感恩扎記

在短短一個月以來，心情大有起伏，這些日子讓自己經歷了事奉上最難與痛，「人言可畏」是我對整件事的體會。說話是一種藝術，也是一種修養，聖經有說：「一句話說得合宜，如金蘋果在銀網子裡」、「柔和的舌頭能折斷骨頭」、「 謹守口與舌的，就保守自己免受災難」... 自問在這方面真的有很多地方需要改善，經一事長一智，人也是這樣在錯誤和失敗中才能成長、成熟。心情低落的日子，欣見枕邊人和愛我的弟兄姊妹給予支持，叫我不致一厥不振，雖然有些事和情需要時間去愈合，求天父給我仍存那份信、望、愛。

上帝總不叫人一味的苦澀，在這個生意上的淡季，現金周轉每年都叫人苦惱，但感恩的是收到稅局的退款，這比得了橫財更開心，這個淡季，應該可以從容過渡了！更要感恩的不只是收到退款，而是找到工作。經過好幾個月的尋尋覓覓，上帝終為我開路，如無意外，七月中便開始培訓，八月應該開始分配工作，一切都順利的進行中。故事還沒完，意想不到的恩典如傾倒的蜂蜜，在我們正因為不穩定的收入而感到沒有保障，籌算著如何繼續現在已漸淡薄的生意時，上帝又開路，讓蕃茄在一試無妨的心態下，申請的一份工作，竟然又獲得面試機會。雖然不知是否能成功受聘，但已感到上帝滿有恩典，叫我們不必擔心。

人生總是如此，有高有低才是精彩之處，這次面對事奉上的不如意，我並沒有問上帝「為什麼」，因為知道這事讓我成長，是一次深刻的教訓；丈夫的體諒和支持，無言感激；在生活上，上帝的供應和預備，我滿心感恩，我深知沒有恩典是必然的，珍惜只有珍惜。

Beginning Today ...

I heard this poem from the radio, it is so encouraging and full of insight, just share with everyone who visits here ....

Beginning Today

Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday.
It is in the past and the past will never change.
Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow.
Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it.
But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first
making the most of today.

Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration.
This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.

Beginning today I will cherish each moment of my life.
I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.
I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.

Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.
I will face challenges with courage and determination.
I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.

Beginning today I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time.
Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image,
my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today I walk with renewed faith in human kindness.
Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there is hope
for a brighter and better future.

Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart.
I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people.
I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else: perfection does not exist in an imperfect world.
But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.

Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy . . .
admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite music,
pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath . . .
pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.

Beginning today I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer.
I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.
I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

Beginning today. And every day.

AUTHOR PENNY WHITE

Just a thought, but as I often think of you and realize how much God loves you, sometimes I think we need to also love ourselves through His eyes. God Bless.