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August 23, 2013 By Sandra Heska King

just be

Still. Just. Being.

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. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    August 24, 2013 at 12:15 am

    And you, precious one, are the world’s foremost authority on being Sandy.

    Keep it up, Beautiful. Thank you.

  2. Mia says

    August 24, 2013 at 4:00 am

    Dear Sandra
    Your words of peace comes alive in my heart today! Thanks.
    Blessings XX
    Mia

  3. Kris says

    August 24, 2013 at 6:49 am

    Always a much needed reminder. Leaning in to rest this weekend. Lifting you in my prayers, sweet friend.

  4. Kris says

    August 24, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Leaning into rest this weekend, and praying for you as well. XO

  5. bluecottonmemory says

    August 24, 2013 at 11:52 am

    The word BE would be an awesome writing prompt in itself. It is rest – it is soaking up the now – with God in it- like soaking up the sunshine. I am trying to be, to soak, to rest this weekend:) Thank you Sandra for getting the wheels of my thoughts turning in such a being direction:)

  6. Laurie Collett says

    August 24, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    Just be..His. Thanks for the beautiful post & for hosting & God bless!

  7. Cheryl Hyatt Smith says

    August 24, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I love BEing with you. (And thank you, a million, bazillion times over, for the many ways that you encourage me – not the least of which is a badge.)

  8. ~ linda says

    August 24, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    This is one thing, one way, I want to be and dwell in each day, more moments than not…being His. Stillness is where I rest. Caring through Christ, ~ linda

  9. Jason Stasyszen says

    August 24, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    I had a great day of just ‘being’ and it was much needed, much appreciated. Thanks for the great reminder, Sandra. 🙂

  10. Elizabeth Dianne says

    August 24, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting us.

  11. HisFireFly says

    August 25, 2013 at 12:18 am

    breathing in, out
    holding Him holding me

  12. Joanne Viola says

    August 25, 2013 at 6:10 am

    I needed this reminder to just be. Be there. Be willing. Be content. Be joyful. Be with Him.
    Thank you!
    Have a blessed Sunday,
    Joanne

  13. Beth says

    August 25, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Just being and resting in Him. I love that this is where He has me these days…just being with Him.
    Beautiful post!
    {hugs}

  14. Gayle says

    August 25, 2013 at 11:10 am

    Such a nice place to come for a weekend of refreshment. Thank you for hosting us.

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