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, by Christ Jesus, concerning you.
18 In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God, by Christ Jesus, concerning you.
16 Rejoice always.17 Pray without ceasing.18 In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God, by Christ Jesus, concerning you.
17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God, even the Father, through him.
17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God, even the Father, through 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; and with all wisdom teach and admonish each other by psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs; singing with gratitude in your hearts to the Lord.
2 Continue instant in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;
2 Continue instant in prayer, watching 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.
Reconhecer a Deus
Rendei graças ao Senhor porque Ele é bom. Sua misericórdia dura para sempre. Cada bênção é motivo de gratidão.
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 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
20 giving thanks at all times for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father.
19 speaking to one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord:20 giving thanks at all times for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father.
4 nor obscenity, nor foolish talking, nor double meanings, nor things uncomely; but rather thanksgiving.
6 Be anxious about nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;
6 Be anxious about 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 surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds, through Christ Jesus.
11 Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.
11 That you may be enriched in everything, for all liberality, which produces, through us, thanksgiving to God.
11 That you may be enriched in everything, for all liberality, which produces, through us, thanksgiving to God.
15 For all these things are for your sakes; that the favor which has abounded to many, may, through the thanksgiving of the greater number, redound to the glory of God.
10 as sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, 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 Now thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I give thanks to my God always in respect of you; on account of the favor of God, which was given to you through Jesus Christ;
3 We are bound to thank God always, concerning you, brethren, as it is fit, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds;
36 For, from him, and by him, and to him, are all things: to him be the glory forever. Amen.
21 Because, though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God, neither gave him thanks; but became foolish by their own reasonings, and their inconsiderate heart was darkened.
4 that every creature of God is good, being received with thanksgiving, and nothing is to be rejected;
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 Through him, therefore, let us offer up continually, the sacrifice of praise to God; namely, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
15 Through him, therefore, let us offer up continually, the sacrifice of praise to God; namely, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
28 Wherefore, we having received a kingdom not shaken, let us have gratitude, by which we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and religious fear.
13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, even all things that are in them, I heard saying, To him who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb be blessing, and honor, and glory, and strength, for ever and ever!
12 saying, Amen: the blessing, and the glory, and the wisdom, and the thanksgiving, and the honor, and the power, and the strength, be to our God for ever and ever: Amen.
17 saying, We give thanks to thee, O Lord God Almighty, who art, and who wast, because thou hast taken by great power, and hast commenced thy reign.
7 rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.
3 we accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
1 Now I exhort, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men;