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What Does the Bible Say About Preparing For Death?

Scripture reveals that death is certain but not final—preparing for it means living with eternal perspective and trusting God's promises.

Scripture on Preparing For Death

Psalm 90:12 Old Testament
"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
2 Corinthians 5:1 New Testament
"For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands."
Ecclesiastes 12:7 Old Testament
"And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it."
Philippians 1:21 New Testament
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."
Hebrews 9:27 New Testament
"Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment."
The Bottom Line
Death is a doorway, not a dead end—those who belong to Christ face it with hope, not fear.
Try Today

Write down three things you want to say or do before you die, then take one concrete step toward making that happen.

Prayer

Jesus taught us to bring every concern to our Father, including our mortality (Matthew 6:9).

Father, You hold every moment of my life in Your hands. I confess that thinking about death sometimes frightens me, but I know You are sovereign over my days. Help me live with eternal perspective, treasuring what matters most. Prepare my heart for that final transition, and give me peace knowing that in Christ, death has lost its sting. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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