詩篇119 (19)

詩篇119 (19)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:145-152 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年12月7日(三)

　今天經文閱讀的第147節說：「天亮以前我呼求你。在我兒子小時候，我努力在每天清早有一段讀經和禱告的時間，但是準備孩子上學常常讓我手忙腳亂，所以我決定每天設定鬧鐘，好讓我每天早上可以起來禱告。在禱告的時間裡，我為兒子和他們在學校的學習禱告。
有一個早上，我禱告結束後把孩子送到學校，那時是冬天，學校把暖爐打開了，但是暖爐出了問題，煙開始瀰漫到學校的走廊，所有的孩子們都被安全疏散到外面。不久之後我聽說情況有可能更糟，我相信是上帝回應了我的禱告，讓我的孩子平安無事。
在這件事之後，我真的相信我在早上的禱告時間非常重要。今天你有跟上帝說話了嗎？ —BH

「第二天一早，天還沒亮，耶穌就起來，離開屋子，到一個偏僻的地方去，在那裡禱告。」 馬可福音1:35

禱告：主，我信靠祢並求祢今天賜下恩典。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (19)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:145-152
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

　Verse 147 of our Bible Reading says, “I get up early in the morning to pray to you.” When my sons were young, I tried to have a time of prayer and Bible reading early every morning. Often it was a struggle to get my sons ready for school. So finally I decided to set my alarm every morning and get up to pray. During my prayer time, I prayed for my sons and their day at school.
One morning I had my prayer time and sent my sons off to school. It was winter and the old furnace was on in the school. Something went wrong with the furnace, and smoke started pouring into the hallways of the school. The children were all safely evacuated from the building. Later I learned that the situation could have been much worse. I believe that God answered my prayer and kept my sons safe.
After that experience, I truly believed that my morning prayer time was very important. Have you talked to God today? —BH

“The next morning Jesus woke up very early. He left the house while it was still dark and went to a place where he could be alone and pray.” Mark 1:35

PRAYER: Lord, I trust You and ask You to bless me today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (15)

詩篇119 (15)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:113-120 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月29日(二)

　在詩篇119的第114a節，作者對上帝說：「你是我的保護者，我的盾牌。」當我在生活中被問題包圍時，我也希望上帝是我的保護者、我的盾牌。
我找到了一個可以讓我感覺像是上帝在保護我、作我盾牌的方法。我在客廳的角落設置了一個可以讓我查經和禱告的地方，我會坐在那裡讀經，讀一些基督徒寫的書，或是花時間禱告、讚美上帝。
待在這個特別角落的時間幫助我作好一天的預備，讓我得到平安而可以走到外面的世界去面對衝突和問題。我每天都期待這段時間來安靜自己並更新心靈。
也許你也可以有一個特別的、跟上帝獨處的地方，就求祂保護你、遮蓋你，並用祂的話語充滿你。 —BH

「求你照你的話支持我，使我存活；求你不要使我的希望成為泡影。」 詩篇119:116

禱告：主，謝謝祢天天與我同在，祢總是安慰我、用祢的話語來充滿我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (15)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:113-120
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

　In verse 114a of Psalm 119, the writer says to God, “Hide me and protect me.” When I am surrounded by problems in my life, I want God to hide and protect me, too.
I have found a way so that I can feel like God is hiding me and protecting me. I have a corner of my living room set up just for my Bible study and prayer time. When I sit there, I read my Bible or books written by Christian authors. Or I spend time praying and praising God.
This time in my special corner helps me prepare for my day. It gives me peace so I can go out in the world and face conflicts and problems. I look forward to this time every day when I can be quiet and renew my spirit.
Maybe you can have a special place where you can be alone with God. Ask Him to hide you and protect you and fill you with His Word. —BH

“Support me, Lord, as you promised, and I will live. I trust in you, so don't disappoint me.” Psalm 119:116

PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, for being with me each day. You always comfort me and fill me with Your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇119 (14)

詩篇119 (14)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:105-112 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月27日(日)

　今天經文閱讀的108a節說：「上主啊，接納我感謝的禱告」，詩篇119這部份的經文列出了許多要讚美上帝的理由。
我的先生幾年前去世了，那時要獨自養育兒子對我來說真是困難，我在精神上感到十分煎熬，身體還有一些病痛，我每天都禱告求上帝幫助我解決困難，後來有一天在禱告時我停了下來，我突然明白，禱告時也要讚美上帝。
我一直都忙著思考自己的問題而忘記了很多我可以讚美上帝的事──我的兒子們、那些鼓勵我的基督徒朋友、為我禱告的人，以及那最重要的、天天看顧我的上帝！
當我開始花時間讚美上帝後，我感覺問題和痛苦不像以前那麼嚴重了，讚美上帝讓我受激勵，使我更堅強！ 今天就花時間讚美上帝吧！ —BH

「我要感謝上主的公義；我要頌揚至高者的尊名。」 詩篇7:17

禱告：親愛的主，祢永遠配得我的感謝與讚美。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (14)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105-112
Sunday, November 27, 2016

　Verse 108a of our Bible Reading says, “Lord, accept the praise I want to give you.” This section of Psalm 119 lists many reasons for praising God.
Several years ago my husband died. It was a hard struggle for me to raise my sons. I suffered emotionally, and I also had many physical problems. Every day I would pray and ask God to help me with my problems. Then one day as I was praying, I stopped. I realized that I needed to praise God, too.
I had been so busy thinking about my problems that I had forgotten about the many things I could praise God for — my sons, Christians who encouraged me, people who prayed for me and most of all, God who took care of me every day!
As I started to spend more time praising God, I realized that my problems and pain were not as bad as before. Praising God encouraged and strengthened me! Take time to praise God today! —BH

“I praise the Lord because he is good. I praise the name of the Lord Most High.” Psalm 7:17

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are always worthy of my praise and thanks. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇119 (13)

詩篇119 (13)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:97-104 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月19日(六)

　新約教導我們不要停止禱告（帖撒羅尼迦前書5:17），我們可以在任何時間、任何地點禱告，但是我好奇想知道我們是不是常常查考上帝的話語？
在今天經文閱讀的第97-98a節，作者說：「我多麼愛慕你的法律！我整天不斷地思想它。你的命令時常在我心裡。」這段經文指出，我們要一直不斷地研讀、查考聖經。
你喜愛讀上帝的話嗎？有些人不喜歡讀經，因為聖經會顯示他們做的錯事，有些人則是不想要跟隨上帝去過跟世界不一樣的生活。
聖經是我們的幫助、我們的指引，上帝希望我們天天遵行祂的教導，而不是偶爾這麼做。當我們查考上帝的話語時，就可以記住經節並一直把它們放在心裡面。 —BH

「不聽從惡人的計謀…這樣的人才算真正有福。他只愛慕上主的法律，日夜默誦不倦。」 詩篇1:1-2

禱告：主，謝謝祢賜下聖經，教導我如何為祢而活，謝謝祢天天帶領我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (13)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-104
Saturday, November 19, 2016

The New Testament teaches us that we should never stop praying to God (1 Thessalonians 5:17). We can pray to God anywhere at any time. But I wonder if we are constantly studying God's Word.
In verses 97-98a of our Bible Reading for today, the writer says, “Oh, how I love your teachings! I talk about them all the time. Your commands are always with me.” These verses indicate that we should be reading and studying the Bible all the time.
Do you love to read God's Word? Some people do not like to read the Bible because it shows them the wrong things they do. And some people do not want to follow God and live differently than the world.
The Bible is our help and our guide. God wants us to follow His teachings every day, not just part of the time. When we study God's Word, we can remember Bible verses and keep them with us constantly. —BH

“Great blessings belong to those who don't listen to evil advice...Instead, they love the Lord's teachings and think about them day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2

Psalm 1:1-2

詩篇119 (12)

詩篇119 (12)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:89-96 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月16日(三)

在我是青少年的時候，有一些人嘲笑我、企圖佔我便宜，我有一些朋友也被人取笑。我喜歡跟這些朋友去看電影，或一起在公園裡坐著，有時候我們會只為了禱告聚在一起，我們懇求上帝幫助我們堅強來抵擋那些惡待我們的人。
有一天，我決定不再接受任何的嘲笑，我要求自己每天早上上學前讀經和禱告，我常常隨意挑一些經節來讀，無論我讀哪裡，上帝的話總是鼓勵我、帶給我剛強的力量。今天經文閱讀的第95節是鼓勵我的一個經節：「邪惡的人等著要殺害我，但我仍然思想你的法律。」
上帝的話語，也就是聖經，會在你的人生遭遇患難時幫助你，今天就來讀上帝鼓勵人、帶給人盼望的話語。 —BH

「如果我不以你的法律為喜樂，我早就在痛苦中死亡了。我永不離棄你的誡律，因為你用它們來使我存活。」 詩篇119:92-93

禱告：主，謝謝祢賜下安慰和幫助的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (12)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:89-96
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

　When I was a teenager, some people teased me and tried to take advantage of me. I had some friends who were also teased by others. I liked to go to a movie or sit in the park with these friends. Sometimes we would just get together and pray. We asked God to help us stand strong against the people who mistreated us.
One day I decided that I would not accept the teasing any more. I committed myself to reading my Bible and praying every morning before I went to school. Often I would just pick a place to read in my Bible. No matter where I read, God's words encouraged me and gave me strength to stand strong. Verse 95 of our Bible Reading is a verse that encouraged me. “The wicked tried to destroy me, but your rules made me wise.”
God's Word, the Bible, will help you face difficult times in your life. Read God’s words of encouragement and hope today! —BH

“If I had not found joy in your teachings, my suffering would have destroyed me. I will never forget your commands, because through them you gave me new life.” Psalm 119:92-93

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your words of comfort and help. In Jesus' name. Amen.

愛你的仇敵

愛你的仇敵
聖經閱讀：馬太福音5:43-48 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月14日(一)

　1981年美國總統雷根遭約翰辛克利槍擊，幾年後，雷根總統說他已經原諒了辛克利，並希望跟他見面來告訴他已經原諒他了。 我認為這是耶穌在今天的經文閱讀中所教導的一個典範，耶穌在第43和44節說：「你們又聽過這樣的教訓說：『愛你的朋友，恨你的仇敵。』但是我告訴你們，要愛你們的仇敵，並且為迫害你們的人禱告。」耶穌接著又說：「假如你們只向朋友打招呼，那又有甚麼了不起呢？就連異教徒也會這樣做！」（第47節）
有時候要原諒仇敵又要對他們施仁慈是很難的，但這卻是上帝希望我們做的。今天就想一想那個需要你去愛和原諒的人，懇求上帝幫助你對那個人施仁慈。 —ECW

「但是，你們這些聽我話的，我告訴你們，要愛你們的仇敵，善待恨惡你們，為詛咒你們的人祝福，為侮辱你們的人禱告。」 路加福音6:27-28

禱告：天父，謝謝祢天天用祢的活水來充滿我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Love Your Enemies
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:43-48
Monday, November 14, 2016

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. Several years later, President Reagan said that he had forgiven Mr. Hinckley and wanted to meet with him in person to tell him about his forgiveness. I think that is a good example of what Jesus talked about in our Bible Reading today. In verses 43 and 44 Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly.” Jesus went on to add, “...if you are nice only to your friends, you are no better than anyone else. Even the people who don't know God are nice to their friends” (verse 47).
Sometimes it is very hard to forgive our enemies and show them kindness. But that is what God wants us to do. Think about someone today who needs to receive your love and forgiveness. Ask God to help you show kindness to that person. —ECW

“But I say to you people who are listening to me, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you...Pray for the people who are mean to you.” Luke 6:27-28

PRAYER: Father, thank You for filling me with Your living water every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

憐憫

憐憫
聖經閱讀：馬可福音8:1-10現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月28日(五)

　今天閱讀的經文告訴我們，有一次耶穌行神蹟餵飽了4000人，耶穌這麼做是因為祂對這些人心存憐憫。
但耶穌不只是可憐這些人，祂的憐憫之心驅使祂尋求方法來餵飽這一大群人。首先，耶穌找門徒來協助祂，他們將現有的食物集中起來，然後分享給群眾，而耶穌的作法是，祂先為食物祝謝禱告，然後將食物倍增。
今天我們可以看見周遭的基督徒對有需要的人施憐憫，一位年輕的媽媽是隔壁年老寡婦的朋友，在庇護中心工作的青少年幫忙餵食街友，而傳道人勸告那些面臨生活危機的人。
就好像耶穌向那些飢餓的人施憐憫一樣，今天我們可以看見上帝透過基督徒作工，今天就懇求上帝指示你向人分享祂的憐憫的方法。 —SH*

「當他看見一群群的人，動了惻隱之心；因為他們孤苦無助，像沒有牧人的羊群一般。」 馬太福音9:36

禱告：親愛的天父，求祢幫助我對人施憐憫。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Compassion
Bible Reading: Mark 8:1-10
Friday, October 28, 2016

　Today our Bible verses tell us about a time when Jesus miraculously fed 4000 people. Jesus did that because He had compassion for them.
But Jesus did not only feel sorry for the people. His compassion led Him to find a way to feed the large group of people. First, Jesus had his disciples help Him. They gathered the food they had and then gave the food to the people. Jesus’ action was giving thanks for the food and then multiplying it.
We can see Christians around us today showing compassion to people in need. A young mother is a friend to an elderly widow who lives next door. A teen works at a shelter and helps feed homeless people. A preacher counsels others who are facing crises in their lives.
Just as Jesus showed compassion to the hungry people, we can see God working through Christians today. Ask God to show you ways to share His compassion with people today. —SH*

“Jesus saw the many people and felt sorry for them because they were worried and helpless — like sheep without a shepherd to lead them.” Matthew 9:36

PRAYER: Dear Father, help me show compassion to others. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (9)

詩篇119 (9)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:65-72現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月27日(四)

讀大學時我修了一門數學課，有時候在努力解題時，我感覺好像頭就要爆炸了，我想這些數學題目是我遇過最糟糕的事。
但是過去的幾年中，我曾經歷過許多壞事，自從先生去世之後，我必須扛起照顧孩子的責任並處理自己的健康問題，我必須隨時做重大的決定。
在今天閱讀的經文中，我們學到如何處理重大的決定。首先要做的事就是懇求上帝的幫助和智慧──「求你賜給我智慧和知識」（第66a節），然後我們一定要遵行上帝的話語──「但現在我遵守你的話」（第67b節）。最後，我們要求上帝帶領我們──「求你把你的誡命教導我」（第68b節）。
今天你要做重大的決定嗎？告訴上帝你要做什麼決定並求祂賜給你智慧和力量。 —BH

「我一心遵守你的訓誡。」 詩篇119:69b

禱告：主啊，求祢在我生命中做重大決定時幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Psalm 119 (9)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:65-72
Thursday, October 27, 2016

When I was in college, I took a math class. Sometimes when I tried to solve a math problem, I felt like my head would explode. I thought that those math problems were the worst things I would ever experience.
But during the past few years, I have experienced many bad things. Since my husband died, I have had the responsibility of taking care of my sons and dealing with my own health problems. I have to make important decisions all the time.
In our Bible Reading today, we learn how we should handle important decisions. The first thing we should do is ask God for His help and wisdom — “Give me the knowledge to make wise decisions” (verse 66a). Then we need to make sure we are obeying God's Word — “But now I carefully obey everything you say” (verse 67b). Finally, we need to ask God to guide us — “Teach me your laws” (verse 68b).
Do you have important decisions to make today? Talk to God about these decisions and ask Him to give you wisdom and strength. —BH

“But I keep obeying your instructions with all my heart.” Psalm 119:69b

PRAYER: Lord, help me as I make important decisions in my life. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (8)

詩篇119 (8)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:57-64 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月24日(一)

<今天經文閱讀的第62a節讓我回想起很久以前的一段經歷，這節經文說：「我在半夜起來，頌讚你公義的律例。」 我兒子還是嬰兒的時候，我以為他感冒了，半夜時他感到很不舒服，於是我打電話給醫生，醫生要我馬上帶兒子去醫院。我開車送兒子到醫院，看著醫生和護士照顧著他，我感到很無助，只能站在外面的走道上禱告。
終於，我可以帶兒子回家了，醫生教我一些特別的方法來照顧兒子，好幾個晚上我睡在他旁邊，我感到非常疲倦，還要努力忍住不哭。 我兒子慢慢地好起來，有一個晚上醒來時，我發現兒子好很多了，於是我下床禱告，感謝上帝在他生病時一直幫助他。
當生命遇到患難時，要懇求上帝幫助你、安慰你，也不要忘記感謝上帝回應你的禱告。—BH

「上主啊，我要頌讚你，因為你垂聽我。」 詩篇118:21a

禱告：親愛的主，感謝祢照顧我和我的家人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Psalm 119 (8)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:57-64
Monday, October 24, 2016

Verse 62a of our Bible Reading reminds me of an experience I had a long time ago. This verse says, “In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you.” When my son was a baby, I thought he had a cold. During the night he became very sick. I called our doctor, and he told me to take my son to the hospital right away. I drove my son to the hospital and watched as doctors and nurses took care of him. I felt helpless. All I could do was stand out of the way and pray.
Finally I was allowed to take my son home. The doctor had given me special instructions on how to take care of my son. I slept beside my son for several nights. I was very tired and kept trying not to cry. Slowly my son improved. One night I woke up and noticed that my son looked a lot better. I got up and prayed and thanked God for helping my son through this sickness.
When you face bad times in your life, ask God to help and comfort you. And don’t forget to thank Him for answering your prayer. —BH

“Lord, I thank you for answering my prayer.” Psalm 118:21a

PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank You for taking care of me and my family. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (6)

詩篇119 (6)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:41-48現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月10日(一)

有一個夏天，我的大兒子在新兵訓練營受訓，我的小兒子剛要上高中。
在那個夏天的一個星期六，我從窗戶看到小兒子用很慢的步伐走向屋子，是他騎車發生意外了！我把他載到醫院的急診室，發現他的手肘骨頭斷了三個地方，幾天後，大兒子打電話告訴我，說他待在軍事醫院裡，因為他昏倒了、血壓很低。
我學像今天經文的作者一樣為我的兩個兒子禱告──「上主啊，求你向我顯明你的慈愛」（第41節），而上帝真的照顧了他們。有一位隨軍牧師在我大兒子住院期間一直幫助他，有一些朋友在我小兒子復原期間幫忙照顧他。
請歸向上帝，祂會向你顯明祂信實的慈愛！ —BH

「要感謝上主，因他至善；他的慈愛永遠長存！」 歷代志上16:34

禱告：親愛的主，謝謝祢一直對我和我的家人顯明祢信實的慈愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (6)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:41-48
Monday, October 10, 2016

　One summer my oldest son was at military boot camp. My younger son was ready to start high school.
On a Saturday that summer, I looked out the window and saw my younger son walk very slowly to the house. He had been bike riding and had an accident. I drove him to the emergency room, and we found out that he had three breaks in his elbow. Then a couple of days later, my older son called to tell me that he was in the military hospital. He had fainted and his blood pressure was very low.
I prayed for my sons like the writer of our verses prayed — “Lord, show me your faithful love” (verse 41). And God did take care of them. A military chaplain helped my older son through his hospital stay. And some friends helped entertain my younger son while his arm was healing.
Turn to God and He will show you His faithful love! —BH

“Give thanks to the Lord because he is good. His faithful love will last forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34

PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank You for always showing me and my family Your faithful love. In Jesus' name. Amen.