禱告生活

禱告生活
聖經閱讀： 以弗所書6:18 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月5日(三)

　我先生負責處理家裡的財務，他要付帳單、要讓銀行存款收支平衡，有一次我問他，處理財務最困難的是什麼？他說最困難的部份是要確定每天處理好每一件事，如果進度落後，就很難趕上。
禱告是我們跟上帝的溝通方式，所以天天禱告是一件重要的事，但是有時候我們太忙而沒有像平常一樣好好禱告，當我疏忽了每天要禱告時，我的生活就會遇到困難，會認為可以靠自己來做事而不用倚靠上帝。
在今天的經文閱讀中，保羅給了我們很好的、關於禱告的忠告。我們可以自由地在任何地方、任何時間禱告，我們可以告訴上帝我們的感受並向祂祈求我們的需要，但是，我們不可放棄禱告，禱告應該是我們生活中一個很重要的部份。
今天不要忽視了你的禱告生活，要花時間跟天上的父親說話！ —ECW

「上主悅納義人的禱告；他厭惡邪惡人的祭物。」 箴言15:8

禱告：天父，謝謝祢讓我可以天天對祢說話。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Prayer Life
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:18
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

　My husband takes care of the finances in our family. He pays the bills and balances our checkbook. One time I asked him what was the hardest part of taking care of our finances. He said that the hardest part is making sure that he takes care of things every day. If he gets behind, it is hard to catch up.
Prayer is the way that we communicate with God. So it is important that we pray every day. But sometimes we get busy and we don't pray as often as we should. When I neglect to pray every day, my life suffers. I begin to think that I can do things by myself and I don’t need to depend on God.
In our Bible verse for today, Paul gives us good advice about prayer. We have the freedom to pray anywhere or anytime. We can tell God how we feel and ask Him for what we need. But, we should not give up praying. Prayer should be a very important part of our day.
Don’t neglect your prayer life today. Spend some time talking with your Heavenly Father! —ECW

“The Lord hates the offerings of the wicked, but he is happy to hear the prayers of those who live right.” Proverbs 15:8

PRAYER: Father, thank You that I can talk to You every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (4)

詩篇119 (4)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:25-32 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月23日(五)

　我拿出聖經，找到今天要讀的經文，當讀到第28節時，我哭了：「我被憂愁所困擾；求你照你的應許使我強壯。」 我為什麼哭呢？前一天我帶我的狗，高蒂，去看獸醫，她不能走路，我希望獸醫師能找出哪裡出了問題。獸醫師隔天早上打電話跟我說高蒂那天晚上死了，這讓我跟我兩個兒子感到很傷心！
有些人認為寵物不重要，但是高蒂是我們家特別的一份子，當我兒子生病時，她常常待在他們的床旁邊。在我做家事時，高蒂會一直跟著我四處走動，當我坐下時，她會躺在我的腳旁邊。
也許今天你也感到傷心，也許你失去了一隻寵物，或是有一個朋友或親戚去世了，也許你有財務上的困難或丟了工作，唯一可以讓你真正找到安慰和平安的地方就是透過上帝的話語。請打開你的聖經、閱讀上帝的話，祂會賜給你繼續走下去所需要的力量。 —BH

「上帝信守他的每一個應許。他像盾牌，衛護所有投靠他的人。」 箴言30:5

禱告：主，謝謝祢透過聖經賜下安慰和平安。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (4)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:25-32
Friday, September 23, 2016

I found my Bible and opened it to our verses for today. I cried as I read verse 28, “I am sad and tired. Say the word, and make me strong again.”
Why was I crying? The day before I had taken our dog, Goldie, to the vet. She could not walk, so I wanted the vet to find out what was wrong. The vet called me that morning to tell me that Goldie had died during the night. My two sons and I were so sad!
Some people think that pets are not important, but Goldie was a special part of our family. She would always stay near my sons' beds when they were sick. As I did my daily housework, Goldie would follow me everywhere. When I sat down, she would lie at my feet.
Maybe you are sad today. Maybe you have lost a pet, or a friend or relative has died. Or maybe you have financial problems or have lost your job. The only true place you can find comfort and peace is through God's Word. Open your Bible and read God's words. He will give you the strength you need to go on. —BH

“You can trust this. God is a safe place for those who go to him.” Proverbs 30:5

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for giving us comfort and peace through the Bible. In Jesus' name. Amen.

在曠野中 (1)

在曠野中 (1)
聖經閱讀：創世記21:14-21 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月18日(四)

　有時候人們會說自己感覺好像在曠野中，這並不是說他們身處在乾旱的地方，而是指他們在生活中正感到困惑、不知道該怎麼辦才好。
今天讀的經文中，有一個叫夏甲的女人正在乾旱的曠野之地，是亞伯拉罕放逐了她和她的兒子以實瑪利。不久，夏甲的水喝完了，她和以實瑪利便哭起來，第17a節說：「上帝聽到了孩子哭的聲音；上帝的天使從天上向夏甲說：『夏甲，你為甚麼煩惱呢？不要怕。』」上帝使夏甲看見一口井好讓她有一些水可喝。當他們還在曠野時，上帝一直照顧著夏甲和以實瑪利。
當遭遇困難的狀況或是心生困惑、不知道該怎麼辦時，我們永遠可以求告上帝的幫助，上帝會幫助我們走過患難並且天天不斷地帶領我們。或許今天你感覺好像身處曠野，但是你並不孤單，上帝正與你同在，就懇求上帝來幫助你吧！ —BH

「是在急難中，他們求告上主，他救他們脫離禍患。」 詩篇107:13

禱告：天上的父，今天我要倚靠你來帶領我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

In the Desert (1)
Bible Reading: Genesis 21:14-21
Thursday, August 18, 2016

　Sometimes people say that they feel like they are in the desert. That doesn't mean that they are in a dry place on earth. It means that they are confused and don't know what to do in life.
In our Bible Reading, a woman named Hagar was in a dry desert place. Abraham had sent her and her son, Ishmael, away. Soon Hagar ran out of water. She and Ishmael started to cry. Verse 17a says, “God heard the boy crying, and God's angel called to Hagar from heaven. He said, ‘What is wrong, Hagar? Don't be afraid!’” Then God allowed Hagar to see a well, and she was able to get some water to drink. God continued to take care of Hagar and Ishmael as they lived in the desert.
When we face a difficult situation or we are confused about what we should do, we can always ask God for help. He will help us through our bad times and continue to lead us every day. Maybe you feel like you are in the desert today. You are not alone. God is with you. Ask Him to help you! —BH

“They were in trouble, so they called to the Lord for help, and he saved them from their troubles.” Psalm 107:13

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I am depending on You to lead me today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖經中的母親 (3)

聖經中的母親 (3)
聖經閱讀：列王紀下4:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年5月10日(二)

　今天閱讀的經文跟我們談到一個死去丈夫的女人的故事。這個女人去見上帝的先知以利沙，在第1b節，她對以利沙說她的丈夫欠了債，「現在有一個債主來，要把我的兩個兒子帶去當奴隸。」
那女人告訴以利沙，說她家中僅有的一件東西就是一瓶橄欖油。以利沙吩咐她去向鄰居借許多容器，然後「把油倒進容器，裝滿了就放在一邊」（第4b節）。那女人就照著以利沙跟她說的去做，居然能夠倒滿所有容器！然後以利沙說（第7b節）：「把橄欖油賣掉，去還你的債。剩下的錢足夠你們母子過活了。」
這個母親不希望兒子被賣去當奴隸，她急著找方法來保住兒子，上帝用了一個奇妙的方法來幫助她！今天你或許遇到了困難的情況，請不要放棄！要向上帝禱告，求祂幫助你找到問題的答案。－JK

「義人的禱告有很大的功效。」 雅各書5:16b

禱告：天父，感謝祢幫助我找到問題的答案。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林威妮譯)

Bible Mothers (3)
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4:1-7
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Our Bible verses tell us about a woman whose husband had died. This woman came to God's prophet, Elisha. In verse 1b, she told Elisha that her husband “owed money to a man. And now that man is coming to take my two boys and make them his slaves!”
The woman told Elisha that the only thing she had in her house was a jar of olive oil. Elisha told her to borrow lots of bowls from her neighbors. “Then pour the oil into all those bowls. Fill them, and put them in a separate place” (verse 4b). The woman did what Elisha told her to do. She was able to fill all the bowls she had! Then Elisha said (verse 7b), “Go, sell the oil and pay your debt. You and your sons can live on the money that is left.”
This mother did not want her sons to be sold as slaves. She was desperate to find a way to keep her sons. God helped her in an amazing way! Maybe you are facing difficult situations today. Don't give up. Pray to God and ask Him to help you find answers to your problems. —JK

“Anyone who lives the way God wants can pray, and great things will happen.” James 5:16b

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for helping me find answers to my problems. In Jesus' name. Amen.

七教會 (4)

七教會 (4)
聖經閱讀：啟示錄2:8-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年4月4日(一)

　在今天閱讀的經文中，約翰跟士每拿的基督徒分享耶穌的信息。士每拿是位於以弗所北方56公里的一個重要海港，有許多猶太人住在士每拿，那裡也有很多人崇拜羅馬神祉和皇帝堤庇留，這些人給士每拿的基督徒帶來許多困難。
第10a節告訴我們，真正在逼迫基督徒的是魔鬼：「不要怕你將要遇到的苦難。看哪，魔鬼要考驗你們，把你們當中的一些人投進監獄。」魔鬼希望基督徒不再跟隨上帝而去跟隨牠，但上帝卻使用這些逼迫來幫助我們變得更堅強。
當我們遇到麻煩或是受逼迫時，我們依舊可以透過耶穌得勝，上帝會祝福我們，我們最終的獎賞就是與祂同住。我鼓勵你今天和今後的每一天都要對祂持守忠心。 —DF

「你要忠心至死，我就賜給你生命的華冠。」 啟示錄2:10b

禱告：上帝，不管我今天遭遇什麼，我願對祢持守忠心。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Seven Churches (4)
Bible Reading: Revelation 2:8-11
Monday, April 4, 2016

　In our Bible verses today, John shares Jesus' message with the Christians in Smyrna. The city of Smyrna was an important seaport 35 miles north of Ephesus. Many Jews lived in Smyrna. Also there were many people who worshiped Roman gods as well as the Emperor Tiberius. These people caused problems for the Christians in Smyrna.
Verse 10a reminds us that it is the devil who really persecutes Christians. “Don't be afraid of what will happen to you. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison.” The devil wants Christians to stop following God and follow him instead. But God uses these times of persecution to help us grow stronger.
When we face troubles or times of persecution, we can still be victorious through Jesus. God will bless us, and our final reward will be eternal life with Him. I encourage you to stay faithful to Him today and every day! —DF

“...be faithful, even if you have to die. If you continue to be faithful, I will give you the reward of life.” Revelation 2:10b

PRAYER: God, no matter what I face today, I want to remain faithful to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

祝福

祝福
聖經閱讀：彼得後書1:3-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月8日(日)

當我們經歷困難時，就很難想到上帝賜給我們的祝福，我們也許只會想到那些出錯的事情，而忘記了所擁有的好東西。
上帝賜給我們食物、衣服和居住的地方，祂也透過祂的兒子耶穌將救恩賜給我們。因為耶穌願意為我們而死，所以我們能夠擁有永生。這些都是奇妙的祝福！

今天閱讀的經文提醒我們，因為我們有從上帝而來的祝福，所以在生命中，我們應該擁有了一些東西。這些東西是什麼呢？第5-7節說，我們應該擁有信心、美德、知識、節制、忍耐、敬虔和博愛，「如果你們都具備了，你們就會更積極、更有效地認識我們的主耶穌基督」（第8b節）。
當你難過或是擔憂時，想一想上帝賜給你的一切祝福，並且不要忘了感謝祂祝福你。 —LB

「這恩賜是藉著認識那位呼召我們來分享他自己的榮耀和善德的上帝而得的。這樣，他把他所應許那最大和最寶貴的恩賜給了我們。」 彼得後書1:3b-4a

禱告：上帝，求祢幫助我記得祢為我所成就的一切。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Blessings
Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-8
Monday, February 8, 2016

　When we are going through difficult times, it is hard to think about the blessings that God gives us. We may think only about the things that are going wrong and forget about the good things we have.
God blesses us with food, clothing and a place to live. He also has blessed us with His gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus. Because Jesus was willing to die for us, we can have eternal life. Those are wonderful blessings!

Our Bible Reading today reminds us that because we have blessings from God, we should have certain things in our lives. What are those things? Verses 5-7 tell us that we should have faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, patience, devotion to God and kindness. “If all these things are in you and growing, you will never fail to be useful to God” (verse 8a).
When you are sad or worried, think about all the blessings God has given you. And don't forget to thank Him for blessing you. —LB

“Jesus chose us by his glory and goodness, through which he also gave us the very great and rich gifts that he promised us.” 2 Peter 1:3b-4a

PRAYER: God, help me remember all You have done for me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

刺

刺
聖經閱讀：哥林多後書12:7-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月2日(二)

　玫瑰很美麗，但是如果我要摸它，我可能就會被它的刺所刺傷，這些刺是個使我們疼痛的難題。
我們的生命中都有會使我們痛苦或憂傷的難題，我們不喜歡這些難題，並且希望沒有這些難題。但是這些使我們痛苦的難題對我們而言很重要，我們可以從這些難題中學習，我們可能因此而學會更有耐心或是更有愛心。

今天的閱讀經文告訴我們保羅的生命中有一個使他痛苦的難題。我們不知道他的難題是什麼，但是這個難題使保羅受苦。保羅求上帝將這個難題挪去，但是上帝告訴保羅：「你只要有我的恩典就夠了；因為我的能力在你軟弱的時候顯得最剛強。」（第9節）
保羅的難題幫助他謙卑並且更倚靠上帝。也許你的生命中有個使你痛苦的難題，求上帝幫助你堅強並且倚靠祂。—GT

「我樂意忍受軟弱、侮慢、困苦、艱難，和迫害；因為我甚麼時候軟弱，甚麼時候就剛強。」 哥林多後書12：10b

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢在我的生命中賜下難題，幫助我從難題中學習並且倚靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Thorns
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Thuesday, February 2, 2016

　Roses are very beautiful. But if I want to enjoy them,
I might be pricked by their thorns. These thorns can be a painful problem.
We all have problems in our lives that may cause us pain and sadness. We don't like these problems,
and we wish that we didn't have them. But painful problems can be important to us. We can learn from these problems. We may learn to be more patient or loving.

Our Bible verses today tell us 
that Paul had a painful problem 
in his life. We do not know what this problem was, but it made Paul suffer. Paul asked God to take away this problem, but God said to Paul, “My grace is all you need. Only when you are weak can everything be done completely by my power” (verse 9b).
Paul's problem helped him to be humble and to depend on God more. You may have a painful problem in your life. Ask God to help you be strong and to depend on Him. —GT

“I am glad when I am persecuted and have problems, because it is when I am weak that I am really strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10b

PRAYER: God, thank You for the problems in my life. Help me to learn from them and to depend on You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

加利利海 (3)

加利利海 (3)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音8:23-27 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月24日(四)

今天閱讀的經文告訴我們，耶穌和祂的門徒在加利利海的一艘船上，當他們在海上的時候，遇到了一場強烈的暴風雨。 　暴風雨來襲時，耶穌正在船上睡覺，耶穌的門徒感到非常害怕，所以他們就叫醒耶穌。在經文第25b節他們說：「主啊，救救我們，我們快沒命啦！」於是耶穌起身命令風浪停止，「風浪就平靜了」（第26b節）。 　生命中我們也許會遇到許多「暴風雨」，這些「暴風雨」可能是疾病、財務問題、離婚，或是工作上的挑戰，如果嘗試獨自面對這些問題，我們也許會感到害怕──就像在船上的耶穌門徒一樣。我們需要上帝幫助我們解決問題。 　今天你遇到了什麼樣的問題呢？你是否感到寂寞或灰心呢？你可以倚靠上帝幫助你解決這些問題，祂滿有智慧並知道什麼是對你最好的。 －JK 「因為上帝說過：『我永不離開你，永不丟棄你。』那麼，我們應該大膽地說：主是我的幫助，我不懼怕。」 希伯來書13:5b-6a 禱告：天父，謝謝祢滿有智慧，總是知道什麼是對我最好的。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Sea of Galilee (3)
Bible Reading: Matthew 8:23-27
Thursday, September 24, 2015

Our Bible verses today tell us that Jesus and His followers were in a boat on the Sea of Galilee. While they were on the lake, a very bad storm came up. 　When the storm happened, Jesus was asleep in the boat. Jesus’ followers were afraid, so they awoke Jesus. In verse 25b they said, “Lord, save us! We will drown!” Jesus stood up and told the wind and waves to stop. “The wind stopped, and the lake became very calm” (verse 26b). 　We may face “storms” in our lives. These storms may be sickness, financial problems, divorce or challenges in our jobs. If we try to face these problems alone, we may feel scared — just like Jesus’ followers in the boat. We need God to help us with our problems. 　What are you facing today? Are you lonely or discouraged? You can depend on God to help you through these problems. He is wise and knows what is best for you. —JK “God has said, ‘I will never leave you; I will never run away from you.’ So we can feel sure and say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.’” Hebrews 13:5b-6a PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for being wise and always knowing what is best for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上行之詩 (7)

上行之詩 (7)
聖經閱讀：詩篇126:1-6 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月16日(三)

為了懲罰以色列人的不順服，上帝允許他們被其他國家俘虜。詩篇第126篇談到在未來的某一天，上帝會把以色列人帶回他們的家鄉以色列。 　當以色列人回到自己的國家後，他們非常開心，為什麼呢？因為「他為我們成就了大事」（第3b節）。他們會再次播種、耕種作物，以色列全地都會為上帝拯救了他們而興高采烈。 　也許你曾經有以色列人被俘虜時的感受──你已經生病一段時間了，或者在生活中遭遇了某種困難，這時候，我們可以隨時禱告，求上帝照顧我們。 　今天就信靠上帝，祂知道發生在你生活中的每件事，而且祂會幫助你解決所有的困境。 —BH 「信靠他，他會幫助你。要耐心等候在上主面前。」 詩篇37:5, 7a 禱告：天父，今天我經歷了許多困境，但我相信祢並知道祢會幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Pilgrim Psalms (7)
Bible Reading: Psalm 126:1-6
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

To punish the Israelites for their disobedience, God allowed them to be taken captive by other countries. Psalm 126 is talking about a time in the future when God will bring the Israelites back to their homeland of Israel. 　When the Israelites return home, they will be very happy. Why? Because “the Lord did a great thing for us” (verse 3b). They will again plant seeds and raise crops. All of Israel will be happy that God has rescued them. 　Maybe you have felt like the Israelites felt when they were in captivity — you have been sick or faced some kind of struggle in your life. When that happens, we can always pray and ask God to take care of us. 　Trust God today. He knows everything that is happening in your life, and He will help you with your struggles. —BH “Depend on the Lord. Trust in him, and he will help you. Trust in the Lord and wait quietly for his help.” Psalm 37:5,7a PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I am going through many struggles today. But I am trusting You, and I know You will help me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的教導

上帝的教導
聖經閱讀：詩篇1:1-6 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月8日(二)

我很佩服那些遭遇困難卻仍然對上帝信心堅定的人。這些人是如何能堅定信心、不放棄呢？我相信我們可以從今天閱讀的經文中找到這個問題的答案。 　對上帝堅定信心的人「只愛慕上主的法律，日夜默誦不倦」（第2b節），這表示他們樂於遵從上帝的命令，而且總是想辦法要更緊密地跟隨祂。 　今天閱讀的經文告訴我們，上帝會祝福那些對祂有堅定信心的人。詩篇第1篇的作者把這些人比喻作強壯的樹，強壯的樹會結好果子，同理，上帝會祝福信心堅定的人，而且他們所做的事也會樣樣順利！（第3節） 　你喜歡查經嗎？你是否常常思想聖經的話語呢？今天就閱讀上帝的話語來幫助你信心成長。 －NW 「他像移植溪水邊的果樹，按季節結果子，葉子也不凋零。他所做的事樣樣順利！」 詩篇1:3 禱告：謝謝祢，天父，祢祝福了我並賜給我喜樂。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

God's Teachings
Bible Reading: Psalm 1:1-6
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

I admire people who are going through troubles but still have a strong faith in God. How are these people able to stand firm and not give up? I believe we can find the answer to that question in our Bible Reading today. 　People who have a strong faith in God “love the Lord's teachings and think about them day and night” (verse 2b). This means that they enjoy obeying God's commands, and they are always thinking about ways to follow Him more closely. 　Our Bible verses tell us that God will bless the people who have a strong faith in Him. The writer of Psalm 1 compares these people to a strong tree. A strong tree will produce good fruit. In the same way, God will bless a person with strong faith, and everything they do will be successful (verse 3). 　Do you love to study the Bible? Do you think about it all the time? Read God's Word today and help your faith to grow. —NW “So they grow strong, like a tree planted by a stream — a tree that produces fruit when it should and has leaves that never fall. Everything they do is successful.” Psalm 1:3 PRAYER: You have blessed me and given me joy. Thank You, Father. In Jesus' name. Amen.