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still saturday: when you’re hungry

May 31, 2013 By Sandra Heska King

hungry

Our ever-present Creator,

you alone can satisfy the hunger in our hearts,

for you made us for yourself.

Help us to relinquish all idols

and to find our fulfillment

solely in you

in this moment

and in every moment.

~Gregory Boyd in Present Perfect: Finding God in the Now

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 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.



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  1. Beth says

    May 31, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    “to find our fulfillment only in him.” Coming here always takes my breath away. Words I need to remember always. Blessings to you Sandra. Have a wonderful weekend.

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      These Saturday posts get the most blog traffic. I think people are starving for stillness, and I’m so humbled that they find some of that here and at the links. Hugs to you, Beth.

  2. S. Etole says

    May 31, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    Saying “amen” with you.

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Love to you, Susan.

  3. Gayle says

    May 31, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    This is always such a restful blessed link-up, thank you for hosting us!

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks for coming by to sit, Gayle.

  4. Lyli@3dLessons4Life says

    June 1, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Praying that you will be refreshed and relish in “this moment” over your weekend. xoxo

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Praying the same for you, sweet friend.

  5. Mia says

    June 1, 2013 at 3:41 am

    Dear Sandra
    This is now what I call sanctified common sense!? Even those people who are not following our Lord Jesus, will do well to realize that every “now” moment is all we have to enjoy;so we should make the best of each moment. We, as Pappa’s children have the assurance that all our moments of the future is safe in His hands for all eternity!
    Have a great week-end, dear one.
    Mia

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      Every now moment is all we have. Yes, Mia. Love to you.

  6. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    June 1, 2013 at 6:31 am

    In Christ alone, my all in all! Love for you in the stillness, Sandra.

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Amen. How I’d love to share a cup of tea with you, with our cameras. sitting in the wet grass. 🙂

  7. kris says

    June 1, 2013 at 7:50 am

    This is the TRUTH! God bless you, Sandra, I pray you enjoy a sweet, quiet weekend.

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      Sending love your way, Kris. Praying peace in your wanderings.

  8. April says

    June 1, 2013 at 8:01 am

    Thank you once again for a lovely link up. I truly enjoy what you and everyone else share here.

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      I’m so grateful to be able to tiptoe into everyone’s spaces. It refreshes me. Thank you for walking with us, April.

  9. Carrie says

    June 1, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Lovely image! One day I hope to capture an image of the hummingbirds that have returned to our area. Unrelated, but I’d like to learn more about the button on your sidebar, the Bible Memory Group. Can anyone join this? Thanks and have a blessed weekend!

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      Absolutely! You just need to sign up for ScriptureTyper and then look for and add that group. It takes a little bit to get used to the site, but it’s awesome. I actually prefer my iPhone app.

  10. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    June 1, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Sandra,
    Thank you. Thank you for sharing truth and beauty and STILLNESS.

    Thank you for this welcoming place.

    I thank God for you, dear one.

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      And I’m thanking Him for you!

  11. Martha Orlando says

    June 1, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Amen, Sandy, amen . . .

    • Sandra says

      June 1, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      Waving at you, Martha. 🙂

  12. Dea says

    June 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Amen. (Just downloaded a book sample from the book you linked. This is the prayer of my heart right now.) Always loved to stop here on Saturday…really any day.

  13. Nina says

    June 2, 2013 at 4:19 am

    Such a lovely picture – Our soul finds lasting peace and nourishment in God alone!

  14. Laurie Collett says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Praise God that He is our daily bread, the only One Who satisfies! Thanks for the great post & for hosting & God bless!

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