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still saturday: enough for this day

January 17, 2014 By Sandra Heska King

enough

 

When we breathe, we do not stop inhaling because we have taken in all the oxygen we will ever need, but because we have all the oxygen we need for this breath. Then we exhale, release carbon dioxide, and make room for more oxygen. Sabbath, like the breath, allows us to imagine we have done enough work for this day. Do not be anxious about tomorrow, Jesus said again and again. Let the work of this day be sufficient.

~Wayne Muller in Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest

 

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Still breathing,

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. HisFireFly says

    January 17, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    yes, breathe
    just that
    breathe

  2. Mia says

    January 18, 2014 at 7:03 am

    Hi Sandra
    Your words reminds me of how we also receive Jesus once in our hearts, but we need to draw from His power and life every second of every day.
    Blessings XX
    Mia

  3. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    January 18, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Lovely photos, Sandra. I appreciate Wayne Muller’s thoughts here. We’re so hard on ourselves, aren’t we? We never think we’ve done enough because there’s always something else that needs to be done. Have a beautiful weekend, my friend. The troubles of your yesterday were way more than enough. Rest, recover, and be still. xox

  4. Michelle DeRusha says

    January 18, 2014 at 9:56 am

    I really like that book. I got it from the library, but I think I might have to buy a copy for myself.

    Happy weekend, Sandy. Hugs!

  5. Sylvia R says

    January 18, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Sandy, I love this analogy. One to remember. Happy weekend to you!

  6. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    January 18, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Beautiful, Sandra. And this thought helps me remember to stay present. I can’t breathe ahead of schedule, right?

    Thanks for hosting us. Thanks for creating this beautiful community.

  7. Gayle says

    January 18, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    So beautiful, so true… thank you for hosting us!

  8. Lisa @ FSL says

    January 18, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    What a beautiful expression by

    ~Wayne Muller in Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest

    Thank you for sharing this tidbit, I do think I need to add this to my reading list.

  9. Jason Stasyszen says

    January 18, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Yes! Beautiful picture and I love that thought about breathing. So simple, so profound. Thanks Sandra.

  10. Shelly Miller says

    January 18, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    I’m giving away that book this week to someone in the Sabbath Society, I’m enjoying it.

  11. Joanne Viola says

    January 18, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    What a beautiful quote. Had never heard of that book before. It is definitely going on my to read list 🙂 Love the thought that it is just enough oxygen for that breath. So true. We need to live one breath at a time. Thank you for sharing this today!

  12. Laurie Collett says

    January 18, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Breathe — inspiration — same root word, one and the same. Thanks for the lovely post & for hosting & God bless,
    Laurie

  13. Patty says

    January 19, 2014 at 12:25 am

    Your photos are beautiful!
    I love that quote. As several others have mentioned, I now have another title on my “runway.”
    What a blessing to think of the Grace of God in giving us physical breath that renews and spiritual breath as well. We need to continue to exhale and inhale — our need never ends and thus our drawing near is constant like breath.
    Thank you for this place you have made for us.

  14. Barbie says

    January 19, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Truly beautiful!

  15. Nina says

    January 19, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    Yes … Inhaling His peace … Letting go of everthing else …

  16. Lyli @ 3-D Lessons for Life says

    January 21, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    I have this book on my list…. 🙂

    This weekend was not very “Sabbath-y” for me (as you can probably tell since I am posting my comment to your Saturday post on a Tuesday.) It’s amazing how the Lord refuels you if you are willing to just slow down… this coming weekend, I will try again. Thanks for the nudge.

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