憐憫

憐憫
聖經閱讀：詩篇86:1-17
2012年10月21日(日)

那是一個很忙碌的下午。我的女兒原本應該要讀書、準備功課，而我卻發現她跑去玩，於是，我對她生氣。 　後來，在洗碗的時候，女兒跑來跟我說：「對不起，請原諒我，好嗎？」但是，我不理她、繼續洗碗。她又再求一次：「媽，妳可以原諒我嗎？」我一向很固執，而且愛生氣。 　上帝並不是這樣對待我們！在我們求祂時，祂總是準備好要原諒我們。今天經文的第5節說：「主啊，你良善又樂於寬恕；」上帝實在憐憫我們，祂想要赦免我們，並且要跟我們有正常的關係。 　終於，我擁抱了我的女兒，並且跟她說我原諒她了。之後，她幫我把碗洗完，我很高興我們的關係又變好了。 　今天，上帝己經預備好要赦免你，你要求祂讓你看見祂的愛和憐憫。 —CC 「主啊，你是憐憫仁慈的上帝；你不輕易發怒，充滿信實慈愛。」詩篇86:15 禱告：天父，謝謝祢這麼快就原諒我；謝謝祢讓我看見祢的憐憫。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Merciful
Bible Reading: Psalm 86:1-17
Sunday, October 21, 2012

It was a very busy afternoon. My daughter was supposed to be studying. But I found her playing games instead. I was upset with my daughter. 　Later, I was washing dishes. My daughter came to me and said, “I’m sorry. Will you forgive me?” But I ignored my daughter and continued washing dishes. She asked again, “Mom, will you forgive me?” I was being stubborn, and I was enjoying being upset. 　God isn’t like that! He is always ready to forgive us when we ask for His forgiveness. Verse 5a of our Bible Reading says, “Master [God], you are good and merciful.” God is truly merciful. He wants to forgive us and have a right relationship with us. 　Finally, I gave my daughter a hug and told her that I forgave her. She helped me finish the dishes. I was happy that our relationship was good again. 　God is ready to forgive you today. Ask Him to show you His love and mercy. —CC “Master, you are a kind and merciful God. You are patient, loyal, and full of love.” Psalm 86:15 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I thank You for being quick to forgive. Thank You for showing me Your mercy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.