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有時，人走到某個年紀，會回頭看過往的人生，心裡難免會有些許的後悔、遺憾，甚至覺得自己不值得被愛。 聖經中說到一個叫大衛的人，他曾犯大錯，並付上代價。但，神依然愛他，並沒有遺棄他。 神不像人只看人過去的污點，祂在乎的是我們的心，祂歡迎我們回到祂面前、重新開始、並繼續向前走。 也許人生還是有許多不容易的地方，但不要放棄自己。上帝就如一位慈愛的父親，願意一步一步地陪伴我們。如果你願意，你可以簡單地禱告是：「上帝，如果你真的存在，請幫助我。」 As we grow older, we may look back on our lives and feel regret, disappointment, or even wonder if we are still worthy of love. The Bible tells us about David, a man who made serious mistakes and faced their consequences. Yet God did not stop loving him or abandon him. God does not define us by our failures. He sees our hearts and welcomes us to turn to Him, begin again, and keep moving forward. Life may still be difficult at times, but don’t give up. God is like a loving Father, willing to walk with us step by step. If you would like, you can simply pray: “God, if You are real, please help me.”  

「在一個傍晚，我一人在夜裡盪鞦韆。低頭時發現，長長的坐板旁邊，其實還有一個位置。那時，我想起，也許人生不用總是一個人撐著。 當我開始認識耶穌時，心裡慢慢沒有那麼孤單了。我發現我並沒有那麼孤單。 其實有個人願意陪我們一起走、一起笑、一起面對黑夜。」 — “One night, I was sitting alone on a swing in the dark. Looking beside me, I noticed there was enough space for someone else to sit there. In that moment, I found myself thinking: maybe I don’t have to carry all of life’s burdens on my own. As I began learning more about Jesus, the loneliness in my heart slowly started to fade. I discovered that I wasn’t as alone as I thought. There is Someone who is willing to walk with us, share in our joys, and remain with us through life’s difficulties.”  

我們每個人都像不同的植物，每一株都有不一樣的模樣、韌力和成長要素。 有些需要多一點陽光，有些需要多一點水；過多或過少，都可能影響成長。 我們也一樣，你知道自己最需要的是什麼嗎？ 也許你需要休息、被理解、被鼓勵，或是有人陪伴。 最近有沒有停下來，好好看看自己呢？花時間看看自己的需求，並不自私。這是善待自己的一部分。在你呵護他人時，也請記住，你同樣值得被溫柔以待。 Each of us is like a plant, with our own needs, strengths, and ways of growing. Some plants need more sunlight, while others need more water. Too much or too little of either can affect their growth. The same is true for us. What do you need most right now? Perhaps it is rest, understanding, encouragement, or simply someone to walk alongside you. Taking time to notice our own needs is not selfish, but rather it is part of caring for ourselves well. As you care for others, remember that you, too, deserve to be nurtured with kindness.  

有時為了保護自己，在受到傷害時會說「無所謂」或「沒關係」。這可能是因為，自己深信沒人會關心自己，沒人會愛自己，或自己不值得別人的付出。 小香之前就是這麼覺得。後來，她不一樣了。她發現有人愛她、需要她、歡迎她。她找到歸屬感！ 我們都渴望被了解和接納。告訴你一個好消息，上帝都看見了，也祂想接近我們。 聖經說：我不撇下你們為孤兒，我必到你們這裡來。 Sometimes, when we’ve been hurt, we protect ourselves by saying, “Whatever” or “It doesn’t matter.” Deep down, it can come from believing that no one cares, no one loves us, or that we’re not worth the effort. “Rose” once carried that same mindset. Then something changed. She discovered that she was loved, wanted, and welcomed. She found a place where she belonged! We all long to be known and accepted. The good news is that God sees us and draws near to us. “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” John 14:18  

  我們每天所接觸到的聲音都在一點一滴的影響我們。我們所追的劇或頻道也是。還有，我們在聽的音樂或評論。另外，我們所接觸到的人、甚至長時間停留的環境亦是。 日復一日的影響，會成為我們生命中的「果實」。花點時間想想：你今天所「供應的養份」是否會帶你前往之後想踏上的人生或想要的「果實」？ 如果是，那很好；如果不確定，也許是時候開始留意：在澆灌我內心的是什麼，僅留下有益處的養分。 Every day, we are shaped by the voices around us, by the shows we watch, the music and opinions we listen to, the people we spend time with, and even the environments we remain in. Over time, these influences help shape the kind of fruit that grows in our lives. Take a moment to consider: is what you are nurturing today leading to the kind of life and fruit you hope to see tomorrow? If so, keep going. If not, it may be time to pay closer attention to what is feeding your heart and mind, and slowly begin replacing what is not helping you grow.

上次停下來問自己「我過得如何？」，是什麼時候呢？ 生活很忙碌。我們常常忘了要如同好好照顧別人一樣的，也好好善待自己。 有哪些事情能讓你重新得力？ 也許是好好睡個午覺、看個喜歡的片、到公園野餐、散散步、找個朋友、關掉手機、犒賞自己一份特別的小禮物。 無論是什麼，今天花點時間做些能讓你身心煥然一新的事吧。 When was the last time you paused and asked yourself, “How am I doing?” Life can get busy, and we often forget to care for ourselves with the same kindness we show others. What helps you recharge? Maybe it’s taking a nap, watching a favorite movie, eating lunch in the park, going for a walk, visiting a friend, putting your phone away for a while, or treating yourself to something special. Whatever it is, take a moment today to do something that refreshes your heart and mind.  

  當我們覺得現實生活中什麼都不夠時，我是否相信那能也願意供應我們一切的神呢？ 把你有的，就算覺得微不足道，都帶到神的面前，看看祂的作為。在祂手中，看似沒什麼的也能成為許多人的祝福。 一個廣為人知的聖經故事說到一個小男孩，帶著五個餅和兩條魚到耶穌的面前，耶穌用他供應的，餵飽了五千人，最後食物還有剩！ 神至今仍在動工。你願意信靠祂，親身經歷祂所為你預備的嗎？ When there seem to be so many needs in life around us, do we actually trust in the God who can and will provide us with all things? Bring Him what you have, even if it feels small, and watch what He can do. In His hands, what seems insufficient can become a blessing to many. A well-known Bible story tells of a boy who brought Jesus five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus used that small offering to feed more than five thousand people, with food left over. God is still at work today. Are you willing to trust Him and experience His provision for yourself?