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Still Saturday: No Hurry

August 3, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

“There is a particular weariness that rises in this space of waiting. But I don’t think it’s the waiting itself that is wearying me – I think it’s my resistance to the wait. I’m like a dog straining at the end of a lead, wearing the pads of my feet raw on the sidewalk as I desperately pull pull pull. The unnecessary effort chokes me. A firm, gentle voice rises just over the sound of my struggle.

Stop, The Voice says.

Breathe, The Voice whispers.

Wait, The Voice implores, and I try to listen, and I discover a new space of stillness, a space where I can feel my own heart beating in my chest, a space where the burden is inexplicably light.” ~Shawn Smucker (Read his whole post, Rivers Know This: There is No Hurry, here.)

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. Sylvia Robertson says

    August 3, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    Hi Sandy,
    This captured me, and so I followed the link. So glad I did. Excellent thoughts and words there. And so appropriate for Still Saturday. Thank you for this — and for your link up.

  2. Wendy says

    August 4, 2012 at 1:51 am

    I so look forward to coming here each week and letting out a deep sigh. Thank you so much for your reminder that sometimes it isn’t really the waiting that is tiring. I resist it too. Thankful for the encouragement. Blessings!

  3. JoAnne Potter says

    August 4, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Thinking this morning about how God is more present on some days than others but that, Glory be, the more and longer I travel with Him, He stays closer and more intimate. Even when I am not actively seeking through study or prayer, He hovers close by on the edge of awareness. Beautiful.

  4. Gayle says

    August 4, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Sandra, I am amazed how I write a post for the Saturday link up, (which I LOVE BTW, what a wonderful theme!) and come over and you are going along that same thread of thought! Still Saturday blessings,
    Gayle

  5. Louise G says

    August 4, 2012 at 11:38 am

    I like to come here to find still Saturday still here.

  6. Cecilia Marie Pulliam says

    August 4, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    You are so right, Sandy. We do tend to be in too much of a hurry. We need to slow down and take in the blessings we are offered each day, rather than strain toward blessings yearned for and not yet granted. Thank you for the reminder.

  7. Wanda says

    August 4, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Love the peacefulness in the photo. Thanks for a peaceful place to come & drink.

  8. Kris says

    August 4, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Love the quotes in this post, Sandra. Oh how this speaks to me today….. Bless you!

  9. Jennifer RIchardson says

    August 4, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    thank you for this!
    my own pads are roughed up
    from dragging the street
    and all this salvation dressed up
    like delay
    is easier to wait and wonder over
    because of these nourishing words:)
    glad thanks,
    Jennifer

  10. Laurie Collett says

    August 4, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Thanks so much for the beautiful post & lovely community, & God bless,
    Laurie

  11. Joan says

    August 4, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Lovely thoughts for a Still Saturday. I’m so glad I found your blog and community.

    Blessings,
    Joan

  12. Shelly Miller says

    August 5, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Love the visual in his words . . and who doesn’t need a little A.A. Milne in their life? I’ve been enjoying two weeks of stillness and play, its been so good I feel like a little kid stomping my feet and declaring, “I don’t want to go home.” Nice to connect with you Sandy.

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