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Still Saturday: The Rest of My Life

June 23, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

“There is a rest in love. A pause, a trusting pause before a spinning world. A place of mending when the threads have come undone. Lord, you calm my resisting soul. You hush the voice of urgency, of panic, of alarm. You call down severity, diminish need. You tender me to silence, loving, curing silence. Till the deep filaments of my body are still. Till the blood slows. O let me live in love’s endless Sabbath. Let it follow me in all the tracks I make through this unsteady world. May I know when it calls to me. And let peace in me be generous, irresistible, catching in a world killing itself for the want of it.”

“In Christ, the rest of my life. Amen.”

“May silence be a welcomed event, a refuge, a regathering place.
May it be a good defense.
May you find God there and often.”
~David Teems in To Love is Christ

 

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. Megan Willome says

    June 23, 2012 at 5:48 am

    ‘Morning, Sandy. Today won’t be super-duper restful, but I will get to hear a great band/orchestra concert this morning, thanks to a lot of talented 7th-9th graders. I will sit and rest and listen.

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 7:45 am

      I so appreciate these quiet moments that start rolling in on Friday evening. Coming back to them helps settle me throughout the day, weekend, and into the week.

      And to sit and listen to music and think about the ability to make and hear it–there is rest in that, I think. Have a wonderful day–and weekend, Megan.

  2. Sylvia R. says

    June 23, 2012 at 6:01 am

    “Christ, the rest of my life”! What a thought to cherish, in its various possible meanings.

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 7:46 am

      Isn’t it, though? It’s a phrase to meditate on for sure.

  3. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    June 23, 2012 at 6:44 am

    Love that quote from David Teems…especially “Christ, the rest of my life.” He truly is where I will always find rest. Have a beautiful weekend, Sandy.

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 7:49 am

      Indeed. Have you read this book?

      I’ve put his newest one, Discovering Your Spiritual Center on my wish list.

      xoxo

      • Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

        June 24, 2012 at 5:08 pm

        I haven’t read his book, but your post reminded me that my friend Patsy Clairmont keeps recommending him.

    • Sandra says

      June 24, 2012 at 5:19 pm

      Listen to Patsy. She’s wise.

  4. Jean Wise says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:21 am

    What a beautiful quote and prayer! One I plan to copy and use again Thanks!

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 10:39 am

      A lot here in these few words to ponder.

  5. Donna says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Gorgeous photo. I love the quote from David Teems. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 10:38 am

      Words to return to again and again.

  6. JoAnne Potter says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:33 am

    “In Christ, the rest of my life. Amen.”
    I like a lot about this, particularly the inference that the first of our live may not have made much room for Christ, but the rest, now that may be a different story. Redemption is always a good way to start the day.

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Redemption is always a good way to start the day. And rest in it. Amen.

  7. Shelly Miller says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Jolted from deep sleep with a call from our friend, a doctor, coming to look at my sons swollen feet and legs upon return from camp. We’ll see what this day holds. Nice to visit with you on this beautfiul Saturday.

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Awww, Shelly. 🙁

  8. Michelle DeRusha says

    June 23, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Good morning, Sandy –
    Today is my father-in-law’s birthday, so we are having a Papa Day in memory and honor of him – complete with tons of fun activites and lots of junk food, including root beer floats.

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 10:36 am

      Happy birthday, Papa! Have a wonderful day, Michelle. A root beer float sounds yummy.

  9. Elizabeth says

    June 23, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Sandra, your words here are just stunning in their beauty. Thank you for sharing your gift. I just find your post today particularly full of wonder and inspiration. So tender, so deep with good good things. wishing His grace this weekend.

    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2012 at 10:35 am

      These words are all David Teems’, Elizabeth. All. And he has a wonderful gift. I would love to learn to use my words as beautifully.

  10. Joan says

    June 23, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Sandra – I found your blog through Shelly at Redemptions Beauty. I love the idea of Still Saturday. I (almost)always post a “Weekend Reflection” at by blog and thought this would be a wonderful place to link up.

    Your post was so calming and soothing.

    Many blessings,
    Joan

  11. Linda says

    June 23, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Silence is a precious commodity Sandy. These quotes are restful in and of themselves.I find I have to work at finding silence sometimes – a deliberate turning off of everything else and just letting in the quiet.
    Have a lovely, restful weekend sweet friend.

  12. Carol J. Garvin says

    June 23, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    This is so incredibly timely for me, Sandy. We’re on hospital watch, with an elderly relative awaiting major surgery. A stressful time for her, and everyone who loves her. The only place for any of us to find rest is in HIm.

  13. HisFireFly says

    June 23, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    In Him, amen!

  14. faith hope & cherrytea says

    June 23, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    love returning to Still..
    thx for creating and hosting ~

  15. diana says

    June 23, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    What gorgeous quote! And what a gorgeous photo. Perfection, dear friend. Simply that. Thank you.

  16. Diane BAiley says

    June 23, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Happy Weekend to you Sandra. Giving thanks for you today!

  17. Joanne Norton says

    June 23, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    “Living in love’s endless Sabbath” is just about the best picture I could imagine today. Seeing so much, TOO much, that is filled with seriosity by family, and neighbors, and the world, fills my heart with sorrow and grief for them. Rejoicing in my heart simply b/c I know the end may well be filled with peace, mercy, and heavenly care keeps me moving on. Thanks. Loverly, as usual.

  18. S. Etole says

    June 23, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Such a rich quote that you’ve shared with us. When the peace in us is generous surely it will overflow to others.

  19. Jennifer Richardson says

    June 23, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    “till the deep filaments of my body are still”
    ….i love this:)
    breathing deep and glad
    and grateful
    for these life-giving words,
    Jennifer

  20. Ellen Grace Olinger says

    June 26, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Good to rest in His love. Beautiful post. Thank you, Ellen

  21. Cara C says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Woops… missed the linky deadline i guess. 🙂

    Nonetheless, here’s my post:
    http://wp.me/p2d9xu-cF

    Enjoy! Cara

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