Alma
A alma é a parte mais íntima do ser humano — sede da vida, dos afetos e do encontro com Deus. A Bíblia convida a cuidar da alma com zelo e a aquietá-la diante do Senhor.
A alma diante de Deus
Bendize ao Senhor, ó minha alma! A alma suspira por Deus como a corça suspira pelas águas — com sede de eternidade.
Let every part of me praise the Lord; let my whole being praise his holy character.
God, you are my God, I eagerly look for you. I am thirsty for you; all that I am longs for you in this dry, weary, waterless land.
Why am I so discouraged? Why do I feel so sad? I will hope in God; I will praise him because he is the one who saves me—my God!
Only in God do I find peace; my salvation comes from him.
I’m waiting for the Lord, longingly waiting, for I trust in his word.
I will shout for joy as I sing praises to you, for you have redeemed me.
The Lord’s law is beneficial, renewing spiritual life. The Lord’s teaching is trustworthy, making inexperienced people wise.
You made me from the inside out, shaping me in my mother’s womb.
I praise you for making me in such an awesome and wonderful way. What you do is incredible—I realize this completely!
Lord, please save me from liars and cheats!
Cuidar da alma
Que aproveita ao homem ganhar o mundo inteiro e perder a sua alma? Buscar a Deus de toda alma é o caminho da vida.
What benefit is it for you to gain the whole world, yet lose your life? What would you give in exchange for your life?
Jesus told them, "‘Love the Lord your God in all you think, in all you feel, and in all you do.’
Don’t be afraid of those who can kill you physically, but can’t kill you spiritually. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy you physically and spiritually in Gehenna.
However, if while you’re there you decide to come to the Lord your God, you will find him if you come to him whole-heartedly, with complete commitment.
But make sure you keep the commandments and the law as Moses instructed you. Love the Lord your God, follow all his ways, keep his commandments, stay close to him, and serve him with your whole being."
Now I am about to die, which is the fate of every living thing on the earth. Deep down you know that not a single one of the Lord’s good promises has failed. Everything has come true. Not a single one has failed.
You will look for me and you will find me when you’re completely committed to looking for me.
This is what the Lord says: Go and stand where the roads divide, and look. Find out which are the old paths. Ask, "What’s the right way?" Then follow it and you’ll be content. But you refused, saying, "We won’t go that way!"
Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.
My friend, I pray most of all that you’re doing well and are in good physical health, for I know you’re doing well spiritually.