快樂的源泉

我很快樂，縱然現在我的我心裡有太多的擔憂
我很快樂，雖然現在我找不到快樂的理由
但是我還是很快樂

面對一個人的房子
面對數算著剩餘存款的日子
面對著失業兼無奈的日子
我還是快樂的享受著上帝為我安排的這些假期

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人若喝我所賜的水就永遠不渴。我所賜的水，要在他裡頭成為泉源，直湧到永生。

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耶和華也必時常引導你，在乾旱之地，使你心滿意足，骨頭強壯。
你必像澆灌的園子，又像水流不絕的泉源。

基督耶穌就是我快樂的泉源
就算生命中面對種種說不出來的無奈和徬徨
我知道
他必然會賜福帶領
他必然會帶領我走向光明的大道
他必然會帶領我在乾旱之地，也使我心滿意足，骨頭強壯。
只要我堅信他必不會撇下我

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凡勞苦擔重擔的人，可以到我這裡來，我就使你們得安息。

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你們雖然不好，尚且知道拿好東西給兒女，何況你們在天上的父，豈不更把好東西給求他的人嗎？

所以，因著這樣的相信
我更應該快樂
因為我如此的被愛護著
我的生命如此的被神看顧帶領著
我不該快樂嗎？

我快樂的源泉來自對上帝的信念
我快樂的源泉來自上帝對我的愛

那麼，你快樂嗎？

"How do I know which of God's promises are for me?"

Answer: There are literally hundreds of promises in the Bible. How can we know which promises apply to us, which promises we can claim? To frame this question another way, how can one tell the difference between general promises and specific promises? A general promise is one that is given by the Holy Spirit to every believer in every age. When the author penned the promise, he set no limitations on time period or recipient.

An example of a general promise is 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This promise is based on the forgiving nature of God and is available to all believers everywhere. Another example of a general promise is Philippians 4:7, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” This promise is made to all believers who, refusing to worry, bring their requests to God (v. 8). Other examples of general promises include Psalm 1:3; 27:10; 31:24; John 4:13-14 (note the word “whoever”); and Revelation 3:20.

A specific promise is one that is made to specific individuals on specific occasions. The context of the promise will usually make clear who the recipient is. For example, the promise of 1 Kings 9:5 is very specific: “I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever.” The preceding and following verses make it clear that the Lord is speaking only to King Solomon.

Luke 2:35 contains another specific promise: “And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” This prophecy/promise was directed to Mary and was fulfilled in her lifetime. While a specific promise is not made to all believers generally, the Holy Spirit can still use a specific promise to guide or encourage any of His children. For example, the promise of Isaiah 54:10 was written with Israel in mind, but the Holy Spirit has used these words to comfort many Christians today: “my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed.”

As he was led to take the gospel to the Gentiles, the apostle Paul claimed the promise of Isaiah: “I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47). Isaiah’s promise was originally meant for the Messiah, but in it Paul found guidance from the Lord for his own life. When claiming a promise from Scripture, we should keep the following principles in mind:

1) Promises are often conditional. Look for the word “if” in the context.

2) God gives us promises to help us better submit to His will and trust Him. A promise does not make God bend to our will.

3) Do not assume to know precisely when, where, or how the promise will be fulfilled in your life.

"Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?"

Answer:
In Luke 18:1-7, Jesus uses a parable to illustrate the importance of persevering in prayer. He tells the story of a widow who came to an unjust judge seeking justice against her adversary.

Because of her persistence in prayer, the judge relented. Jesus’ point is that if an unjust judge will grant the petition of someone who perseveres in a request for justice, how much more will the God who loves us—“his chosen ones” (v. 7)—answer our prayer when we keep praying? The parable does not teach, as is mistakenly thought, that if we pray for something over and over, God is obligated to give it to us. Rather, God promises to avenge His own, to vindicate them, right their wrongs, do them justice, and deliver them from their adversaries. He does this because of His justice, His holiness, and His hatred of sin; in answering prayer, He keeps His promises and displays His power.

Jesus gives another illustration of prayer in Luke 11:5-12. Similar to the parable of the unjust judge, Jesus’ message in this passage is that if a man will inconvenience himself to provide for a needy friend, God will provide for our needs far more, since no request is an inconvenience to Him. Here again, the promise is not that we will receive whatever we ask if we just keep asking. God’s promise to His children is a promise to meet our needs, not our wants. And He knows our needs better than we do. The same promise is reiterated in Matthew 7:7-11 and in Luke 11:13, where the “good gift” is further explained to be the Holy Spirit.

Both of these passages encourage us to pray and to keep praying. There is nothing wrong with repeatedly asking for the same thing. As long as what you are praying for is within the will of God (1 John 5:14-15), keep asking until God grants your request or removes the desire from your heart. Sometimes God forces us to wait for an answer to our prayers in order to teach us patience and perseverance. Sometimes we ask for something when granting it is not yet in God's timing for our lives. Sometimes we ask for something that is not God's will for us, and He says “no.” Prayer is not only our presenting requests to God; it is God’s presenting His will to our hearts. Keep on asking, keep on knocking, and keep on seeking until God grants your request or convinces you that your request is not His will for you.

所有的一切緣由

因為萬有都是本於他，倚靠他，歸於他。

愿榮耀歸給他。

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萬有都是耶和華照他的旨意造的。

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一切都是為了他。
宇宙存在的最終目的是顯明神的榮耀
這是所有一切（包括你）存在的緣由。
神創造這一切全是為了他的榮耀。
沒有神的榮耀，一切都歸于無有！

我從耶穌身上最能看見神的榮耀
耶穌說世上的光，顯明了神本質，使人看的清清楚楚。
因耶穌來到世間，我不需要摸索揣摩神是誰？

整個宇宙只有兩種被造物不歸榮耀給神，
就是 墮落的天使（魔鬼）和我們（世人）
一切的罪，其根源就是不歸榮耀給神，
也就是愛其他的東西勝過愛神。
拒絕將榮耀歸給神是驕傲忤逆，
也就是這個罪致使撒旦以及我們跌倒隕落在罪中。
我們都為自己的榮耀而活，卻不為神的榮耀而活。
聖經說：

因為世人都犯了罪，虧欠了神的榮耀。

榮耀神的方法很多，這些可以歸納成神對我恩人生的5個目的。

1）以敬拜歸榮耀給神
敬拜是我們對神的第一責任。敬拜遠超過向神贊美，歌頌，禱告。
敬拜是享受神，愛神，并為他的目的獻上我自己的一種生活方式。
當你為神的榮耀使用你的生命時，
你所作的每一件事都能成為敬拜的行動。
聖經說： 
用你全身作義的工具來榮耀神。

2）以愛信徒歸榮耀給神
學習以神愛人的方式去愛別人是你的責任，
因為神是愛，這樣做就是榮耀他。
耶穌說：

我怎樣愛你們，你們也要怎樣相愛。

你們如果彼此相愛，使人就會認出你們是我的門徒了。

3）以效法基督歸榮耀給神
什么是靈魂成熟的表現呢？
就是我們的思想，感情和行為越來越像耶和華。
你越效法基督，就越能榮耀神。
聖經說：

當神的靈在我們里面做工時，

你們就越來越像他，把他的榮耀更豐富的反映出來。

在你的一生里，神會繼續改變你的品味。
聖經說：

愿你結滿了耶穌基督所賜仁義救恩的果子，叫榮耀稱贊歸于神。

4）以服務他人歸榮耀給神
我們每個人都是神特別設計的，
他給我們不同的才幹，恩賜和技能；這一切不是偶然湊合而成的。
神給你這些能力不是為了你自私的目的，乃是為了使人得益，
正如別人也是為你能獲益的緣故，而擁有神所賞賜的才幹。
聖經說：

按著自己所得的才幹彼此服務，好好運用上帝賜給你們各樣不同的恩賜。。。能服侍人的，要本著上帝所賜的力量去服事，好叫上帝得著榮耀。

5）以傳揚主的愛來歸榮耀給神
神不要我們把他的愛和他的旨意收藏起來成為秘方。
我們一旦認識了真理，他就期望我們與人分享。
領人認識耶穌，幫助人找到他們人生的目的，
預備他們走向永生之路；這個職分是我們極大的榮幸。
聖經說：

神的恩惠帶領人歸向基督時。。。，神就更多地得著榮耀。

你的余生若要為神的榮耀而活，就必須在你的優先次序，
人際關系，行程表，及其它一切的事情上有所改變。
有時候，這意味著選擇一條難走的道路，
即使耶穌也曾經歷過這掙扎。
當耶穌面臨岔路時，他究竟選榮耀神，成就神旨意的路，
還是挑自私過舒服生活的路呢？
你也面對同樣的抉擇，到底要為自己的目標，舒適，快樂而活，
還是為那已經應許我們要賞賜永遠報賞的神的榮耀而活呢？
聖經說：

緊緊抓住自己生命的，就要失喪生命；

但你若放開自己的生命。。。，就要擁有真實的生命到永生。

神正邀請你，以成就他造你的目的生活來榮耀他
只是生活的唯一道路，初次意外都只能算是生存罷了！

愛就要一視同仁

當初聽到李克勤的“二十四城記”這首歌的時候，
只是覺得好聽，并沒有其他想法。
今天我再一次聽見，我竟然哭了。

我是基督徒，被教導要愛所有人，愛得公平，愛得無怨，
以耶穌的愛為藍本去愛身邊所有的人。

就算我的身邊有一些性工作者，夜總會公關小姐的朋友，
我也以平常心的態度對待她們，真心和她們做朋友。
可是，我卻從來沒有真正的傳福音給她們。
我總是認為她們有她們的生活方式，改變對她們來說太困難了。
可是，我忘記了，我有什么資格替她們決定呢？
當初的我，神不也一樣賜憐憫給我嗎？
若不是上帝的憐憫，我相信今天的我也會墮落如她們。
才發現自己原來并沒有真的以平常心對待她們。
因為我的潛意識已經將她們編排在一個不需要被拯救的區域。

他們不住地問耶穌，他就挺起身來，說：
“你們中間誰是沒有罪的，他就可以先拿起石頭打她。”
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我有什么資格評論和決定她們是否得救？
我的工作不是決定和評論，而是以大愛去傳揚上帝的恩典。
聽了這首歌之后，也讓我想很多，我知道我必須悔改！
悔改就從今天開始！