Tristeza
A tristeza faz parte da experiência humana, mas a Bíblia nos assegura que Deus está perto dos que sofrem. Ele enxuga as lágrimas e transforma a dor em esperança.
Deus consola os aflitos
O Senhor está perto dos quebrantados de coração. Mesmo no vale mais escuro, sua presença é refúgio e consolo para a alma que chora.
17 They cried, and the Lord hears,and delivers them out of all their troubles.QOPH18 The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,and saves those who have a crushed spirit.RESH
8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.The Lord raises up those who are bowed down.The Lord loves the righteous.
9 Lord, all my desire is before you.My groaning is not hidden from you.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted.
5 "Turn back, and tell Hezekiah the prince of my people, 'Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day, you shall go up to the house of the Lord.
A alegria virá
A dor tem prazo de validade. A manhã de alegria sempre vem depois da noite de choro. Deus promete transformar o luto em dança.
5 For his anger is but for a moment.His favor is for a lifetime.Weeping may stay for the night,but joy comes in the morning.
3 I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them.4 He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."
16 They will hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither will the sun beat on them, nor any heat;17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shepherds them, and leads them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Entregando a dor a Deus
Podemos lançar sobre o Senhor toda nossa ansiedade e tristeza, porque Ele cuida de nós com ternura e não nos abandona.
7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
8 The Lord, he it is who does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: do not be afraid, neither be dismayed."
15 Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
O choro e o arrependimento
Há tristezas que produzem arrependimento e conduzem à vida. O choro diante de Deus é acolhido e transformado em bênção.
12 "Yet even now," says the Lord, "turn to me with all your heart,and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning."
12 The vine has dried up, and the fig tree withered;the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree,even all of the trees of the field are withered;for joy has withered away from the sons of men.
20 Then Job arose, and tore his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down on the ground, and worshiped.21 He said, "Naked I came out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
1 The proverbs of Solomon.A wise son makes a glad father;but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
18 For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
10 Therefore remove sorrow from your heart,and put away evil from your flesh;for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.
30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.