詩篇119 (11)

詩篇119 (11)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:81-88 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月13日(日)

　我兒子在學校不太好過，他被一些同學霸凌，所以我先生和我決定讓兒子在家自學。
我們讓兒子在家自學了好幾年，直到我們覺得學校可以幫助他學習和成長。在兒子自學的這些年裡，我們受到朋友和家族的人很多的批評，我先生和我的感受就像詩篇119:86的作者一樣：「他們無故迫害我，求你援助我；你的誡命都可靠。」
我先生和我透過禱告來決定是否在家自學並求上帝幫助我們，當別人批評時，我們知道自己正在做對的事。上帝照顧我們並祝福我們的兒子。
今天在你做困難的決定時，要懇求上帝賜給你智慧，然後倚靠祂來幫祝你、照顧你。 —BH

「求你賜我新生命，永遠愛我，好使我遵行你的法律。」 詩篇119:88

禱告：主，謝謝祢幫助我的家人事奉你，也要謝謝祢在我做決定時指引我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (11)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:81-88
Sunday, November 13, 2016

My son was struggling in school and was bullied by some of his classmates. So finally my husband and I made the decision to homeschool my son.
We homeschooled our son for several years until we felt that the school system was ready to help him learn and grow. During those years, we received much criticism from friends and family members about our choice to homeschool. My husband and I felt like the writer of Psalm 119:86. “All your commands can be trusted. Those people are wrong to persecute me. Help me!”
My husband and I prayed about our decision to homeschool and asked God to help us. When people criticized us, we remembered that we were doing what we thought was right. God took care of us and blessed our son.
Ask God to give you wisdom today as you make difficult decisions. Then depend on Him to help you and take care of you. —BH

“Show me your faithful love and let me live. I will do whatever you say.” Psalm 119:88

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for helping my family to serve You. And thank You for guiding my decisions. In Jesus' name. Amen.

箴言 (7)

箴言 (7)
聖經閱讀：箴言13:24 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月8日(二)

　今天的經文閱讀只有一個經節，但卻是很重要的一節：「不懲戒兒子就是不愛他；疼愛兒子必勤加管教。」上帝希望我們管教孩子，這樣我們才能教導他們什麼是對的、什麼是錯的。
這節經文是有一次所羅門王看到牧羊人在看顧羊群時寫的，牧羊人會用杖或桿來幫助羊群走在正確的道路上。桿子可以用來拍打羊，把羊從一個地方趕到另外一個地方，或者避免牠們走到危險的地方，而手杖可以用來拯救跌倒或受傷的羊。
也許你是父母、祖父母、教會的青少年輔導，或只是一個孩子的鄰居，你可以教導孩子認識上帝，幫助他們成長為一個愛上帝、事奉上帝的人。在你跟孩子分享關於上帝的事情時，求主幫助你。 —BR

「兒女是上主所賞賜；子孫是他賜給我們的福份。」 詩篇127:3

禱告：天父，求祢在我教導孩子認識祢時賜給我智慧。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (7)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 13:24
Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Our Bible Reading today is just one verse. But it is a very important verse. “If you don't correct your children, you don't love them. If you love them, you will be quick to discipline them.” God wants us to discipline our children. That is how we teach them what is right and what is wrong.
This verse was written by Solomon at a time when shepherds took care of flocks of sheep. A shepherd would use a rod or a staff to help keep the sheep on the right path. With a rod he could tap the sheep on the side to move them from one place to another or keep them from going into a dangerous place. With his staff, the shepherd could rescue a sheep when he fell down or was hurt.
Maybe you are a parent, a grandparent, a youth worker in your church or just a neighbor to children. You can teach children about God and help them grow up loving and serving God. Ask God to help you as you share about Him with the children in your life. —BR

“Children are a gift from the Lord, a reward from a mother’s womb.” Psalm 127:3

PRAYER: Father, bless me with wisdom as I teach children about You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

箴言 (2)

箴言 (2)
聖經閱讀：箴言1:8-19 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月3日(四)

　大多數的父母都希望兒女得益處，所以他們教導兒女如何過合宜的生活，今天經文閱讀的第8節說：「年輕人哪，要聽從你父親的訓誨，不可忘記你母親的教導。」
就好像父母希望兒女得益處一樣，上帝也希望我們得益處。在耶利米書29:11，上帝說：「惟有我知道我為你們安排的計劃：我計劃的不是災難，而是繁榮；我要使你們有光明的前程。」當我們透過查經來留心聆聽上帝的話語時，就可以更明白上帝希望我們去做的事，而且我們也同時知道上帝隨時要幫助我們。
今天上帝會幫助你，並且為你的生命帶來益處，但是記得，上帝有時候會指正我們，就好像好的父母會指正兒女並帶領他們走正確的道路一樣。今天就留心聆聽上帝的教導，祂愛你，希望你的生命得益處。 —BR

「我們知道，上帝使萬事互相效力，叫愛上帝的人─就是他按照自己的旨意呼召的人都得益處。」 羅馬書8:28

禱告：天父，謝謝你一直留意我，求祢幫助我天天遵行祢的教導。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (2)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:8-19
Wednesday, November 3, 2016

　Most parents want good things for their children. So they teach their children how to live a good life. Verse 8 of our Bible Reading for today says, “My son, listen to your father when he corrects you, and don't ignore what your mother teaches you.”
Just as parents want good things for their children, God wants good things for us. In Jeremiah 29:11 God said, “I have good plans for you. I don’t plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future.” When we pay attention to God's Word through Bible study, we can better understand what God wants us to do. And we also learn that God is always ready to help us.
God will help you today and bring about good things in your life. But remember that sometimes God will correct us, just as a good parent corrects his children and shows them the right way. Pay attention to God’s teaching today. He loves you and wants good things for your life. —BR

“We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan.” Romans 8:28

PRAYER: Father, thank You for always paying attention to me. Help me to follow Your teachings every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

舊約 (3)

舊約 (3)
聖經閱讀：創世記29:15-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月27日(二)

　在今天的經文閱讀中，我們讀到了雅各的故事。雅各深愛蕾潔，他答應蕾潔的父親拉班為他做七年工，然後拉班就讓雅各娶蕾潔為妻。
但是拉班欺騙了雅各，他反而把大女兒麗亞交給雅各，拉班跟雅各說：「如果你願意再替我做七年工，等一週的新婚慶典過後，我再把蕾潔給你」（第27節），雅各忠心地為拉班做了十四年工才娶到蕾潔。上帝賞賜給雅各許多兒女和財產，很多年以後，耶穌就從雅各的家族中誕生。
每個人在生活中都會經歷苦難，但無論我們遭遇什麼事，都要永遠對上帝忠心。有時候魔鬼會引誘我們違背上帝，但我們要定睛在上帝和祂的話語上。
今天上帝會與你同在，幫助你對祂忠心！ —PD*

「遭受試煉而忍耐到底的人有福了；因為通過考驗之後，他將領受上帝向愛他的人所應許那生命的冠冕。」 雅各書1:12a

禱告：親愛的上帝，我願永遠對祢忠心。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Old Testament (3)
Bible Reading: Genesis 29:15-30
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

In our Bible verses for today, we read about Jacob. Jacob loved Rachel. He promised Rachel's father, Laban, that he would work for him for seven years. Then Laban would let Jacob marry Rachel.
But Laban tricked Jacob. He gave Jacob his older daughter, Leah, instead. Laban told Jacob, “Continue for the full week of the marriage ceremony, and I will also give you Rachel to marry. But you must serve me another seven years” (verse 27). Jacob worked faithfully for Laban for fourteen years so that he could marry Rachel. God blessed Jacob with many children and possessions. Many years later, Jesus was born from Jacob’s family line.
All of us go through some hard times in our lives. But no matter what we face, we should always stay faithful to God. Sometimes the devil will tempt us to disobey God. But we should keep focused on God and His Word.
God will be with you today to help you stay faithful to Him! —PD*

“Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life.” James 1:12a

PRAYER: Dear God, I want to always stay faithful to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

孩子 (1)

孩子 (1)
聖經閱讀：詩篇127:3-5現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月11日(四)

　我成長在一個有五個孩子的家庭裡，住在對面的鄰居有六個小孩，而住在街角的家庭有十二個孩子！現在很少看到像以前那樣的大家庭，以前的家庭需要很多孩子來幫忙農務和家事，大家認為大家庭是上帝的祝福。
今天經文閱讀的第3節告訴我們：「兒女是上主所賞賜；子孫是他賜給我們的福份。」想想一個新生嬰兒，嬰兒是上帝賜下的特別禮物，就算是一個剛學步的孩子，或是一個叛逆的青少年，都是上帝的禮物！
有兒女是很棒的事，但我們必須記得，上帝已經交付我們教導他們認識祂的重責大任。今天要感謝上帝在你的生命中賜下珍貴的兒女，而且不要忘記教導他們認識愛他們的天父。 —PD

「今天我向你們頒佈的誡命，你們要放在心裡，殷勤教導你們的兒女。」 申命記6:6-7a

禱告：天父，謝謝祢在我的生命中賜下兒女，求祢在我教導他們認識祢時幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Children (1)
Bible Reading: Psalm 127:3-5
Thursday, August 11, 2016

　I grew up in a family of five children. Our neighbors across the street had six children. The family who lived on the corner of our block had twelve children! Today large families are not as common as they used to be. But in the past, families needed lots of children to help with the family farm and their home. People thought that large families were a blessing from God.
Verse 3 of our Bible Reading today tells us, “Children are a gift from the Lord, a reward from a mother's womb.” Think about a newborn baby. A baby is a special gift from God. Even a stubborn toddler or a rebellious teenager is a gift from God!
Children are wonderful, but we need to remember that God has given us the great responsibility of teaching them about Him. Thank God today for the precious children in your life. And don’t forget to teach them about their loving heavenly Father. —PD

“Always remember these commands that I give you today. Be sure to teach them to your children.” Deuteronomy 6:6b-7a

PRAYER: Father, thank You for the children in my life. Help me as I teach them about You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝的兒女

上帝的兒女
聖經閱讀：以弗所書1:3-6 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月30日(六)

當家畜在生產的過程中喪命，農場主人必須找方法保住剛出生小動物的生命，有時候另外一隻動物媽媽會把這些小動物當作是自己的兒女，她會餵養這些小動物，像自己的兒女一樣照顧牠們。
在認識耶穌之前，我們活在罪中、跟上帝隔絶，但是當我們跟隨並遵從耶穌之後，祂就赦免了我們的罪。然後上帝接受我們、讓我們成為祂的兒女，賜給我們祂屬靈的祝福。今天經文閱讀的第5節說：「上帝愛我們，預先決定藉著耶穌基督使我們歸屬於他，使我們有作他兒女的名份；這是他所喜悅的，是他的旨意。」
這不是很奇妙嗎？上帝希望我們成為祂的兒女，祂要賜給我們美好的事物。上帝希望我們稱呼祂「天父」，就算你跟屬世的父親沒有良好的關係，你仍然可以跟上帝有一個永恆的關係。
我是上帝的兒女，我希望你也是。 —BF*

「然而，凡接受他的，就是信他的人，他就賜給他們特權作上帝的兒女。」 約翰福音1:12

禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢賜給我一個成為祢兒女的方法。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

God's Children
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6
Saturday, July 30, 2016

　When a farm animal dies while giving birth, the farmer must find a way to keep the baby animal alive. Sometimes another mother animal will accept the baby as her own. She will feed the baby and take care of it just like it was her own. Before we know Jesus, we live in sin. We are separated from God. But when we follow and obey Jesus, He forgives our sins. Then God accepts us and makes us His children and gives us His spiritual blessings. Verse 5 of our Bible Reading says, “And before the world was made, God decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ. That was what God wanted, and it pleased him to do it.” Isn't that wonderful? God wants us to be His children. He wants to give us good things. God wants us to call Him “Father.” Even if you do not have a good relationship with your earthly family, you can have an eternal relationship with God. I am one of God's children. I hope that you are, too. —BF*

“But some people did accept him. They believed in him, and he gave them the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for giving me a way to be your child. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝的兒女

上帝的兒女
聖經閱讀：羅馬書8:18-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月9日(六)

身為上帝的兒女，我們都有一些必須忍受的苦難，這些苦難也許是病痛，也許是家庭問題，或者是迫害。在今天閱讀的經文中，保羅說這些苦難跟上帝要賞賜給我們的相比算不了什麼。
上帝已經賜下祂的聖靈來幫助並安慰我們，但是我們在等候上帝「收養我們作他的兒女」的日子（第23b節），到那時候，所有被上帝造的「得以跟上帝的兒女分享光榮的自由」（第21b節）。
直到耶穌再來的日子，我們就像一個懷孕等候孩子出生的女人，女人在生孩子的過程中受到極大的痛苦，同樣的道理，我們在世的時候也會遇到苦難。
我希望你會期待上帝將賜給我們一個新家的應許，在那裡沒有痛苦、沒有苦難或哀哭。你要耐心等候耶穌的再來。 —JD*

「他們所渴慕的是那在天上更美好的家鄉……他已經為他們預備了一座城。」 希伯來書11:16

禱告：天父，對於能跟祢同住的新家，我感到很興奮，求祢幫助我耐心等候。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

God's Children
Bible Reading: Romans 8:18-25
Saturday, July 9, 2016

　As God's children, we all have sufferings we must endure. These sufferings may be sickness or family problems or persecution. In our Bible Reading today, Paul says that these sufferings are nothing when compared with what God will give us.
God has already given us His Holy Spirit to help and comfort us. But we are waiting for the time when God will “finish making us his own children” (verse 23b). At that time, everything God made will “have the same freedom and glory that belong to God's children” (verse 21b).
Until the time Jesus comes again, we are waiting like a woman waits for the birth of her baby. As a woman goes through childbirth, she suffers pain. In the same way, we will face suffering as we live on earth.
I hope you are looking forward to God's promise of a new home where there is no pain, suffering or crying. Be patient as you wait for Jesus to come again. —JD*

“But they were waiting for a better country — a heavenly country...And he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16

PRAYER: Father, I am excited about my new home with You. Help me to be patient. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝的兒女

上帝的兒女
聖經閱讀：加拉太書4:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年1月7日(四)

　我的朋友艾達跟我說了一件她遭遇的特別事情。艾達的妹妹在生下兒子後就去世了，而艾達的妹夫就在孩子出生前死去，所以這個孩子沒有父母。
艾達跟她的先生阿特向法官請求這男孩的監護權，法官答應了他們，然後他做了一件很特別的事，他給了他們孩子的出生證明，上面寫明艾達和阿特是孩子的親生父母──就好像這嬰孩是他們的親生兒子一樣。

上帝也為我們做了特別的事情，今天閱讀的經文跟我們談到上帝為我們所成就的事。上帝差派祂的兒子耶穌來到世上，為什麼上帝要這麼做呢？祂是要 「使我們獲得上帝兒女的名份」（第5b節）。上帝是我們在天上的父，當我們遵從並跟隨耶穌時，我們就成為上帝特別的兒女。

今天就感謝上帝使你可以成為祂的兒女！ —JL*

「這樣，你不再是奴僕，而是兒子；既然是上帝的兒子，上帝就以你為繼承人。」 加拉太書4:7

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜給我作祢兒女的機會。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

God's Children
Bible Reading: Galatians 4:1-7
Thursday January 7, 2016

My friend, Ida, told me about something special that happened in her life. Ida’s sister died right after giving birth to a son. Ida's brother-in-law had died right before the baby was born, so the baby had no parents.
Ida and her husband, Art, asked a judge to give them custody of the baby boy. The judge gave them custody, and then he did something very special. He gave them the baby's birth certificate. Ida and Art were listed on the certificate as the birth parents — just as if the baby boy was their natural-born son.

God has done something special for us, too. The verses in our Bible Reading tell us what God has done for us. God sent His Son, Jesus, to earth. Why did God to that? “God's purpose was to make us his children” (verse 5b). God is our Heavenly Father. When we obey and follow Jesus, we become God's special children.

Thank God today that you can be one of His children! —JL*

“Now you are not slaves like before. You are God's children, and you will receive everything he promised his children.” Galatians 4:7

PRAYER: Father, thank You for giving me the opportunity to be Your child. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

簡短的禱告 (4)

簡短的禱告 (4)

聖經閱讀：士師記13:1-25

2015年11月9日(一)

今天的經文跟我們談到瑪挪亞和他的妻子沒辦法生孩子，上帝的天使向瑪挪亞的妻子顯現，跟她說她將會有一個兒子，「他一出生就要獻給上帝作離俗人（「離俗人」或譯「拿細耳人」；這種人為表示專一敬奉上帝而發誓不喝酒，不剃髮，不接觸屍體），他要開始解救以色列脫離非利士人的工作」（第5b節）。

瑪挪亞的妻子將天使對她說的話告訴丈夫，然後瑪挪亞就作了這個簡短的禱告：「主啊，求你讓你差來的那神的人回到我們這裏，教我們怎樣待將要出生的孩子」（第8b節）。

如果所有的父母都能為孩子作這個簡短的禱告是一件很棒的事。每一個孩子都是上帝的賞賜，我們需要上帝的智慧和幫助來撫養兒女，好讓他們會愛上帝、尊榮上帝。

你有兒女或孫兒女嗎？在你撫養這些孩子成為上帝的僕人時，就求上帝幫助你。上帝留心聆聽瑪挪亞的禱告，祂也會留意你。 —DF

「兒女是上主所賞賜；子孫是他賜給我們的福份。」詩篇127:3

禱告：天父，在我教導孩子有關祢的事蹟時，求祢賜給我智慧。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Simple Prayers (4)

Bible Reading: Judges 13: 1-25

Monday, November 9, 2015

Our Bible verses today tell us that Manoah and his wife were not able to have any children. God’s angel came to Manoah’s wife. He told her that she would have a son. “He will be God’s special person from before he is born. He will save the Israelites from the power of the Philistines” (verse 5b).

Manoah’s wife told her husband what the angel had said. Then Manoah prayed this simple prayer, “Lord, I beg you to send the man of God to us again. We want him to teach us what we should do for the boy who will soon be born” (verse 8b).

It would be wonderful if all parents would pray this simple prayer for their children. Every child is a gift from God. We need God’s wisdom and help to raise our children so they will love and honor God.

Do you have children or grandchildren? Ask God to help you as you raise these children to be God’s servants. God paid attention to Manoah’s prayer, and He will pay attention to you, too. —DF

“Children are a gift from the Lord, a reward from a mother’s womb.” Psalm 127:3

PRAYER: Father, bless me with wisdom as I teach children about You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

耐心 (2)

耐心 (2)
聖經閱讀：以弗所書6:1-4 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年8月15日(六)

有時候保持耐心對我們是一件困難的事──尤其是跟孩子或孫子在一起的時候，他們會哭鬧、把食物撒了一地，他們會耍脾氣，或者跟兄弟姐妹吵架。 　詩篇127:3提醒我們，兒女是一個祝福：「兒女是上主所賞賜；子孫是他賜給我們的福份。」今天經文閱讀的第4節也針對兒女給我們一個忠告：「作父親的，你們不要激怒兒女，要用主的教導來養育栽培他們。」 　當我兒子還小的時候，有一次我看到他責罵他的泰?熊玩具，他的口氣就好像那天稍早之前我罵他的樣子。我懇求上帝饒恕我失去耐心，並幫助我更加謙卑和忍耐。 　今天就禱告求上帝教導你並幫助你對孩子或孫子保持耐心，他們真是從上帝而來的祝福！ －DF 「至於聖靈所結的果子，就是：博愛、喜樂、和平、忍耐、仁慈、良善、忠信、溫柔、節制。」 加拉太書5:22-23a 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢總是對我有耐心，求祢幫助我也對其他人有耐心。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Patience (2)
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4
Saturday, August 15, 2015

Sometimes it is very hard for us to be patient — especially with our children or our grandchildren. They cry, they spill their food, they throw a tantrum or they fight with their siblings. 　Psalm 127:3 reminds us that children are a blessing. “Children are a gift from the Lord, a reward from a mother's womb.” And verse 4 of our Bible Reading today gives us advice about our children. “Father, don't make your children angry, but raise them with the kind of teaching and training you learn from the Lord.” 　When my son was little, I saw him scolding his teddy bear. He sounded just like I did when I had scolded him earlier in the day. This made me realize that I needed to be more patient with him. I asked God to forgive me for my impatience and to help me be more humble and patient. 　Ask God to teach you and help you be patient with your children or grandchildren. They are truly a blessing from God! —DF “But the fruit that the Spirit produces in a person's life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23a PRAYER: God, thank You for being patient with me. Help me to be patient with others. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝的兒女

上帝的兒女
聖經閱讀：加拉太書4:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年12月28日(日)

在今天的經文中，保羅提醒我們是上帝的兒女。我們透過耶穌成為祂的兒女，保羅解釋說：「但是時機成熟，上帝就差遣了自己的兒子，為女子所生，活在法律下」（第4節）。 　耶穌就像其他人一樣活在世上，但是之後祂死而復活。透過耶穌的死，我們得以從罪裡得著自由。為什麼上帝要這麼做呢？祂是要「使我們獲得上帝兒女的名份」（第5b節）。 　我們跟上帝的關係是很親密又很個人的，保羅在第6節說：「因為我們是他的兒女，上帝就差遣他兒子的靈進入我們的心，呼叫：『阿爸！我的父親！』」對上帝的這個稱呼也是猶太孩子對自己父親的稱呼方式，這就好像稱呼上帝是「爸爸」或「爹地」一樣。 　因為上帝是我們的父親，所以我們可以是幸福的。祂賜給我們各種祝福並永遠照顧我們。因著你是祂的兒女，今天就謝謝上帝。 －BH 「這樣，你不再是奴僕，而是兒子；既然是上帝的兒子，上帝就以你為繼承人。」 加拉太書4:7 禱告：天父，謝謝祢讓我成為祢的兒女。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

God's Children
Bible Reading: Galatians 4:1-8
Sunday, December 28, 2014

In our verses today, Paul reminds us that we are God's children. We became His children through Jesus. Paul explains, “But when the right time came, God sent his Son, who was born from a woman and lived under the law” (verse 4). 　Jesus lived on earth just like every other person. But then He died and rose again. Through Jesus' death, we are made free from our sins. Why did God do this? “God's purpose was to make us his children” (verse 5b). 　Our relationship with God is very close and personal. Paul says in verse 6, “Since you are now God's children, he has sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts. The Spirit cries out, ‘Abba, Father.'” This name for God was a word Jewish children used for their fathers. It's like calling God, “Papa” or “Daddy.” 　We can be happy because God is our Father. He gives us blessings and always takes care of us. Thank God today that you are one of His children. —BH “Now you are not slaves like before. You are God's children and you will receive everything he promised his children.” Galatians 4:7 PRAYER: Father, thank You for making me one of Your children. In Jesus' name. Amen.