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Still Saturday: Leave Room for God

January 30, 2015 By Sandra Heska King

 

 

birdhouse - O. Chambers

 

“As servants of God, we must learn to make room for Him–to give God ‘elbow room.’ We plan and figure and predict that this or that will happen, but forget to make room for God to come in as He chooses . . . Do not look for God to come in a particular way, but do look for Him. The way to make room for Him is to expect Him to come, but not in a certain way. No matter how well we may know God, the great lesson to learn is that He may break in at any minute. We tend to overlook this element of surprise, yet God never works in any other way. Suddenly–God meets our life . . .

“Keep your life so constantly in touch with God that His surprising power can break through at any point. Live in a constant state of expectancy, and leave room for God to come in as He decides.”

~Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest

 

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In the stillness,

Sandy

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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 reflect on the depth of sparse words. We’d love for you to join us. Grab the 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 be still together, to gaze long and drink deep.

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  1. bluecottonmemory says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    Living in a state of expectancy! Oh, yes, Sandra! – and I love your bird with his beautiful blue feathers – that is my very favorite blue color!!!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      What shade would you call it? 😀

  2. Firasz says

    January 31, 2015 at 2:36 am

    Thats a beautiful shot 🙂

    Checkout my post & comment @
    https://firaszphotography.wordpress.com/2015/01/31/gulmarg-views/

    🙂

    Cheers,
    Firasz

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      Thanks so much! 🙂

  3. Donna Stone says

    January 31, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Yes, living expectantly, that is where I want to be! I wrote about this very thing, expectant waiting, Friday in my private journal. God is telling me something. 🙂

    Donna

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      Holy echoes, Donna? I love that you are paying attention. 🙂

  4. Laurie Collett says

    January 31, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    I love Oswald Chambers, and this passage in particular. May we always look for Him! Thanks for hosting & God bless.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:25 pm

      Hi, Laurie. I do love how he unfolds a verse of Scripture.

  5. ~ linda says

    January 31, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Sandra, my 2015 word is “expectant” and this is so real to me. I do need to remember to leave room for God. Letting go of my lists and needs so that He can come in and guide me, love me in the way He wants me to go.
    So thankful I came by for I needed this encouragement.
    Caring through Christ, ~ linda

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:26 pm

      That’s awesome, Linda. That that O’s passage fits so well with your word. I’ve got a lot to let go of. xo

  6. Beth says

    January 31, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    I love this Sandra. I’ve been reading My Utmost for His Highest devotional every morning this year. And your image is beautiful. Blessings.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Beth. Every time I read a passage, it’s like I’ve never read it before.

  7. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    January 31, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    So beautiful, Sandra. Thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for this sheltering space, this community. Thank you for your heart.

    Thank you.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      Thanking God for letting me do life with you, my sister.

  8. Jason Stasyszen says

    January 31, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Love this quote: “Do not look for God to come in a particular way, but do look for Him.” Feeling the rest. 🙂 Thanks Sandra.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      And it’s the rest we need it order to see Him when He comes, right? Did you preach this morning? I’m pretty sure your folks saw/see a glimpse of God through you.

  9. Dawn says

    February 1, 2015 at 12:37 am

    That is a powerful thought.. Live expecting Him to come in and let Him have the room to do it! I love it. Sometimes we really just do not make room for Him to do what we ask, do we? It is a faith thing…. Do we believe HE is faithful? If we do, then we really ought to be preparing room for the miracle of His habitation.

    You got me thinking!
    Blessings,
    Dawn

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      Now you’ve got me thinking! Thanks, Dawn.

  10. linda says

    February 1, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    So easy to crowd God out. I know I need to be much more intentional and yes, disciplined to not do this. I tend toward random distracted thinking and have to be on my guard against this. Thanks for sharing your words. Blessings, Linda

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 1, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      I’m with you in this, Linda. I keep purging, letting go of physical and emotional clutter. Bless you, and thanks for sharing a bit of stillness with us.

  11. Janis Cox says

    February 1, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Sandra,
    I love Oswald Chambers and read most mornings. I like, “Live in a constant state of expectancy,” such good advice.
    Thanks for hosting,
    Blessings,
    Janis

    • Sandra Heska King says

      February 2, 2015 at 10:50 am

      Hi, Janis. I love that word, “expectancy.” So much better than living in a state of trepidation or fear or… 🙂

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