“We simply haven’t taken time.
We’ve not been still long enough, often enough,
to know ourselves, our friends, our family.
Our God.
Indeed, the worst hallucination busyness conjures
is the conviction that
I am God.
All depends on me.
How will the right things happen at the right time
if I’m not pushing and pulling
and watching and worrying?”
~Mark Buchanan in The Rest of God
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.
That book is one of my favorites, by one of my favorite authors. Hope you have a good weekend Sandy. And enjoy a bit of stillness my friend.
Shelly Miller recently posted..Welcome to the Weekend
Morning, Shelly. I do love Mark’s writing. I could quote him every day. 🙂
Praying for some sweet stillness in space and spirit, my friend.
Lovely, Sandy. I’m taking a blogging break until Thanksgiving – to be still even more. Have a beautiful weekend, my friend. Love, Patricia
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You’re a wise woman, my friend. Very wise. Praying for you as you take some time to be still and know. xoxo
I really need to get that book… it’s on my list… thanks for this sweet reminder, Sandy. Bless you, my friend.
Kris recently posted..Weekend Wanderings
I love everything he writes. Love. And you will love that book, Kris. Soon you’ll be quoting it, too. 😉
Thanks for reminding me to be still and know…
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I so needed to read that this morning. I am suffering the effects of my capacity conundrum (I think I can do it all). Thank you for the sweet blessing. I’m off to buy the book, and take some quiet time to read it.
Peace and good to you.
Chelle recently posted..More broken…
I seriously need to get that book.
Wishing you rest and peace this glorious weekend, Sandy.
Michelle DeRusha recently posted..Weekend Meditation: A Harvest of Blessing
We have a similar theme going in our posts today. Love your call to rest.
Jen Ferguson recently posted..the burdened esperanza
I love this photo and post! Thanks for hosting & God bless!
Laurie Collett recently posted..The Cornfield: Death to Newness of Life
Me too, Sandy. Still. Rest. Love this. Thank you for this place you’ve made for us all.
Sheila Seiler Lagrand recently posted..Weekend Reflection: Still
Though this author sounds familiar, I believe you may in fact be introducing me to both the book and him. So thanks for the beautiful.
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