Psalms 73:25-26 New King James Version (NKJV) Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
In fact, the Bible indicates we will know each other more fully than we do now. The Apostle Paul declared, "Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known" (1 Corinthians 13:12). It's true that our appearance will change, because God will give us new bodies, similar to Jesus' resurrection body.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
The premise of this psalm is that Asaph wrongly became bitter and unhappy when he could not understand God's ways (Psalm 73:2–3, 21–22). After resolving his unhappiness (Psalm 73:15–18), he declares God as the most important aspect of his life.
Here David is inviting God into his innermost thoughts, and asking God to alter his perspective to see things truly, as God sees them, and to help David walk in ways that prosper his soul. David asks God to try him, to know his anxious thoughts, and to see if there be any hurtful way in him.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. 14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 13 For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Jesus Restores Two Demon-Possessed Men
29 “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?” 30 Some distance from them a large herd of pigs was feeding. 31 The demons begged Jesus, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”
3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the astars; he calleth them all by their bnames. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his aunderstanding is infinite. 6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
They have executed the widow and the new arrival, and they have slaughtered the orphan.
ESV lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver. NIV or they will tear me apart like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is afallen into the ditch which he made. 16 His mischief shall areturn upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. 17 I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.
While Jesus says that the institution of human marriage will end, He never even hints that deep relationships between married people would end. Our family will always be our family, but we will also be part of one big happy family.
As the novel opens, Annie is marrying Paulo. But when her wedding night day ends in an unimaginable accident, Annie finds herself on her own heavenly journey—and an inevitable reunion with Eddie, one of the five people who will show her how her life mattered in ways she could not have fathomed.
What does the Bible say about cremation? According to most Biblical study websites, there is no explicit scriptural command for or against cremation. There are no passages that forbid cremation, according to most Biblical scholars. However, some passages describe standard death practices during these times.
Romans 12:19 NIV
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. 3 The LORD will hold you in his hand for all to see— a splendid crown in the hand of God.
Philippians 4:11–13
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:19 in Other Translations
19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
So far, Paul taught in this Bible passage four things for the believers in Philippi to continue doing – rejoice, be gentle, pray, ask, and be thankful. Each of these comes from an internal awareness of who they are in relation to who God is and what He did.
Ephesians 5:8 in Other Translations
8 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!
Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” These comforting words can apply to all of us as we seek to live a good life and overcome our own unique challenges.