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【職場見證實錄】逆境中的不速之客

 

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「當你身處順境,只在接受邀請才來訪,而當你身處逆境時不邀自來的人,才是真正的朋友。」 -- 奇奧佛拉斯塔

偶然讀到這句古希臘的經典格言,想起有點像聖經的中箴言17:17:「朋友乃時常親愛,弟兄為患難而生。」人生在世,有許多東西是我們可以選擇的,例如:工作、配偶、住屋、教會。但也有許多是我們沒有選擇的,尤其是一些關係,例如:同處一個辦公室的同事、配偶的父母、左鄰右里、教會中其他信徒。在這一大堆的關係中,職場的關係可算是微妙!職場是大部分人在其中花人生最多時間的地方,所以每天見同事、老闆、客戶的時間,比較見妻子、丈夫、兒女、甚至好友的時間更多。而我們在人生路上,因際遇而生發的雀躍或創痛,無論怎樣,多多少少也會流露於工作間。若然在職場中正在面對想不到的逆境時,能得到身邊一些至親以外的人的諒解和幫助,想來真是天賜下來的大禮!

我認識一位主內的姊妹,多年前在多倫多工作時,她的家庭正面對一個十分令人困惑的危機。當時她服務的公司是一間跨省的大機構,工作環境十分專業。雖然當她上班時,因惦記著家中的困難,心情十分難過,但卻仍然控制自己,不容負面情緒操控她的工作表現;為了公私分明,也不想跟同事提及個人生活的任何細節。她每天上班都感到非常孤單--表面上盡量維持專業的工作效率,但內心深處,卻感到非常失落和難過,因為不知道該如何處理家中的危機。每一天,她只是機械性地工作,總之只是盡力把工作做好。有好一段日子,每日下班後,因為不想回家面對仍未解決的問題,就在公司附近消磨時間,直至深夜才回家睡覺。日復一日地努力應付繁忙的工作,如是者過了一段日子。雖然她當時已經是基督徒,也懂得要祈禱,但在每天的工作生活中,卻無人可以傾訴和分擔這個困境帶給她的影響。當時參加的教會對她來說仍然十分陌生,並未遇上主內深交的肢體可以分擔困難。她心中也害怕其他人不明白問題的徵結,會說錯話,把她推到更深的抑鬱。

有一天,她在工作時越想越難過,但又不想在那麼專業的工作環境中當眾哭泣,於是走進洗手間才哭。之後她從洗手間出來,剛好經過一位基督徒同事的辦公室。這同事從裏頭一看見她,就熱情地向她揮手,示意她進入辦公室。當時這姊妹本來無心跟同事寒喧,但又不想拒絕她的熱情,於是進了她的辦公室。當這姊妹走近同事的桌前,同事才看到她紅腫的雙眼,追問發生了什麼事。這姊妹實在不能再忍,就把整件事告訴她。這基督徒同事靜心細聽,然後說:「真是奇妙! 最近我家也正面對一件令我十分傷心的事,現在仍未知如何解決。 來! 關上門,讓我們把難題交給 神!在祂沒有難成的事!」

從那時起,這姊妹就經常在小休時到這同事的辦公室中禱告,把大小事情帶到 神的面前。並且發現祈禱不一定要在教會中,因為 神是無處不在的。起初,雖然事情沒有多大改變,但一起祈禱巳經令雙方心中的重壓減輕了。感謝 神!經過了一段日子,最後 神竟然答允了她們的祈禱,奇妙地介入了這姊妹家中的危機,使之變成了一個令人振奮的轉機。 不久,也解決了這同事家中的困難。經過這件事,她們深深感受到 神聽祈禱的大能,並且知道有好些同事也面對各樣需要,就開始邀請他們也加入這個禱告行列。沒想到,經過了一段時間,連這位基督徒同事也退休並離開了公司, 神卻答允了她們一直以來的禱告,在公司中大開傳福音之門,讓這位姊妹能和另一位基督徒在公司中開始了一個查經祈禱團契,鼓勵了許多其他的同事,也把福音傳開了。

朋友:你現在是否正在面對逆境?又或者你知道在你的職場中,也許有人正在面對困境?你是否相信這世界有位無所不在,無所不能的 神?祂十分願意介入您的處境幫助您,甚至透過您的職場!

親愛的主內弟兄姊妹:您是否願意成為那在逆境中的不速之客,向您職場中有需要的人伸出你關心的手,為他們的逆境向主屈膝祈求? 如果您想在職場見證主或傳福音方面需要幫助,請與溫哥華短宣中心「職場事工」同工聯絡。願神祝福您!

 

      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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