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【夫妻同心】夫婦與神結連

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現代人最大的問題就是忙碌,在繁忙的日子裡,無法安靜心,什麼事都想趕快看到成果,以致做事草率,就像汁味香美的果子,在青澀的時候就摘取,以致無法享受到它秀色可餐的喜悅了。在我們與神的關係更是如此,祂在經文裡一再告訴我們要等候祂,「耶和華必然等候,要施恩給你們,必然興起,好憐憫你們,因為耶和華是公平的上帝,凡等候祂的,都是有福的」(賽30:18)。但我們卻被世俗瑣事纏累,與神的關係產生落差。特會一個個填滿,以致聖經的道理非常熟悉,卻無法信仰生活化,以致人際關係也產生了問題。

在靈命成長的過程中,始終無法與先生在靈裡共步,深感遺憾。教會裡曾多次提到建立家庭祭壇,也看到它的重要性,但總是虎頭蛇尾,不得其門而入。

「家庭更新協會」的夫婦進深營,在「禱讀」的學習中,我豁然開竅。「禱讀」就是用禱告的方式來讀神的話語。讀神的話語,就像啃雞腳,越讀越能享受到其中的樂趣。我們馬上操練,先生帶頭他一句我一句,經節加上生活上的需要,互相回應,發現不但有趣生動,而且也很快的把經節背起來了。有次在神學院上課時,有位老師告訴我們,要克服老人健忘的秘方就是勤背聖經,但談何容易,越想背它,越不容易記得,也就產生挫折感。現在禱讀背經文,已不再是負擔,而是享受了。

一直希望與先生一同讀經禱告,但無法持續。在「靈裡共步」裡我看到了真正阻礙的原因,「是靈性的侏儒症」—就是讀的經文很多,但與生活的應用有落差,還有信仰理念與追求形態的差異,在夫婦進深營裡學習了如何除去,不能靈裡共步的障礙與有效應用的方法。我們用會話式的禱告,內容就是由敬拜、認罪、感恩、代求。彼此互應,是如此的活潑,像好朋友打開了話夾子,欲罷不能;取代了過去乾澀嚼蠟般形式的禱告。每天早上的靈裡共步,一起與神親近,從神那裡支取力量。出門時,像是送給彼此靈糧的維他命;更像士兵穿上戰袍,勇敢的踏出信心的腳步,面對挑戰的世界,有神的免疫力在生命的血液裡,生活充滿了興奮與期待。

「等候神」是現代人最需要,但卻是最困難的功課,因為我們都在忙的漩渦裡浮沉,朋友打招呼時,習慣性的口頭語問「在忙什麼?」來彼此寒暄。「忙」字意就是心亡,忙是焦慮的影子,它阻礙了我們與神的關係。在操練等候神裡,引導我進入心平靜如湖水,神的倒影向我微笑,祂是隨時在等我這浪子回家。我享受到了馬利亞在主耶穌的腳前,安靜等候,領受得到了那上好的福份。在每個周末我們單獨約會的時候,我們有一段等候神的時間,邀神進入我們內心深處,在這時候神常光照讓我看見生活中的盲點,或看到自己隱而未現的罪,啟示帶領我走出黑暗,進入光明。經文:「人親近神,神必親近你」,與神的關係是可以親密與甜蜜,越不斷的操練,越能感受到其中的奧秘。

夫妻關係就像是一個情感上的帳戶,身邊的很多親友他們很多都是好人,但好人的結合,並不能保證就會是好夫妻,問題出在哪裡呢?在愛的5種語言課程裡,發現到其實每個人,對愛的語言的需要與接受是很大的不同。就如我先生他喜歡與我在飯後,一起輕鬆的聊聊天,享受生活的樂趣,我總是以做不完的家事,回絕他的好意,甚至因而還會引起衝突,在營會的學習發現他要的是與我精心的時刻,而我卻一直扮演著吃力不討好,黃臉婆傭人的角色。我有時也會鬧生理情緒,或在衝突時,他就不知所措。找機會逃離戰場,或冷戰避而不談。其實我在生氣時,最想要的就是他的安慰與接納。我們有機會坦誠的深入討論,找出具體可以改進的三件事,定下計劃行動,相信我們的婚姻關係,會像香濃的咖啡加入了美味的奶精。

過去在參與事工上的服事,像是神的傭人。常常重點在乎於如何作好事工,更勝於與神的關係。心態上像馬大,開始時滿腔的熱血,期間就為瑣事心煩意亂,抱怨不平,委屈自憐,做好了就自滿,做不好就灰心喪志。服事的成就變成自我的表現,其實是虧損了神的榮耀。神是那麼的恩慈,讓我在營會裡體會祂的心意,我是祂寶貝的女兒,能像馬利亞,享受了屬天的上好福份「得救歸乎於安息,得力在乎平靜安穩」。

當今的基督徒夫妻最大的迷失,就是能夠一起參加恩愛夫婦、親子教育講座,一起服事,上山下海,享樂美食。卻不需要,也不可能,一起靈修、禱告、讀經。其實這就是魔鬼的謊言,也是夫妻關係的一個破口,以致於基督徒的婚姻無法完全的心靈契合,隱藏了許多潛在的危機。甚至教會的屬靈領袖,也接二連三出了問題。魔鬼像吼叫的獅子遍地遊行,我們在靈命的成長是否有足夠的警醒?透過「夫婦進深營」喚醒昏睡的靈魂,調整我們靈裡的合一,我們夫妻的關係進入更深,更和諧。與神的關係建立了更上升、更甜蜜的關係,享受如鷹展翅上騰,翱翔萬里。(作者是國際家新訓練夫婦)

 

      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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