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【特稿】母親譜寫的生命樂章

 

四年前的一個夏天,敬愛的媽媽在睡眠中安詳地被主接回祂的懷抱!那一刻的我,理智上知道她已到了美好的天家,但情感上,卻萬二分捨不得......太突然了,這個驟然的離別!

媽媽,為何不讓我陪伴您長一些日子?為何不讓我為您多做一點事?那傷痛的眼淚,猶如傾盆大雨般奪眶而出。我以淚水洗滌內心的痛,我放聲的大哭......。在苦痛中,幸而有家人的關懷,教會牧者及弟兄姊妹的的愛心,神親自的安慰,我開始安靜下來,眼淚漸漸停止,心境亦趨平伏......,我不再哭了。

然而,對母親的回憶越是鮮活,就讓我傾訴對這一份思念之情吧!

(一)母親將自己的生命與主相連

未信主前的媽媽,艱苦勤儉持家,關心兒孫輩的成長,用愛澆灌身邊的親友、同事;她那種勤奮、善良、仁愛的美德,早已為我們樹立了良好的榜樣。但更感動的是,信主後的媽媽,當她將自己的生命與主相連時,一切都在變,變得更寬容,更樂觀;生活也變得更有意義,更有價值。

媽媽那份對主的忠心,那種具有基督徒生命特質的品格,給身為子女的我們留下了最寶貴的一頁。

(二)母親的軟弱在神的恩典中得到完全

媽媽年紀大,說話口齒不靈,雙手有時還會震抖,不方便寫字。但在她的遺物中,我看到了她學習聖經的筆記,字裡行間,洋溢著對真道追求的渴慕之情。在教會裡,媽媽並沒擔任什麼工作,但她把肢體消息內要代禱的事項逐一記下,每天都為身邊的人、有需要的人,誠心代禱,事後又跟進關懷。她還時刻向身邊的人分享神的恩典。媽媽的真誠給身邊的人帶來溫暖,從而使她週遭的人,都因著她的愛心而領受到從神而來的愛。

媽媽,就是您的安息禮拜,也為您身邊未信主的人帶來福音訊息。在親友當中,不論是年逾九十歲的老人家,或是剛滿一歲的嬰孩,還有......,都來見您最後的一面;不少人還是第一次接觸福音,聽到人生的意義以及死亡的含意。當我懷著尊敬的心,最後親吻您的一刻,我深深地感受到,一個普通人,當神要用她時,她就可以發揮作用。不論能力大小,有神同在,就有所作為。媽媽,您為傳揚主的名而身體力行,直至最後一刻。

(三)為母親受到神的賞賜而感恩

媽媽已走完在世上的路。當被天父接去的那一刻,她的眼睛沒有昏花,精力沒有衰退。媽媽從未做過手術,生活獨立。當她的肉體離開這個世界時,沒有受過痛苦的折磨,身心靈都是那麼健康美麗。

媽媽,您雖然一句說話沒有留下,但我們知道,您走得灑脫,毫無牽掛。您走得安心,因為您的子孫都在神的看顧下生活;您一百個放心,因為您確信回到主為您預備的地方,正要走一條永生的大道。媽媽,主親自給您一份永恆生命的福氣,您得到了神的最大賞賜。這,並不是每位終老的人可用重價買到的恩典啊!

(四)代代傳下去
記得,爸媽在金婚紀念日的感言中提到:「您們三姊弟沒有忘記年邁的雙親,這是我們晚年生活精神的一根有力支柱。」

媽媽,我們多麼懷念每次與您倆閒話家常,彼此擁抱的溫馨時刻。然而,美中不足的是,那時的我們還未認識主,缺少了為您們祈禱──這一根扎實可靠的支柱。慶幸的是,一年後,福音臨到我家。我們和您們,分別先後都接受了主耶穌為我們的個人救主。從此,您們內心的那份平安,給您倆帶來更大的滿足,更大的喜樂。

媽媽,今天我們可以向在天父懷抱的您倆告慰:我們的孩子,也就是您們悉心培育的孫輩們,他們一樣沒有忘記作為父母的我倆;他們懂得噓寒問暖,彼此相愛。同樣地,我倆亦分享到與孩子們同禱告,同談心,同關顧的幸福時刻。要感恩的是,如今我們得著了「我們的孩子會為我們祈禱。」這一根更強而有力,且牢不可破的精神支柱!

媽媽,我深信,您們的子孫一定能把關愛身邊的人──您們的優秀傳統代代往下傳。您聽,一首由您譜寫的甜美生命樂章,我們正在繼續寫下去,一代一代,一直寫下去......

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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