2 Cor. 5

Hallelujah! I do not lose heart because I know that if this tent which is my earthly home is destroyed (or wears out), I have a building from you, father, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.  While I remain in this tent I groan, and I am burdened and begin to desire to be further clothed so that what is mortal would be swallowed up by what is truly life.  You have prepared me for this very thing, father, and you have given me your spirit as a guarantee.

So, I am of good courage. While I am at home in this body, I am away from my Lord, and I walk by faith and not by sight. Yes, I am of good courage and looking to believe that I would rather be away from this body and at home with the Lord.  So whether I am at home or away, I make it my aim to please you, father; filled and fearless.