Medo
O medo é uma das emoções mais paralisantes. Mas a Bíblia repete mais de 300 vezes: 'Não temas.' O perfeito amor lança fora o medo, porque Deus está conosco.
O antídoto contra o medo
No amor não existe medo; o perfeito amor lança fora o medo. O medo tem a ver com castigo, mas quem ama está em Deus.
There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear. So then, love has not been made perfect in anyone who is afraid, because fear has to do with punishment.
There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear. So then, love has not been made perfect in anyone who is afraid, because fear has to do with punishment.
There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear. So then, love has not been made perfect in anyone who is afraid, because fear has to do with punishment.
For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.
For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.
For the Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause you to be afraid; instead, the Spirit makes you God’s children, and by the Spirit’s power we cry out to God, "Father! my Father!"
For the Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause you to be afraid; instead, the Spirit makes you God’s children, and by the Spirit’s power we cry out to God, "Father! my Father!"
For the Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause you to be afraid; instead, the Spirit makes you God’s children, and by the Spirit’s power we cry out to God, "Father! my Father!"
Deus é refúgio
O Senhor é a minha luz e minha salvação — de quem terei medo? Ele é fortaleza da minha vida — de quem me recearei?
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
I will fear no one.
The Lord protects me from all danger;
I will never be afraid.
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
I will fear no one.
The Lord protects me from all danger;
I will never be afraid.
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
I will fear no one.
The Lord protects me from all danger;
I will never be afraid.
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
I will fear no one.
The Lord protects me from all danger;
I will never be afraid.
In times of trouble he will shelter me;
he will keep me safe in his Temple
and make me secure on a high rock.
God is our shelter and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken
and mountains fall into the ocean depths;
even if the seas roar and rage,
and the hills are shaken by the violence.
The Lord is with me, I will not be afraid;
what can anyone do to me?
Confiar e não temer
Quando o medo chegar, confie em Deus. O Senhor é escudo e refúgio — Ele acalma tempestades e silencia todo medo.
When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty,
I put my trust in you.
When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty,
I put my trust in you.
When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty,
I put my trust in you.
When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty,
I put my trust in you.
I trust in God and am not afraid;
I praise him for what he has promised.
What can a mere human being do to me?
I trust in God and am not afraid;
I praise him for what he has promised.
What can a mere human being do to me?
I trust in God and am not afraid;
I praise him for what he has promised.
What can a mere human being do to me?
I am terrified,
and the terrors of death crush me.
I am gripped by fear and trembling;
I am overcome with horror.
Leave your troubles with the Lord,
and he will defend you;
he never lets honest people be defeated.
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me;
he freed me from all my fears.
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me;
he freed me from all my fears.
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me;
he freed me from all my fears.
Não temas — Eu estou contigo
Deus repete: não temas, porque eu sou contigo. Ele segura nossa mão direita e nos fortalece em cada situação de medo.
Do not be afraid—I am with you!
I am your God—let nothing terrify you!
I will make you strong and help you;
I will protect you and save you.
Do not be afraid—I am with you!
I am your God—let nothing terrify you!
I will make you strong and help you;
I will protect you and save you.
Do not be afraid—I am with you!
I am your God—let nothing terrify you!
I will make you strong and help you;
I will protect you and save you.
I am the Lord your God;
I strengthen you and tell you,
‘Do not be afraid; I will help you.’"
Tell everyone who is discouraged,
"Be strong and don’t be afraid!
God is coming to your rescue,
coming to punish your enemies."
Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go."
Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go."
The Lord himself will lead you and be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you, so do not lose courage or be afraid."
The Lord himself will lead you and be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you, so do not lose courage or be afraid."
Be determined and confident. Do not be afraid of them. Your God, the Lord himself, will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you."
Do not be afraid of them, for I will be with you to protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!"
Paz que vence o medo
A paz de Cristo e a confiança no Pai celestial dissipam todo temor. Jesus disse: não se turbe o vosso coração, nem se atemorize.
"Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.
"Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.
"Do not be worried and upset," Jesus told them. "Believe in God and believe also in me.
Don’t worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And God’s peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.
Don’t worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And God’s peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.
Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you.
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather be afraid of God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell.
For only a penny you can buy two sparrows, yet not one sparrow falls to the ground without your Father’s consent. As for you, even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth much more than many sparrows!
Coragem e segurança
O Senhor é meu pastor, nada me faltará. Mesmo no vale da sombra da morte, não temerei mal algum, porque Tu estás comigo.
Even if I go through the deepest darkness,
I will not be afraid, Lord,
for you are with me.
Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me.
Even if I go through the deepest darkness,
I will not be afraid, Lord,
for you are with me.
Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me.
You need not fear any dangers at night
or sudden attacks during the day
or the plagues that strike in the dark
or the evils that kill in daylight.
As a father is kind to his children,
so the Lord is kind to those who honor him.
A good person will never fail;
he will always be remembered.
He is not afraid of receiving bad news;
his faith is strong, and he trusts in the Lord.
I will live in perfect freedom,
because I try to obey your teachings.
Exemplos de coragem
Gideão, Josué, Eliseu e os apóstolos enfrentaram o medo pela fé. Deus encorajou cada um deles pessoalmente.
After this, Abram had a vision and heard the Lord say to him, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I will shield you from danger and give you a great reward."
Early the next morning Elisha’s servant got up, went out of the house, and saw the Syrian troops with their horses and chariots surrounding the town. He went back to Elisha and exclaimed, "We are doomed, sir! What shall we do?"
"Don’t be afraid," Elisha answered. "We have more on our side than they have on theirs." Then he prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!" The Lord answered his prayer, and Elisha’s servant looked up and saw the hillside covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Jesus was in the back of the boat, sleeping with his head on a pillow. The disciples woke him up and said, "Teacher, don’t you care that we are about to die?"
Jesus stood up and commanded the wind, "Be quiet!" and he said to the waves, "Be still!" The wind died down, and there was a great calm. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Why are you frightened? Do you still have no faith?"
but they saw him walking on the water. "It’s a ghost!" they thought, and screamed. They were all terrified when they saw him.
Jesus spoke to them at once, "Courage!" he said. "It is I. Don’t be afraid!"
The angel said to her, "Don’t be afraid, Mary; God has been gracious to you. You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the Kingdom.
You answered me and told me not to be afraid.
Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, "I will never leave you; I will never abandon you." Let us be bold, then, and say,
"The Lord is my helper,
I will not be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?"
Let us be bold, then, and say,
"The Lord is my helper,
I will not be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?"
Since the children, as he calls them, are people of flesh and blood, Jesus himself became like them and shared their human nature. He did this so that through his death he might destroy the Devil, who has the power over death, and in this way set free those who were slaves all their lives because of their fear of death.
Moses replied, "Don’t be afraid; God has only come to test you and make you keep on obeying him, so that you will not sin."
"But you, mortal man, must not be afraid of them or of anything they say. They will defy and despise you; it will be like living among scorpions. Still, don’t be afraid of those rebels or of anything they say.
"Fields, don’t be afraid,
but be joyful and glad
because of all the Lord has done for you.
For rulers are not to be feared by those who do good, but by those who do evil. Would you like to be unafraid of those in authority? Then do what is good, and they will praise you,
But whoever listens to me will have security. He will be safe, with no reason to be afraid."
It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.
You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night.
But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.