11月22日
感恩节的意义
Thanksgiving With Meaning
耶和华靠近伤心的人,拯救灵性痛悔的人。—— 诗篇 34:18
The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking; he rescues those who are humbly sorry for their sins.
—Psalm 34:18 (TLB)
很多基督徒都有这样的习惯,在公共场所低下头来,为摆放在他们面前的食物感恩。有很多服务员在看到我们谢饭后告诉我,在他们的饭馆这是第一次看到有人谢饭。
太多的人从不暂停片刻为上帝所赐的食物献上感谢一词。极少的家庭会在开餐前或是一天当中的任何其他时刻向上帝感恩。即使是在感恩节,也只有少数人会停下来感谢上帝。
感恩是对所无法偿还的债务的承认。我们向帮助我们的人表示感谢,无论我们是否能以其他方式偿还。感恩的真正意义是对于依赖别人帮助的一种承认,而不仅仅是礼貌的一句“谢谢”这样的形式。
It is the custom of many Christians to bow their heads in public places and give thanks for the food that has been placed before them. I have had scores of waiters and waitresses tell me that when we bowed our heads, it was the first time they had ever seen that happen in their restaurant.
Millions never pause to give a word of thanks to God for the food provided. Few homes have a moment of thanksgiving at the beginning of the meal or at any other time of the day. Even at Thanksgiving time only a minority will pause and give thanks to God.
Thanksgiving is recognition of a debt that cannot be paid. We express thanks, whether or not we are able otherwise to reimburse the giver. When thanksgiving is filled with true meaning and is not just the formality of a polite “thank you,” it is the recognition of dependence.
今日祷告
主耶稣,我知道没有你我所做的一切都是枉然劳力。求祢帮助我将自己全然交托,让祢来掌管我的生命。
Prayer for the day
Lord Jesus, I know that apart from You I can do nothing of lasting value. Help me to come to the end of self and allow You to control the reins of my life.
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