Cities are vacant like they've never been Everyone's scared of what blows in the wind The plans we all had Have all gone down the drain Our lives were postponed But I know in the end we'll be alright We stand together as one People are lining in grocery stores Silence is screaming the fear in their hearts Don't give up your faith, no Don't let your light fade Together we'll get through the dark of these days Two or three months They're saying on TV Be safe in your shelters and soon we'll be free One day we'll remember the hardest of times When distance meant love and it kept us alive Andrà tutto bene Vai ficar tudo bem Everything will be alright Andrà tutto bene Tout ira bien Everything will be alright To doctors and nurses And all those who fight The heroes that save us By risking their lives We'll give them our love, yeah We'll shout to the skies Brothers and sisters We're here by your side Take care of our loved ones Be strong and be brave Your kindness is something that cannot be paid And when this is over the memories will shine Of those who passed on and those who stood in line A few more months The anchorman said Divided we fight but united we stand One day we'll remember the hardest of times When distance meant love and it kept us alive Andrà tutto bene Vai ficar tudo bem Everything will be alright Andrà tutto bene Tout ira bien Everything will be alright Andrà tutto bene Alles wird gut Andrà tutto bene Todo estará bien Everything will be alright
Raya Sader Bujana é uma artista de papel libanesa-venezuelana actualmente a viver em Barcelona, Espanha. Numa série contínua de trabalhos em papel, Raya cria incríveis vasos de plantas em miniatura e até tece os seus intrincados cestos e vasos. # Raya Sader Bujana is a Lebanese-Venezuelan paper artist currently based in Barcelona, Spain. In an ongoing series of paper works, Raya creates amazing miniature potted plants and even weaves the intricate baskets and pots for them.
O contentamento parece ser uma das comodidades mais raras da sociedade moderna. Só precisamos de olhar para as redes sociais ou ligar a TV para sermos confrontados com tudo o que nos falta. Seja um anúncio de coisas materiais que precisamos de ter ou fotografias recentes das férias em família perfeitas do nosso colega de trabalho, é fácil comparar a nossa vida com o "rolo de destaque" do outro.
Não é verdade que as redes sociais são apenas um instantâneo polido e filtrado dos "melhores" momentos da vida? São os destaques. Raramente mostra crianças a brigar, pais stressados ou pilhas de contas à espera atrás da fotografia de família sorridente. No entanto, de alguma forma, ambos os anunciantes, assim como nós, fazem-nos acreditar que possuir o gadget mais recente, ir nessas férias gloriosas ou ter um estilo de vida semelhante a um "influenciador" é a chave para encontrar satisfação e felicidade. É como se essas "coisas" fossem essenciais para a nossa felicidade.
No entanto, o que nem sempre chega às redes sociais ou aos anúncios é a "felicidade não garantida". Mesmo SE pudéssemos acumular todas as "coisas" e imitar o estilo de vida específico dessa pessoa, a felicidade e o contentamento não são subprodutos garantidos. De facto, buscar satisfação nas coisas nunca trará satisfação; isto apenas levará a mais insatisfação. Então, como é que encontramos satisfação? Como tantas outras coisas, o contentamento é uma escolha.
O apóstolo Paulo, um homem que teve mais do que a sua parte de dificuldade na vida, disse: "Aprendi a contentar-me independentemente das minhas circunstâncias." Qual era o segredo dele? A chave foi encontrada no seu relacionamento com Jesus Cristo. Esta é a chave para qualquer um. Todos temos a mesma oportunidade de encontrar satisfação. É um subproduto do nosso relacionamento com Jesus Cristo, o nosso Salvador e Senhor. Esta é a chave para estar contente.
~ Filipenses 4:11
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Contentment seems to be one of modern society’s rarest commodities. We only have to glance at social media or switch on the T.V. to be confronted with everything we’re lacking. Whether it’s advertisement for material items you just have to have or photos of your co-worker’s most recent picture-perfect family vacation, it’s easy to compare your life with another’s "highlight reel".
Isn’t it true that social media is just a polished and filtered snapshot of the "best" moments in life? It’s the highlights. Rarely does it show the bickering kids, stressed out parents, or piles of bills lying in wait behind the smiling family photo. Yet somehow, both advertisers, as well as ourselves, would have us believe that owning the latest gadget, going on that glorious vacation, or having a similarly glamours "influencer" lifestyle is the key to finding fulfillment and happiness. It’s like this "stuff" is essential to our happiness.
What doesn’t always make the social media or advertisement fine print, however, is "happiness not guaranteed". Even IF we were able to accumulate all the "stuff" and emulate that person’s particular lifestyle, happiness and contentment are not guaranteed by-products. In fact, seeking satisfaction in things will never bring contentment; it just leads to further dissatisfaction. So, how do we find contentment? Like so many other things, contentment is a choice.
The apostle Paul, a man who had more than his share of difficulty in life, said, "I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances." What was his secret? The key was found in his relationship with Jesus Christ. That’s the key for anyone. We all have the same opportunity to find contentment. It’s a by-product of our relationship with Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. That is the key to being content.
You are here, moving in our midst I worship You I worship You You are here, working in this place I worship You I worship You [x2] You are way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are You are here, touching every heart I worship You I worship You You are here, healing every heart I worship You I worship You You are Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working You never stop, You never stop working You never stop, You never stop working [x2] Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are
O que farias se soubesses que hoje era o teu último dia de vida? Tentarias ganhar algum dinheiro extra e ficarias até tarde no escritório a trabalhar muito? Passarias algum tempo com a tua família ou agradecerias àqueles que te ajudaram ao longo do caminho? Procurarias estar bem com Deus?
Muitos de nós tendem a priorizar o material e o temporal, negligenciando o eterno e o relacional.
Mas ninguém sabe o número de dias que Deus planeou para nós. Portanto, não adies até amanhã as coisas realmente importantes que podes fazer hoje, como estar bem com Deus.
Deus tornou-Se um homem na pessoa de Jesus para mostrar-nos como. Começa por aí e mostra à tua família o quanto os amas. Surpreende-os ocasionalmente voltando para casa mais cedo. Diz-lhes que os amas. Planeia coisas divertidas para fazer com eles. Ajuda alguém com quem te importas, alguém que precisa de ti no escritório, na vizinhança ou talvez alguém que simplesmente precisa de um amigo.
Pode não ser o teu último dia aqui na terra, mas pode tornar-se um óptimo dia para ti e para quem gostas.
~ 1 Timóteo 4:8
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What would you do if you knew that today was your last day to live? Would you try to make an extra money and stay late at the office working hard? Would you spend time with your family, or express thanks to those who’ve helped you along the way? Would you seek to get right with God?
Most of us tend to prioritize the material and temporal at the neglect of the eternal and relational.
But none of us knows the number of days God has planned for us. So, don’t put off until tomorrow the really important things you can do today, like getting right with God.
God became a man in the person of Jesus to show us how. Start there, and show your family how much you love them. Surprise them by occasionally coming home early. Tell them you love them. Plan fun things to do with them. Help someone you care about, someone who needs you at the office, in the neighborhood, or maybe someone who simply needs a friend.
It may not be your last day here on earth, but it might just become a great day for you and those you care about.
