Theme: Daily Scripture
“And to this people thou shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.”
Reflection for Today
Today's Catholic verse of the day is Jeremiah 21:8: “And to this people thou shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.”
Scripture rarely flatters us. It loves us enough to tell the truth, and then it stays with us while we learn to live that truth. In Jeremiah, the prophetic word unsettles comfort and awakens hope. God loves His people enough to call them back, and enough to promise a future.
God often changes us less by thunder and more by a line of Scripture that will not leave us alone. Before the day runs away, sit with this verse for two quiet minutes. Say it slowly. Notice which word stays warm in the heart, and carry that word into one conversation.
Prayer
Lord God, thank You for speaking through Jeremiah 21:8. You said, “And to this people thou shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I set before you the…” I do not want to rush past these words. Quiet my mind, warm my heart, and help me live what I have heard with faith, hope, and charity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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