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still saturday: be still – let it be

January 11, 2013 By Sandra Heska King

haiti, sunset, sea, prayer, be still, let it be

 

Lord, it is night.

The night is for stillness.
Let us be still in God’s presence.

It is night after a long day.
What has been done has been done.
What has not been done has not been done.

Let it be.

~New Zealand Prayer Book, Night Prayer

In the stillness,

Sandy

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. Kris says

    January 12, 2013 at 6:51 am

    Oh, how I need these words–“Let it be”. Thank you for this pause, Sandy. Blessings on your weekend my friend.

    • Sandra says

      January 14, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      Blessings on your week, Kris. I hope we all find–no, make–the time to pause between now and the weekend…

  2. jean wise says

    January 12, 2013 at 7:44 am

    There is such peace stopping by here early Saturday am. Thank you for the stillness

    • Sandra says

      January 14, 2013 at 10:39 pm

      I’m grateful that this has become so meaningful for so many. I know I need it.

  3. Michele-Lyn says

    January 12, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Oh, the Father’s love for us. If I knew it well, I would know I could cease from all my striving and rest… Thank you for this.

    • Sandra says

      January 14, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      Ahhh, and if we would cease the striving and rest, we’d know His love well.

  4. Patricia (Pollywog Creek) says

    January 12, 2013 at 8:56 am

    Let it be – amen!!! <3

    • Sandra says

      January 14, 2013 at 10:37 pm

      And let it go.

  5. Megan Willome says

    January 12, 2013 at 9:44 am

    I first learned that prayer at Laity Lodge.

    • Sandra says

      January 14, 2013 at 10:37 pm

      Perfect. And for those who don’t know, the current background picture is of the Frio flowing below the Lodge.

  6. Courtney says

    January 12, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Oh, what a beautiful prayer. I love it. Thank you for sharing it.

    • Sandra says

      January 14, 2013 at 10:35 pm

      You’re welcome, Courtney. I love it, too.

  7. April Yamasaki says

    January 12, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I love what you are doing here–it connects very well with my thinking on Sacred Pauses http://bit.ly/UY5cjK and I am glad to join you for Still Saturday. Thanks!

    • Sandra says

      January 13, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Oh, I’m so, so hushed and happy that you’ve joined us, April. A God thing. I’m sure of it.

  8. Laurie Collett says

    January 12, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Beautiful prayer, Sandy! Thanks for the great post & for hosting & God bless!

    • Sandra says

      January 13, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you, Laurie. Peace to you.

  9. Cecilia Marie Pulliam says

    January 12, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Beautiful imagery as well as words. It is true. In stillness we hear Him.

    • Sandra says

      January 13, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      Why do we fight the stillness so hard? Because we’re afraid?

  10. Jason Stasyszen says

    January 12, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I have felt that call this week to “be still” and it’s a beautiful thing. Thanks so much, Sandy.

    • Sandra says

      January 13, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks so much, Jason. I love it when you stop in and link up.

  11. JoAnne Potter says

    January 12, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    A sad prayer of resignation, but realistic at the same time. I will think on this.

    • Sandra says

      January 13, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      You think it’s sad, JoAnne? I think it’s a beautiful prayer of release and letting go. 🙂

  12. Melissa says

    January 12, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Sandy~ I just discovered this precious space. I love it already. We all need some stillness in the moving of life. Thank you for this!

    • Sandra says

      January 13, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      Oh, Melissa. I’m so glad to see you here. Yes, sometimes we just need to stop. moving.

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