When I am suffering, I find comfort in your promise that leads to life.
I am at the point of death. Let your teachings breathe new life into me.
I am your servant! Do for me what you promised to those who worship you.
Show me your love and save me, LORD, as you have promised.
If I had not found happiness in obeying your Law, I would have died in misery.
I am surrounded by trouble, but you protect me against my angry enemies. With your own powerful arm you keep me safe.
but I know I will live to see how kind you are.
You are my strong shield, and I trust you completely. You have helped me, and I will celebrate and thank you in song.
Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God.
Every day, you are kind, and at night you give me a song as my prayer to you, the living LORD God.
And when I was burdened with worries, you comforted me and made me feel secure.
When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the LORD All-Powerful.
As soon as I said this, the wind blew among the bodies, and they came back to life! They all stood up, and there were enough to make a large army.
The Spirit is the one who gives life! Human strength can do nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are from that life-giving Spirit.
And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.
He wanted us to be his own special people, and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.
Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is so good, and by raising Jesus from death, he has given us new life and a hope that lives on.
Be like newborn babies who are thirsty for the pure spiritual milk that will help you grow and be saved.