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.
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Hallelujah. O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits;
(92-1) A Psalm, a Song. For the sabbath day. (92-2) It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High; (92-3) To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning, and Thy faithfulness in the night seasons,
(30-6) For His anger is but for a moment, His favour is for a life-time; weeping may tarry for the night, but joy cometh in the morning.
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.
For Thou hast made my reins; Thou hast knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks unto Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My frame was not hidden from Thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see mine unformed substance, and in Thy book they were all written — even the days that were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. How weighty also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them!
For Thou hast made my reins; Thou hast knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks unto Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My frame was not hidden from Thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see mine unformed substance, and in Thy book they were all written — even the days that were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
Upon Thee have I stayed myself from birth; Thou art He that took me out of my mother’s womb; my praise is continually of Thee.
(22-11) Upon Thee I have been cast from my birth; Thou art my God from my mother’s womb.
(22-10) For Thou art He that took me out of the womb; Thou madest me trust when I was upon my mother’s breasts. (22-11) Upon Thee I have been cast from my birth; Thou art my God from my mother’s womb.
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 make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; The LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Thou art all fair, my love; and there is no spot in thee.
Strength and dignity are her clothing; and she laugheth at the time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and the law of kindness is on her tongue.
Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
The hoary head is a crown of glory, it is found in the way of righteousness.
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.
So teach us to number our days, that we may get us a heart of wisdom.
(39-5) 'LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; let me know how short-lived I am. (39-6) Behold, Thou hast made my days as hand-breadths; and mine age is as nothing before Thee; surely every man at his best estate is altogether vanity. Selah
Thou makest me to know the path of life; in Thy presence is fulness of joy, in Thy right hand bliss for evermore.
(4-8) Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the graciousness of the LORD, and to visit early in His temple.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who traineth my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; My lovingkindness, and my fortress, my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and He in whom I take refuge; who subdueth my people under me.
(20-7) Now know I that the LORD saveth His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the mighty acts of His saving right hand. (20-8) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will make mention of the name of the LORD our God. (20-9) They are bowed down and fallen; but we are risen, and stand upright.
I the LORD do guard it, I water it every moment; lest Mine anger visit it, I guard 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.
for the LORD your God is He that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.'