Psalm 103:15
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
The fragility of life is not bad news; it is an invitation to live awake. Notice the colors of October while they are here. Brevity is a teacher.
Daily Scripture
A verse for today
One passage each day, chosen to carry you back to stillness. Sit with it, pray it, return to it.
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Isaiah 41:13
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Job 13:15
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.