Dependência
A dependência de Deus é o caminho da verdadeira liberdade. Sem Cristo, nada podemos fazer. Mas em Deus encontramos sustento, direção e força para todo desafio.
Sem Ele nada podemos
Sem mim nada podeis fazer. O cristão que se desconecta da videira seca — mas o que permanece dá muito fruto.
"I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me.
Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.
I am always aware of the Lord's presence;
he is near, and nothing can shake me.
If the Lord does not build the house,
the work of the builders is useless;
if the Lord does not protect the city,
it does no good for the sentries to stand guard.
Your people did not conquer the land with their swords;
they did not win it by their own power;
it was by your power and your strength,
by the assurance of your presence,
which showed that you loved them.
The Lord will fight for you, and all you have to do is keep still."
Depender do Senhor
Confia no Senhor de todo o coração e não te estribes no teu próprio entendimento. Em todos os caminhos o reconhece.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.
You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.
People may plan all kinds of things, but the Lord's will is going to be done.
It is the Lord's blessing that makes you wealthy. Hard work can make you no richer.
My mind and my body may grow weak,
but God is my strength;
he is all I ever need.
Bring us back, Lord God Almighty.
Show us your mercy, and we will be saved.
I look to the mountains;
where will my help come from?
My help will come from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let you fall;
your protector is always awake.
I said, "I am falling";
but your constant love, O Lord, held me up.
In my distress I called to the Lord;
he answered me and set me free.
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in fields of green grass
and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water.
Contentamento e confiança
Aprendi a viver contente em toda situação. A dependência de Deus nos livra da ansiedade e nos firma na paz.
And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have learned to be satisfied with what I have.
I am the Lord your God;
I strengthen you and tell you,
‘Do not be afraid; I will help you.’"
He strengthens those who are weak and tired.
Have the same concern for everyone. Do not be proud, but accept humble duties. Do not think of yourselves as wise.
We have many parts in the one body, and all these parts have different functions. In the same way, though we are many, we are one body in union with Christ, and we are all joined to each other as different parts of one body.
Those who obey their human nature cannot please God.
So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.
"Yet my people and I cannot really give you anything, because everything is a gift from you, and we have only given back what is yours already.