But the artificial obvious is hard to see.
My eyes account for less than
one percent of the weight of my head;
I’m bony and dense;
I see what I expect.
~Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
Word Count: 31
All the One Word Less for Lent 2015 posts are bundled here.
In the stillness,
Sandy
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.
I’ve been amazed at how much you are able to communicate in so few words! It’s been wonderful!
Thanks, Elizabeth. It’s getting harder… 😉
I look forward to stopping by your quiet place of resting each Saturday, this reminder to pause to look for the simple beautiful less of our day in order to see so much more of the extravagant wonder of God.
Thanks for the faithful pausing and a place to rest with you.
Blessings,
Dawn
Thanks so much, Dawn. So nice to stop and rest with you.
I’m always refreshed to stop here and visit, Sandy. Whether you’re speaking few words, or less. It is always a blessings. May God bless you in return.
Awww, June. That encourages me.
Reminds me again that “no faith” is not an option. We have faith for His promises or faith in the negative. Our expectation will be what we see. Great reminder, Sandra. Have a great weekend. 🙂
Oh… that’s something to ponder, Jason. Happy weekend to you, too. 🙂
I appreciate the diversity of all your “One Word Less” poems. Every day a different thought. I used an Annie Dillard quote to name my blog: “Living Our Days.”
Remember?
“The way we live our days will be, after all, the way we live our lives.”
I love that quote! And it’s so true. Thanks, Michele. I appreciate your presence here.
Awesome photos! Thanks for hosting & God bless.
Thanks, Laurie. xo
As I read these words, “I see what I expect”, the Lord brought back to mind my one word for 2015, Believe. The prayer of my heart is that as I look into His Word and read His promises may I expect what I see. May I believe. Beautiful post as always! Blessings!
Beautiful, Joanne. Thanks.
May I look and expect to see.
May I believe what I see.
May I expect what I see–and to see more.
These few words bring tears that I don’t understand. So I’ll just let them come. Thank you, sweet sister of mine, for this. I guess I needed it.
Tissue?
Beautiful! Thank you for your simple, yet encouraging words, Sandra!
Blessings to you and yours.
Thanks so much, Heather. Hope his week overflows your cup. 🙂