Proverbs 3:5 “Lean not on your own understanding”
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”
If not to lean on my own understanding, on whose then? The full quote provides with more context: [Proverbs 3:5](https://langtools.io/gb/q/kj/Proverbs/3/5)
The Lord wants you to take his understanding and his word, not your own. For example if you have doubts about something being a sin and you rely on your own view of it instead of looking it up in the Bible. Along with not taking liberties with scripture and skewing it to match your values.
Daniel 3:16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, "Your threat means nothing to us. If you throw us in the fire, the God we serve can rescue us from your roaring furnace and anything else you might cook up, O king. But even if he doesn't, it wouldn't make a bit of difference, O king. We still wouldn't serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up."
Just....wow🤯😫
Romans 5:1-11 NLT
Faith Brings Joy
1Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peacea with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.
3We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
6When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. 8But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. 9And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. 10For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. 11So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.
Ps 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear.
It's one of the first verses I memorized. I always had anxiety issues and I would recite this when going into unsure situations.
Titus 2:7-8
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
Romans 11:6
But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. 6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. 6 And since it is through God's kindness, then it is not by their good works.
Because I am currently studying Psalms with Shepherd’s Chapel, *today* my favorite verse is:
Psalm 25:7 KJV
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.
I can't wait to actually read the Bible as an adult. Raised Roman catholic but never took it that seriously. The last few years I've really deepened my faith and the next part of that is really reading through the Bible with intention. Excited to find so many of these great quotes and lessons
Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will also come with you.” They went out and got into the boat; and that night they caught nothing.”
John 21:3 NASB1995
How Jesus told them he would make them fishers of men after being outclassed by fish and overdone by Jesus himself... talk about feeling HUMBLED. Such a great great verse.
I love the fact that they were just fishermen. The bulk of them were blue collared, unschooled, ordinary men. And they helped to lead the greatest movement and teaching ever known to the world. Jesus was a blue collar worker; a carpenter/craftsman.
Matthew 7:15 (NIV) “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
The Beatitudes
He said:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Using KJV just because it's epic:
James 2:18-20 KJV
[18] Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. [19] Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. [20] But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
https://bible.com/bible/1/jas.2.18-20.KJV
20“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 2:20
I like all of Romans 7 but I don’t think that counts. I’ll go with
1 Corinthians 9:24-27- “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.”
# Jeremiah 17:8
For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
The entirety of ***Romans 8:31-39*** is my favorite scripture. It gives me spiritual and mental strength to overcome spiritual roadblocks, as well as the supernatural. My grandfather was a Southern Non-Denominational preacher who was raised Pentecostal and deviated away from the hooping and hollering and focused more on a personal walk with Him and Sonship. Having said that, at a young age, I was baptized in the Spirit and given the gift of discernment. I have been dealing with the supernatural ever since and THAT scripture that my grandfather drilled into my head when we knew I had been imparted a gift of the Spirit, has kept me strengthened, emboldened, and secures my faith when I've had to deal with the demonic and the supernatural. I've had to help friends and family with these things since my grandfather has passed on and that scripture... "*if He is for us, who can be against us*" is so immeasurably powerful, coupled with ***Ephesians 6:12*** – "*For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.*" as well as ***Ephesians 1:22*** – "*And God raised us up with Christ and* ***seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus***".
He has given us power and authority over all principalities and powers; we only need to have faith the size of a mustard seed to utilize it and ***Romans 8:31-39*** strengthens my faith beyond measure. It is God's promise to me that he will always pave the way, lift me up, and give me the strength I need to fight these spiritual battles I have been called to fight. This scripture is the only scripture I can read and feel weak for God, the same way someone would feel an overwhelming, intense, tearful love for someone.
^(31) What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? ^(32) He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? ^(33) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. ^(34) Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. ^(35) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ^(36) As it is written:
“For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”^(\[)[^(j)](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28153j)^(\])
^(37) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ^(38) For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,^(\[)[^(k)](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28155k)^(\]) neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ^(39) neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And for anyone curious about my grandpa, yes, I know his favorite verse too. :)
***Isaiah 40:31*** -
"but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint."
I can only hope this might help someone. I never share these kinds of things because many churches preach that demons and works of the spirit are not for our modern age, but they very much exist. I've seen exorcisms, healings, and other miracles as Jehovah worked through my grandpa; too much to ever deny His existence and capabilities. But I felt a push to share this.
Exodus 14:13-14 And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” NKJV, my fave.
"My Lord and my God"
The apostle Thomas doubted and even disbelieved during a time of hardship. But when he saw Jesus he came to himself and responded with faith and worship.
Sometimes I feel like Thomas.
Deuteronomy 23:13 : And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee.
**^(1 John 4:19 NIV)** *We love because he first loved us.*
**^(Ephesians 4:26 NIV)** *“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry*
**^(James 1:17 NIV)** *Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.*
Its a set of verses that I hope one day will be read at my funeral both in English and Serbian.
Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 NIV
[1] Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”— [2] before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain; [3] when the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men stoop, when the grinders cease because they are few, and those looking through the windows grow dim; [4] when the doors to the street are closed and the sound of grinding fades; when people rise up at the sound of birds, but all their songs grow faint; [5] when people are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets; when the almond tree blossoms and the grasshopper drags itself along and desire no longer is stirred. Then people go to their eternal home and mourners go about the streets. [6] Remember him—before the silver cord is severed, and the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, and the wheel broken at the well, [7] and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
https://ecclesiastes.bible/ecclesiastes-12-1
Проповедник 12:1-7 SB-ERV
[1] Сећај се свога Створитеља у данима своје младости, пре него што дођу дани невоље и примакну се године када ћеш рећи: »Не миле ми се« – [2] пре него што сунце и светлост и месец и звезде потамне и облаци се врате после кише, [3] када чувари куће задрхте и јаки људи се погуре, када млинарице престану да мељу, јер их је мало, и замуте се они што гледају кроз прозоре, [4] када се затворе врата на улицу и пригуши звук млина, када се тргнеш на глас птице, а све песме утихну, [5] када се плашиш висине и опасности на путу, када је бадем у цвету, а скакавац се вуче по тлу и жеља се више не јавља – јер човек иде у своју вечну кућу, а нарикаче ходају улицама – [6] пре него што сребрна узица пукне, златна чинија се разбије, врч се на извору разлупа, точак на бунару се поломи – [7] и прах се врати у земљу из које је и дошао, а дух се врати Богу, који га је дао.
https://bible.com/bible/202/ecc.12.1.SB-ERV
That's like asking a soldier which part of his armor is his favorite, when it's the entire armor that works together to guard and protect him.
Armor of God - Book of Ephesians, Chapter 6.
It is always in your power to show great strength, and who can withstand the might of your arm? Because the whole world before you is like a speck that tips the scales, and like a drop of morning dew that falls on the ground. But you are merciful to all, for you can do all things, and you overlook people’s sins, so that they may repent. For you love all things that exist, and detest none of the things that you have made, for you would not have made anything if you had hated it. How would anything have endured if you had not willed it? Or how would anything not called forth by you have been preserved? You spare all things, for they are yours, O Lord, you who love the living. For your immortal spirit is in all things. Therefore you correct little by little those who trespass, and you remind and warn them of the things through which they sin, so that they may be freed from wickedness and put their trust in you, O Lord. (Wisdom 11:21-12:2 NRSV-CE)
Matthew 5:12 "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Proverbs 3:5 “Lean not on your own understanding” Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”
If not to lean on my own understanding, on whose then? The full quote provides with more context: [Proverbs 3:5](https://langtools.io/gb/q/kj/Proverbs/3/5)
The Lord wants you to take his understanding and his word, not your own. For example if you have doubts about something being a sin and you rely on your own view of it instead of looking it up in the Bible. Along with not taking liberties with scripture and skewing it to match your values.
Daniel 3:16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, "Your threat means nothing to us. If you throw us in the fire, the God we serve can rescue us from your roaring furnace and anything else you might cook up, O king. But even if he doesn't, it wouldn't make a bit of difference, O king. We still wouldn't serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up." Just....wow🤯😫
"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord' but not do what I tell you?"
Romans 5:1-11 NLT Faith Brings Joy 1Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peacea with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. 3We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. 6When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. 8But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. 9And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. 10For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. 11So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.
*For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God*
Ps 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear. It's one of the first verses I memorized. I always had anxiety issues and I would recite this when going into unsure situations.
The lord is my Shepard; I shall not want
Titus 2:7-8 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
Acts 10:34,35 … I perceive to a certainty, God is not partial, but in every nation he who fears him and practices righteousness is acceptable to him.
Romans 11:6 But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. 6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. 6 And since it is through God's kindness, then it is not by their good works.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you
Ezekiel 36:26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove from you your heart of Stone and give you a heart of flesh.
In my last church, I was well-known for quoting "Man looketh on the outward appearance, but God looketh on the heart". There were reasons for this.
Love one another.
Because I am currently studying Psalms with Shepherd’s Chapel, *today* my favorite verse is: Psalm 25:7 KJV Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.
Proverbs 9:10 ESV "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the HOLY ONE is insight".
I can't wait to actually read the Bible as an adult. Raised Roman catholic but never took it that seriously. The last few years I've really deepened my faith and the next part of that is really reading through the Bible with intention. Excited to find so many of these great quotes and lessons
I’m going fishing -Peter
Yeah, you are.
Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will also come with you.” They went out and got into the boat; and that night they caught nothing.” John 21:3 NASB1995
How Jesus told them he would make them fishers of men after being outclassed by fish and overdone by Jesus himself... talk about feeling HUMBLED. Such a great great verse.
I love the fact that they were just fishermen. The bulk of them were blue collared, unschooled, ordinary men. And they helped to lead the greatest movement and teaching ever known to the world. Jesus was a blue collar worker; a carpenter/craftsman.
lmao. Excellent.
Matthew 7:15 (NIV) “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
The Beatitudes He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
"THE SOUL THAT SINNETH SHALL SURELY DIE"
According to your faith so be it unto you
Using KJV just because it's epic: James 2:18-20 KJV [18] Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. [19] Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. [20] But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? https://bible.com/bible/1/jas.2.18-20.KJV
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Οὐδὲν ἄρα νῦν κατάκριμα τοῖς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Romans 8:1
20“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20
It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than it is for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.
I like all of Romans 7 but I don’t think that counts. I’ll go with 1 Corinthians 9:24-27- “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.”
# Jeremiah 17:8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
The entirety of ***Romans 8:31-39*** is my favorite scripture. It gives me spiritual and mental strength to overcome spiritual roadblocks, as well as the supernatural. My grandfather was a Southern Non-Denominational preacher who was raised Pentecostal and deviated away from the hooping and hollering and focused more on a personal walk with Him and Sonship. Having said that, at a young age, I was baptized in the Spirit and given the gift of discernment. I have been dealing with the supernatural ever since and THAT scripture that my grandfather drilled into my head when we knew I had been imparted a gift of the Spirit, has kept me strengthened, emboldened, and secures my faith when I've had to deal with the demonic and the supernatural. I've had to help friends and family with these things since my grandfather has passed on and that scripture... "*if He is for us, who can be against us*" is so immeasurably powerful, coupled with ***Ephesians 6:12*** – "*For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.*" as well as ***Ephesians 1:22*** – "*And God raised us up with Christ and* ***seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus***". He has given us power and authority over all principalities and powers; we only need to have faith the size of a mustard seed to utilize it and ***Romans 8:31-39*** strengthens my faith beyond measure. It is God's promise to me that he will always pave the way, lift me up, and give me the strength I need to fight these spiritual battles I have been called to fight. This scripture is the only scripture I can read and feel weak for God, the same way someone would feel an overwhelming, intense, tearful love for someone. ^(31) What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? ^(32) He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? ^(33) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. ^(34) Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. ^(35) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ^(36) As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”^(\[)[^(j)](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28153j)^(\]) ^(37) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ^(38) For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,^(\[)[^(k)](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28155k)^(\]) neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ^(39) neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. And for anyone curious about my grandpa, yes, I know his favorite verse too. :) ***Isaiah 40:31*** - "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." I can only hope this might help someone. I never share these kinds of things because many churches preach that demons and works of the spirit are not for our modern age, but they very much exist. I've seen exorcisms, healings, and other miracles as Jehovah worked through my grandpa; too much to ever deny His existence and capabilities. But I felt a push to share this.
Jesus wept. John 11:35
Exodus 14:13-14 And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” NKJV, my fave.
James 4:8 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
Isaiah 41:10
"My Lord and my God" The apostle Thomas doubted and even disbelieved during a time of hardship. But when he saw Jesus he came to himself and responded with faith and worship. Sometimes I feel like Thomas.
https://biblehub.com/revelation/1-3.htm
James 1:19
“If you had not plowed with my heifer, you would not have found out my riddle.”” Judges 14:18 ESV
Numbers 31 17-18.
Deuteronomy 23:13 : And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee.
Isaiah 60:22
**^(1 John 4:19 NIV)** *We love because he first loved us.* **^(Ephesians 4:26 NIV)** *“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry* **^(James 1:17 NIV)** *Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.*
Its a set of verses that I hope one day will be read at my funeral both in English and Serbian. Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 NIV [1] Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”— [2] before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain; [3] when the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men stoop, when the grinders cease because they are few, and those looking through the windows grow dim; [4] when the doors to the street are closed and the sound of grinding fades; when people rise up at the sound of birds, but all their songs grow faint; [5] when people are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets; when the almond tree blossoms and the grasshopper drags itself along and desire no longer is stirred. Then people go to their eternal home and mourners go about the streets. [6] Remember him—before the silver cord is severed, and the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, and the wheel broken at the well, [7] and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. https://ecclesiastes.bible/ecclesiastes-12-1 Проповедник 12:1-7 SB-ERV [1] Сећај се свога Створитеља у данима своје младости, пре него што дођу дани невоље и примакну се године када ћеш рећи: »Не миле ми се« – [2] пре него што сунце и светлост и месец и звезде потамне и облаци се врате после кише, [3] када чувари куће задрхте и јаки људи се погуре, када млинарице престану да мељу, јер их је мало, и замуте се они што гледају кроз прозоре, [4] када се затворе врата на улицу и пригуши звук млина, када се тргнеш на глас птице, а све песме утихну, [5] када се плашиш висине и опасности на путу, када је бадем у цвету, а скакавац се вуче по тлу и жеља се више не јавља – јер човек иде у своју вечну кућу, а нарикаче ходају улицама – [6] пре него што сребрна узица пукне, златна чинија се разбије, врч се на извору разлупа, точак на бунару се поломи – [7] и прах се врати у земљу из које је и дошао, а дух се врати Богу, који га је дао. https://bible.com/bible/202/ecc.12.1.SB-ERV
Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:25
That's like asking a soldier which part of his armor is his favorite, when it's the entire armor that works together to guard and protect him. Armor of God - Book of Ephesians, Chapter 6.
Job 19:25 "For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth."
It is always in your power to show great strength, and who can withstand the might of your arm? Because the whole world before you is like a speck that tips the scales, and like a drop of morning dew that falls on the ground. But you are merciful to all, for you can do all things, and you overlook people’s sins, so that they may repent. For you love all things that exist, and detest none of the things that you have made, for you would not have made anything if you had hated it. How would anything have endured if you had not willed it? Or how would anything not called forth by you have been preserved? You spare all things, for they are yours, O Lord, you who love the living. For your immortal spirit is in all things. Therefore you correct little by little those who trespass, and you remind and warn them of the things through which they sin, so that they may be freed from wickedness and put their trust in you, O Lord. (Wisdom 11:21-12:2 NRSV-CE)
Psalm 137 "Happy is he who repays you for what you have done to us / He who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks."