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.
Praise the Lord, my soul!
All my being, praise his holy name!
O God, you are my God,
and I long for you.
My whole being desires you;
like a dry, worn-out, and waterless land,
my soul is thirsty for you.
Why am I so sad?
Why am I so troubled?
I will put my hope in God,
and once again I will praise him,
my savior and my God.
I wait patiently for God to save me;
I depend on him alone.
I wait eagerly for the Lord's help,
and in his word I trust.
I will shout for joy as I play for you;
with my whole being I will sing
because you have saved me.
The law of the Lord is perfect;
it gives new strength.
The commands of the Lord are trustworthy,
giving wisdom to those who lack it.
You created every part of me;
you put me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because you are to be feared;
all you do is strange and wonderful.
I know it with all my heart.
Save me, Lord,
from liars and deceivers.
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.
Will you gain anything if you win the whole world but lose your life? Of course not! There is nothing you can give to regain your life.
Jesus answered, "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather be afraid of God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell.
There you will look for the Lord your God, and if you search for him with all your heart, you will find him.
Make sure you obey the law that Moses commanded you: love the Lord your God, do his will, obey his commandments, be faithful to him, and serve him with all your heart and soul."
"Now my time has come to die. Every one of you knows in his heart and soul that the Lord your God has given you all the good things that he promised. Every promise he made has been kept; not one has failed.
You will seek me, and you will find me because you will seek me with all your heart.
The Lord said to his people, "Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths and where the best road is. Walk in it, and you will live in peace."
But they said, "No, we will not!"
Kind words are like honey—sweet to the taste and good for your health.
My dear friend, I pray that everything may go well with you and that you may be in good health—as I know you are well in spirit.