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still saturday: crowded with god

February 28, 2014 By Sandra Heska King

crowded with God

“We may ignore, but we may nowhere evade, the presence of God. The world is crowded with God. God walks everywhere incognito. And the incognito is not always hard to penetrate. The real labor is to remember, to attend. In fact, to come awake. Still more, to remain awake.”

~C.S. Lewis in Letters to Malcolm Chiefly on Prayer 

(As quoted here and dropped in my email box)

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In the stillness,

Sandy

Sandra Heska King - Still Saturday

Welcome to the Still Saturday Community 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. Sharon @ Faith Hope Cherrytea says

    February 28, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    lovely, Sandra!
    and such a warm reminder of receiving that very CS Lewis book from a new friend
    whilst in England . . .

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 1, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Love that, Sharon. 🙂

  2. Elizabeth Dianne says

    February 28, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Love C.S. Lewis and this quote–your image is gorgeous! Thank you so much for hosting us. Hope your Saturday is still and blessed.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 1, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth. And thanks for gracing the stillness with us.

  3. S. Etole says

    March 1, 2014 at 5:53 am

    Beautiful silent sentinels .

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 1, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Silent sentinels. I love that.

  4. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    March 1, 2014 at 5:57 am

    Yes, it is! Have a beautiful weekend, my friend. xox

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 1, 2014 at 7:53 am

      For those who have ears to hear and eyes to see…

  5. HisFireFly says

    March 1, 2014 at 8:35 am

    to find peace
    stillness
    in the frosted chill
    this too at my place!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 1, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Chilled… yet stilled.

      Or maybe simply frozen in place. 😉

  6. Rebekah says

    March 1, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Beautiful thoughts. His world is full of His glory. May I remain awake.
    stilled,
    Rebekah

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Echoing that prayer with you, Rebekah.

  7. Jill Foley says

    March 1, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Beautiful images and thoughts to start out my day – thank you!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 1, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks so much, Jill. Hoping you can carry a bit of stillness with you as you go about your day.

  8. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    March 1, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    And you, sister-friend, patiently and gently keep nudging me to wakefulness. Bless you! xoxo

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      You do a pretty good job of that yourself, Sheila. xo

  9. Laurie Collett says

    March 1, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Such a beautiful C.S. Lewis quote & photo! Thanks for hosting & God bless!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      C.S. knew how to put wisdom and words together, didn’t he, Laurie? 🙂

  10. Lisa Moreland says

    March 1, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    Grateful for being introduced to this unfamiliar quote from the massive wisdom of Mr. Lewis.
    Six words stating the often unseen obvious! I also adore ‘frosted’ Cat Tails.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      Frosted cat tails do bring a bit of beauty to an icy landscape. 🙂

  11. Dea says

    March 1, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    Wake me, shake me if you must…

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      Shaking… gently…

  12. Lorretta says

    March 1, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    Apparently, I haven’t been here in a while because the new site is peaceful and gorgeous. Great quote. Yes. Everywhere. God is everywhere and attending to that awareness takes great practice but brings so much peace and rest. Bless you.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks, Lorretta. The site just came up on Valentine’s Day. I love it, too.

      Yes, attending to that awareness takes practice…

  13. June says

    March 1, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite people. His words never cease to inspire, and challenge me. Thank you for sharing this, and your photos, though chilly are beautiful! Have a blessed week!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      He’s one of my favs, too. Glad you’ve been warmed today. 😉

  14. Lyli @3-D Lessons for Life says

    March 1, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    Sandy, thank you for helping me quiet my heart every weekend. You are a blessing. Hugs

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you, dear friend. So are you. Hugs back.

  15. Jennifer@ a glimpse of our life says

    March 2, 2014 at 12:10 am

    That is both a gorgeous picture and a beautiful truth.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      😀 😀

  16. Joanne Viola says

    March 2, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Loved the CS Lewis quote. My prayer for us today is for eyes to see Him today! Blessings!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      I’ll pray that with you, Joanne.

  17. Jenna // A Mama Collective says

    March 2, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    This is my very first time linking up, and I truly can’t wait to look at these other blogs and be inspired 🙂

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 2, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      Welcome, Jenna! So glad to pull out a chair and offer you a cup of tea and a hug.

  18. Joanne Norton says

    March 2, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    And, as usual, I loved your photo, loved your sharing. Thanks much, dear friend.

  19. Nina says

    March 2, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    A beautiful and yet so deep quote! I need to read this book of C.S. Lewis, I have read his Srewtape Letters … The words penetrate right into one’s heart and soul.

  20. Lisha Epperson says

    March 2, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    God walks everywhere incognito – I love that, and too the reminder to keep our eyes open. His presence is a sure thing….all the time and everywhere. Thanks for this Sandra!

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