夏天 (4)

夏天 (4)
聖經閱讀：詩篇103:1-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月18日(一)

　小時候的一個夏日，我在地下室的窗戶附近玩耍，當時我並沒有注意自己在做什麼，所以一不小心就打破了窗戶。 我不敢跟父母講打破窗戶的事，甚至還想假裝不知道這件事，但是我內心感到罪惡，所以就去跟母親說我所做的事，她說，我應該在父親回家後告訴他這件事。
父親回家後我並沒有見到他，之後我去看一下那扇窗，發現它已經修好了！我父母已經討論過那扇窗的事情並決定不處罰我，他們再也沒有提起我打破了那扇窗！
我的父母有饒恕人的心，今天閱讀的經文提醒我們，上帝也饒恕人，第10節說：「他不按照我們的罪過懲罰我們；他不因我們的過犯報應我們。」我好感謝上帝愛我、饒恕我，我希望你也心存感恩。 —CW*

「東離西多遠，他使我們的罪離開我們也那麼遠。」 詩篇103:12

禱告：上帝，求祢赦免我的罪，求祢幫助我今天順服祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Summer (4)
Bible Reading: Psalm 103:1-13
Monday, July 18, 2016

　One summer day when I was a child, I played near our basement window. I was not paying attention to what I was doing, and I accidently broke the window. I was afraid to tell my parents about the window. I even thought about pretending that I knew nothing about it. But I felt guilty, so I told my mother what I had done. She said I would have to tell my dad when he came home.
When Dad came home, I did not see him. Later I checked the window, and it had been repaired! My parents had talked about the window and decided not to punish me. They never mentioned the broken window again!
My parents were forgiving. Our Bible Reading today reminds us that God is forgiving, too. Verse 10 says, “We sinned against him, but he didn't give us the punishment we deserved.” I am so thankful that God loves and forgives me. I hope you are thankful, too. —CW*

“And he has taken our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west.” Psalm 103:12

PRAYER: God, please forgive my sins. Help me to be obedient to You today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

刪除

刪除
聖經閱讀：詩篇32:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月3日(三)

在學校的時候，老師會將教學內容寫在黑板上，當她教完後，她會擦黑板。但是當老師擦過黑板後，你仍然可以在黑板上看到一些模糊的字跡。如果真的要將黑板清乾淨，她就要用洗的。今天當我用電腦打字時，要將我的錯字擦掉很簡單 — 我只要按下鍵盤上的「刪除」鍵，我的錯字就消失了。
閱讀經文的第1節說到：「罪惡蒙赦免、過犯被寬恕的人，他是多麼有福啊！」 ，當上帝擦掉我們的罪時，罪就完全地消失了。以弗所書第5章26節後半段告訴我們耶穌「這樣做（為教會捨命）是要藉著他的話、用水來潔淨教會」。
因為耶穌死在十架上，所以我們的罪可以永遠地被刪除。今天就向祂認罪，改變你的心和思想，並且遵行祂的話。—PD

「於是，我向你承認我的罪；我不隱瞞自己的過犯。 我決意向你陳明一切， 你就赦免我所有的罪。」 詩篇32：5

禱告：天父，謝謝祢赦免我的罪並且使我潔淨。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Delete
Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-11
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

　When I went to school, the teacher wrote our lessons on a chalkboard. When she was done, she would erase the board. But when the teacher erased the board, you could still faintly see some writing on the board. To really clean the board, she had to wash it. Today when I type with my computer, it is easy to erase my mistakes — I just press the “delete” key on my keyboard, and the mistakes are gone.
Verse 1 of our Bible Reading says, “It is a great blessing when people are forgiven for the wrongs they have done, when their sins are erased.” When God erases our sins, they are completely gone. Ephesians 5:26b tells us that Jesus “died to make the church holy. He used the telling of the Good News to make the church clean by washing it with water.”Mbr> Because of Jesus' death on the cross, we can have our sins deleted forever. Confess your sins to Him today, change your heart and mind and obey His Word. —PD

“...then I decided to confess my sins to the Lord. I stopped hiding my guilt and told you about my sins. And you forgave them all.” Psalm 32:5

PRAYER: Father, thank You for forgiving my sins and making me clean. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

以斯拉記 (4)

以斯拉記 (4)
聖經閱讀：以斯拉記10:1-3 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年8月2日(日)

昨天我們談到猶太人的不順服，以斯拉對於他們所犯的罪感到非常傷心，今天經文閱讀的第1節說：「以斯拉伏在聖殿前面禱告，哭泣。」 　然後有一個叫示迦尼的人，他很勇敢地承認猶太人犯了罪：「我們娶了外族女子，對上帝不忠；雖然這樣，以色列還有一線希望」（第2b節）。然後以斯拉、祭司們，以及所有以色列人都保證要順服上帝。 　承認自己犯罪往往是一件困難的事，但是在我們認罪之後，其他基督徒就會支持我們、幫助我們遠離試探。 　今天就感謝上帝賜下祂的奇妙赦罪之恩！請跟從祂並且遵從祂的話語。 －JR* 「如果我們向上帝認罪，他是信實公義的，他要赦免我們的罪，洗淨我們所犯的各種過錯。」 約翰一書1:9 禱告：天父，我很愛祢，謝謝祢透過耶穌赦免我。奉祂的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Ezra (4)
Bible Reading: Ezra 10:1-3
Sunday, August 2, 2015

Yesterday we talked about the Jews disobeying God. Ezra was very sad about their sin. Verse 1 of our Bible Reading says, “Ezra was praying and confessing. He was crying and bowing down in front of God’s Temple.” 　Then one man, Shecaniah, was very brave. He confessed that the Jews had sinned. “We have not been faithful to our God. We have married the people living around us. But even though we have done this, there is still hope for Israel” (verse 2b). Then Ezra, the priests and the rest of the Jews promised to obey God. 　It is often hard to admit that we have sinned. But after we confess our sin, other Christians will support us and help us to stay away from temptation. 　Thank God today for His amazing forgiveness! Follow Him and obey His Word. —JR* “But if we confess our sins, God will forgive us. We can trust God to do this. He always does what is right. He will make us clean from all the wrong things we have done.” 1 John 1:9 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I love You so much. Thank You for forgiveness through Jesus. In His name. Amen.

以斯拉記 (3)

以斯拉記 (3)
聖經閱讀：以斯拉記9:10-15 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年8月1日(六)

今天讀的經文跟我們談到有一次上帝的子民沒有順服祂。上帝已經吩咐猶太人不該讓兒女跟不敬拜上帝的外邦人結婚，但是猶太人違背了上帝！ 　以斯拉愛上帝、敬拜上帝，他勇敢面對猶太人並讓他們知道，他們已經犯罪、違背了上帝。在第12節，他向那些人提醒上帝的命令：「如果我們要強盛，享受這塊土地的產物，永遠傳給子孫，我們絕對不可跟那些人通婚，不可幫助他們繁榮興旺。」 　上帝的子民犯了罪，但是以斯拉鼓勵他們認罪、悔改並開始順服上帝。我們有時候就像猶太人一樣，犯罪並背離上帝，上帝希望我們回轉向祂，祂要祝福我們，幫助我們不再犯罪。 　要承認自己的罪、改變心意並跟從上帝，祂已經預備好要赦免你、祝福你。 －JS* 「主並不像一般人所想的，遲遲不實現他的應許。相反地，他寬容你們；因為他不願意有一個人沉淪，卻要人人悔改。」 彼得後書3:9b 禱告：天父，求祢赦免我並幫助我專注於祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Ezra (3)
Bible Reading: Ezra 9:10-15
Saturday, August 1, 2015

Our Bible Reading today tells us about a time when God’s people did not obey Him. God had told the Jews that they should not allow their sons and daughters to marry foreigners who did not worship God. But the Jews disobeyed God! 　Ezra loved and worshiped God. He bravely confronted the Jews and told them that they had sinned against God. In verse 12 he reminded the people about God’s commands. “Obey my commands so that you will be strong and enjoy the good things of the land. And then you can keep this land and give it to your children.” 　God’s people sinned, but Ezra encouraged them to confess their sin, repent and start obeying God. We are sometimes like the Jews. We sin and turn away from God. God wants us to return to Him. He wants to bless us and help us not sin again. 　Confess your sin, change your heart and follow God. He is ready to forgive and bless you. —JS* “But God is being patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning.” 2 Peter 3:9b PRAYER: Father, forgive me and help me to focus on You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

好榜樣

好榜樣
聖經閱讀：詩篇51:1-19 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年7月13日(一)

為人父母是一個重責大任。父母給小孩吃、給他們穿，並提供一個住的地方，但是父母為孩子做的事不應該只是這些，父母也必須為兒女立一個好的效法榜樣。 　詩篇第51篇的作者請求上帝赦免他的罪並再次潔淨他：「求你除掉我的過犯，因為你有無窮的仁慈。求你清除我的邪惡，洗滌我的罪孽」（第1b-2節）。作父母的一個重要部份是承認我們都犯了罪並請求原諒。 　身為父母，我們必須豎立謙卑和寬恕的好榜樣。當我們犯錯時，就必須承認並請求原諒；當孩子犯錯時，我們必須愛他們、原諒他們。 　今天就透過你的榜樣來讓人看見上帝偉大的愛和寬恕。 －LB 「上帝啊，求你為我造一顆純潔的心；求你賜給我一個又新又忠誠的靈。讓我重新體會你救恩的喜樂，使我的靈甘心樂意順服你。」 詩篇51:10,12 禱告：親愛的上帝，求祢幫助我成為別人效法的好榜樣。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Good Example
Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-19
Monday, July 13, 2015

Being a parent is a huge responsibility. Parents provide food, clothing and shelter for their children. But that’s not all that parents should do for their children. Parents also need to set a good example for their children to follow. 　The writer of Psalm 51 asked God to forgive his sin and make him clean again. “Because of your great compassion, erase all the wrongs I have done. Scrub away my guilt. Wash me clean from my sin” (verses 1b-2). An important part of being a parent is admitting that we sin and asking for forgiveness. 　As parents, we need to set a good example of humility and forgiveness. When we make a mistake, we need to admit it and ask for forgiveness. When our children make mistakes, we need to love them and forgive them. 　Teach someone about God’s great love and forgiveness through your example today. —LB “God, create a pure heart in me, and make my spirit strong again. Your help made me so happy. Give me that joy again. Make my spirit strong and ready to obey you.” Psalm 51:10,12 PRAYER: Dear God, help me to be a good example for others to follow. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

運動

運動
聖經閱讀：希伯來書12:1-3 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年7月6日(一)

在夏天的時候，愛荷華州很多人會玩棒球，或是去跑馬拉松。這樣棒的天氣是去戶外運動的完美時刻。 　如果有人想要賽跑，他們就必須每天做跑步訓練，他們也必須專注在臝得比賽的目標上，而不被其他事分心。在今天閱讀的經文中，希伯來書的作者談到賽跑，但這不是真正身體的賽跑，而是一場臝得與上帝共享永生獎賞的賽跑。 　這些經節告訴我們幾件應該要去做的事。第一，我們應當努力除去生活中的罪；第二，我們應當「注視耶穌」（第2a節）；以及第三，我們應當思想耶穌的事蹟，這樣才不會灰心。 　我希望你會永遠記得上帝是多麼的愛你。你要天天持續跟從祂，不要放棄！ —JK 「想一想他的經歷。他怎樣忍受罪人的憎恨！所以你們不要灰心喪志。」 希伯來書12:3 禱告：天父，求?今天幫助我專注於耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Sports
Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3
Monday, July 6, 2015

During the summer, many people in Iowa play baseball or run in a marathon. The nice weather is a perfect time to get outside and get some exercise. 　If a person wants to run in a race, they need to train by running every day. They also need to focus on the goal of winning the race and not let other things distract them. In our Bible Reading today, the writer of Hebrews talks about running a race. But this is not a physical race. This is the race to receive the prize of eternal life with God. 　These verses tell us several things we should do. First, we should try to remove sin from our lives. Second, we should “never stop looking to Jesus” (verse 2a). And third, we should think about Jesus so that we will not become discouraged. 　I hope that you will always remember how much God loves you. Keep following Him every day, and never give up! —JK “Think about Jesus. He patiently endured the angry insults that sinful people were shouting at him. Think about him so that you won’t get discouraged and stop trying.” Hebrews 12:3 PRAYER: Father, help me to keep focused on Jesus today. In His name. Amen.

耶穌的寶血 (5)

耶穌的寶血 (5)
聖經閱讀：約翰一書1:5-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年5月5日(二)

耶穌的寶血是重要的，因為它潔淨我們。約翰一書1:7b說：「如果我們生活在光明中，正如上帝在光明中，我們就彼此有團契，而他的兒子耶穌的血洗淨我們一切的罪。」 　最近我先生和我清掃了地下室，一天下來，我全身髒兮兮，有蜘蛛網卡在我的頭髮上，我的手和臉沾滿了泥土並且傷痕累累，我迫不及待要去沖澡，把自己洗乾淨。 　上一篇的靈修文章裡我們談到親近上帝，如果我們想要親近上帝，一定要先讓耶穌的寶血來使我們潔淨。今天經文閱讀的第9節告訴我們這件事是怎麼成就的：「如果我們向上帝認罪，他是信實公義的，他要赦免我們的罪，洗淨我們所犯的各種過錯。」 　當成為基督徒時，我們就已經潔淨了，但後來我們又繼續犯罪。就因著我們可以承認過犯並讓耶穌的寶血天天洗淨我們而讚美上帝吧！—JK 「你們親近上帝，上帝就親近你們。有罪的人哪，要潔淨你們的手！偽善的人哪，要潔淨你們的心！」 雅各書4:8a 禱告：親愛的上帝，我需要耶穌來使我再次潔淨。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Jesus' Blood (5)
Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-10
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Jesus' blood is important because it cleanses us. 1 John 1:7b says, “If we live in the light, we have fellowship with each other, and the blood sacrifice of Jesus, God's Son, washes away every sin and makes us clean.” 　Recently my husband and I cleaned out our basement. At the end of the day, I was very dirty. There were cobwebs stuck in my hair and my hands and face were covered with dirt and scratches. I couldn't wait to get in the shower and be clean again. 　In our last devotion we talked about being near to God. If we want to be near to God, we must first allow Jesus' blood to make us clean. Verse 9 of our Bible Reading tells us how this happens. “But if we confess our sins, God will forgive us. We can trust God to do this...He will make us clean from all the wrong things we have done.” 　When we become a Christian, we are clean. But then we continue to sin. Praise God that we can confess our sins and allow Jesus' blood to cleanse us every day! —JK “Come near to God and he will come near to you. You are sinners, so clean sin out of your lives.” James 4:8a PRAYER: Dear God, I need Jesus to make me clean again. In His name. Amen.

懺悔

懺悔
聖經閱讀：尼希米記1:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年3月17日(二)

當我聽到鎮上發生了一件災難時，我感到很悲傷。我悲傷是因為我認識那些在災難中受波及的人，我甚至懷疑是不是我做錯了什麼才導致這場災難。 　今天的經文閱讀跟我們談到尼希米，他是一個來自耶路撒冷、住在波斯的猶太人。有一天，尼希米得知發生在耶路撒冷的可怕事情，那裡的城牆被拆?了，而這件事正帶給耶路撒冷人民許多的困難。 　尼希米為這些人感到悲傷，他哀哭著向上帝禱告，然後他向上帝承認他和其他猶太人違背了祂：「我們惡意反抗你，沒有遵行你的誡命，沒有守住你藉你的僕人摩西頒佈給我們的法律誡命」（第7節）。 　當我們向上帝認罪並請求祂的幫助時，我們就再次得到潔淨並有一個新的開始。請你懇求上帝赦免你並幫助你跟從祂。 —MS 「求你垂聽我的禱告，也垂聽所有敬畏你的僕人的禱告」 尼希米記1:11a 禱告：主啊，我向你認罪，求你赦免我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Confession
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 1:1-11
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

When I hear about something bad that happened in my town, I am very sad. I am sad because I know the people who were affected by the tragedy. I may even wonder if I did something wrong to make this bad thing happen. 　Our Bible Reading tells us about Nehemiah. He was a Jewish man from Jerusalem who was living in Persia. One day Nehemiah learned about something terrible that happened in Jerusalem. The walls of the city were broken down, and this was causing many problems for the people in Jerusalem. 　Nehemiah felt sad for these people. He cried and prayed to God. Then he confessed to God that he and other Jews had disobeyed Him. “We Israelites have been very bad to you. We have not obeyed the commands, rules, and laws you gave your servant Moses” (verse 7). 　When we confess our sins to God and ask Him to help us, we are clean again and have a new start. Ask God to forgive you and help you follow Him. —MS “So, Lord, please listen to my prayer. And listen to the prayers of all your other servants who are happy to honor you.” Nehemiah 1:11a PRAYER: Lord, I confess my sins to You. Please forgive me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

特別喜愛的經節 (2)

特別喜愛的經節 (2)
聖經閱讀：約翰一書1:5-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年2月7日(六)

在我的生命中，有好幾次我感覺就像保羅在提摩太前書1:15b所描寫的人：「基督耶穌降世的目的是要拯救罪人，……我是罪人中最壞的一個。」 　當我感到自己是罪人中最壞的那個時，我就思想今天經文閱讀的第9節，約翰說：「如果我們向上帝認罪，他是信實公義的，他要赦免我們的罪，洗淨我們所犯的各種過錯。」 　喔，我能夠向上帝認罪是何等感恩。我很感謝上帝赦免我，並且很感謝祂洗淨我所犯的各種過錯。 　承認你的罪是一件重要的事，你要對上帝誠實，祂會赦免你。請信靠祂來洗淨你所犯的各種過錯。 －CPE* 「掩飾自己罪過的，不能有幸福的人生；承認過失而悔改的，上帝要向他施仁慈。」 箴言28:13 禱告：親愛的上帝，我要向祢認罪。謝謝祢赦免我，洗淨我所犯的各種過錯。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Favorite Verses (2)
Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-10
Saturday, February 7, 2015

There are times in my life that I feel like the Apostle Paul when he writes in 1 Timothy 1:15b, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst of them.” 　When I feel like I am the worst of sinners, then I think about verse 9 of our Bible Reading today. John says, “But if we confess our sins, God will forgive us. We can trust God to do this. He always does what is right. He will make us clean from all the wrong things we have done.” 　Oh, how thankful I am that I can confess my sins to God. I am very thankful that God forgives me. And I am thankful that God makes me clean from all the wrong things I have done. 　It is important to confess your sins. Be honest with God. He will forgive you. Trust Him to make you clean from all the wrong things you have done. —CPE* “Whoever hides their sins will not be successful, but whoever confesses their sins and stops doing wrong will receive mercy.” Proverbs 28:13 PRAYER: Dear God, I confess my sins to You. Thank You for forgiving me and making me clean from all the wrong things I have done. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

罪

罪
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳 3:11-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年7月22日(二)

我住在一個夏天高溫潮濕的地區，當我感到悶熱、不舒服時，我會找方法來消暑，其中一個方法就是進到屋裡打開冷氣機。 　當我們犯罪時，聖靈會使我們感到不安，祂希望我們向上帝認罪並回轉歸向祂。在今天的經文中，彼得告訴一群人他們必須做的事情，第19-20a節告訴我們：「所以，你們要悔改，轉向上帝，他就赦免你們的罪。主會賜給你們靈力更新的日子。」 　當天氣濕熱時，冷氣機讓我感到清涼舒適。同樣的，當我們向上帝認罪並懇求祂的赦免時，我們也感受到更新和安息。 　如果你的生命中有罪，今天就告訴上帝，懇求祂赦免你，讓你再一次感到平安。 —PD 「來吧，所有勞苦、背負重擔的人都到我這裏來！我要使你們得安息。」 馬太福音11:28 禱告：主啊！懇求?赦免我的罪，並且幫助我安息在?的愛和赦罪之恩中。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (李信儀譯)

Sin
Bible Reading: Acts 3:11-20
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

I live in an area where there are high temperatures and humidity during the summer. When I become hot and uncomfortable, I find ways to cool off. One way is to go into my house and turn on the air conditioner. 　When we sin, the Holy Spirit makes us feel uncomfortable. He wants us to confess our sins to God and turn back to Him. In our Bible Reading today, Peter told a crowd of people what they needed to do. Verses 19-20a tell us, “So you must change your hearts and lives. Come back to God, and he will forgive your sins. Then the Lord will give you times of spiritual rest.” 　When it is hot and humid, the air conditioner makes me feel cool and comfortable. In the same way, when we confess our sins and ask God to forgive us, we feel refreshed and rested. 　If you have sin in your life, talk to God today. Ask Him to forgive you and make you feel peaceful again. —PD “Come to me all of you who are tired from the heavy burden you have been forced to carry. I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 PRAYER: Lord, please forgive my sins and help me to rest in Your love and forgiveness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.