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.
24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Praise…: Heb. Hallelujah
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
1 A Psalm [or] Song for the sabbath day.It is a good thing to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to thy name, O most High:2 To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, every…: Heb. in the nights
5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. his anger…: Heb. there is but a moment in his angerfor a night: Heb. in the eveningjoy: Heb. singing
2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. wish: or, pray
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.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul well knoweth right…: Heb. greatly15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and skilfully formed in the lowest parts of the earth. substance: or, strength, or, body16 Thy eyes saw my substance, not yet formed; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. all…: Heb. all of themwhich…: or, what days they should be fashioned17 How precious also are thy thoughts to me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul well knoweth right…: Heb. greatly15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and skilfully formed in the lowest parts of the earth. substance: or, strength, or, body16 Thy eyes saw my substance, not yet formed; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. all…: Heb. all of themwhich…: or, what days they should be fashioned
6 By thee have I been sustained from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s womb: my praise shall be continually of thee.
10 I was cast upon thee from my birth: thou art my God from my mother’s womb.
9 But thou art he that brought me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts. didst…: or, kept me in safety10 I was cast upon thee from my birth: thou art my God from my mother’s womb.
4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
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.
24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:25 The LORD make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious to thee:26 The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
7 Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue is the law of kindness.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, remembrance: or, mention
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.
12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come
4 LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. how…: or, what time I have here5 Behold, thou hast made my days as an hand breadth; and my age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. at…: Heb. settled
11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time when their grain and their wine increased.
4 One thing have I desired 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 beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. the beauty: or, the delight
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. for ever: Heb. to length of days
1 [A Psalm] of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, who teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rockto war…: Heb. to the war, etc2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. My goodness: or, My mercy
6 Now I know that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. his holy…: Heb. the heaven of his holinesswith…: Heb. by the strength of the salvation of7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are raised, and stand upright.
3 I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will 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.
4 For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.
14 Now thanks be to God, who always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
45 And blessed is she that believed: that there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. that…: or, which believed that there