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.
5 I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.
1 A miktam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in you do I put my trust.
8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain that build it: unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchman wakes, but in vain.
3 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you had favor unto them.
14 The LORD shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.
Depender do Senhor
Confia no Senhor de todo o coração e não te estribes no teu próprio entendimento. Em todos os caminhos o reconhece.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.
9 A man's heart plans his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
21 There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
26 My flesh and my heart fails: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.
19 Restore us, O LORD God of hosts, cause your face to shine; and we shall be saved.
1 A song of ascents. I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from which comes my help.2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to be moved: he that keeps you will not slumber.
18 When I said, My foot slips; your mercy, O LORD, held me up.
5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a broad place.
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not lack.2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.
Contentamento e confiança
Aprendi a viver contente em toda situação. A dependência de Deus nos livra da ansiedade e nos firma na paz.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content.
13 For I the LORD your God will hold your right hand, saying unto you, Fear not; I will help you.
29 He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength.
16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
34 Take therefore no thought for tomorrow: for tomorrow shall take thought of the things for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? for all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.