【夫妻同心】沿途有您

 

我自幼喪父,母親為了逃避父母強逼她再婚,就把六個孩子分別寄養親戚及衛理福兒院(衛理公會辦的孤兒院),之後即遠赴他鄉工作。起初我被寄養在一個親戚家中,後來也轉入衛理福兒院,在那裡度過 10 年的時光。16 歲那年,才回到母親身邊,與家人團聚。但是,一家7口至今都不曾在同一個屋簷底下同住過(當時一歲的小妹也因無處可托之下送給劉家作女兒)。

在如此破碎的家庭背景下,造成我從小就很獨立;雖然本性屬膽小和內向,但卻被逼要勇敢和外向,還加上了自卑。故此,從小到大,個性越來越像男生;從穿著打扮到交朋友,都是以男性為主,且跟男生稱兄道弟,時常一起打籃球。又因為自卑導致朋友不多,比較習慣跟男性交朋友。跟男性朋友相處比跟女性朋友相處更自在,至今依然如此。

可是,今天的我不但已為人妻,也成了一位女牧師。生命的翻轉,在於兩個在我生命中出現的男人,他們是誰呢?

第一個就是我的丈夫—劉邦耀。我在青年團契裡認識邦耀。由於他才華出眾又英俊瀟灑,是很多女團友心儀的對象。故此,當他向我表達好感的時候,不知不覺的就對他產生情愫,而且也自然而然的開始變得溫柔起來。記得,戀愛期間,我平生第一次留了一頭的長髮,而且也開始常穿裙子了。我認為是邦耀的愛喚醒了我身內女性的基因,難怪聖經說,愛情眾水不能息滅,大水也不能淹沒。愛情比酒更美,像死亡一般堅強。這讓我想到聖經一而再,再而三的吩咐丈夫要愛妻子,如同基督愛教會一樣;要愛妻子像愛自己一樣,因為妻子越感到被丈夫所愛,其女人的天性就被觸動,按神所造的樣式活躍起來。

當我們進入婚姻生活之後,婚姻並沒有我想像的那般美好,我只記得在婚姻中不斷的掙扎,那些年真的是倆人的心越離越遠,愛情越來越淡。這個時候,我該說說我生命中第二個影響我至深的重要的人物,祂就是主耶穌。

我是在衛理福兒院的時候認識主耶穌,但是并沒有接受主的救恩。雖然在15歲那年,我在唐崇榮牧師的培靈會中,跟隨朋友上臺獻身立志全職服事,但我卻到17歲的時候,才接受祂為救主和生命的主。雖然如此,我的靈命成長是緩慢的,因我並沒有過靈修禱告的生活。

當我與丈夫還在婚姻中浮浮沉沉的同時,我們都在教會裡面服事。隨著年歲的增長,在聖靈的引導下,我開始過靈修禱告的生活,當我比以前更親近主耶穌的時候,我開始體會天父上帝對我的愛。由於從小缺乏父愛,又在婚姻裡面得不到丈夫滿足的愛,促使我完全轉向天父的愛,為我後來獻身作傳道人留下了伏筆。

能成為全職傳道人是一個極大的恩典,要不是聖靈的工作,丈夫那一關是通不過的。即便如此,我跟丈夫的關係不見得更佳,因為丈夫成了師丈之後,由於身份轉換,沒有經驗,無所適從;同時,我成為教會的牧者,繁忙的服事,也深深影響家庭生活。

但感謝神,透過 MER(恩愛夫婦營),救回、重塑了我倆的婚姻;我們開始重建婚姻家庭,彼此關係不但更新了,而且也常常為我們的婚姻,同心爬上天梯尋求天父的幫助。在10年前我治療癌症的日子,我們更是同心攜手共度過那一段磨難的日子。此外,由於我是教會主理牧師,故此,丈夫的「低頭順心」,我的「以心尊頭」,成為特別有挑戰性的功課。但感謝神,經過這麼多年的掙扎與磨合,終於有了少許的心得,藉此分享一二。

作為妻子的我,不管我的職業是什麼,丈夫都是我的頭。換句話說,以心尊頭是生命的流露,不分在什麼場所。就比如說,教會有人要邀請我(牧師)吃飯,順便也邀請丈夫(師丈)去,我總會對邀請我的人說,我無法代你邀請他,你應當自己去邀請他。如果我是男牧師,我決定師母去否就可以了。但我是女牧師,我必須尊重丈夫是頭,我不能替他決定去還是不去,所以吩咐邀請的人親自去問他。這只是其中一個例子,其他如開會、參與事工亦然。

由於我被派主理教會,這是我的職責,故此,我無法就教會的事情聽從丈夫的指導,因為在上有教區長及會長,在下也需要通過執事會來推動事工,而且配偶對整個教會的牧養不儘然熟悉,所作的建議不一定會適合。故此,丈夫必須清楚這個界限,因為當他太頻繁給予建議的時候,會使我感到左右為難和煩躁。所以,丈夫就把專注點放在關心我的健康和感受上,他時常鼓勵我面對衝擊時要講出來,不要放在心上以免傷身,也時常借我耳朵,聽我傾訴等等;只有當我諮詢他的意見時,他才為我分析及建議,使我感到「有他真好」!

雖然我不是一個完美的妻子,但是感謝神,有主耶穌的慈愛相隨和丈夫愛的陪伴,我的生命必定會越豐富!願一切頌讚、榮耀都歸給在天上的父。阿門!

 

      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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