Fear Quote by Emily Dickinson
“God is not so wary as we, else He would give us no friends, lest we forget Him! The charms of the heaven in the bush are superseded, I fear, by the heaven in the hand, occasionally.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed, 19th century collection
Divine caution: God allows friendships to remind us of Him, lest we forget divine presence.
In simple terms: God lets us have friends to keep Him in mind.
Key Takeaway
Cherish relationships as spiritual reminders.
Themes
faith
friendship
remembrance
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- spiritual practice
- relationships
Key Concepts
theology
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do friendships shape your spiritual awareness?
- Can reliance on friends replace divine contemplation?
A Different Perspective
Friends may distract from deeper spiritual focus.
