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Still Saturday: For Want of Rest

May 5, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

 


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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  1. Cindee Snider Re says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:16 am

    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

      May 5, 2012 at 7:06 pm

      😀 😀

  2. patsy says

    May 5, 2012 at 5:43 am

    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

      May 5, 2012 at 7:06 pm

      Yes and amen, Patsy.

  3. kd sullivan says

    May 5, 2012 at 8:29 am

    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

      May 5, 2012 at 7:07 pm

      I need this reminder to sit even on days like this, spend a little time to sew my head back on.

  4. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    May 5, 2012 at 8:30 am

    I’m all about resting today, too, beautiful friend. Such a lovely and peaceful post. xoxox

    • Sandra says

      May 5, 2012 at 7:07 pm

      Love resting with you, Pat.

  5. Megan Willome says

    May 5, 2012 at 10:26 am

    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

      May 5, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      Another day, yes. Or maybe some rest in the midst of the busy-ness.

  6. Cecilia Marie Pulliam says

    May 5, 2012 at 10:57 am

    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

      May 5, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      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/

  7. Gayle says

    May 5, 2012 at 11:15 am

    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

      May 5, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      Hoping that for you, too, Gayle. And for all of us. 🙂

  8. laura says

    May 5, 2012 at 11:27 am

    I love the photo story. So very cool! And, of course…this message is one I need to ingest daily. Love you.

    • Sandra says

      May 5, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      Me. Too. Love you back.

  9. Stephani says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    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.

  10. Louise G says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    So beautiful.

    • Sandra says

      May 5, 2012 at 7:41 pm

      That quote stopped me still.

  11. Linda says

    May 5, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    The quote is so rich with wisdom Sandy – and the pictures are amazing.

    • Sandra says

      May 5, 2012 at 7:49 pm

      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.

  12. Jen says

    May 5, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    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

      May 5, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      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.

  13. Laurie Collett says

    May 5, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    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

      May 5, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      Thank you, Laurie. And welcome. I will be wandering your way shortly. 🙂

  14. Martha Orlando says

    May 5, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    So soothing . . . yes, a wonderful invitation to rest!

    • Sandra says

      May 5, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      Yes, an invitation–and a prescription. 🙂

  15. Caryn says

    May 5, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    lovely

    • Sandra says

      May 5, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      🙂

  16. Create With Joy says

    May 6, 2012 at 12:50 am

    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

  17. Jennifer Richardson says

    May 6, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    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

  18. Dawn says

    May 6, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Sorry @ the multiple posts! Had some glitches with linking and commenting yesterday! Love your share…

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