交流

交流
聖經閱讀：詩篇26:1-12
2012年9月30日(日)

現今我們有很多方法可以互相交流：我們可以打電話給朋友，或者用視訊電話來交談；我們也可以寫信給所愛的人，或是寄電子郵件給他們。 　上帝要我們跟祂交流。我們可以透過禱告跟上帝交流，而「讚美」則是另外一種重要的交流方式。今天經文的第7節說：「我唱感謝的詩歌，述說你一切奇妙的作為。」當我們向上帝分享我們的讚美和感謝時，祂就會高興。 　路加福音17:11-19告訴我們耶穌醫治了十個人，但是只有其中一個人為了耶穌所做的事而感謝祂。那個人「大聲頌讚上帝」（第15節）並且「俯伏在耶穌腳前感謝他」（第16節）。 　今天，上帝要你將你的讚美獻給祂。記得，要因著祂為你所做的一切而感謝祂。—NW 今日金句： 「上主保佑我，衛護我；我一心信靠他。他幫助我，使我快樂；我要歌唱頌讚他。」詩篇28:7 禱告：上帝，我因著祢在我生命中所行的那些美好的事感謝讚美祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Communication
Bible Reading: Psalm 26:1-12
Monday, September 30, 2012

There are so many ways we can communicate today. We can call a friend on a telephone or video phone. We can write a letter to a loved one or send them an e-mail. 　God wants us to communicate with Him. We can do this through prayer. But another important way we can communicate with God is through our praise. Verse 7 of our Bible Reading says, “Lord, I sing songs of praise to you. I sing about the wonderful things you have done.” God is happy when we share our praises and thanks with Him. 　Luke 17:11-19 tells us about ten men that Jesus healed. But only one man thanked Jesus for what He had done. That man “praised God loudly” (verse 15b) and “bowed down at Jesus’ feet” (verse 16a). 　God wants you to communicate your praises to Him today. Be sure to thank Him for all He has done for you. —NW “The Lord is my strength. He is my shield. I trusted him. And he helped me. I am very happy! And I sing songs of praise to him.” Psalm 28:7 PRAYER: God, I praise You and thank You for the many wonderful things You have done in my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

我的雙手

我的雙手
聖經閱讀：詩篇90:12-17
2012年9月29日(六)

我們的雙手是身體非常重要的部分，我們可以用雙手做各樣的事情，例如控制方向盤、清洗碗盤，或是撒種。當然，全世界的人都用雙手來打手語。 　我是一名手語翻譯者，我做手語翻譯來服事上帝；我使用雙手幫助聽障者能在敬拜中分享。在翻譯之前，我都向上帝禱告，求上帝使用我的雙手，讓信息可以清楚、正確地被傳達。每次，當我舉起雙手打手語時，我就將雙手交給上帝，我知道，上帝是仁慈的，祂會幫助我做好翻譯的工作。 　今天經文的第17節說：「主─我們的上帝啊，求你賜福給我們！求你使我們一切的工作順利；求你使我們所做的一切成功。」這詩篇是摩西寫的，在這段經文中，摩西祈求上帝祝福以色列人用雙手所做的各樣工作。 　你會用雙手做什麼呢？也許是在電腦上打字，也許是蓋房子，也許是抱小孩。當你使用雙手來服事上帝的時候，你要祈求上帝祝福你。 —SAH 今日金句： 「上主啊…求祢憐恤祢的僕人。每日清晨，求祢使我們飽享祢的慈愛，使我們一生充滿歡欣喜樂。」 詩篇90:13-14 禱告：上帝，祝福我今日所做的工。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

My Hands
Bible Reading: Psalm 90:12-17
Saturday, September 29, 2012

Our hands are a very important part of our bodies. Our hands help us do all kinds of things like holding a steering wheel, scrubbing dishes or planting seeds. And of course, people all over the world use their hands to communicate in sign language. 　I serve God as a sign language interpreter. I use my hands so deaf people can share in a worship experience. Before I interpret, I pray God will use my hands to communicate clearly and accurately. Every time I raise my hands to sign, I surrender them to God. I know that God will be kind and help me interpret well. 　Verse 17 of our Bible Reading says, “May the things we make with our hands establish us, and may He [God] establish the things we make with our hands.” This psalm was written by Moses. In this verse he asked God to bless the things that the Israelites did with their hands. 　What do you do with your hands? Maybe you type on a computer, build a house or hold a baby. Ask God to bless you as you use your hands to serve Him. —SAH “Lord...be kind to your servants. Fill us with your love every morning. Let us be happy and enjoy our lives.” Psalm 90:13-14 PRAYER: God, bless the things I do today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

靠主站立得穩

靠主站立得穩
聖經閱讀：詩篇73:1-28
2012年9月28日(五)

世界上有些人不相信耶穌也不跟隨祂。也許你認識一些這樣的人，他們做邪惡的事，讓事業成功，並且擁有一切想要的東西；他們很自豪，不用為生存奮鬥，他們似乎擁有輕鬆如意的人生。 　詩篇第73篇的作者一定了解這個情形。他看到邪惡的人功成名就，而這些人有著健康的身體，卻不用像他那樣拚命。這位作者承認，他「幾乎跌跤(犯罪)，我的腳險些滑倒」（第2節）。 　如同這詩篇的作者，我們需要小心，當我們看著那些不跟隨上帝的人時，他們的成功可能會引誘我們去犯罪，就像他們所做的一樣；你千萬不要讓這件事發生在你身上。這位作者在第27節裡提出警告：「那些離棄你的人必然死亡；所有不忠於你的人，你要消滅。」 　你要倚靠上帝與祂的話語堅定站立，持守對祂的信心。—CPE* 今日金句： 「除你之外，在天上我還有誰呢？既有了你，在地上我還要誰呢？我的身心會衰敗；但上帝是我的力量，永遠是我所需要的一切。」詩篇73:25-26 禱告：親愛的上帝，我願持守對祢的信心。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Stand Firm in God
Bible Reading: Psalm 73:1-28
Friday, September 28, 2012

There are people in the world who do not believe and follow Jesus. Maybe you know some of these people. They are involved in doing evil things. They are successful and have everything they want. They are proud. They don’t struggle to survive. It seems they have an easy life. 　The writer of Psalm 73 certainly understood this. He saw wicked people who were successful. These people were healthy and didn’t have to struggle like he did. The writer admitted that he “almost slipped and began to sin” (verse 2). 　Like the writer of this psalm, we need to be careful. When we look at other people who do not follow God, we may be tempted to sin like they do. Don’t let that happen to you. The writer warns in verse 27, “God, people who leave you will be lost. You will destroy the people who are not faithful to you.” 　Stand firm in God and His word. Remain faithful to Him. —CPE* “God, I have you in heaven. And when I am with you, what on earth can I want? Maybe my mind and body will be destroyed, but I have the Rock I love. I have God forever!” Psalm 73:25-26 PRAYER: Dear God, I want to remain faithful to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

讓生命再次活躍起來！

讓生命再次活躍起來！
聖經閱讀：詩篇85:1-13
2012年9月27日(四)

以色列人是上帝特別揀選的子民，但是他們並不順服上帝，所以上帝就讓以色列人被帶到另外一個國家充當奴隸。 　在今天的經文中，作者請求上帝幫助以色列人民，他說：「求你使我們再強盛起來；作為你的子民，我們要頌讚你。上主啊，向我們顯示你不變的愛；求你拯救我們。」(第6-7節)但是，這詩篇的作者並不要以色列人繼續犯罪、違背上帝，他要以色列百姓記得過去的罪，並且不要再犯、「不再走愚昧的道路」(第8節)。 　當我們犯了罪，我們就失去了平安和喜樂。有一次，我的兒子做錯了事，他感到傷心，而我告訴他：「記住這個感覺，這樣你就不會再犯。」我們應當從錯誤中學習，這樣就不會一再犯罪。 　也許你記得曾經犯了罪，你要請求上帝赦免你，並且讓你的生命再次活躍起來。—SH* 今日金句： 「願所有來到你面前的人都歡欣快樂！願所有愛慕你拯救的人不斷地說：上主多麼偉大！」 詩篇40:16 禱告：上帝，祢是如此令人敬畏！我期盼能永遠與祢同住。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Make Us Live Again!
Bible Reading: Psalm 85:1-13
Thursday, September 27, 2012

The Israelites were God’s special people. But they disobeyed God. So God allowed the Israelites to be carried away as slaves to another country. 　In our Bible Reading today, the writer asked God to help the Israelites. “Please, make us live again! Make your people happy. Lord, save us and show us that you love us” (verses 6-7). But the psalm writer didn’t want the Israelites to keep on sinning against God. He wanted the people to remember their past sins and not do them again. “So they must not go back to their foolish way of living” (verse 8b). 　When we sin, we lose our peace and joy. Once my son did something wrong, and he was sad. I told him, “Remember what this feels like so you won’t do this again.” We should learn from our mistakes so we won’t sin again. 　Maybe you are remembering a time that you sinned. Ask God to forgive you and let Him make you live again! —SH* “But let those people that come to you be happy and rejoice. They love being saved by you. So let them always say, ‘Praise the Lord!’” Psalm 40:16 PRAYER: God, You are so awesome! I look forward to living with You forever. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝寬恕

上帝寬恕
聖經閱讀：詩篇38:1-22
2012年9月26日(三)

我喜歡記住曾經發生在我身上的美好事情。有時候，我會使用剪貼簿來幫助我記得生活中發生的事情，我會將照片、文章和剪報貼在剪貼簿上。 　在今天的經文中，大衛想起了曾經發生在他身上的一些不好的事情。大衛做錯了事，而且上帝懲罰他（第3節）；大衛的心充滿了罪惡感，這個罪惡感讓他好像生了一場可怕的病。 　大衛說他「沉沒在罪的洪流中」（第4節），他做了「愚昧」的事（第5節），並且為自己的罪感到「憂傷」（第18節）。 　在這詩篇裡，大衛承認自己的過犯，並且祈求上帝幫助他──這也是我們應該要做的事。當我們犯了罪，就應當向上帝承認我們的過犯，然後請求上帝寬恕我們。最後，我們應該求上帝幫助我們不要再犯同樣的錯。 　今天，你要向上帝承認你的罪，祂會寬恕你，並且安慰你。—ECW 今日金句： 「上主啊，求你不要撇下我；我的上帝啊，求你不要遠離我。主─我的拯救者啊，求你快來幫助我！」詩篇38:21-22 禱告：上帝，感謝祢赦免了我的罪。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Forgives
Bible Reading: Psalm 38:1-22
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

I like to remember good things that happen to me. Sometimes I make a scrapbook to help me remember an event in my life. I paste pictures, articles and clippings in my scrapbook. 　In our Bible Reading today, David remembered something bad that happened to him. David did something wrong, and God punished him (verse 3). David was filled with guilt, and his guilt was like a terrible sickness. 　avid said that he was “guilty of doing bad things” (verse 4), that he “did a foolish thing” (verse 5) and that he was “sad about” his sins (verse 18). 　In this psalm, David admitted his sin and asked God to help him. That is what we should do. When we sin, we should tell God that we have done something wrong. Then we should ask God to forgive us. Finally, we should ask God to help us not do that wrong thing again. 　Confess your sins to God today. He will forgive and comfort you. —ECW “Lord, don’t leave me! My God, stay close to me! Quickly come and help me! My God, save me!” Psalm 38:21-22 PRAYER: God, thank You for forgiving my sins. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

不要放棄！

不要放棄！
聖經閱讀：詩篇118:5-21
2012年9月25日(二)

有時候，我們會覺得沮喪並且想要放棄。也許你正在找工作，但就是找不到；也許你生病了，但是醫生卻找不出原因；也許你為某些人禱告，希望他們能信主，但是他們卻仍然拒絕耶穌。 　上帝不想要我們放棄，祂要我們持續地順服、服事，不斷地幫助、分享，並且為祂作見證。上帝從來沒有向我們保證生活是容易的，但是，祂的確應許我們祂會與我們同在，並且給我們力量。 　在今天的經文中，作者遇到了許多艱難的時刻，但是他沒有放棄。他知道，他無法獨自擊敗敵人，所以他倚靠上帝，讓上帝來幫助他。在第10節裡，作者說：「許多仇敵圍困著我；但我倚靠上主的能力消滅了他們。他們從四面包圍我；但我倚靠上主的能力消滅了他們。」 　也許你今天正在面對困難，我希望你能像這詩篇的作者一樣信靠上帝。記得，上帝會永遠信守祂的應許，並且與你同在。 —GT 今日金句： 「上主是我的力量，我的詩歌；他拯救了我。」詩篇118:14 禱告：上帝，我要永遠信靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Don’t Give Up!
Bible Reading: Psalm 118:5-21
Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Sometimes we become discouraged and feel like giving up. Maybe you are looking for a job, but you can’t find one. Or maybe you are sick and the doctors don’t know why. Or maybe you have prayed that someone will accept Jesus, and they continue to reject Him. 　God doesn’t want us to quit. He wants us to keep obeying, serving, helping, sharing and witnessing for Him. God never promised us that life would be easy. But He did promise that He would be with us and strengthen us. 　In our Bible Reading today, the writer faced many difficult times. But he didn’t quit. He knew that he couldn’t defeat his enemies alone, so he trusted God to help him. In verse 10 the writer said, “Many enemies surrounded me. But with the Lord’s power I defeated my enemies. Enemies surrounded me again and again. I defeated them with the Lord’s power.” 　Maybe you are facing problems today. I hope you will be like the writer of this psalm and trust God. Remember that God will always keep His promises and be with you. —GT “The Lord is my strength and victory song! The Lord saves me!” Psalm 118:14 PRAYER: God, I want to always trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

浪費時間

浪費時間
聖經閱讀：詩篇127:1-5
2012年9月24日(一)

如果你即將死去，什麼事情是你最後悔莫及的？你會希望花更多時間在工作上嗎？你會希望賺更多錢嗎？或者你希望能跟家人有更多的時間相處，或者希望能為上帝和其他人做更多事情？ 大部份人都知道，當死去的時候，他們並不能帶走任何金錢或財產，但是，他們依然長時間工作而忽視了家人。這是為什麼呢？因為這樣才可以賺更多錢，才可以買更多東西，但是到最後，這些人經常毁了他們的家庭，也過得不快樂。 在今天的經文中，作者說，如果我們的生命不以上帝為中心，那麼，我們所做的每一件事都只是在浪費時間。作者同時也提醒我們，孩子是上帝賜下的禮物，是我們應該要疼愛的禮物。 我們每個人都需要工作來滿足需求，但是，不要讓工作和金錢來捆綁你，要記住什麼才是人生中真正重要的事！—JKS 今日金句： 「早起晚睡，為生活整天勞碌是枉然，因為上主賜安眠給他所愛的人。」 詩篇127:2 禱告：主，請幫助我定睛於祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Waste of Time
Bible Reading: Psalm 127:1-5
Monday, September 24, 2012

When you are dying, what will you regret most? Will you wish you had spent more time at your job? Will you wish you had made more money? Or will you wish that you had spent more time with your family or that you had done more to serve God and other people? Most people realize that they can’t take their money and possessions with them when they die. But they still work long hours and ignore their family. Why? So they can make even more money and buy more things. In the end, these people usually destroy their families and are very unhappy. In our Bible Reading today, the writer says that if we do not make God the center of our lives, then everything we do is a waste of time. The writer also reminds us that children are a gift from God that we should enjoy. We all need to work to take care of our needs. But don’t let work and money control you. Remember what is really important in life! —JKS “It is a waste of time to get up early and stay up late, trying to make a living. God cares for the people he loves, even while they are sleeping.” Psalm 127:2 PRAYER: Lord, help me to keep focused on You! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

讚美主名

讚美主名
聖經閱讀：詩篇148:1-14
2012年9月23日(日)

我住在美國的威斯康辛州，我的兒子則住在德州。最近，我兒子和孫子來探望我，我帶他們去參觀密爾瓦基市的一間博物館。在那裡，我們看到了許多的展示品，它們展示了上帝的創造。我們看到了微小的螞蟻、身形巨大的鯨魚，以及其他的動物；我們認識了太陽系，也認識了湖泊、河流、高山，以及草原。 　也許有很多人看過這些展示品，但他們並不相信這些都是上帝的創造。然而，詩篇第148篇告訴我們，這一切都是上帝所創造的。第8-10節說：「火與冰雹，雪和霧氣，遵行命令的大風啊，要從地上頌讚上主。大山小山哪，果樹、森林哪，野獸牲畜啊，昆蟲飛禽哪，你們都要頌讚祂。」 　每一天，我們都可以在四周看到上帝的創造。當我的家人和我離開博物館後，我們一同讚美並且感謝上帝創造了這一切奇妙的事物。今天，你要花一些時間來讚美及感謝上帝！ —DJH* 今日金句： 「天上的諸天啊，要頌讚祂；天上的眾水啊，要頌讚祂。願萬象都頌讚上主的名！祂一命令，一切就造成。」 詩篇148:4-5 禱告：上帝，祢是大有能力的，我們要稱頌祢的名。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Praise His Name
Bible Reading: Psalm 148:1-14
Sunday September 23, 2012

I live in the state of Wisconsin. My son lives in Texas. Recently my son and grandson came to visit me. We took them to a museum in Milwaukee. There we saw many exhibits that showed God’s creation. We saw tiny ants, huge whales and other animals. We learned about the solar system and about lakes, rivers, mountains and prairies. 　Probably many people who saw the exhibits don’t believe that God made those things. But Psalm 148 tells us that God made all those things. Verses 8-10 say, “God made the fire and hail, the snow and smoke, and all the stormy winds. God made the mountains and hills, the fruit trees and cedar trees. God made all the wild animals and cattle, the reptiles and birds.” 　Every day we can see things around us that God made. When my family and I left the museum, we praised and thanked God for all the wonderful things He made. Take time to praise and thank God today! —DJH* “Praise the Lord in the highest heaven! Waters above the sky, praise him! Praise the Lord’s name. Why? Because God gave the command, and we were all created!” Psalm 148:4-5 PRAYER: God, You are so powerful. We praise Your name. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

渴慕

渴慕
聖經閱讀：詩篇63:1-8
2012年9月22日(六)

有時候我會感到很口渴。記得有一次我在手術後醒來，嘴裡有著可怕的味道，我覺得嘴裡好像被塞滿了棉球。我請求護士給我喝一些水，而她給了我一小塊碎冰──這真是太棒了！ 　在詩篇63:1中，大衛說：「上帝啊，你是我的上帝；我熱切地尋求你。像一塊乾旱、焦渴、無水的田地，我切望你，渴慕你。」我想，我了解大衛在說什麼。最近，我住的地方有一陣子都沒有下雨，土地變得乾裂，草也變黃、變醜，很多植物死掉了。 　如果沒有上帝，我的生命也會又乾、又醜──就像沒有雨水的土地。所以，我需要每天讀經來「澆灌」我的生命，我也需要天天跟上帝說話，並且知道祂對我生命的計劃。 　你渴慕上帝嗎？今天，上帝要你跟祂說說話，並且從祂的話語來學習。—ES 今日金句： 「你永恆的愛比生命寶貴，因此我要頌讚你。我一生一世要感謝你；我要舉起雙手向你禱告。」詩篇63:3-4 禱告：天父，謝謝祢愛我並且將祢的話語賜給我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Thirst
Bible Reading: Psalm 63:1-8
Saturday September 22, 2012

Sometimes I become very thirsty. I remember when I was waking up after surgery. I had a terrible taste in my mouth. And I felt like my mouth was full of cotton balls. I begged the nurse for some water. She gave me a small piece of crushed ice. It was wonderful! 　In verse 1 of this psalm, David says, “God, you are my God. And I want you so much. My soul and body thirst for you, like a dry, weary land with no water.” I think I understand what David is talking about. Recently the place where I live experienced a time of no rain. The ground became dry and cracked. The grass was brown and ugly. Many plants died. 　Without God, my life is dry and ugly — just like the earth with no rain. So I need to “water” my life every day by reading the Bible. I also need to talk with God and learn His plan for my life. 　Are you thirsty for God? He wants you to talk to Him and learn from His Word today. —ES “Your love is better than life. My lips praise you. Yes, I will praise you in my life. In your name, I lift my arms in prayer.” Psalm 63:3-4 PRAYER: Father, thank You for loving me and giving me Your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

寶貴的生命

寶貴的生命
聖經閱讀：詩篇90:1-17
2012年9月21日(五)

（我的先生郝思德幾年前意外去世，他的死，讓我學會了許多東西。我想把這篇文章獻給他。） 詩篇第90篇的作者是摩西，在詩中，他談到人生是多麼地短暫。在第12節，他說：「求你教我們數算我們的年日，好使我們心有智慧。」當我的先生快過世時，我記得曾向上帝請求讓思德能從昏迷中清醒過來──只求短短幾分鐘，好讓我們能再次一起說話。 思德的死讓我知道生命是很寶貴的，我們要好好利用活在世上的時間，跟家人與朋友共度美好的時光。我們並不知道什麼時候我們會死去，所以，務必記得利用每一分、每一秒來服事上帝。 今天，你要好好想一想自己的生命。你要感謝上帝賜給你生命，你要把握時間跟你的家人說說話，或者在便條紙上給你的朋友留一些話，或者去幫助那些窮困的人。生命真是既寶貴又短暫，為著上帝的緣故，你要有智慧地運用你的時間。—BH 今日金句： 「每日清晨，求你使我們飽享你的慈愛，使我們一生充滿歡欣喜樂。求你讓你的僕人看見你大能的作為，讓我們的子孫看見你榮耀的威力。」詩篇90:14,16 禱告：上帝，我要珍惜每一天祢賜給我的特別時刻。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Life is Precious
Bible Reading: Psalm 90:1-17
Friday September 21, 2012

(My husband, Sid Hall, died unexpectedly a few years ago. Through his death, I learned many things. I would like to dedicate this devotion to him.) Psalm 90 was written by Moses. This psalm talks about how short life is. Verse 12 says, “Teach us how short our lives really are, so we can become really wise.” I realized this when my husband was dying. I remember asking God to allow Sid to wake up from his coma — just for a few minutes so we could talk together. Sid’s death taught me that life is very precious. We need to use our time here on earth to enjoy our family members and friends. We do not know when we will die. So we should remember to use every minute to serve God. Think about your life today. Thank God for giving you life. Talk with your family, write a note to a friend or help someone in need. Life is precious and short. Use your time wisely for God. —BH “Fill us with your love every morning. Let us be happy and enjoy our lives. Let your servants see the wonderful things you can do for them. And let their children see your glory.” Psalm 90:14,16 PRAYER: God, I want to treasure the special moments you give me every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

親近上帝

親近上帝
聖經閱讀：詩篇15:1-5
2012年9月20日(四)

詩篇第15篇是一首強而有力的詩歌，它是這樣起頭的：「上主啊，誰可進入祢的聖殿？誰可居住在祢的聖山錫安？就是行為正直，凡事順從上帝的人。他說話真誠。」(1-2節) 文中，作者提到的「聖殿」，可能就是位於耶路撒冷的聖殿，而「聖山」是指錫安山，就是建造聖殿的地方。在詩歌的起頭，作者向上主求問：「誰能與上帝親近呢？」 如果我們想要親近上帝，作者接著列出哪些是應該做的事情。這些事情包括：言語和行為正直、尊重服事上帝的人，以及信守諾言。 我不曉得你是否做了這些有益的事情，或者在生活中，你有一些攔阻讓你無法服事上帝？我鼓勵你把這首詩多讀幾遍，細查你的心思，並且開始定睛在上帝和祂的話語上，這樣，你就能更親近上帝。—ZW 今日金句： 「做這樣事的人永不失敗。」詩篇15:5b 禱告：上帝，我渴慕親近祢。幫助我每一天跟隨祢，並且遵守祢的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Close to God
Bible Reading: Psalm 15:1-5
Thursday September 20, 2012

Psalm 15 is a powerful psalm. The chapter begins this way: “Lord, who can live in your Holy Tent? Who can live on your holy mountain? Only a person who lives a pure life, and does good things, and speaks truth from the heart can live on your mountain” (verses 1-2). The Holy Tent that the writer talks about is probably the temple in Jerusalem. And the holy mountain is Mount Zion where the temple was built. The writer is asking, “Who can be close to God?” The psalm writer goes on to list things we should do if we want to be close to God. Here are a few things in that list: say and do good things, show honor to people who serve God, and keep our promises. So I wonder if you are doing those good things. Or do you have things in your life that are keeping you from serving God? I encourage you to read this psalm several times. Search your heart and start focusing on God and His Word. Then you will be close to Him. —ZW “If a person lives like that good man, then he will always be near God.” Psalm 15:5b PRAYER: God, I want to be close to You. Help me to follow and obey Your Word every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

倚靠上帝

倚靠上帝
聖經閱讀：詩篇146:1-10
2012年9月19日(三)

現今，世界上有很多的政治問題，在一些國家裡，人民正在推翻他們的領導者。在美國，政治領袖常常在競選時做出許多的承諾，但是當選以後，他們並沒有信守諾言。正因為這樣，很多人並不相信政府會幫助他們。 今天的經文描述了同樣的問題，第3節告訴我們：「不要倚靠世上的首領；不要信賴必朽的人，他救不了你們。」第4節則告訴我們，為什麼人救不了我們？因為「他們一死便歸塵土；他們的策劃當天便成泡影。」 沒有人是完美的，我們都會犯錯。我們給人的幫助只是暫時的，只有上帝會一直照著祂所說的去做。我們可以永遠倚靠上帝，讓祂來照顧我們。今天，你就要倚靠祂！—JKS 今日金句： 「那得到雅各的上帝幫助的多麼有福啊！那投靠上主─他的上帝的人多麼有福啊！上帝創造天、地、海，和其中萬物；他始終持守他的諾言。」詩篇146:5-6 禱告：上帝，我讚美祢。我感謝祢每天照顧我；我知道，我可以永遠倚靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Depend on God
Bible Reading: Psalm 146:1-10
Wednesday September 19, 2012

The world today has many political problems. In some countries, people are overthrowing their leaders. In the United States, political leaders often make promises when they are running for office. But when they are elected, they do not keep their promises. Because of this, many people do not trust the government to help them. Our Bible Reading today describes this same problem. Verse 3 tells us, “Don’t depend on your leaders for help. Don’t trust people. Why? Because people can’t save you.” Verse 4 tells us why people cannot save us. “People die and are buried. And then, all of their plans to help are gone.” No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. Our help is only temporary. Only God will always do what He says. We can depend on God to take care of us for eternity. Depend on Him today! —JKS “But people who ask God for help are very happy. Those people depend on the Lord their God. The Lord made heaven and earth. The Lord made the sea and everything in it. The Lord will protect them forever.” Psalm 146:5-6 PRAYER: God, I praise You. I thank You that You take care of me every day. I know I can always depend on You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

永遠相信上帝

永遠相信上帝
聖經閱讀：詩篇22:1-21
2012年9月18日(二)

你可曾想過上帝已經離你而去？或者，你感覺到上帝好像不回應你的禱告？當大衛感到沮喪和孤單的時候，他寫下了詩篇第22篇。但是我想，大衛知道上帝愛他，大衛在詩中說：「上主啊...我一出生就投靠你；我一離開母胎，你就是我的上帝。」(9-10節) 這些經文讓我回想起另一段話。在第二次世界大戰的期間，有好幾百萬的猶太人被殺或者被關進集中營裡面，當這些俘虜最後被釋放的時候，士兵們在一面牆上發現了這段話：「我相信太陽，即便它不發光；我相信愛，即便我是孤單一人；我相信上帝，即便祂沉默不語。」 即使大衛感到上帝離他很遠，但他仍然知道，上帝會垂聽他的禱告。大衛並沒有失去對上帝的信心，他堅定持守信心，並且相信上帝一定會照顧他。 今天，你是否像大衛一樣感到沮喪和孤單呢？不要忘記，你可以永遠相信上帝並且倚靠祂。 —AS 今日金句： 「我的上帝，我的上帝，你為甚麼離棄我？我哀號求助，你為甚麼不來幫助我？」詩篇22:1 禱告：親愛的上帝，我要永遠信靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Always Believe in God
Bible Reading: Psalm 22:1-21
Tuesday September 18, 2012　

Do you ever think that God has left you? Or do you feel that God is not answering your prayers? Psalm 22 was written by David when he felt discouraged and alone. But I think David knew God loved him. David said, “God, the truth is that you really are the One I depend on...You have been my God since the day I was born” (verses 9-10a). The verses in this psalm remind me of some other words. During World War II, millions of Jews were killed or placed in concentration camps. When the prisoners were finally freed, the soldiers found these words written on a wall: “I believe in the sun, even when it is not shining. I believe in love, even when I am alone. I believe in God, even when He is silent.” Even though David felt that God was far away, he still knew that God would hear his prayer. David did not lose his faith in God. He held on to his faith and trusted God to take care of him. “My God, my God! Why did you leave me? You are too far away to save me! You are too far away to hear my cries for help!” Psalm 22:1 “Now, our God, we thank you. And we praise your glorious name!” 1 Chronicles 29:13 PRAYER: Dear God, I will always trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇第100篇

詩篇第100篇
聖經閱讀：詩篇100:1-5
2012年9月17日(一)

許多人說，詩篇第100篇是他們最喜愛的詩，為什麼呢？因為這是一首喜樂並且鼓勵人的詩歌。其中，作者要我們敬拜上帝，並且表明我們樂於服事祂。 第1節說：「普天下啊，要向上主歡呼！」這節經文告訴我，上帝創造了天地萬物，所有的人應當感謝上帝並且敬拜祂。但是，世上許多人卻敬拜假神，他們向木頭或黃金作的偶像跪拜。然而，惟有獨一真神上帝配得我們的讚美與愛慕。 如果世界上所有的人都敬拜上帝，上帝會非常高興。我們的責任是要向所有國家的人分享上帝和救恩的信息，這樣，他們就可以跟我們一起來敬拜和讚美上帝。 跟其他的基督徒連結並且向上帝獻上感恩，對我們來說，是很重要的。今天，你要花一些時間安靜下來，想一想上帝對你的祝福。然後，為著祂賜下救恩的禮物以及永生的應許，你要感謝上帝！ —IMJ 今日金句： 「我們的上帝啊，我們感謝祢，頌讚祢榮耀的尊名！」歷代志上29:13 禱告：天父，我向祢獻上讚美。因著祢賜下的祝福，我感謝祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalm 100
Bible Reading: Psalm 100:1-5
Monday September 17, 2012

Many people say that Psalm 100 is their favorite psalm. Why? Because this psalm is happy and encouraging. The writer wants us to worship God and show that we are happy to serve Him. Verse 1 says, “Earth, sing to the Lord!” This verse shows me that God created all the earth. All people should thank and worship God. But many people around the world worship false gods. These people bow down to wooden or golden idols. But only the one true God is worthy of our praise and love. God would be very happy if all the people in the world worshiped Him. It is our job to share the news about God and salvation with people of all nations. Then they will join us in praising and worshiping God. It is important for us to meet with other Christians and give thanks to God. Take some time today to stop and think about God’s blessings to you. Then thank Him for His gift of salvation and promise of eternal life. —IMJ “Now, our God, we thank you. And we praise your glorious name!” 1 Chronicles 29:13 PRAYER: Father, I give You my praise. And I thank You for the many blessings You give me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (8)

上帝幫助我 (8)
聖經閱讀：詩篇89:1-14
2012年9月16日(日)

世界上有很多的比賽，有比賽看誰跑得最快、看誰跳得最高，或是把東西丟得最遠。每一年，人們投票選出最漂亮或是最英俊的電影明星。也有可愛嬰兒的比賽，或是比賽看誰家小孩最多才多藝。在美國，甚至有比賽看誰可以吃下最多的熱狗！ 如果我問你：「誰是最有能力的？」你能說出一位政治家，或是一位有名的富人的名字嗎？以斯拉人以探寫下了詩篇第89篇，他是如此地回答這個問題：「主上帝─萬軍的統帥啊，你的大能誰能相比？上主啊，你在一切事上都信實。」（第8節） 上帝的確是宇宙中最有能力的，祂是如此地偉大，但祂仍然祝福我們，並且幫助我們為祂而活。因著祂令人敬畏的大能，我們要讚美祂！—SAH 今日金句： 「你的膀臂多麼有力！你的力量多麼強大！你的國是以正義公道為根基；你所做的一切都是信實慈愛。」詩篇89:13-14 禱告：天父，因著祢的全能與慈愛，我感謝祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (8)
Bible Reading: Psalm 89:1-14
Sunday September 16, 2012

There are many competitions in the world. There are races to see who can run the fastest, jump the highest or throw an object the farthest. Each year people vote on which movie star is the prettiest or handsome. There are cute baby contests and contests to see whose child has the most talent. There is even a contest in the United States to see who can eat the most hotdogs! Suppose I ask you, “Who is the most powerful?” Would you name a politician or someone who is rich and famous? Ethan the Ezrahite wrote Psalm 89. Here’s how he answered that question. “Lord God All-Powerful, there is no one like you. We can trust you completely” (verse 8). God truly is the most powerful in all the universe. He is so great, but He still blesses us and helps us live for Him. Praise God for His awesome power! —SAH “God, you have the power! Your power is great! The victory is yours! Your kingdom is built on truth and justice. Love and faithfulness are servants before your throne.” Psalm 89:13-14 PRAYER: Father, thank You for being all powerful and loving. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (7)

上帝幫助我 (7)
聖經閱讀：詩篇70:1-5
2012年9月15日(六)

我有一個不好的習慣，就是有時候會感到不安！但上帝教導我不要擔心並且信靠祂。 我是一個口譯工作者。通常，我會在兩天前收到翻譯的相關訊息，但是有一次，一直等到要開始翻譯前，我才得到消息。我立刻開始感到不安，我跟上帝說：「我沒有足夠的準備時間」，但上帝回答我：「相信我，你有足夠的時間。」 於是，我不再擔心，並開始放輕鬆。這是一次困難的翻譯任務，但是我信靠上帝，當我在翻譯時，我感覺到上帝就在旁邊幫助我。 詩篇第70篇中，作者向上帝哭求：「上帝啊，求你救我！上主啊，求你快來幫助我！」(第1節) 作者知道，上帝是他的幫助者與拯救者。上帝把我從不安中拯救出來，也讓我學會如何信靠祂，上帝也將會是你的幫助者與拯救者。—SAH 今日金句： 「我們的上帝是拯救的上帝；他是上主，是救我們脫離死亡的主。」詩篇68:20 禱告：親愛的上帝，感謝祢幫助我，讓我信靠祢。今天，我要信靠祢來引導我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (7)
Bible Reading: Psalm 70:1-5
Saturday September 15, 2012

I have a bad habit. Sometimes I worry! But God has taught me to stop worrying and trust Him. I am an interpreter. Usually I receive information about my interpreting assignments two days in advance. But one time I didn’t receive any information until right before I needed to interpret. Immediately I started worrying. I told God, “I don’t have enough time to prepare.” God answered me, “Trust me. You have enough time.” I stopped worrying and started relaxing. It was a difficult interpreting assignment, but I trusted God. As I interpreted, I felt that God was helping me. In Psalm 70, the writer cried out to God. “God, save me! God, hurry and help me” (verse 1). The writer knew that God was his helper and deliverer. God delivered me from worrying. And I learned how to trust Him. God will be your helper and deliverer, too. —SAH “I am a poor, helpless man. God, hurry! Come and save me! God, only you can rescue me. Don’t be too late!” Psalm 70:5 PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for helping me to trust You. I want to trust You to lead me today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (6)

上帝幫助我 (6)
聖經閱讀：詩篇68:19-21
2012年9月14日(五)

我有兩個孫子住在離我不遠的地方，因此我花很多時間和他們相處。當他們漸漸長大，我發現，要使他們學會順服，對他們的父母親來說，真是一大挑戰。 前幾天，我的長孫在寫功課的時候，他的母親要求他坐好、不要亂動，結果他怎麼做呢？他站了起來，然後在房間裡亂走！另外一個孫子被要求不可以去碰別人的東西，結果他怎麼反應呢？他就偏偏去碰！ 上帝是我在天上的父親，祂告訴我什麼事情應該做、什麼事情不應該做──就好像我的孫子被他們的父母親告誡一樣。舉個例子來說，上帝告訴我要多關心別人，結果我怎麼做呢？我總是自私地只想到自己。 當我們違背了上帝，我們就要為此負起全部的責任。經文的第19節告訴我們，上帝幫助了我們，祂把我們從悖逆的懲罰中拯救出來。而上帝是如何拯救我們的呢？祂藉著耶穌死在十字架上來拯救我們。 今天，因著祂賜下奇妙救恩的禮物，你要感謝上帝！ —SAH 今日金句： 「我們的上帝是拯救的上帝；他是上主，是救我們脫離死亡的主。」詩篇68:20 禱告：上帝，感謝祢賜下耶穌。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (6)
Bible Reading: Psalm 68:19-21
Friday September 14, 2012

Two of my grandchildren live close to me. So I spend a lot of time with them. As they get older, I notice that it is a big challenge for their parents to make them obey. Just the other day, my oldest grandson’s mother told him to sit still while he was doing his homework. What did he do? He stood up and walked around the room! The other grandson was told not to touch something because it didn’t belong to him. What did he do? He touched it anyway! God is my heavenly Father. He tells me things that I should do or not do — just like my grandsons were told by their parents. For example, God tells me to think about other people. What do I do? I am selfish and think about myself. We are all responsible for the times that we have disobeyed God. Verse 19b of our Bible Reading tells us that God helps us by saving us from the punishment for our disobedience. How does God save us? He saves us through Jesus’ death on the cross. Thank God for His wonderful gift of salvation today! —SAH “He is our God. He is the God that saves us. The Lord our God saves us from death.” Psalm 68:20 PRAYER: God, thank You for Jesus. In His name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (5)

上帝幫助我 (5)
聖經閱讀：詩篇34:17-22
2012年9月13日(四)

有一次我的丈夫必須到外地去，留我一個人在家。這讓我想起很久以前我的一段獨處的時光，我生命中一段重要的感情在那時候結束了。我的心碎了，但是沒有醫生能夠修補我的心。 當我感覺傷心與寂寞時，我去了教會。在那裡，一些我完全不認識的人告訴了我上帝的愛和祂在我生命中的計畫。他們鼓勵我、安慰我，並且給了我希望。有一個星期日，牧師邀請人們走向前並且跟隨耶穌。我知道耶穌正在等我，祂醫治了我破碎的心。 大衛在經歷一段困難時(就像我一樣！)寫了詩篇第34篇。在第28節裡，他說：「上主親近灰心喪志的人；他拯救心靈被壓碎的人！」我們難過與心碎時，上帝就在我們身邊。 無論今天你的生命中發生了什麼事，上帝會與你同在並且幫助你。你要求祂愛你並醫治你。—SAH 今日金句： 「凡仰望他的，便有光榮；他們的臉必不蒙羞。」詩篇34:5 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢拯救、醫治我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (5)
Bible Reading: Psalm 34:17-22
Thursday September 13, 2012

My husband had to be out of town, and I was alone. That reminded me of another time long ago when I was alone. An important relationship in my life had ended. My heart was broken, but no doctor could fix it. While I was feeling sad and alone, I went to church. People I didn’t even know showed me God’s love and His plan for my life. They encouraged and comforted me and gave me hope. One Sunday the pastor invited people to come forward and follow Jesus. I knew that Jesus was waiting for me. He healed my broken heart. David wrote Psalm 34 when he was going through a bad time — just like me! In verse 18 he said, “When some people have troubles they stop being proud. The Lord is close to those humble people. He will save them.” God is near us when we are sad or broken-hearted. No matter what is happening in your life today, God will be with you and help you. Ask Him to love and heal you. —SAH “Look to God for help. You will be accepted. Don’t be ashamed.” Psalm 34:5 PRAYER: God, thank You for saving and healing me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (4)

上帝幫助我 (4)
聖經閱讀：詩篇27:1-14
2012年9月12日(三)

當悲哀的事情發生在你身上的時候，你可能會感到沮喪並且失去盼望。也許你會覺得整個人陷在黑暗的深淵中，無法自拔。我曾經有這樣的感覺──絕望、不知所措、沮喪。 當我的朋友邀請我到她的教會，我認識了上帝、耶穌，和聖經，才開始感到有盼望、安全，並且受到激勵。這就好像上帝親自把我從黑暗的深淵裡救拔出來，進到祂的亮光裡。 詩篇第27篇是有關對上帝的信心，這詩篇的作者想起上帝曾經幫助他面對黑暗與恐懼，第1節說：「上主是我的亮光，我的拯救；我還怕誰呢？」 在我們面臨困難的時候，上帝會與我們同在。每一次我們讓上帝來幫助我們，我們就更相信將來祂仍然會幫助我們，上帝的光會永遠指引我們如何跟隨祂。 —SAH 今日金句： 「你的話是導引我的燈，是我人生路上的光。我要持守嚴肅的諾言，遵行你公義的教訓。」詩篇119:105-106 禱告：親愛的天父，我知道祢的光會永遠幫助我、引導我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (4)
Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-14
Wednesday September 12, 2012

When sad things happen to you, you might become depressed and lose hope. Maybe you feel like you are in a deep hole that you can’t climb out of. I have felt this way — hopeless, lost and discouraged. When my friend invited me to her church, I learned about God, Jesus and the Bible. I started to feel hopeful, safe and encouraged. It was like God reached into my dark hole and pulled me out into the light. Psalm 27 is about having confidence in God. The writer of this psalm remembered that God had helped him face darkness and fear. Verse 1 says, “Lord, you are my Light and my Savior. I should not be afraid of anyone!” God is with us when we face times of trouble. Every time we let God help us, we become more confident that He will help us in the future. God’s light will always show us how to follow Him. —SAH “Lord, your words are like a lamp lighting my path. Your laws are good. I promise to obey them. And I will keep my promise.” Psalm 119:105-106 PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I know that Your light will always help and guide me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (3)

上帝幫助我 (3)
聖經閱讀：詩篇25:4-10
2012年9月11日(二)

學校裡有基督信仰的老師真是我們的祝福，他們分享知識並且引導我們做對的事情。基督徒老師解答我們的疑問，並且在我們犯錯的時候指正我們。 在詩篇第25篇中，作者就好像是一個學生，他想要向宇宙中最棒的老師──上帝來學習，所以作者請求上帝教導他如何生活，並請求上帝帶領他。作者知道，他可以將上帝看作是引導者，每天都倚靠祂；他也請求上帝原諒他的過犯並且愛他。在第8節的經文裡，作者說：「上主至善、公義；他指示罪人該走的路。」 你每天都有讀聖經嗎？你有向上帝禱告，並且專心聆聽祂的回應嗎？你有遵守上帝的命令嗎？如果有，那麼上帝就是你的老師。 如果讀經和禱告不是你生活中固定的一部份，那麼就從今天開始，讓上帝成為你的老師。上帝是美好的、公平的，祂也是仁慈的、真實的上帝(8-10節) —SAH 今日金句： 「我把你的話存在心裏，免得我得罪你。求你把你的法則教導我。我要高聲傳述你所立的一切法則。」 詩篇119:11-13 禱告：天父，我想要更加認識祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (3)
Bible Reading: Psalm 25:4-10
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Christian teachers are a real blessing to us. They share their knowledge and guide us to do right things. Christian teachers answer our questions and correct us when we are wrong. In Psalm 25, the writer was like a student. He wanted to learn from God, the best Teacher of all! So the writer asked God to teach him about life and to lead him. The writer knew that he could depend on God to be his guide every day. He asked God to forget his mistakes and to love him. In verse 8, the writer said, “The Lord is truly good. He teaches sinners the right way to live.” Are you studying the Bible every day? Are you praying to God and paying attention to His answers? Are you obeying God’s commands? If you are, then God is your Teacher. If Bible study and prayer are not a regular part of your life, then start today by allowing God to teach you. He is good, fair, kind and true (verses 8-10). —SAH “I study your teachings very carefully. Why? So I will not sin against you...Teach me your laws. I will talk about all your wise decisions.” Psalm 119:11-13 PRAYER: Father, I want to learn more about You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (2)

上帝幫助我 (2)
聖經閱讀：詩篇18:30-37
2012年9月10日(一)

也許你知道「剪刀、石頭、布」這個遊戲，這個遊戲用三種不同手勢來代表剪刀、石頭和布。玩的時候，兩個人要同時打出其中一種手勢，遊戲的目標是要打出擊敗對方的手勢。 這個遊戲的規則是：石頭可以打壞剪刀，所以石頭的手勢勝過剪刀；剪刀可以剪布，所以剪刀的手勢勝過布。但是，第三個規則讓我很難了解：布可以包住石頭，所以布的手勢勝過石頭；這對我來說很不合理，布要怎麼擊敗石頭呢？ 當大衛躲避掃羅和他的軍隊時，他寫了詩篇第18篇。在第31節中，大衛說：「除了耶和華，誰是上帝呢？除了我們的上帝，誰是磐石呢？」在這裡，大衛稱呼上帝是他的磐石。上帝不像遊戲裡的石頭，布並不能擊敗上帝，任何東西都不能擊敗上帝！ 上帝也是你的磐石，今天你就可以回轉向祂，向祂尋求幫助、安慰與平安！ —SAH 今日金句： 「求你作我穩妥的避難所，作保護我的鞏固堡壘；因為你是我的避難所，我的堡壘。」 詩篇71:3 禱告：上帝，我知道我可以跑向祢，祢就會使我安全。感謝祢成為我的磐石。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (2)
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:30-37
Monday, September 10, 2012

Maybe you know the game called “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” The game has different hand shapes for rock, paper and scissors. Two people make one of the three hand shapes at the same time. The goal of the game is to make the hand shape that beats the other one. Here are the rules for the game: a rock can break scissors so the rock hand shape wins over scissors, and scissors can cut paper so the scissors hand shape wins over paper. But the third rule is hard for me to understand: paper can cover a rock, so the paper hand shape wins over rock. That doesn’t make sense to me. How can paper defeat a rock? David wrote Psalm 18 when he was running from Saul and his army. In verse 31, David said, “There is no God except the Lord. There is no Rock, except our God.” Here David called God his Rock. God isn’t a rock like in the game. Paper can’t defeat Him. Nothing can defeat God! God is your Rock, too. You can turn to Him for help, comfort and safety today! —SAH “Be my fortress, the home I can run to for safety. You are my Rock, my place of safety.” Psalm 71:3a PRAYER: Lord, I know that I can run to You and You will keep me safe. Thank You for being my Rock. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (1)

上帝幫助我 (1)
聖經閱讀：詩篇3:1-8
2012年9月9日(日)

我曾經遭遇過很多令人難過的事情。我的父親去世了，房子被颱風吹壞了，婚姻也以離婚收場。之後，我的母親、祖母，以及兄弟相繼過世，我感到十分傷心，走路時總是垂頭喪氣。我就好像一株快枯萎的植物，急需要補充水分！ 有一個禮拜天，一位朋友邀請我到她的教會。在敬拜的過程中，我感受到上帝的愛，感覺好像祂把我的頭抬起來，讓我能夠仰起臉來看著祂。上帝幫助了我，讓我把心思專注於祂，而不是自己。 詩篇第3篇是大衛的作品，是在他的兒子押沙龍背叛他、他逃亡的時候寫的。押沙龍想盡辦法要殺害大衛，而在第3節中，大衛說：「但上主啊，你是衛護我的盾牌；你讓我得勝，使我抬得起頭。」（希伯來原文翻譯為「使我成為重要」，其實就是「使我抬得起頭」的意思）大衛是在說，是上帝抬起了他的頭，讓他能夠專注於上帝，而不是自己的問題。 如果你感到悲傷，就呼求上帝吧！祂會幫助你，讓你的心思專注於祂，以及祂為你的一生所預備的計劃上。 —SAH 今日金句： 「上主啊，我頌讚你，因為你救了我...」 詩篇30:1 禱告：天父，感謝那從祢而來的安慰與幫助。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (1)
Bible Reading: Psalm 3:1-8
Sunday, September 9, 2012

A lot of bad things happened to me. My father died, my house was damaged by a hurricane, and my marriage ended in divorce. Then my mother, grandmother and brother died. I was very sad. I walked around with my shoulders hunched over and my head hanging down. I must have looked like a plant that needed water! One Sunday, a friend invited me to her church. During the worship service, I felt God’s love. It was like He lifted up my head so I could look up and see Him. God helped me focus on Him instead of myself. Psalm 3 was written by David when he was running away from his son, Absalom. Absalom was trying to kill David. In verse 3 David said, “But, Lord, you are my shield. You are my Glory. Lord, you make me important!” The Hebrew word translated “make me important” really means “lift up my head.” David was saying that God “lifted up his head” so he could focus on God and not his problem. If you are feeling sad, call on God. He will help you focus on Him and His plan for your life. —SAH “Lord, you lifted me up out of my troubles...So I will show honor to you.” Psalm 30:1 PRAYER: Father, thank You for Your comfort and help. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的創造

上帝的創造
聖經閱讀：詩篇104:1-35
2012年9月8日(六)

小時候，我和哥哥會在我們家後院的沙堆上玩，我們總會在那裡玩上好幾個小時。我們會在沙堆上造幾條路，然後在這些假想的馬路上開玩具汽車和卡車。 時常，媽媽會讓我們提一桶水到沙堆那裡，當把沙子跟水混合後，我們就可以建造城堡。雖然我們的城堡並不漂亮，但是在建造的過程中卻充滿樂趣。在跟一座城堡玩一陣子之後，我們會敲掉它，然後再另外建一座城堡。 哥哥和我努力用沙子創造一些東西，但是我們做出來的東西，跟上帝奇妙的創造相比，真是既渺小又醜陋。今天的經文告訴我們許多上帝的創造，這些經文幫助我們了解上帝是多麼令人驚歎。 只有上帝才能創造出海洋、動物或是月亮這類的東西，上帝實在配得我們的頌讚。今天，就讓我們欣賞上帝的創造並且讚美祂吧！ —CW 今日金句： 「上主啊，你的創造繁多。這一切都是你智慧的果實；遍地充滿了你的造物。」 詩篇104:24 禱告：主啊，當我觀看祢的創造時，我感到很驚奇。我感謝祢，因祢是奇妙可畏的上帝。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God’s Creation
Bible Reading: Psalm 104:1-35
Saturday, September 8, 2012

When I was a child, my brother and I played in a sand pile in our backyard. We spent many hours playing there. We built roads in the sand and drove our cars and trucks on those imaginary roads. Often our mother would let us take a pail of water to the sand pile. When the sand was mixed with water, we could make sand castles. Our castles were not beautiful, but we had fun building them. After we had played with a castle for a while, we would knock it down and build another one. My brother and I tried to create things from the sand. But what we made was small and ugly compared to the wonderful things God has created. Our Bible verses today tell us about many things God has made. These verses help us understand how wonderful God really is. Only God can make things like the ocean, animals or the moon. God is truly worthy of our praise. Look at the things God has made and praise Him today! —CW* “Lord, you have done many wonderful things. The earth is full of the things you made. We see your wisdom in everything you do.” Psalm 104:24 PRAYER: Lord, when I look at Your creation, I am so amazed. Thank You for being an awesome God. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

饒恕

饒恕
聖經閱讀：詩篇130:1-8
2012年9月7日(五)

假設每個人在出生的時候頭上都裝了一台錄影機，每次當人犯罪的時候，錄影機就會啟動並錄下所犯的罪，然後當他們死去、面對上帝時，錄影機會重播他們一生所犯的罪。 如果真是這樣，當站在上帝面前時，我們可能會這樣向祂辯解：「但是，我是一個好人，我每個禮拜都有去教會，而且我會幫助窮人。」然而，這些藉口並不會除去我們的罪，卻讓我們感到卑微和羞愧。 上帝的饒恕是我們唯一的希望。上帝的饒恕是白白給我們的，而且是完整無缺的，因著耶穌死在十字架上，我們的罪才得以被上帝赦免。今天經文的第8節說：「祂要拯救祂的子民以色列脫離他們一切的罪惡。」 即使我一再地犯罪，上帝仍然饒恕我。當別人傷害我的時候，我應當記得上帝是如何饒恕我，我也要學像上帝去饒恕別人。 你要請求上帝赦免你的罪，並且你也要饒恕別人。—BL 今日金句： 「如果你記錄我們的罪過，誰能逃脫懲罰呢？」 詩篇130:3 禱告：上帝，感謝祢愛我而且饒恕我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Forgiveness
Bible Reading: Psalm 130:1-8
Friday, September 7, 2012

Suppose that each person was born with a video recorder in their head. And every time a person sinned, that recorder would turn on and record their sin. Then when they died and faced God, the recorder would show all their sins. If that was true, we would probably stand before God and make excuses, “But I was a good person. I went to church every week, and I helped poor people.” But our excuses would not take away our sins. We would be humbled and ashamed. God’s forgiveness is our only hope. God’s forgiveness is free and complete. Jesus died on the cross so we can have a way for God to forgive our sins. Verse 8 of our Bible Reading says, “The Lord saves us again and again. And the Lord will forgive Israel for all their sins.” God forgives me, even when I sin again and again. I should remember this when other people hurt me. I need to be like God and forgive other people. Ask God to forgive your sins. And be sure to forgive others. —BL “Lord, if you really punished people for all of their sins, no person would be left alive.” Psalm 130:3 PRAYER: God, thank You for loving me and forgiving me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝拯救

上帝拯救
聖經閱讀：詩篇60:1-12
2012年9月6日(四)

今天聖經閱讀的第5節說：「求祢俯允我們，用祢的大能援救我們，使祢所愛的子民獲救。」我想，我了解這詩篇作者的感受。 有一次，我那初長成的女兒想要自己決定事情，但是她本身有一些問題，而且有點悖逆。每當她獨自外出時，我總是感到緊張不安，害怕她做出錯誤的決定而受到傷害。 在那一段日子裡，我禱告：「上帝啊，祢是愛她的，求祢拯救她，並使她保持完整、不受到傷害。」我知道，唯一可以幫助我女兒並使她平安的是上帝。 上帝幫助了我的女兒，現在她會做更有智慧的決定；我的女兒選擇研讀聖經，並且和成熟的基督徒做朋友。上帝聽見了我的呼求，就像祂聽見了這詩篇作者的呼求一樣。 上帝今天要幫助你，你要回轉向祂，祂會安慰你並使你得著力量。 —CC 今日金句： 「上帝在我們這邊，我們必勝；他一定會打敗我們的仇敵。」 詩篇60:12 禱告：天父，祢是如此奇妙可畏，感謝祢應允我的禱告。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Rescues
Bible Reading: Psalm 60:1-12
Thursday, September 6, 2012

Verse 5 of today’s Bible Reading says, “Use your great power and save us! Answer my prayer and save the people you love!” I think I know how the writer of this psalm felt. At one time, my young adult daughter wanted to make her own decisions. But she had some problems, and she was rebellious. I was always nervous when she went out alone. I was afraid that she would make wrong choices and be hurt. During those times, I prayed, “God, you love her. Please rescue her and make her whole.” I knew that God was the only One who could help my daughter and keep her safe. God has helped my daughter. She makes wiser decisions now. My daughter has chosen to study the Bible and be friends with mature Christians. God heard my cries, just like he heard the cries of the person who wrote this psalm. God will help you today. Turn to Him for comfort and strength. —CC “Only God can make us strong. Only God can defeat our enemies.” Psalm 60:12 PRAYER: Father, You are so awesome and wonderful. Thank You for answering my prayers. In Jesus’ name. Amen.