Our life is in God’s hand
- The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10 HCSB
- Who keeps us in life Ps 66:9 NASB
- He keeps us alive Ps 66:9 HCSB
- I have the keys of [absolute control] death and of Hades (the realm of the dead). Rev 1:18 AMP
- The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, he is in your hands; but you must spare his life.” Job 2:6 NIV
- all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be. Ps 139:16 BSB
Not hard for God to extend life
- I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life. Isa 38:5 NIV
- which of you by worrying can add one hour to his life’s span? So if you are not even able to do a very little thing [such as that], why are you worried about the rest? Lk 12:25,26 AMP
- Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest? Lk 12:25,26 BSB
God decides when we will live till:
- With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Ps 91:16 KJV
- Abraham: Now as for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried at a good old age. Genesis 15:15 NKJV
- Daniel: But as for you, go on your way until the end. You will rest, and will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.”
Daniel 12:13 BSB - when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. Ps 104:29 ESV
