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【夫妻同心】生離死別、與哀傷共舞

 

生離死別是人生必經的階段,這是我們都知道的,但當死亡臨近時,仍不免會感受到它的可怕和驚恐。死亡切斷人與人間的關係,死亡會帶來許多不明、憤怒、怨恨和懊悔。死亡叫人產生驚恐、害怕,腦海中會不時浮現出死亡一刻要與摯親分離的景況,也會叫人觸景傷情,更會觸及痛處而情緒受牽動,起伏不定,甚至日常生活的秩序也會被打亂。

曾看過一套電影「心靈觸動」(Rabbit Hole ),電影中的母親在面對至親離世時有 這樣的描述:「傷痛是揮之不去的,傷痛就好像一塊懷在口袋裏的石頭,不留神的它會走出來,但人要學習與它相處。」的確,我們都會遇到生離死別的時候,我們都要面對哀痛,我們必須要接納傷痛,要面對它,而不是逃避它,因為在我們的身上,始終有個角落,是屬於離世者的,而失去家人的痛楚是一輩子的,因此我們要為傷痛找到連接點,通過接納和擁抱傷痛,才能化解傷痛。

三年前,我摯愛的丈夫潘仁智因心臟病發突然離世,在沒有任何預備下被逼要面對 死亡,那種悲傷、震驚、哀慟、切膚之痛湧襲而來,而內疚、自責、憂慮、不明、懊悔更纏繞心間。前面的路要如何走下去?實在不敢去思想,不期然的會用忙碌於工作間去 逃避傷痛,將許多壓抑、悲哀、憂慮埋藏於 心底的洞穴中,這洞穴又深、又黑暗、又有 水泥牆阻隔,別人進不來,自己又出不去。表面堅強冷靜,但內心的痛楚卻揮之不去。

到底如何能走出陰霾?過去的日子,上帝讓我學習到要謙卑順服,放手在上帝懷中,靠著上帝的力量,學習與哀傷共舞。以下的分享是我在學習過程中的一些體會。

1. 知道一切有上帝的掌權

當摯愛突然離世,自然生出許多不明和憤怒,更不時與上帝爭拗:「為什麼會是這樣結果?為何不救他?」「神,你是否不愛我們?」當我想到耶穌在客西馬尼園汗流滿面,驚恐的禱告,求父神『將苦杯拿開,然而不要照我的意思,乃照你的意思』時,我就體會到要學習放手,不再強求凡事照自己的意思,而是接受事實,順服上帝的安排。

傳道書所描述的「生有時,死有 時......各按其時成為美好,又將永生安置在世人心裏,然而神從始至終的作為,人不能參透。」原來我們的生命都在上帝的計劃中,無論活著或是死了,總是屬主的人。而耶穌亦已從 死裏復活,祂勝過罪惡、死亡權勢,帶給人有復活的生命,永生的盼望,我們更知道有日可以在天家相聚。當知道生命是掌握在神手中,當我相信復活,死非終極時,我就能勇敢的面對死亡。

2. 在回憶、思念中體會「無憾」

與哀傷共舞就是我不需要刻意去忘記離世者,去逃避接觸昔日的情景,而是可以去到離世者的墓前思念昔日與他共渡的時光,也可寫下與離世者過去的經歷,追憶他所走 過的路和完成的使命。在回憶中更感受到他的臨在,雖已離世,但仍在說話,而他所留 下的足跡亦已成為別人的榜樣。原來生命不在乎長短,而在乎真正的活過,這豈不已「無憾」了。

3. 接納情緒不安的心境,把握機會渲洩出來

「當日耶穌知道拉撒路已死,耶穌就哭了,又心裏悲歎。」(約11:35-36)在哀傷中,我們可以痛哭流涕、悲傷情緒是正常的,我們更可去到上帝面前,向祂傾訴,又可頌讀上帝話語,懇切祈求,寫下自己的思緒和情感,全然交託主。更可從家人、朋友、弟兄姊妹、社群和同路人中得幫助,從他們的故事和分享經歷中得著力量和安慰。

4. 學習謙卑順服,讓神帶領前路

面對傷痛,不能用理性或邏輯來解釋,只能用心去與上帝碰面,將自己交託大能又慈愛的上帝,聆聽祂的話語,經歷祂的同在,知道 祂不會離棄我們,更會為我們繪畫生命的圖畫。我們可以放下憂慮、害怕、恐懼,更放下罪疚和許多不可能實現的遺憾,在上帝帶領下繼 續成長,嘗試以感恩和熱誠檢視每天發生在我身旁的事物。謹記 Let Go!Let God!原來雨後仍有彩虹,烏雲背後仍是藍天,天空的飛鳥,地上的花草樹木,還有許多生命改變的故事,都見證著神創造的奇妙和作為。我們就能以感恩的心迎接每天,知道明天上帝仍然同在。

5. 敏銳困苦者需要,成為別人的安慰

「我們在一切患難中,他就安慰我們,叫我們能用神所賜的安慰,去安慰那遭各樣患難的人」(林後1:4)。當自己經歷過傷痛,就更容易敏銳別人的傷痛,對傷痛者有更大的同理心,能成為他們的 幫助,向他們流露出基督的愛和安慰,因為我們都是同路人。

傷痛可 以說是靈命的操練,使人靈命更成熟,叫人更倚靠神。

哀傷不能忘記,也不須去忘記。當哀痛臨到,不是逃避它,而是要面對它,接納它,並與之共舞,它就可以成為生命成長的元素,一種助力,叫我們更體會生命的寶貴。讓我們都能靠著上帝,學習與哀傷共舞,得著力量走出陰霾,邁向豐盛。

 

      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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