Aniversário
O aniversário é momento de celebrar a vida que Deus nos deu. A Bíblia nos convida a agradecer por cada dia, contar nossos anos com sabedoria e alegrar-se na bondade do Senhor.
Agradecer pela vida
Este é o dia que o Senhor fez — alegremo-nos! Cada dia é presente de Deus, cada ano é prova da sua fidelidade.
For thy testimonies are my meditation: and thy justifications my counsel.
Give glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
And art clothed with light as with a garment. Who stretchest out the heaven like a pavilion:
The Lord hath reigned, he is clothed with beauty: the Lord is clothed with strength, and hath girded himself. For he hath established the world which shall not be moved.
Thy throne is prepared from of old: thou art from everlasting.
Thou wilt bring me out of this snare, which they have hidden for me: for thou art my protector.
Dearly beloved, concerning all things I make it my prayer that thou mayest proceed prosperously, and fare well as thy soul doth prosperously.
A obra de Deus em nós
Tu me teceste no ventre de minha mãe — maravilhosas são as tuas obras! Cada vida é obra-prima do Criador.
I know that the Lord will do justice to the needy, and will revenge the poor.
But as for the just, they shall give glory to thy name: and the upright shall dwell with thy countenance.
I know that the Lord will do justice to the needy, and will revenge the poor.
But as for the just, they shall give glory to thy name: and the upright shall dwell with thy countenance.
He shall come down like rain upon the fleece; and as showers falling gently upon the earth.
I give thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God that is given you in Christ Jesus,
Oração de bênção
O Senhor te abençoe e te guarde. Tu és toda formosa e em ti não há defeito. Deus cuida de cada detalhe da tua vida.
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord shew his face to thee, and have mercy on thee. The Lord turn his countenance to thee, and give thee peace.
Thou art all fair, O my love, and there is not a spot in thee.
Strength and beauty are her clothing, and she shall laugh in the latter day. She hath opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: the woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.
I give thanks to my God in every remembrance of you,
Sabedoria e alegria
Ensina-nos a contar os nossos dias. Deus encheu nosso cálice de alegria e o seu caminho mostra-se vida em plenitude.
In their hands they shall bear thee up: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
And he put a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many shall see, and shall fear: and they shall hope in the Lord.
Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies.
They have cast me forth and now they have surrounded me: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth.
The light of thy countenance O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.
Give them according to their works, and according to the wickedness of their inventions. According to the works of their hands give thou to them: render to them their reward.
This is the generation of them that seek him, of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob.
I will extol thee, O God my king: and I will bless thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.
Every day I will bless thee: and I will praise thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.
His glory is great in thy salvation: glory and great beauty shalt thou lay upon him.
For thou shalt give him to be a blessing for ever and ever: thou shalt make him joyful in gladness with thy countenance.
For the king hopeth in the Lord: and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
I am the Lord that keep it, I will suddenly give it drink: lest any hurt come to it, I keep it night and day.
Proteção e fidelidade
O Senhor pelejará por vós. Fiel é o Senhor que vos guarda — Ele te protege de todo mal o tempo todo.
Because the Lord your God is in the midst of you, and will fight for you against your enemies, to deliver you from danger.
But God is faithful, who will strengthen and keep you from evil.
Now thanks be to God, who always maketh us to triumph in Christ Jesus, and manifesteth the odour of his knowledge by us in every place.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord.