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【特稿】人生的方向盤全然交給神

 

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在我成長的大家庭裏,許多親人是基督徒。他們對我充滿吸引力,因我時常感受到,基督在他們裏面散發出的朝氣、喜樂。領我認識耶穌基督的是母親和外公,母親帶我定期參加教會崇拜。1995 年夏天,16 歲的我接受了點水禮,我感到自己做了一個嚴肅且虔誠的決定。由于當時年輕,沒有非常仔細地學習真理,我對救恩其實不太明白.

信心的挑戰

但上帝有豐足的慈愛和耐心,讓我一點一點地更了解祂。1997 年在大學校園里,有基督徒用「福音橋」圖文并茂地向我闡明救恩,以及父、子、聖靈和人的關係,我方才明白十字架救贖的道理。

我開始工作以後,香港的一位牧師帶隊舉辦了布道培訓,三日的課程使我更清楚明白救恩是白白得來的,不是靠行為賺取的,「信」是要將自己人生的方向盤完全地交給神。然而,這對我是一個很大的挑戰,我仍然深深地記得,當時我走去問別人,「你愿不愿意將人生的方向盤完全地交給神?」其實我自己內心卻覺得自己也難以做到。

當時我在銀行總部工作,薪水優厚,在教會跟著媽媽、哥哥侍奉,「才幹」得到許多長輩朋輩的誇獎。雖然我隱隱約約知道都是神的恩賜,但是更多的是自我感覺良好,歸功給自己的能力和基礎。「罪」對我來講是既熟悉又陌生的詞,因為那時我真不覺得自己有多大的罪,還覺得自己很「謙虛」。現在想來,自己真是無知且驕傲。那時我還不懂得如何與主建立親密的個人關關係,也沒有靈修禱告的習慣。

困境中經歷神

在我 24 歲那年,我最親密的朋友、屬靈的導師—母親被診斷肺癌,四年後母親歸了天家。從母親開始患癌的 2003 年到 2013 年,整整十年,是我人生當中最艱熬的十年。然而,也正是我自己經歷神的十年:至親的離去,移民加拿大的適應,工作的艱辛,生兒育女的疲乏,和先生感情的矛盾,幾乎都在這十年裡接踵而至,許多是重合發生。

如果說神設一道墻讓人穿越而成熟,那這十年,多少次我感到自己四面都是墻、沒有出路;我多次墮入低谷和盡頭,精神常常出現憂郁,身體健康也每況愈下,無緣無故的水腫、紅疹時常光顧。然而,就在這些似乎走不下去的盡頭里,神卻憐憫我、光照我,給我開一個一個的出路。我和先生來加拿大后一切從零開始,但我們多次獲得工作的奇跡、晉升的奇跡、置業的奇跡、生孩子的險關、婆媳關係的保守、夫妻關係的保守、事奉的保守,一路都是神跡奇事來伴隨,數不勝數。

從神而來的安慰

在這個漫長過程中,我深深看到自己的無能、軟弱和罪,它們可以因環境的變化帶動并暴露出來。同時我又歡喜體會到上帝的真實和奇妙,他看顧我們的每一點需要,那怕是最細小的。最記得,2012 年秋天的一次上班途中,當時自己要從 Aurora 開車去 Mississauga 上班,單程大概一個多小時。因為家中兩個幼兒的撫養已經使我身心疲倦,和先生的關係又緊張,電話銀行的工作壓力很大,我忽然開始控制不住地痛哭,我大聲向神發怨言,埋怨他給我的處境太難,埋怨他在這樣的處境中還帶走母親,以至于我要獨自面對這一切排山倒海的壓力。

我的淚水模糊著自己的視線,我感到極其的無奈和無助。奇妙的是,就在那個不能控制的悲哀中,忽然心靈深處有個溫柔的「聲音」向我說話,開始細數過往各種的恩典,從孩提到今日(有些往事,我早已忘記,有些我從未想過是恩典,但那一刻似乎恍然大悟)。那「聲音」告訴我,他極其地愛我,了解我,他的意念高過我的意念。我驚訝地領受著這潺潺溪流般的安慰,當我的車抵達公司的時候,我的悲傷已經奇異般一掃而空,內心無比的感到輕松、充滿希望,那次經歷深刻而難忘。有個朋友笑說「是不是你里面的 '小宇宙' 爆發了」,然而我知道,這「小宇宙」正是聖靈的大能。

人生的方向盤全然交给神

主恩的滋味和聖靈的引導讓我確信自己擁有永恒的生命。我知道無論我本相如何,上帝都愛我,基督已經為我釘死,除去我的罪,他賜我福分做天父的兒女,我不需為明天憂慮,我人生的方向盤已經放心交給神。逆境雖難受,但他的恩典足夠應付。我雖軟弱,但神的能力可以使我超越自己,戰勝私欲,活出豐盛的人生。

 

      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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