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【特稿】親子情箋 – 戲劇人生

 

Parrenting媽:

你和爸好嗎? 有否經常享受二人燭光晚餐?哈!我對大學校園的新環境,已逐漸適應下來,還認識了一群新朋友, 大家一起溫習和分享家中帶來的美食。你們上次給我那包芒果乾,很快便一掃而空,但能與好友分享「寶物」,確是暢快, 他們都羡慕我有如此疼愛我的父 母。哈, 我如此口甜舌滑, 目的是期望下次能收到更多的豬肉乾,巧克力,木瓜乾……媽,你們真好。

昨天校園宿舍播放免費電影「Toy Story」(反斗奇兵/玩具總動員),這是我小時候最喜愛的動畫,所以我邀請了團契的兩位姊妹過來,一邊欣賞電影,一邊吃爆米花,真是人生一大快事。時光飛逝,我記得這部動畫是在我小學時上映的,現在我已經上大學了,可是每次重溫,我都會有那暖暖的、溫馨的、家的感覺。媽,我要跑了,我忘記約了鄰房同學在飯堂共進晚餐,拜……。


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親愛的嘉嘉:

每次收到我們寶貝女兒的電郵,都忍不住重復翻看多次,得悉你已在大學校園慢慢安頓下來,叫我們又欣慰又感恩,我們的天父是聆聽禱告的神。

「Toy Story」也是我喜愛的動畫,還記得每到週末我們一家人經常大被蓋身,一邊吃薯片,一邊欣賞這部極有意義的電影。其實它帶給我很多啟發和反思,只是你們當時還小,沒有與你們分享。既然你現在提起這部電影,而且你已是一位成熟又有深思的青年,就讓我倆如摯友般暢談一下吧。

以我的觀察,三部「Toy Story」電影都環繞著同一主題——「我是誰?我的人生使命是甚麼?」劇中的玩具主角 Woody 被塑造成有血有肉的人物,他的鞋底刻著小主人 Andy 的記號,便成為他引以自豪的身份象徵,他不但認定自己是屬於這小男孩的玩物,而且深信一生被造的目的便是將快樂從玩耍中帶給小主人。所以當 Andy 收到耀目的新玩具 Buzz 的時候 Woody 簡直是晴天霹靂,恐怕主人會貪新忘舊,把他推到一旁,他突然好像迷失了自己,不知生存的目的為何。而第二集中,Woody 更陷於抉擇的兩難之間。一是成為「玩具博物館」的珍貴收藏品,作長期擺設,以供遊人觀看;一是留下來做一件平凡的玩具,陪伴小主人渡過童年歲月,雖可帶給孩子歡樂,可是當他成長後,Woody 便很可能要面對被遺忘的命運了。Woody 的掙扎在於人生的使命為何,甚麼才算是真正的偉大和成功。最後他還是選擇了忠於自己被造的目的——作一件讓孩子玩得開心的平凡玩具。

其實這個問題也是現今世人,特別是青年人的困惑和挑戰,孩子少時只知要勤奮好學,敬重父母師長,當考上心儀的學府,又或者受聘於跨國企業公司,人生目標似乎已把握在手,但那又如何?餘下的人生,又所為何物?眼看一些年青有為的青年,在攀上高處後,反而失去重心,對生命的最終目的,心感迷亂以致失腳。

記得美國 911 災難發生時,電視新聞的畫面帶給我很多感慨。這兩座高聳的雙子大廈,都是國家頂尖出色和成功人士的職場,論名譽、金錢、地位,裡面的人可算是世界的尖子。可是當危險關頭臨到時,冒著生命危險衝入災場救人的,卻是一班警察和消防員。當一群「成功人士」從樓上狂奔下來之際,一隊又一隊急救人員,卻撲進亂堆,衝上樓梯去拯救生命,這不是很諷刺的一幕嗎?我們會問:「誰是真正的偉人?何謂成功的人生?」我們一直都景仰世人眼中看為成功的人,在危急中他們卻反要依賴一群平庸急救隊員的援手,這個問題真的值得我們好好地思索與反省。在喪禮中,我們會為失去一位良才而痛惜,但我們卻會為懷念一位真正的偉人,而慶賀他的一生。你知道嗎,很多名人和成功尖子,當舞臺的大燈熄掉後,他們便一無所有,感到空虛和失落,惟有真正能以生命影響生命的人,才算是一個頂天立地的偉人。

嘉嘉,希望你不要單求虛名浮利,或追逐世上的功名和讚賞,在你一帆風順,事業有成時,願你不忘這背後的動力,就是隨從天父造你的目的,以完成人生的使命,願你能盡力發揮神給你在世上的恩賜,能否得著回報與成功,就交回天父決定吧。

等著你兩個星期後回家,到時我們又可以一家人吃著爆米花看電影了。能與女兒談心真是一件樂事。

愛你的媽媽

 

      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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