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Still Saturday: Surrender

October 2, 2015 By Sandra Heska King

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The power of the Holy Spirit is life; it is like breath in our lungs. It is the Spirit of God, not just hovering over the waters and the deep, but now, at our behest and invitation, infused into our very being and dwelling within us. We cannot see him, but if we’re paying attention, we know when he’s there. Moving forward without first surrendering to the Holy Spirit leaves us spiritually breathless . . .

Here is a magnificent and true dichotomy: we cannot truly surrender to the Holy Spirit without the Holy Spirit first breathing surrender into us. It is surrender unto surrender. We want to live a life of significance, but we can’t live it until we release our hold on it. A life surrendered to the Spirit of God is a life lived with open hands, palms turned upward in letting go. We have to let go so we can live.

~Deidra Riggs in Every Little Thing: Making a World of Difference Right Where You Are

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In the stillness,

Sandy

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  1. Joanne Norton says

    October 2, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    As usual, you are sharing beautifully! Thanks for giving the info of Deidra. Worth a smile. Blessings…

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 3, 2015 at 10:52 am

      You and Deidra both make me smile. 😀

  2. Lizzy says

    October 3, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Just found your lovely blog, looking forward to exploring

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 3, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Welcome, Lizzy. It’s so nice to see you here. I’ve been rather quiet of late, but I’ll eventually get back into the swing of things. 🙂

  3. Michele Morin says

    October 3, 2015 at 5:58 am

    So looking forward to reading Deidra’s book.
    Blessed Sunday, Sandra.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 3, 2015 at 10:54 am

      #NoDisappointment

      Have a beautiful weekend, Michele.

  4. Elaine says

    October 3, 2015 at 7:33 am

    Thanks, Sandra, for allowing us to share.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 3, 2015 at 10:55 am

      Thanks for sharing, Elaine!

  5. NatureStop says

    October 3, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Lovely post. Have a great weekend!

    Shantana

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 3, 2015 at 11:11 am

      And you, Shantana… beautiful photos.

  6. June says

    October 3, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Thank you for sharing from Deidra’s book! I’m looking forward to reading it!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 8, 2015 at 9:05 am

      I know you’ll be inspired and encouraged, June. Have a beautiful rest of week. Look, it’s almost over already. How time flies!

  7. Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life says

    October 4, 2015 at 1:26 am

    Thank for this moment to just be still. I feel His peace just being in your space.

    Brenda

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 8, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Love sharing this space with you, Brenda.

  8. Joanne Viola says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:21 am

    I’ve been reading so many good things about the book. I loved this quote! Have a blessed Sunday!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 8, 2015 at 9:04 am

      You will love it, Joanne. Trust me.

  9. Nina says

    October 4, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    Uplifting message … As always … Thank you Sandy!
    And I need to look at Deidra’s book – that’s wonderful she’s written one!
    Blessings to your Sunday & the coming week,
    Nina

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 8, 2015 at 9:04 am

      Oh, Nina. Run, don’t walk, and get her words. (I remember back when she said she was *not* going to write a book. Never say “not.” 🙂

  10. Gayl says

    October 4, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Such a lovely, thoughtful post. “… we cannot truly surrender to the Holy Spirit without the Holy Spirit first breathing surrender into us. It is surrender unto surrender.” How true this is! And how wonderful that He does “breathe” into us enabling us to surrender and to follow Him. I think this is my first time here and it is very refreshing. Blessings to you!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 8, 2015 at 9:03 am

      It’s really something to think about, right? We don’t *do* anything. Blessings to you, too, Gayl.

  11. Lux says

    October 6, 2015 at 2:05 am

    This post is actually calming to read. I think that’s what surrendering can do. Even the idea of it calms the soul.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 8, 2015 at 9:02 am

      It’s like letting down a heavy load and taking in a deep breath of fall … 🙂

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