool! And, of course…this message is one I need to ingest daily. Love you.
Sandra says
Me. Too. Love you back.
Stephani says
I needed to hear that quote. I know I need rest. I had a few moments this morning while out taking pictures of butterflies among purple flowers. It took me away for awhile. I need more moments like that.
Louise G says
So beautiful.
Sandra says
That quote stopped me still.
Linda says
The quote is so rich with wisdom Sandy – and the pictures are amazing.
Sandra says
Isn’t it? Again,nothing of me. Apparently, Muller also spoke into Nouwen’s life http://www.waynemuller.com/about_wayne), so I figure he might be worth getting to know.
Jen says
I just came from a night away in a hotel with my best friend for our birthdays. And I truly saw, for the first time, the intense value of rest. I love the poem and I am going to put this in my journal so I do not forget. This post is such a huge confirmation for me. I am so glad that I know you in this blogging world.
Sandra says
Ah, Jen. I’m so glad I know you, too. See above to know this is not a/my poem, but a quote from Wayne Muller.
Laurie Collett says
What beautiful and inspiring photos! Your blog is a blessing and I am now following it, and I invite you to follow mine, Saved by Grace
http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/
Laurie Collett
Sandra says
Thank you, Laurie. And welcome. I will be wandering your way shortly. 🙂
Martha Orlando says
So soothing . . . yes, a wonderful invitation to rest!
Sandra says
Yes, an invitation–and a prescription. 🙂
Caryn says
lovely
Sandra says
🙂
Create With Joy says
Dear Sandra
I’m delighted to meet you and discover your blog! This is my first time linking up. I look forward to getting to know you and invite you to visit me at Create With Joy – would love for you to join us for Inspire Me Monday, Wordless Wednesday or Friendship Friday! 🙂
Create With Joy
http://create-with-joy.com
Jennifer Richardson says
poisoned by the hypnotic belief
that good things come only
through tireless effort….oh how
beautifully you pulled back the veil
so the light could shine through.
basking in it….just basking:)
-Jennifer
Dawn says
Sorry @ the multiple posts! Had some glitches with linking and commenting yesterday! Love your share…