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【特稿】你們祈求就給你們,尋找就尋見

 

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中國廣東潮陽是我家鄉, 父親遠洋航海, 在船上作厨子。 三數月才回家一趟。 母親是漁家長大,家中跪拜傳統中的媽祖, 關公, 侯王, 觀音各處廟宇都拜, 以為拜得神多, 自有神庇佑。 我是長女,從小就跟在她身旁幫助和陪伴她, 我除了喜歡食祭祀品之外, 很討厭被煙燻得眼水直流的感覺, 有時媽就容許我在廟外等她。初一十五最忙碌, 要買生果和香燭拜每一神位。

有一次, 搬了新居, 她吩咐我用一張紅紙, 寫了 "天地父母" 這四個字, 就自制了一個神位, 供奉拜祭了幾十年, 直至再次搬屋。 我心中開始對拜神這回事出現不信任, 覺得太兒戲了。

上小學有一扁文章提及人一生中難免有「生、老、病、死」, 心中有解不開的疑團, 老師也顯得無奈, 人出生就要走向死亡, 為什麽而活?

有幾位女同學正直發豆芽夢的年齡, 大家很想知道未來的丈夫是個怎樣的人? 有多少兒女? 或貧或富? 聚在一處閣樓玩銀仙, 手指隨着銀子在紙上走動, 以為靠着超人的能力, 能知道過去與未來的事情, 趨吉避凶。

中學時有次考試非常擔心, 走到小教堂唸玟瑰經, 卻不知道要唸多少, 天主才會保佑我, 馬馬虎虎, 又怕別人碰見, 匆匆地離開。 有感校中修女們特別優待天主徒學生, 曾經考慮不如作天主徒, 但聖經課提及不可敬拜偶像, 卻眼見很多聖像供奉天主教堂內。 祈禱方面提及不應用許多重複的話? 凡此種種在我心中出現矛盾, 終於放棄念頭。但四季循環不息, 大自然的美景卻讓我深信背後一定有神掌管。那一位神才是真的?

有一位感情很好,讀見習護士的中學同學信了耶穌, 邀請我去她教會團契音樂佈道会, 當大家歡迎新來賓叫我起身時, 那種熱情 簡直是嚇得我, 很想逃走。音樂会中講見証的女孩子, 她曾經吸毒又離家出走, 壞透了。 她需要耶穌, 我是好孩子, 不必了。那次之後常藉口推辭這 位女同學一 切的約會。

一九八一年認識將近二年的男友忽然說他申請到加拿大移民,同時聲稱他是信耶穌的,他從來沒有帶我去教會, 但他承諾會和我結婚, 待他找到工作才申請我去。 這段等待的時間有一年, 男友抵加時正值經濟衰退, 很難尋找工作。 這是信心的考騐期, 他信中提及祈禱我也不以為然, 因我不認識神。 我所接觸的占卜, 拜天后等, 在我徬徨的一刻是我唯一的倚靠。 信心很低落, 加上弟弟亦嘲笑我嫁不出去。

抵加暫住男友兄嫂家中, 難得等到週末,都往教會去, 不如想像之中, 可以遊覽從未踏足的多倫多市, 有些失望。 主日學, 崇拜, 團契等聚會, 使我感到厭煩, 離開親朋, 又感到孤單。 曾詐病不去日崇拜。但當有人為我祈禱時, 很受感動。

有一天獨自拿著聖經, 心中祈求說: 若你是這個宇宙的真神的話, 讓我知道吧!

婚後在家照顧女兒, 缺乏幼兒疾病常識, 幸有一羣教會團契姐妺們指導, 不致徬徨失措。

丈夫不能找到本行工作, 打一份工維生, 收入不敷支出, 唯有再讀一門技能, 以便立足。 教會弟兄姐妹很有愛心關懷, 常為我們一家祈禱, 金錢上接濟外, 也介紹工作。
信實又奇妙的神叫我經歷到衪的作為, 丈夫失業再申請入讀的書院, 使我們雀躍, 以為就在家附近, 方便他照顧家人,卻是另外一間就近他可以放學做兼職, 家中有足夠收入, 神的安排超乎我們所想所求的。

從聖經認識宇宙, 地上一切包括人都是耶和華創造, 衪也是生命之源, 解答我人為何而活的疑問。人一生所經歷的「生、老、病、死」是人類不順服, 不尊敬神所得的懲罰, 衪本來就愛我們, 不要我們受罰。慈愛的主賜下獨生兒子, 甘願為萬人的罪, 被釘死十字架, 只有聖潔的主耶穌可以拯救我們脫離罪的綑綁。我不為明天憂慮, 因我已知道誰掌管明天, 凡事藉着祈禱交託,不再徬徨了。

教會弟兄姐妹來自各方, 背景, 學歷, 文化有異, 但大家相處卻能互相關懷, 彼此相扶持。 讓我感到人間有愛 。

一九八四年十二月聖誕節, 丈夫和我一同受浸, 歸主名下。

信主幾十年來, 遇到交通意外, 失業, 流產, 病危等困難, 每一次的經歷讓我更認識衪。就如主耶穌在約翰福音應許我們說: 「 我來了, 是要叫羊得生命, 並且得的更豐盛」神給我知道衪是永不改變的, 只要我們願意一生跟随, 衪是掌管永生的一位。 現在最能使我滿足的,是來自事奉和傳揚衪名的喜樂。

 

      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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