We come to love Him for who He is, and not merely for what He has to give. Our flesh and our hearts will fail, but God is the strength of our heart and ourselves, forever. God wipes away every tear from our eyes. With Him there is no more death, no more sorrow, and no more crying.

When my thoughts were bitter and my feelings were hurt, I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you. Yet I always stay close to you, and you hold me by the hand. You guide me with your instruction and at the end you will receive me with honor. What else do I have in heaven but you? Since I have you, what else could I want on earth? My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need.

Those who abandon you will certainly perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, how wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign LORD and to proclaim all that he has done!