Gratidão
A gratidão é a resposta natural do coração que reconhece as bênçãos de Deus. A Bíblia transborda de exortações a dar graças — em tudo, por tudo, sempre e com todo o coração.
Dai graças em tudo
Em tudo dai graças, porque esta é a vontade de Deus em Cristo Jesus para convosco. A gratidão é mandamento, não opção.
18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
16 Rejoice evermore.17 Pray without ceasing.18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
17 And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him.
17 And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
2 Continue in prayer, and watch in it with thanksgiving;
2 Continue in prayer, and watch in it with thanksgiving;
Gratidão como louvor
Entrai pelas portas com ação de graças e nos átrios com louvor. A gratidão é o perfume do louvor que sobe a Deus.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
1 A Psalm of Praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all you lands.2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.3 Know you that the LORD he is God: it is he that has made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations.
2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
1 A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto your name, O most High:2 To show forth your lovingkindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night,
1 A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto your name, O most High:2 To show forth your lovingkindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night,
24 This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
28 You are my God, and I will praise you: you are my God, I will exalt you.29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures forever.
23 Whoever offers praise glorifies me: and to him that orders his conduct aright will I show the salvation of God.
Reconhecer a Deus
Rendei graças ao Senhor porque Ele é bom. Sua misericórdia dura para sempre. Cada bênção é motivo de gratidão.
1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures forever.
22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures forever.
34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endures forever.
34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endures forever.
8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
35 And say, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
1 To the Chief Musician. To the tune of »Death of the Son.« A Psalm of David. I will praise you, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all your marvelous works.
Gratidão nas cartas apostólicas
Paulo sempre iniciava suas cartas com ação de graças a Deus pelos irmãos. A gratidão é essência da vida cristã.
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God, even the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God, even the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not fitting: but rather giving of thanks.
6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content.
11 Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, who causes through us thanksgiving to God.
11 Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, who causes through us thanksgiving to God.
15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many increase to the glory of God.
10 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Agradecer a Deus
Graças a Deus que nos dá a vitória por nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo! A gratidão reconhece a fonte de toda boa dádiva.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds;
36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen.
21 Because, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Louvor e ação de graças
Ofereçamos sacrifício de louvor e ação de graças ao Senhor. A gratidão é o coração de toda adoração verdadeira.
15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
28 Therefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever.
12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever. Amen.
17 Saying, We give you thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who is, and was, and is to come; because you have taken to you your great power, and have reigned.
7 Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
23 I thank you, and praise you, O God of my fathers, who has given me wisdom and might, and has made known unto me now what we desired of you: for you have now made known unto us the king's matter.
7 Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
6 I will wash my hands in innocence: so will I go about your altar, O LORD:7 That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all your wondrous works.
5 And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free offerings: for this you love, O you children of Israel, says the Lord GOD.
3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
9 But I will sacrifice unto you with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.
9 But I will sacrifice unto you with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.
9 But I will sacrifice unto you with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.
19 And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;