我們的人生並非完美無缺,但是 神賜給我們一個恩典,就是在我們裡面有一個不是從天然人而來的信心,使我們可以不(一直)定睛於失敗和痛苦,並且轉向 神的所是和所做 ,進而自然而然的向祂發出讚美。「讚美」來自於神所賜的信心,同時也是我們要用意志所揀選的行動,來宣揚 神的自己並祂大能的作為,把祂當得的榮耀歸給祂。 同樣的,感恩也不是因為我們外在的環境盡如人意,乃是新造的人在信心和意志裡對 神的回應。

We can hardly live a perfect life, but we can live a surpassing one with the heavenly faith received through God’s grace. Through faith we will be able to turn our eyes from difficult circumstances and focus on who He is and what He has done. Once we turn our eyes back to God, our praise to Him will flow out of us naturally. However, it is usually not our habit to do so. We ought to exercise our will consciously and intentionally to praise Him. May the Spirit help us to proclaim His name and wonderful deeds, and “ascribe to Him the glory due His name”.

C/E 2016 31-day Praising Practice / Sharing

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Month of Praising - Day 10

Psalm 66:1-6
1 Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!
2 Sing out the honor of His name;
Make His praise glorious.
3 Say to God,
“How awesome are Your works!
Through the greatness of Your power
Your enemies shall submit themselves to You.
4 All the earth shall worship You
And sing praises to You;
They shall sing praises to Your name.” Selah
5 Come and see the works of God;
He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men.
6 He turned the sea into dry land;
They went through the river on foot.
There we will rejoice in Him.

Brothers and sisters, we've already finished 1/3 of the month of praise. Do you feel you have grown in giving God praises? The praises seem to flow out of the psalm writers so naturally. Their passionate praises demonstrate the authentic liberty in the Spirit without self-awareness. Let's all learn from them and count God's blessings one by one, speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, to cheerfully shout to the Lord with heart-felt praises!

Back then the Lord has delivered the Israelites. His salvation work never ceases for us. He empathizes our weaknesses, and answers our prayers without delay or reservation. We went through fire and through water; But He kept us secure and brought us out to rich fulfillment. Therefore, don't lose heart for the trials and temptations in your life, but instead, cherish the hard time to experience His abundant grace. Always give thanks and do not complain. He is our loving Heavenly Father, and He never makes any mistake. Be bestowed a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning.

詩篇66:1-6
1 全地都當向神歡呼!
2 歌頌他名的榮耀,用讚美的言語將他的榮耀發明!
3 當對神說:「你的作為何等可畏!因你的大能,仇敵要投降你。
4 全地要敬拜你,歌頌你,要歌頌你的名。」(細拉)
5 你們來看神所行的,他向世人所做之事是可畏的。
6 他將海變成乾地,眾民步行過河,我們在那裡因他歡喜。

弟兄姊妹,讚美月過去了1/3,讚美的功課操練的如何了?詩人在這首詩篇裡的讚美是那樣的強烈與奔放,沒有自覺,只有靈裡的釋放和自由。讓我們也常常數算神的恩典,用詩歌、頌詞、靈歌盡情自由的歡呼,歌頌,讚美祂。

神在那時拯救了以色列人,今天祂仍在繼續拯救祂的百姓,拯救著你和我。祂體恤我們的軟弱,聆聽我們的禱告,不延遲,不退卻。我們雖從水火經過,神卻保守我們的平安,並且帶領我們進入豐盛之處。所以,不要為遇到的患難和試驗而憂愁,因這實在是得恩典的好處。也不要抱怨,只要感恩,祂是愛我們的父,祂所做的不會錯。讓喜樂油代替悲哀,讚美衣代替憂傷之靈。

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