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Still Saturday: Uncrowd My Heart

May 19, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

 

“Uncrowd my heart, O God,

until silence speaks

in your still, small voice;

turn me from the hearing of words,

and the making of words,

and the confusion of much speaking,

to listening,

waiting,

stillness,

silence.”

~Esther DeWaal

“Listen to the silence,

let it enfold you,

like a piece of music,

like bird-watching.”

~Esther DeWaal

In silence,

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 like 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. S. Etole says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Those are wonderful quotes and such peaceful photos.

    • Sandra says

      May 19, 2012 at 10:30 am

      🙂

  2. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    May 19, 2012 at 2:47 am

    Such a beautiful and peaceful post, Sandy. Thank you! xox

    • Sandra says

      May 19, 2012 at 10:30 am

      Thanks, Pat. Love these quotes.

  3. patsy says

    May 19, 2012 at 4:32 am

    In the stillness… yes, there is peace and we can hear His voice. We really need to take the time to stay still and listen!

    • Sandra says

      May 19, 2012 at 10:29 am

      Thinking the more we take the time, the more we’ll find we need to take the time to do other things. Or at least be better directed. 🙂

  4. Shelly Miller says

    May 19, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Yes to those words, its my prayer to hear Him in the stillness, worth more than anything I can think of. You are so fabulous at getting bird photos, love this one. And I can’t get the linky to open for me, I will try again later.

    • Sandra says

      May 19, 2012 at 10:28 am

      Yay! And thanks. Looks like you got in.

  5. Jean Wise says

    May 19, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Wow these words took my breath away. Thank you for inspiriting me this morning. I added your Still Saturday button to my blog too.

    • Sandra says

      May 19, 2012 at 11:51 pm

      Thank you, Jean!

  6. Kathy Schwanke says

    May 19, 2012 at 10:53 am

    How often I have thought this…so many words in and out, in and out…but to just listen to the still small Voice. And I love it when there are birds singing in the background! I love this Still Saturday posting. It’s so simple and yet, profound. Thank you. I seem to have trouble with posting the button so it routes the click back here. Not sure what I am doing wrong, but will keep trying.

    Have a blessed Saturday Sandy!

    • Sandra says

      May 19, 2012 at 11:57 pm

      Thank you for being part of this pilgrimage, Kathy. I’m sorry you’re having trouble with the button. Did you get all the pieces when you copied the code?

  7. Megan Willome says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:16 am

    “like birdwatching”–The birds in my yard are so noisy lately! Yet it is still-ing to listen to them jabber on.

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:00 am

      My birds have a lot to say, too. I have to be quiet to hear them. I wonder what they’re saying…

  8. Jennifer@GDWJ says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    You get the best bird shots. Very cool. As usual. 🙂 … Glad your blog is functioning again. Mine is, too. Do you suppose our two blogs drove off last night, all Thelma and Louise? At least they returned home to their Mamas. Did yours get grounded?

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:01 am

      I’m letting her off the hook this time. Only because she ran away with yours. What trouble could she get into? I’m sure yours is a good influence. Except…do either of them have a license?

  9. Carol J. Garvin says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Love these quotes of Esther DeWaal’s and your photos! “Be still and know that I am God.” Our souls crave that stillness and yet too often we yammer on. It’s a beautiful morning here. I think I’m going to take my Bible, notebook and camera out on the deck to meditate in the stillness. Happy Saturday, Sandy.

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:02 am

      I hope you had a restful day, Carol. It was a beauty here today.

  10. Lisa Moreland says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    “Uncrowd my heart, o God,”
    I love that phrase; filing THAT away for prayers in the midst of life’s noise.

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:11 am

      It’s a cool word, isn’t it Lisa? I’ve been thinking on it all day.

  11. Linda says

    May 19, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I love these quotes too Sandy. You’ve captured such a lovely sense of peace with the words and the picture. Breathing deep.

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:11 am

      Breathing with you, friend.

  12. Ellen Grace Olinger says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Lovely and restful. Thank you, Ellen

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:12 am

      🙂 🙂

  13. Michelle DeRusha says

    May 19, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Glad you’re back in blog land, Sandy – and I love your sweet bird!

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      It’s hard to stay away. I could probably use a longer social media-blog break. 🙂

  14. laura says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I sure needed this today. Uncrowding…

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      I love that word. My heart, my head–so crowded.

  15. Gayle says

    May 19, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Perfect, still and lovely Sandra. Thank you for hostessing the link up!
    Gayle from Behind the Gate

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 4:40 pm

      I’m thrilled that it’s found a following and seems to touch our hunger for stillness. Thanks for linking up and walking in silence with us.

  16. Jen says

    May 19, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Oh, I love the thought of silence enfolding me. A comfort.

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 4:42 pm

      Sounds soft, right. 🙂

  17. faith hope & cherrytea says

    May 19, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    so luving this..
    beautifully contemplative ~

  18. Monica Sharman says

    May 19, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Mmmm…too crowded, and silence can’t speak. Love the photo, too. It’s not crowded. 🙂

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 4:42 pm

      😉

  19. Jennifer Richardson says

    May 20, 2012 at 10:24 am

    uncrowd my heart, God…..oh yes.
    yes and thank you and you alone
    do this so well,
    LOVE so well my soul
    to quiet and calm and soothe
    like this:)
    oh friend, i love every morsel
    of this life-giving post.
    big glad hug,
    Jennifer

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 4:43 pm

      Gladly hugging right back, Jennifer. A calm, quiet one. 🙂

  20. Laurie Collett says

    May 20, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    May we always be attuned to hear His still, small voice!
    God bless,
    Laurie

    • Sandra says

      May 20, 2012 at 4:43 pm

      Amen, Laurie. Thank you.

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