Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked I will leave this life.
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord (Job 1:21; CSB).
Rejoice always, pray continually,
give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; NIV).
Lord,
You give me all I have,
And also take away:
May I welcome every loss
With praise and thanks, each day.
Lord,
You give me all I have,
And also take away:
May I learn from all you send,
Grow, serve you, and obey.
Lord,
You give me all I have,
And also take away:
May I trust you, cling, rejoice,
And never cease to pray.
Lord,
You give me all I have,
And also take away:
So, I beg you to bring good
From all things, come what may.
We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him,
those whom he has called according to his purpose
(Romans 8:28; GNT).
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows
(John 16:33; NLT).
1. What makes life on earth worth living?
Loving people, and forgiving;
Prayer, rejoicing, and thanksgiving –
Letting Jesus in.
2. What makes faith in Christ worth choosing?
Peace, despite the world’s abusing;
Gain, in spite of all we’re losing –
Following our King.
3. What makes trouble worth enduring?
Learning, growing, and maturing;
Meeting others, helping – turning
Minds and souls to Him.
4. What makes Jesus’ way worth taking?
Service, though our hearts are breaking –
So, choose Christ, all else forsaking,
And unite with Him.
For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him (Philippians 3:9; NLT).
References
1. My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus – the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God (Acts 20:24; NLT).
Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; RSV).
The Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion (Isaiah 30:18; NLT).
Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends (Revelation 3:20; NLT).
2. Choose today whom you will serve (Joshua 24:15; NLT).
I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid (John 14:27; NLT).
Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will leave this life. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord (Job 1:21; CSB).
If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me (Luke 9:23; NLT).
On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords (Revelation 19:16; NLT).
3. When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow (James 1:2-3; NLT).
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him (James 1:12; NLT).
Grow to maturity (2 Corinthians 13:11; NLT).
Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else (Mark 9:35; NLT).
Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone (Mark 16:15; NLT).
Each of you must repent and turn to God, and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; NLT).
4. Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine (Luke 22:42; NLT).
Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing (Luke 23:34; NLT).
Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
You also are complete through your union with Christ (Colossians 2:10; NLT).
We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28; GNT).
“Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.” “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:22-4; NLT).
Father, You bring good from bad,
And peace from every fear we have;
Truth from lies,
And gain from loss –
Help us to overcome our unbelief.
Father,
You bring light from dark.
For growth from pain, you hit the mark;
Love from hate,
And faith from doubt –
Bring gain from all our troubles, Great High Priest.
Father,
You bring life from death,
And comfort from each final breath;
Hope from grief, And joy from woe –
Your resurrection, Lord our God, is sweet.
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying” (John 11:25; NLT).
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies (Psalm 103:2-4; NLT).
The Lord is full of tenderness and mercy (James 5:11; NLT).
1. Close your eyes to seek Christ’s face:
Full of mercy, light and grace.
2. Lift your gaze to catch his smile:
He won’t censure or revile.
3. Look at him, and watch his love
Pouring down from heaven above.
4. Talk with Christ; ask him to heal:
He will know just how you feel.
5. Your faith, your doubts, your hopes, your fears,
Your suffering throughout the years –
6. He sees, and knows, and shares them all:
Each loss, each pain, each grief, each fall.
7. He sees, and knows, and shares each one:
Our Lord, who died for us – God’s Son.
8. At last, receive his healing touch: Rejoice! He loves you very much.
He loves us with unfailing love (Psalm 117:2; NLT).
References
1. I will see you face to face (Psalm 17:15; NLT).
2. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbour his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities (Psalm 103:8-10; NIV).
3. No power in the sky above or in the earth below – indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:39; NLT).
4. I love the Lord because he hears my voice (Psalm 116:1; NLT).
5. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all the same testings we do (Hebrews 4:15; NLT).
6. O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me(Psalm 139:1; NLT).
7. In all their suffering he also suffered (Isaiah 63:9; NLT).
God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were sinners (Romans 5:8; NLT).
8. I am the Lord, who heals you (Exodus 15:27; NIV).
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.
(Revelation 21:4; NLT).
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens.
(Psalm 68:19; NIV).
Beyond our death, all grief will end;
Till then, the Father shares our tears.
After death, all dread will cease;
Till then, he helps us face our fears.
Beyond our death, all pain will end;
Till then, the Saviour shares our cross.
After death, all cares will cease;
Till then, he helps us bear each loss.
Beyond our death, all hate will end;
Till then, the Spirit is our guide.
After death, all hurt will cease;
Till then, he’s always at our side.
Beyond our death, all wrong will end;
Till then, the Lord forgives our sin.
After death, all shame will cease; Till then, we put our trust in him.
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We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. (1 John 4:16; NLT).
1. Father God,
You hear me,
And never leave my side.
Each word, each sigh,
Each prayer, each cry:
You know; you grasp; you care.
2. Father God,
You see me,
And never leave my side.
Each hurt, each tear,
Each pain, each fear:
You know; you grasp; you share.
3. Father God,
You love me,
And never leave my side.
Each doubt, each loss,
Each sin, each cross:
You know; you grasp; you bear.
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References
1. He hears my voice (Psalm 116:1; NLT).
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect me and comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NLT).
You hear my every sigh (Psalm 38:9; NLT).
You know all about me (Psalm 139:1; CEV).
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you (1 Peter 5:7; NLT).
2. You are the God who sees me (Genesis 16:13; NIV).
He knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust (Psalm 103:14; NLT).
In all their suffering he also suffered, and he personally rescued them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years (Isaiah 63:9; NLT).
3. He loves us with unfailing love (Psalm 117:2; NLT).
Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble, or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? … No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:35-8; NLT).
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens (Psalm 68:19; NIV).
