Como a Bíblia ensina sobre gratidão no natal?
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O Natal é uma época de celebração e reflexão, e a gratidão é um tema central para vivermos essa data de forma cristã. A Bíblia nos ensina a sermos gratos por todas as bênçãos que Deus nos concede, especialmente pelo maior presente de todos: Jesus Cristo.
E por que a gratidão é importante no Natal? A gratidão nos ajuda a reconhecer o amor de Deus e a enxergar Suas bênçãos em nossa vida.
No Natal, somos lembrados de que:
1\. Deus nos deu Seu Filho para trazer salvação (João 3:16).
"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
2\. Jesus trouxe luz e esperança para um mundo em trevas (João 8:12).
You’re Missing God in All This
Jesus once again addressed them: "I am the world’s Light. No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in."
3\. O nascimento de Cristo é a prova de que Deus cumpre Suas promessas (Isaías 9:6).
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
For those who lived in a land of deep shadows—
light! sunbursts of light!
You repopulated the nation,
you expanded its joy.
Oh, they’re so glad in your presence!
Festival joy!
The joy of a great celebration,
sharing rich gifts and warm greetings.
The abuse of oppressors and cruelty of tyrants—
all their whips and clubs and curses—
Is gone, done away with, a deliverance
as surprising and sudden as Gideon’s old victory over Midian.
The boots of all those invading troops,
along with their shirts soaked with innocent blood,
Will be piled in a heap and burned,
a fire that will burn for days!
For a child has been born—for us!
the gift of a son—for us!
He’ll take over
the running of the world.
His names will be: Amazing Counselor,
Strong God,
Eternal Father,
Prince of Wholeness.
His ruling authority will grow,
and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings.
He’ll rule from the historic David throne
over that promised kingdom.
He’ll put that kingdom on a firm footing
and keep it going
With fair dealing and right living,
beginning now and lasting always.
The zeal of God-of-the-Angel-Armies
will do all this.
Versículos bíblicos sobre gratidão
A Palavra de Deus nos ensina o poder da gratidão com versículos que nos inspiram a adorar e louvar ao Senhor:
1. Salmos 100:4
Enter with the password: "Thank you!"
Make yourselves at home, talking praise.
Thank him. Worship him.

2. 1 Tessalonicenses 5:18
Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

3. Colossenses 3:15
Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.
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E como podemos praticar a gratidão no Natal? Bom, comece com reconhecimento, reflita sobre o que Deus tem feito em sua vida e ore agradecendo por tudo que Ele já realizou e seguirá fazendo por ti.
Outras opções são compartilhar o amor puro de Cristo, principalmente ao ajudar ao próximo e, claro, celebrar o Natal sem futilidades ou exageros. Seja simples, valorize a presença de Deus e dos seus entes queridos. Sem dúvidas valem mais que os presentes materiais.
No Natal, a gratidão nos aproxima de Deus e nos permite viver a verdadeira essência dessa celebração: glorificar ao Senhor por Seu amor imensurável. Ajude a espalhar a Palavra de Deus e envie este artigo para amigos e familiares!