【特稿】致父親的信(2)

 

親愛的爸爸:

您好!您現在臥病在床,身心疲憊而軟弱。儘管如此,您仍然是一名勇敢的戰士!戰士也會有恐懼,也會有困惑,也會有軟弱;然而,戰士就是戰士,戰士的勇氣不會因為恐懼、困惑和軟弱而消弭。

爸,您曾對我講述您初上戰場時的感受。您說,當子彈呼嘯著從您身邊飛過的時候,您的雙腿都在發抖。但是,您並沒有因此而停止衝鋒!勇敢,這是您青春年華性格的寫照。現在,您上了年紀,病魔也趁機纏上了您,您又一次軟弱了。您對我們這些做兒女的說,您並不懼怕死亡。說這話時,您的聲音表情是那麼的淡然和坦然。我們都相信您的話是發自內心的。然而,您的確軟弱了。由於這軟弱,病魔才能在短短的幾天裡就將您擊倒,讓您躺在醫院的病床上。

顯然,光靠勇氣並不足以讓您強大。您還必須具備一些別的東西。近兩年來,您靠著堅強的決心和鋼鐵般的意志,與癌魔搏鬥,似乎勝券在握。可是,您沒有料到,癌魔是那樣狡猾-它不僅硬攻,而且還偷襲,在您完全沒有防備的地方,它突然聚集起了強大的火力。您的性格是自信和樂觀的,您要求自己在危機的時刻總要注目光明的前途。但是,您對可能突然降臨的黑暗,心理上卻沒有準備;因此當太陽一下子被巨大的陰影遮蓋時,您剎那間找不到了方向。

您似乎習慣了軍隊上那種"猛打、猛衝、猛追"的進攻性傳統:一旦確定了主攻方向,便義無反顧,一往無前;卻可能忽略了在遭遇挫折時,沉著冷靜守中固守的智慧。所以,當病魔突然反擊,大好形勢瞬間逆轉的時候,您的心防亂了,心緒慌了,才讓病魔一下子佔了上風。

爸,您在身心軟弱中,兒子本不應說這些。然而,兒子這麼說,不是讓您更軟弱,而是想擔當您的軟弱,叫您剛強起來。您是個勇敢的戰士,只是兒子覺得光靠勇敢並不足以讓一個戰士取勝。您與病魔的戰鬥,也不能單靠您一個人去打。您要受安慰-妻子的安慰,兒女的安慰,朋友的安慰,同事的安慰,鄰居的安慰,醫護人員的安慰,週圍病友的安慰....., 一切人的安慰,您都要領受。這樣您才能擁有一支強大的軍隊,與您並肩戰鬥。

您不要向後看,不要後悔已經發生的事,或者遺憾那些錯過了的時機,因為糾結過往只會使您的心境情緒更為負面。而將人陷在過去不可改變的情境中,是撒旦常用的詭計,它使人忽略現在,忘記前面,將人的信心、盼望、努力的決心和做事的智慧,一並埋沒在無休止的悲傷,痛苦和絕望當中。

但是,爸,您現在是屬上帝的人,在上帝的恩典裡您已經有永生。有那麼一天,您所愛的人和那些愛您的人,都會在光明的天家歡然相聚,與我們的主耶穌基督在一起,享受永遠的福樂。這是何等的盼望!所以, 您要天天奉主耶穌的名向上帝禱告。上帝已經在他的大愛和恩典當中給予了您這樣的權柄。只要您靠著心靈和誠實奉耶穌基督的名,無論求什麼,上帝必應允。尤其是在痛苦或急難時,您要呼求主耶穌的名,祂的聖靈必與您同在,搭救您。您要在主耶穌基督裡,天天靠著信心靈裡平安,情緒喜樂。如果您這一天過得好,就為這一天感恩;如果您這一天過得不舒暢,求主耶穌給您力量和忍耐,去勝過痛苦或煩惱。您把自完全交託給上帝和主耶穌,您就會得享安寧

爸,您要天天向上帝求信心,這是上帝最看重的。因為您得救就是在乎這信心。無論什麼人(無論是醫生,是專家或是病友)說任何使您信心動搖的話,不要疑惑,靠著禱告堅守住您的信心,您就必得救。萬里之外,我們的教會,那麼多的弟兄姊妹,不管是中國人還是外國人,不管是認識我們還是不認識我們,都在上帝和主耶穌面前為您迫切禱告。您在靈裡決不孤單!

爸,您雖然臥病在床,卻仍然是一名勇敢頑強的戰士。在這場與病魔的戰鬥中,您不僅有軍隊在地上,更有軍隊在天上。您屬於這戰無不勝的大軍!

禱告:親愛的主耶穌,當我軟弱的時候,求你堅固我;當我被打倒在地,求你扶我起來;當我信心動搖時,求你做我的磐石。求你賜給我全副的軍裝,你的靈與我同上戰場,幫助我為了你的名打一場得勝的仗。阿門!

 

兒:陳蔚

 

      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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