第1章 序言
God closes one door while opening another one for you上帝关了这扇门,必会为你开启另一扇门
1. The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island.
2. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.
3. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
4. But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky.
5. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. “God, how could you do this to me!” he cried.
6. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.
7. “How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers.
8. “We saw your smoke signal.”they replied.
9. It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn’t lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
10. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.
11. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer.
12. You say: “It’s impossible”
13. God says: All things are possible
14. You say: “I’m too tired.”
15. God says: I will give you rest
16. You say: “Nobody really loves me”
17. God says: I love you
18. You say: “I can’t go on.”
19. God says: My grace is sufficient
20. You say: “I can’t figure things out.”
21. God says: I will direct your steps.
22. You say: “I can’t do it.”
23. God says: You can do all things.
24. You say: “I’m not able.”
25. God says: I am able.
26. You say: “It’s not worth it.”
27. God says: It will be worth it.
28. You say: “I can’t forgive myself.”
29. God says: I forgive you.
30. You say: “I’m poor.”
31. God says: I will supply all your needs.
32. You say: “I’m afraid.”
33. God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear.
34. You say: “I’m always worried and frustrated.”
35. God says: Cast all your cares on ME.
36. You say: “I don’t have enough faith.”
37. God says: I’ve given everyone a measure of faith.
38. You say: “I’m not smart enough.”
39. God says: I give you wisdom.
40. You say: “I feel all alone.”
41. God says: I will never leave you or forsake you.
1. 在一场船难中,唯一的生存者随着潮水,漂流到了一座无人岛上。
2. 他天天激动地祈祷神能够救他早日离开此处,回到家乡。他还每天注视着海上有否可搭救他的人,但是除了汪洋一片,什么也没有。
3. 后来,他决定用那片带他到小岛的木头造一个简陋的小木屋以保护他在这险恶的环境中生存,并且保存他所有剩下的东西。
4. 有一天,在他捕完食物后,准备回小屋时,突然发现他的小屋竟然陷在熊熊烈火之中,大火引起的浓烟不断向天上窜。
5. 最悲惨的是:他所有的一切东西,在这一瞬间,通通化为乌有了。悲痛的他,气愤地对天呐喊着:“神啊!你怎么可以这样对待我!”顿时,眼泪从他的眼角中流出。
6. 第二天一早,他被一艘正在靠近小岛的船只的鸣笛声吵醒。是的,有人来救他了。
7. 到了船上时,他问那些船员说:“你怎么知道我在这里?”
8. “因为我们看到了信号般的浓烟。”他们回答说。
9. 人在碰到困难时,很容易会沮丧。不过,无论受到折磨或者痛苦,都不用因此失去信心,因为上帝一直在我们心里面做着奇妙的工作。
10. 记着:当下一次你的小木屋着火时,那可能只是上帝美妙恩典的表征而已。
11. 在所有我们所认为是负面的事情,上帝都是有正面答案的。
12. 你说:“那是不可能的。”
13. 上帝说:“在人所不能的事,在神却能。”
14. 你说:“我累了。”
15. 上帝说:“我让你休息。”
16. 你说:“没有人爱我。”
17. 上帝说:“我爱你。”
18. 你说:“我做不下去了。”
19. 上帝说:“我的恩典够你支持下去。”
20. 你说:“我想不通。”
21. 上帝说:“我引领你前行。”
22. 你说:“我做不到。”
23. 上帝说:“你什么都做得到。”
24. 你说:“我不配。”
25. 上帝说:“你配。”
26. 你说:“这么做不值得。”
27. 上帝说:“做了,你马上就会觉得值得了。”
28. 你说:“我无法原谅自己。”
29. 上帝说:“我原谅你。”
30. 你说:“我是穷苦的。”
31. 上帝说:“我供应你一切所需。”
32. 你说:“我害怕。”
33. 上帝说:“我并没有给你一个恐惧的心灵。”
34. 你说:“我常常在担忧、受挫。”
35. 上帝说:“放下你的重担,我为你承担。”
36. 你说:“我信心不足。”
37. 上帝说:“我给了每个人相同的信心。”
38. 你说:“我不够聪明。”
39. 上帝说:“我给你智能。”
40. 你说:“我是孤单的。”
41. 上帝说:“我永远不会舍弃你的。”