“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.
Shelly Miller says
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.
Sandra says
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.
~ Patricia says
Lovely, Sandy. I’m taking a blogging break until Thanksgiving – to be still even more. Have a beautiful weekend, my friend. Love, Patricia
Sandra says
You’re a wise woman, my friend. Very wise. Praying for you as you take some time to be still and know. xoxo
Kris says
I really need to get that book… it’s on my list… thanks for this sweet reminder, Sandy. Bless you, my friend.
Sandra says
I love everything he writes. Love. And you will love that book, Kris. Soon you’ll be quoting it, too. 😉
kd sullivan says
Thanks for reminding me to be still and know…
Chelle says
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.
Michelle DeRusha says
I seriously need to get that book.
Wishing you rest and peace this glorious weekend, Sandy.
Jen Ferguson says
We have a similar theme going in our posts today. Love your call to rest.
Laurie Collett says
I love this photo and post! Thanks for hosting & God bless!
Sheila Seiler Lagrand says
Me too, Sandy. Still. Rest. Love this. Thank you for this place you’ve made for us all.
Elizabeth, wynnegraceappears says
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.