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Still Saturday: Life Itself is Grace

September 21, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

Listen to your life.

See it for the fathomless mystery that it is.

In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness,

touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it

because in the last analysis

all moments are key moments,

and life itself is grace.

Listening to Your Life: Daily Meditations with Frederick Buechner

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. Danise Jurado says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    So very true! Life itself is an unmerited gift from God – “Grace” Lovely picture of the seasons of life… Although it is fall it still feels like summer here in California 🙂

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:11 am

      One thing about Michigan–every season feels like that season. I wouldn’t mind a few California summer days. It’s cold and rainy here today. Blessings on your weekend, Danise. 😉

  2. ~ Patricia says

    September 22, 2012 at 6:52 am

    All moments are indeed key moments – for they are all we really have. Have a beautiful weekend, Sandra. xox

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      Indeed. You have a beautiful weekend, too, my friend.

  3. Martha Orlando says

    September 22, 2012 at 7:20 am

    Each moment, full of grace . . .
    Have a blessed weekend, Sandy!

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:03 pm

      You, too, Martha. 🙂

  4. Kris says

    September 22, 2012 at 7:37 am

    Yes! Yes, each moment is a gift! May we live this weekend in this truth! May we fully experience the joy of that gift! Always blessed when I visit here, Sandy. Thanks, my friend.

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:04 pm

      Amen. Let’s live this weekend and always sensing the joy of His grace. I’m so glad you’re here, Kris. So glad.

  5. Christina says

    September 22, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Oh yes, even our very breath–all grace. Beautiful truth!

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:04 pm

      Every. Breath. Yes.

  6. JoAnne Potter says

    September 22, 2012 at 8:22 am

    “Listen to your life.”
    Trying.

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:05 pm

      Me, too, JoAnne. Me, to.

  7. HisFireFly says

    September 22, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Fathomless mystery… yes!

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:06 pm

      I never thought about *my* life as a fathomless mystery. But if it’s hidden in Him…hmmmm.

  8. Jennifer @ You Are My Girls says

    September 22, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Yes, no moment is unnoticed by Him. All are by the touch of His hand. Love this quote, this truth. Thank you, and bless you this weekend! 🙂

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:06 pm

      Hand-touched, hand-tossed moments. Beautiful weekend to you, too.

  9. Nancy Franson says

    September 22, 2012 at 10:11 am

    “In the boredom and pain of it no less . . . ”

    Love me some Frederick Buechner. I don’t have his Daily Meditations. Thinking I might need that. Happy weekend, my friend.

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      I could quote him every day and never run out. See you soon.

  10. Cheryl Smith says

    September 22, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Shoot! I went from being third to being 19. I opened the linky to add my post and then, total brain fart. haha!

    The holy and hidden heart of God? Sounds a lot like dwelling in the secret place to me. 🙂

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Holy and hidden–dwelling in secret. I’ve failed to link up the last couple weeks because I didn’t see the connection, preferring to link up something else, and then not writing it. Coming to link now.

  11. Jen Ferguson says

    September 22, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I agree — there are many moments of which I write off and yet, when I do, perhaps I am writing off grace.

    • Sandra says

      September 22, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      That I would never write off grace! And yet perhaps I do, too.

  12. Theresa says

    September 22, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Lovely words for today. Thank you. I am really enjoying this link-up!

  13. Pam says

    September 22, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Your gorgeous photo and words sing in me today! 🙂

  14. Jason Stasyszen says

    September 22, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Beautiful picture and I love that simple truth: all moments are key moments. Good to remember! Thanks Sandra.

  15. Laurie Collett says

    September 22, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Awesome quote & photo! Thanks for the great post & for hosting the linkup, & God bless!

  16. Shelly Miller says

    September 22, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    I’m late to the party but so glad I showed up for this. Love both – your photo and the quote. They speak to me right now. Thank you.

  17. Tina Martin says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Sandra, I was having some technical difficulties when linking, sorry. I accidentally linked twice, maybe you could delete the one without the pic? Thanks for the opportunity to link up, I love how God always directs me to Still Saturday when your post fits mine so well! Thanks & Blessings, Tina

  18. Michelle DeRusha says

    September 23, 2012 at 11:59 am

    That quote by Fred B. is one of my all-time favorites.

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