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
Still breathing,
Sandy
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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
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
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!
Sandy, I love this analogy. One to remember. Happy weekend to you!
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.
So beautiful, so true… thank you for hosting us!
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.
Yes! Beautiful picture and I love that thought about breathing. So simple, so profound. Thanks Sandra.
I’m giving away that book this week to someone in the Sabbath Society, I’m enjoying it.
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!
Breathe — inspiration — same root word, one and the same. Thanks for the lovely post & for hosting & God bless,
Laurie
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.
Truly beautiful!
Yes … Inhaling His peace … Letting go of everthing else …
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.