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【特稿】親子情箋--送外賣的日子

 

媽:

外面下著大雪,這幾天分外嚴寒......令我更想家。最在我申請大學之初,滿腦子憧憬著這人生的新一頁,我將如何長大成人,在家以外獨立生活。當我搬進校園的最初幾周,簡直樂得像隻飛上枝頭的鳥兒,既興奮又新奇。我出入那高大宏偉的校舍,結識了一大群的新同學,品嚐飯堂的薯條和蘋果批,尤其是新擁有的 "獨立自主" 生活,令我歡欣雀躍,校園的新體驗,五花八門,實在令我目不暇給。

可是過了這 "蜜月期",新鮮感過去以後,一切都歸於平淡,我忽然感到迷失與孤單。沒料到自己竟患上思家愁情。尤其在感恩節回家後,再次踏上校車離去時,那離愁別緒便一湧而上。記得那週末,是我上大學後首次回家,我一踏進屋裡,已聞到冬菇蒸雞的飯香;繼而飛奔到睡房,抱起那孤單他等候著我的小白熊;就連小弟那令人惱氣的小把戲,也不再令我生厭,反而開始欣賞他的幽默感,擁著他大笑起來 - 原來我真的這般思家。所以當我再回到宿舍時,才發覺對這裏缺乏了一份歸屬感,縱有一群新知舊友,卻未不能與他們分享心底感受......媽,我忽然感到很孤單寂寞......

嘉嘉上


親愛的寶貝嘉嘉,
十分高興收到你的電郵,但得悉你內心的掙扎與愁緒,卻又令我心痛不已。記得你最 "欣賞" 我經常在星期六早上,為你們烹調的南瓜粟米粥,所以我已買了材料,準備今個週末帶去探訪你。我預備了你愛吃的 "住家飯"--燒雞翼,炆牛腩,咖喱魚蛋和蒜蓉芥蘭(以前在家你總對蔬菜嗤之以鼻,相信現在會少吃多滋味吧!),都會一併帶來,送你一個外賣家鄉套餐。

我也很惦念你......你說得很對啊,在那感恩節過後,目睹你上了校車,再次離家遠去的一剎那,我也按不住淚水。畢竟,孩子大了,便要讓他們學習獨立,不可整日困在父母身旁。再者,那週末我們一家人確實渡過了一個溫馨的相聚,特別在你臨走前,我們吃過午餐,便圍在一起,數算主恩。你能進入一所如此優秀的大學,我們都為你感到既欣慰又驕傲。縱然不捨你遠離家鄉,卻深信這是令你成長的最佳途徑。曾看過一張海報:"如你深愛這人,便要容他離去得自由,如他回頭找你,你確實早已擁有他,若他不再回來,其實他從未屬意於你......",這是多麼有意思啊!所以當你申請大學時,我便鼓勵你選擇離家較遠的城市,除了學習獨立,也能擴濶你的眼界與心胸。我很高興你被這所優秀的學府接納,並深信你會在此成長、開花、結果。

你說感到孤單......我很明白這感受,廿多年前,當我離開香港,遠赴加拿大讀中學時,同樣懷著興奮心情。可是不多久,我便領悟到沒有親人在旁愛護、照顧、引導,那種失落與孤單的感受。所以每當我寫日記或從宿舍窗戶外眺,都按不住淚水,直至我認識了主耶穌的那一天。因為我知道祂愛我,看顧我,明白我,安慰我,引領我,祝福保護我,祂賜給我出人意外的平安、穩妥與希望,最重要是祂給我那白白的救恩和應許 "我必不撇下你,也不丟棄你,我必與你同在"。所以在那孤單的日子,我不再彷徨,反而給我空間去反思人生,尋找新方向,再次重估生命的價值,確定縱然萬事皆變,唯有主愛永遠長存,不論順境或窄路,都有主伴我同行。

經過這廿多年的生命歷程,我可以告訴你,這位主耶穌確可信靠,愿你也同樣領會到祂那不變的恩情。過往你曾上過無數年月的主日學,愿那在你心靈深處埋藏的屬靈種子,今天能發芽生長;愿你從小便聽聞的耶穌基督,不單是那白紙黑字,聖經所記載的人物,更能成為你生命的主,讓你每天去經歷祂的真實和大能。我鼓勵你在主裏成長,在學校附近找一間教會,成為你屬靈的家,並參加校園團契,結伴一起去走那生命之旅。

這週末我會與爸送來自製的 "家鄉外賣",但更重要的是,我們應許每天用禱告托著你......多穿衣,多保重。

親愛的媽字

      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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