Proteção e segurança: refúgio e amparo nas crises
Refúgio e fortaleza nas horas de aflição
A proteção de Deus não significa ausência de dificuldades, mas a certeza de amparo no meio delas. Quem busca refúgio no Senhor encontra abrigo seguro contra o medo, força nas crises e descanso para o coração.
God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.(Psalms 46:1)
Those who live under the protection of the Most High are kept safe by the Almighty.
This is what I say about the Lord: "He is the one who defends and protects me. He is my God, and I trust in him."(Psalms 91:1,2)
He will hide you under his feathers, and shelter you with his wings. His trustworthiness shields and protects you.(Psalms 91:4)
A thousand may fall beside you, ten thousand die at your right hand, but you won’t be harmed.(Psalms 91:7)
Because you have made the Lord your protection, and the Most High your home,
nothing evil will happen to you; no plague will come near where you live.(Psalms 91:9,10)
The Lord is my light and my salvation! How could anyone scare me? The Lord is my life’s fortress! How could anyone terrify me?(Psalms 27:1)
He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will never be in danger.(Psalms 62:2)
The Lord is a place of safety for those who are oppressed, a fortress in times of trouble.(Psalms 9:9)
O Senhor como escudo diante da oposição
Quando Davi compôs o Salmo 3 ao fugir do próprio filho, sua segurança não vinha do número de soldados, mas de saber que Deus sustentava a sua cabeça erguida. O Senhor se interpõe entre você e o que tenta derrubar sua fé.
But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory; you hold my head high.(Psalms 3:3)
Lord, my enemies have become so many; so many are rebelling against me.
So many are telling me, "God can’t save you!" Selah.
But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory; you hold my head high.
I cry out to the Lord for help, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah.
I lie down to sleep, and in the morning I wake up because the Lord takes care of me.
I’m not afraid of tens of thousands who surround me, people who are against me.(Psalms 3:1-6)
God’s way is absolutely right. What the Lord says is trustworthy. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.(Psalms 18:30)
You protect me with the shield of your salvation; you support me with your powerful right hand; your help has made me great.
You gave me space in which to walk, and prevented my feet from slipping.(Psalms 18:35,36)
But may all those who trust in you be happy—may they sing for joy forever. May you spread your protection over them so that everyone who loves your character may celebrate.
For you, Lord, bless those who live right; you protect them with your shield of love.(Psalms 5:11,12)
God, I call out to you because I know you will answer; please listen carefully to what I have to say.
Show me how wonderful your trustworthy love really is, Savior of those who come to you for protection against their enemies!
Keep me safe as someone you love; hide me underneath your wings.
Protect me from the attacks of the wicked who want to destroy me, from my enemies who surround me, intent on killing me.(Psalms 17:6-9)
For you are my refuge, you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of salvation. Selah.(Psalms 32:7)
Praise the Lord—he is my rock. He trains me for battle, he gives me skill for war.
He is the one who faithfully loves me, protects me, and defends me. He is the one who rescues me, shields me from danger, and keeps me safe. He defeats nations and places them under my rule.(Psalms 144:1,2)
Provisão e sustento contra a incerteza de amanhã
O medo do futuro e a angústia da escassez perdem força diante do Deus que sustenta a vida a cada dia. Buscar o Reino em primeiro lugar reorganiza as prioridades e devolve a paz material e espiritual.
Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.(Psalms 23:1)
Lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who trust in the Lord have all that is good.(Psalms 34:10)
Trust in the Lord, and do good. Live in the land and feed on faithfulness.(Psalms 37:3)
Once I was young, and now I’ve grown old, yet I’ve never seen those who do right abandoned, nor their children having to beg for bread.(Psalms 37:25)
Don’t be like them, for your Father knows what you need even before you ask him.(Matthew 6:8)
Seek his kingdom first, and his way of living right, and everything will be given to you.(Matthew 6:33)
I can do anything through him who makes me strong!(Philippians 4:13)
My God will fill you with everything you need in accordance with his glorious wealth in Christ Jesus!(Philippians 4:19)
Guarda contínua em cada passo do caminho
Quem enfrenta dias cheios ou caminhos perigosos encontra no Salmo 121 o lembrete de que o Deus de Israel não dorme. Ele acompanha a sua saída e a sua chegada em todo tempo.
I look to the hills—but is that where my help comes from?
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
He will not let you fall; he who watches over you won’t fall asleep.
In fact he who watches over you doesn’t take naps or fall asleep.
The Lord keeps watch over you; the Lord protects you; he stands right beside you.
The sun won’t hurt you during the day, nor the moon at night.
The Lord will protect you from all kinds of evil; he will keep you safe and sound.
The Lord will look after you when you leave, and when you return, now and forever.(Psalms 121:1-8)
The angel of the Lord stands guard over all those who honor him, keeping them safe.(Psalms 34:7)
The Lord saves the lives of his servants. Those who trust in his protection will not suffer for their wrongdoings.(Psalms 34:22)
Take care of me, Lord, for I come to you for protection.(Psalms 16:1)
I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.(Psalms 16:8)
May the Lord answer you when you are in trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
May the Lord send you help from the sanctuary, and may he support you from Zion.(Psalms 20:1,2)
Please look after me and save me! Don’t let me be humiliated, for you are the one who protects me.
May integrity and honesty defend me because I place my confidence in you.(Psalms 25:20,21)
Don’t deceive yourself: a warhorse can’t give you victory—even its incredible strength won’t save you.
The Lord watches over those who reverently follow him, those who place their hope in his trustworthy love
to save them from death and to keep them alive when famine strikes.(Psalms 33:17-19)
We place our confidence in the Lord; he is our help and our defender.(Psalms 33:20)
Confiança inabalável e passos firmes
O livro de Provérbios ensina que o nome do Senhor é como uma torre inexpugnável: quem corre para ele encontra proteção real contra a instabilidade humana e as armadilhas da rotina.
The Lord is with me, so I have nothing to fear. No one can harm me.(Psalms 118:6)
It’s better to rely on the Lord than to trust in people.(Psalms 118:8)
The Lord is a protective tower that good people can run to and be safe.(Proverbs 18:10)
for the Lord will be the one you can trust in, and he will prevent you being caught in a trap.(Proverbs 3:26)
Honest people will live in safety, but those who behave deceitfully will be caught out.(Proverbs 10:9)
People who honor the Lord are completely safe; he will protect their children.(Proverbs 14:26)
Every word God says has been proved true. He defends everyone who comes to him for protection.(Proverbs 30:5)
The Lord is the source of wisdom; what he says provides knowledge that makes sense. He gives good judgment to those who live right; he defends those who have good sense. He supports those who act fairly and protects those who trust in him.(Proverbs 2:6-8)
A certeza da presença divina nas batalhas
Moisés e Josué enfrentaram cenários impossíveis ancorados numa única garantia: o Senhor ia com eles. A presença de Deus é o que dissipa a solidão e renova a coragem nos momentos mais difíceis.
Be strong! Be brave! Don’t be frightened or terrified of them, because the Lord your God will go with you. He won’t ever leave you or abandon you.(Deuteronomy 31:6)
The eternal God is your home, and he holds you up with his everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy ahead of you, and gives the order, "Destroy him!"(Deuteronomy 33:27)
The Lord is going to fight for you—you don’t need to do anything."(Exodus 14:14)
You will keep in complete peace those who keep their minds focused on you, because they trust in you.(Isaiah 26:3)
Even when you’re old, I will still be your God; even when your hair turns white, I will still support you. I made you, I will carry you, I will support you, and I will save you.(Isaiah 46:4)
None of the weapons forged against you will succeed, and you will condemn anyone who accuses you. This is how the servants of the Lord are blessed, and I am the one who vindicates them, declares the Lord.(Isaiah 54:17)
The Lord is good, a place of safety in a time of trouble. He takes care of those who place their trust in him,(Nahum 1:7)
Promessas de cuidado eterno em Cristo
Jesus ensina que até os fios de cabelo da nossa cabeça estão contados. Se o Pai cuida dos pássaros, nada nesta vida pode arrancar você das mãos dele ou separar você do seu amor.
Aren’t two sparrows sold for just one penny? But not a single one of them falls to the ground without your Father knowing about it. Even the hairs on your head have all been counted. So don’t worry—you’re worth more than many sparrows!(Matthew 10:29-31)
So what’s our response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us?(Romans 8:31)
That’s why we can confidently say, "The Lord is the one who helps me, so I won’t be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"(Hebrews 13:6)
But the Lord is trustworthy and will strengthen you, and protect you from the evil one.(2 Thessalonians 3:3)
I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but for you to protect them from the evil one.(John 17:15)
We recognize that those who are born of God don’t keep on sinning. The Son of God protects them and the devil cannot harm them.(1 John 5:18)
Paz e repouso para a mente cansada
Dormir em paz no fim de um dia exaustivo é um ato de confiança. Quando você coloca a cabeça no travesseiro, Deus continua trabalhando e sustentando tudo o que você precisou soltar.
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.(Psalms 4:8)
Throw your burdens onto the Lord and he will take care of you. He will never allow those who live right to fall.(Psalms 55:22)
But I will sing of your strength; in the morning I will sing for joy about your trustworthy love. For you have been my protection; my place of safety in my time of trouble.(Psalms 59:16)
You keep me safe and you defend me, your word gives me reason to hope.(Psalms 119:114)
The Lord vindicates me! Lord, your trustworthy love lasts forever! Don’t give up on what you have made!(Psalms 138:8)
because I’m going to give rest to those who are tired and give strength to all those who are weak."(Jeremiah 31:25)
That’s also the reason I’m suffering all this, but I’m not ashamed, because I know whom I’ve trusted. I’m confident that he can look after what I’ve entrusted to him until the Day he returns.(2 Timothy 1:12)
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