Vanessa南非戀家誌&世界遊記&旅英回憶

因為小組聖經研讀的活動

法先生特到校園書房買了兩個DVD

其中一個 就是力克 胡哲的故事

他是一個澳洲人 從小生下來沒有手  沒有腳

沒有醫生能解釋他的殘疾

但是 他的心 卻充滿陽光跟希望

如果你的生活有憂慮 不妨看看他的故事吧

 By Dr. Charles Stanley

Today's passage paints a popular picture of the Lord's blessing. We read and assume, if I just listen and obey God, He'll give me more and more! We tend to think of blessings as new benefits He gives us to enjoy. We might praise God for the extra blessing of a salary increase. We may thank Him that He blessed us with a new relationship. In our minds, the term "blessing" has become synonymous with "gift," hasn't it? 

Some believers may be surprised to hear that God often blesses us by taking things away. They think; how can God benefit me by giving me less of what I enjoy? 

This way of thinking reveals a problem of pride. It's easy to assume we know what's best for ourselves. Our logical conclusion is, if I enjoy something, then it must be good and proper. As such, the Lord's blessing should give me more of that, right? 

Wrong. God brings things into our lives that He knows will bless us. Our shortsighted perspective keeps us from seeing the whole picture, but He sees all from beginning to end. He knows whether a particular relationship or more money would ultimately be a blessing or a curse. In some situations, the best thing He can "give" is to take something away. 

The Lord isn't a cosmic Santa Claus. Sometimes, in His wisdom, He chooses to "bless with less." Can you remember a particular loss or disappointment that caused you to question whether He was acting in your best interest? With time and perspective, can you see God's loving care for you by taking something away?

Many of us are at war with ourselves and don't realize it. Some people experience inner turmoil because they've never made peace with God. That's corrected by receiving Jesus Christ as Savior. Those of us who already believe may at times feel anxious. Inner serenity comes when we accept who God made us to be. 

Acts chapter 17:26 says our Father chose the time and place we would be born. He determined what we'd look like. God gave us our personality, talents, and spiritual gifts. Fussing over what He has chosen for us will keep us unsettled. Understand His purpose for our life. Proverbs chapter 3:5-6 reminds us that embracing God's unique plan for us will bring satisfaction and peace. 

Know that we belong to Him. Feeling disconnected can irritate us. You should remember that adoption into God's family is permanent. It'll keep us steady. The bible says in John chapter 10:28 that nothing can change the fact that we are His. 

Maintain a clean conscience. When we are headed in the wrong direction, our conscience acts as a warning signal. We feel a sense of guilt or shame that troubles our mind and keeps peace away. Once we confess our sin and turn from ungodliness, our conscience becomes clear once again. Inner turmoil is replaced with calmness. 

Keep a Christ-centered focus. Taking our eyes off ourselves and steadily looking to Jesus will give us a quiet spirit. A peaceful heart will become a reality when we embrace who we are in Christ, confess our sins regularly, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.