Paciência
A paciência é fruto do Espírito e virtude essencial da vida cristã. Deus é paciente conosco, e nos chama a ser pacientes com os outros e nas provações.
A paciência de Deus
Deus é clemente e tardio em irar-se. Sua paciência revela seu desejo de que todos se arrependam e cheguem ao conhecimento da verdade.
The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in faithful love.
The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.
Dear friends, don’t overlook this one fact: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.
Tear your hearts,
not just your clothes,
and return to the Lord your God.
For he is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger, abounding in faithful love,
and he relents from sending disaster.
But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.
Therefore the Lord is waiting to show you mercy,
and is rising up to show you compassion,
for the Lord is a just God.
All who wait patiently for him are happy.
Esperar com paciência
Os que esperam no Senhor renovam as forças. A paciência produz caráter, e o caráter produz esperança que não decepciona.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart be courageous.
Wait for the Lord.
Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him;
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the person who carries out evil plans.
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;
in the morning I plead my case to you and watch expectantly.
Now if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.
Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.
The Lord will fight for you, and you must be quiet."
Paciência nas provações
O amor é paciente. A paciência é marca de maturidade espiritual e nos permite perseverar mesmo quando as circunstâncias são adversas.
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs.
Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, according to Christ Jesus,
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching.
Perseverança até o fim
Quem perseverar até o fim será salvo. O domínio próprio é maior que a conquista de uma cidade.
But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Therefore be alert, since you don’t know what dayyour Lord is coming.
Patience is better than power,
and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.
A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
I am coming soon.Hold on to what you have,so that no one takes your crown.
For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor, a lifetime.
Weeping may stay overnight,
but there is joy in the morning.