God offers us peace as He holds us up and carries us through every trial.

上帝會賜下平安，並扶持帶領我們經過每個試煉。

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lordsustains me. Psalm 3:5

我躺下睡覺，我醒著，耶和華都保佑我。-詩篇3篇5節

As I continue trusting God through my struggles with chronic pain, even the simplest setback can feel like a fierce enemy attacker. Problem One jabs me from the right. Problem Two shoves me from behind. Problem Three punches me square in the nose. During these times, when my strength wanes and immediate relief evades me, running and hiding can seem like a good idea. But since I can』t escape my pain, change my circumstances, or ignore my emotions, I』m learning slowly to rely on God to carry me through.

在我學習倚靠上帝忍受身體的長期疼痛時，小小的挫折都會讓我感覺有如強敵重擊。有時是右邊被刺一下，有時是從背面被猛推一把，或一拳正中鼻心。每逢這些時刻，我的力量消退，又無法立即得到解脫，逃走躲開似乎是個好主意。但我無法躲避身上的疼痛，也不能改變我的處境，更不能無視我心中的情緒，只好慢慢學習倚靠上帝，讓祂帶領我度過。

When I need encouragement, comfort, and courage, I prayerfully read through the songs of the psalmists, who honestly bring their situations to God. In one of my favorite psalms, King David flees from Absalom, his son who wanted to kill him and take his kingdom. Though David lamented his painful situation (Psalm 3:1–2), he trusted God』s protection and expected Him to answer his prayers (vv. 3–4). The king didn』t lose sleep worrying or fearing what could happen, because he trusted God to sustain and save him (vv. 5–8).

當我需要鼓勵、安慰與勇氣時，我會以禱告的心仔細閱讀詩人所寫的詩篇，他們誠實地將自己的情況帶到上帝面前。我最喜歡的其中一篇詩篇，是大衛王逃避他兒子押沙龍時所作的詩。那時，押沙龍想取大衛的性命、奪取他的王位。雖然大衛哀嘆自己痛苦的景況（詩篇3篇1-2節），但他仍信靠上帝的保守，期盼上帝回應他的禱告（3-4節）。大衛並沒有因憂慮或害怕可能發生的事而寢食難安，因為他相信上帝會扶持和搭救他（5-8節）。

Physical and emotional pain can often feel like aggressive adversaries. We may be tempted to give up or wish we could escape when we』re weary and can』t see the end of our current battle. But, like David, we can learn to trust that God will hold us up and help us rest in His constant and loving presence.

身體或情緒上的痛苦，往往就像兇猛的敵人。當我們疲憊不堪，又不知這樣的痛苦何時才能結束，或許會忍不住想放棄，或希望能夠逃脫。但就像大衛一樣，我們也可以學習相信上帝會扶持我們，並幫助我們在祂永遠和慈愛的同在中得享安歇。

Lord, thank You for giving us rest in the peace of Your constant presence and assuring us of the victory You』ve already won.

感謝主，讓我們在禰永遠同在的平安中得享安歇，並讓我們知道禰早已贏得勝利。

Psalm 3NIV

3Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!2Many are saying of me, 「God will not deliver him.」3But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.4I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.6I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.7Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.8From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.

詩篇 3

3耶和華啊，我的敵人何其加增！有許多人起來攻擊我。2有許多人議論我說：「他得不著神的幫助。」3但你耶和華是我四圍的盾牌，是我的榮耀，又是叫我抬起頭來的。4我用我的聲音求告耶和華，他就從他的聖山上應允我。5我躺下睡覺，我醒著，耶和華都保佑我。6雖有成萬的百姓來周圍攻擊我，我也不怕。7耶和華啊，求你起來！我的神啊，求你救我！因為你打了我一切仇敵的腮骨，敲碎了惡人的牙齒。8救恩屬乎耶和華，願你賜福給你的百姓。

INSIGHT

靈糧透視

In addition to the Psalms, the New Testament has a lot to say about perseverance through trials. The book of Acts tells the account of the apostle Peter who was preparing to stand trial after being unjustly imprisoned by King Herod for eight days. Undoubtedly he would be executed. But Peter didn』t lose any sleep over his impending death. In fact 「the night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep」 (Acts 12:6NLT). Peter experienced peace—peace that can come only through trusting God—because the church was earnestly praying for him (vv. 5, 12).

除了詩篇之外，新約也經常提到在患難中的堅定信靠。例如在使徒行傳中，使徒彼得無故被希律王囚禁八天，之後準備接受審判。換言之，他會被處決。但彼得面對即將到來的死亡，竟然沒有失眠。事實上，彼得在受審的前一夜，依舊睡得安穩（使徒行傳12章6節）。彼得品嘗到全心信靠上帝才能得到的平安，因教會正迫切為他禱告（5、12節）。

The apostle Paul wrote about tranquility in his letter to the Philippians: 「Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus」 (Philippians 4:6–7).

使徒保羅在寫給腓立比教會的書信中，也談到了平靜安穩。他寫道：「應當一無掛慮，只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝，將你們所要的告訴上帝。上帝所賜出人意外的平安，必在基督耶穌里，保守你們的心懷意念。」（腓立比書4章6-7節）

When we can』t sleep because we』re troubled by the trials of life, instead of counting sheep we can talk to our Good Shepherd. Jesus promised,「Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you」 (John 14:27).

我們因生活的苦難而輾轉難眠時，與其數著綿羊，不如向我們的好牧人傾吐心聲。耶穌應許說：「我留下平安給你們，我將我的平安賜給你們。」（約翰福音14章27節）

What worries keep you awake at night? Ask God to help you find the peace you need.

有何掛慮讓你無法入睡呢？可以懇求上帝幫助你，得著你所需要的平安。

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