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still saturday: calm and quiet

March 15, 2013 By Sandra Heska King

Quieted

 

Be still and know. ~Psalm 46:10

I have calmed and quieted myself. ~Psalm 131:2

In quietness and trust is your strength. ~Isaiah 30:15

Stilled and singing these words from Hillsong,

Sandy

Please #PrayForDavid as…

he preaches tomorrow

sees a specialist on Tuesday

undergoes surgery on Thursday

 

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 on the left, 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.

Also linking with Cheryl today.



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  1. Stephani says

    March 15, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    I love that verse, “Be still and know.” Just knowing is really enough. Praying for David this evening. Thanks for hosting this space where we can learn and reflect on what God is showing us. – Also, I signed up as a follower on Twitter today. I’m fairly new to it, but trying to get the hang of it!

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you for praying, Stephani. I’ve followed you back.

  2. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    March 15, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    I’m sinking into this stillness, Sandy. Thank you. Thank you for this beautiful post and thank you for hosting us. David is in our prayers, here.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      Sometimes sinking can be a good thing. I know David is grateful for your prayers.

  3. JoAnn Valencia says

    March 15, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    Sandy, thank you so much for this sweet visit! What a beautiful blessing! I am and shall continue to keep David in my prayers. .¸¸.•´¯`♥JoAnn

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      Thank you, thank you, JoAnn.

  4. HisFireFly says

    March 15, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    prayers ascending

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:14 pm

      It’s a storming of the throne…

  5. Elizabeth says

    March 16, 2013 at 1:09 am

    Sandra, those passages on quietness are some of my favorites.
    Praying right now for David.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth.

  6. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    March 16, 2013 at 6:23 am

    Love waking up to those passages and reading them in the quiet and still of the morning. Love and blessings to you this day.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      I love early mornings… Love to you, friend.

  7. Sylvia R says

    March 16, 2013 at 8:39 am

    What a blessing, washing over my soul! Thank you, Sandy.
    Prayers for David, and you.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      Always grateful for your prayers, Sylvia. And I know they encourage David.

  8. Jen Ferguson says

    March 16, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Praying for David — for strength and dependence on Christ alone. Loved the words from the Psalm — allows me to start my day anew with peace.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      Thank you, sweet friend. I love these words, too.

  9. Laura says

    March 16, 2013 at 10:07 am

    Adding my voice in prayer here, Sandy. Thank you for this quiet space to stretch out my heart and touch God’s.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      Stretching out my hand and touching your sweet face. I know these prayers are holding David and his family.

  10. Michelle DeRusha says

    March 16, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Wishing you plentiful rest and peace this weekend, Sandy. And praying for David…

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      Love and rest to you, dear friend. And thank you.

  11. Linda says

    March 16, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    I will continue praying for David Sandy. Blessings to you , dear friend. Thank you for this beautiful place to come and be stilled and refreshed.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      I’m so humbled by all who come. The words and photos quiet me. Thanks for praying, dear Linda.

  12. Diane W. Bailey says

    March 16, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    I love this song, A friend walked down the asile to be married to this song.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      I would never have thought of this as a wedding song. But thinking about it in that context is very, very cool.

  13. Ann says

    March 16, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    I’ve had plenty of “quiet time” this week! Along with it came change, a new phase in life. Thanks for sharing these uplifting verses and sweet picture!
    In His Love, ❤Ann

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:21 pm

      Praying for you in these changes, Ann. I hope this new phase is a good phase. Even good changes can be stressful.

  14. Lyli@3dLessons4Life says

    March 16, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    Easier said than done for me today… needed this one. Thanks 🙂

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      Peace to you, Lyli.

  15. Jason Stasyszen says

    March 16, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Awesome and I love that song so much. It’s been a while since I’ve heard it, but it’s as beautiful and powerful as ever. Thanks Sandra.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:29 pm

      It’s a good one to soak in, especially when life is stormy. I’m so glad you’re here, Jason.

  16. Laurie Collett says

    March 16, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    Awesome photo & verse. Praying for David. Thanks for hosting & God bless.

    • Sandra says

      March 16, 2013 at 10:30 pm

      Peace to you this weekend, Laurie. Thank you for being so faithful in this journey.

  17. Courtney says

    March 17, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Praying for David, and for my friend, Tanya, recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Thank you for this sacred, quiet space.

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