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40 Words of Lent 2014: Day 4 (Still Saturday)

March 7, 2014 By Sandra Heska King

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“There’s a lot of glitter in the world. And there are a thousand ways to count shiny things: followers, Facebook friends, Twitter @mentions, and invitations. But there’s only One Way that ever really mattered.

“Lord, help me follow that Way.”

~Jennifer Dukes Lee, Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval–and Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes

Word Count: 40

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Today’s Reading: Matthew 19-24

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. Linda says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    Absolutely perfect Sandy. It is so easy to get distracted by the shiny.
    I wanted to let you know I have a new blog address and a new design. Happy, happy!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 8:33 am

      And it’s beautiful! Snoopy spin!

  2. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    March 8, 2014 at 12:16 am

    So much glitter. Thank you, Sandy (and Jennifer!) for the reminder. xoxo

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 8:45 am

      When I think of shiny things, I think of my friends, Tami Heim and Toni Birdsong, who wrote the book, @StickyJesus: How to Live Out Your Faith Online. They call our social media world The Land of Shiny Things. It’s a wide open mission field. And doesn’t “mission” imply we are sent into this land to serve… not be served?

      • Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

        March 9, 2014 at 11:46 am

        Yes! Yes!

  3. Mascha says

    March 8, 2014 at 1:25 am

    How true! I often have the feeling that the Advertising, TV, Internet and all these things eat us too much from real life and suck away from us. Bring us off from the path, which is important.
    Okay, I’m blogger … it’s also a way, contact found in the insulation (I’m autistic), but things like Facebook, Twitter etc. I do not want – it will give me too much distraction from more important things!
    I have no cell phone, smartphone or mobile devices – which is too much for me. TV I use very rarely…
    And I had thought, in Lent not to touch a PC … but now I have decided not to do it. An error? I’m not sure.
    Without PC would for me time absolute silence, without communication (except with my partner) mean – really good time … –

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 8:52 am

      Technology has opened up a whole new world and a way for people to connect who might otherwise not be able to–or who might find the shiny of real life too overwhelming. I think you’re so right about it’s ability to suck our life, though. Balance. We need balance. Thanks for sharing, Mascha!

  4. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:02 am

    LOVING your 40 words every day, Sandra. And I love being on the same page with you every day as we read through the New Testament. And even more, I love you. xoxox

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 8:54 am

      We’re so often on the same page, it seems. And I’ve made it now for almost 6 days… I actually have a Monday post almost ready to go. Think I can do this for all of Lent? 🙂

      I love you, too. xoxo

  5. Lyli @3-D Lessons for Life says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:52 am

    4 thoughts:
    1. I love what you are doing on your blog for lent. Beautiful!
    2. I want to go for a walk on that path.
    3. I am excited about Jennifer’s book.
    4. Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 8:56 am

      4 thoughts:
      1. I love that you love the blog idea–pray I can carry it out to the end. 🙂
      2. I would love to walk that path with you.
      3. I’m excited about Jennifer’s book, too. I was even reading during a basketball game.
      4. Have an awesome Sunday. 🙂

  6. bluecottonmemory says

    March 8, 2014 at 10:32 am

    I’m trying to wrap my brain not around the need for approval but the fear of getting slammed – kind of the same but not. I so enjoyed the paths in your photos – paths are kind of like barns to me – I love taking photos of them! Wishing you blessing this week in your quest!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 8:59 am

      I love barns, too! And old broken down houses. They really get my imagination running.

      And I understand the need and the fear thing…

  7. Kathryn Ross says

    March 8, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Oh, the joys of a quiet house for the solace of solitude and ministry of sanctuary it brings to the spirit. Whether the interior sanctuary of my quiet time corner chair or the inviting wooded path you’ve captured on film here – I never sit, or walk, alone . . .
    Joy!
    Kathy

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Amen, Kathy! We might be lonely, but we’re never alone.

  8. Diana Trautwein says

    March 8, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Love you, love these 40 word days, love this. Praying for you.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Love you, too. Thanks, dear sister. I’m praying for you, too. This year has started out a bit rocky, yes?

  9. Martha Orlando says

    March 8, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    Only one way to go, indeed! Beautiful!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 9:02 am

      😀

  10. Sharon @ Faith Hope Cherrytea says

    March 8, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    totally aligned with my lenten journey [photo posting] –
    today’s says ‘lead on’ – yours says ‘follow me’ … liking that connxn

    you’re welcome to add your daily links at FHC or Lisa’s [connected at FHC thru linkup]
    in infancy as we begin the journey – welcome

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 9:04 am

      I love when those alignments happen. I’ll check out the linkup. I need to make myself a calendar or schedule or something. 🙂

      • Sharon @ Faith Hope Cherrytea says

        March 12, 2014 at 6:57 pm

        Love having you linking these beautiful perspectives…
        thx for joining in, Sandra ~

  11. Laurie Collett says

    March 9, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    So beautifully said, in so few words…Thanks for hosting, & God bless.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 9, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Thanks so much for linking arms and hearts here, Laurie. I’m grateful for you.

  12. Lisa@Advent's Adventures says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Beautiful! I’m in 🙂 Beautiful photograph too.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 13, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks, friend. 🙂

  13. Joanne Norton says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    I need to keep up with you better, BUT you are a blessing, and greatly appreciated whenever I can be “with” you. You have a true God-gift in your way of sharing. Bless you…

    • Sandra Heska King says

      March 13, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you, dear Joanne. But never feel like you need to keep up with me–or anybody. (I can barely keep up with myself.) Now keeping up with God… that’s something altogether different. 🙂

      And remember… we’re all about slowing it down and keeping it still here. 😉

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