《新年靈修默想一》:「我只有一件事, 就是忘記背後, 努力面前的,向著標竿直跑, 要得神在基督耶穌裡從上面召我來得的獎賞。」(腓3:13-14)

默想一:你2021年的人生標竿是什麼?你鎖定好了嗎?基督徒不論從事哪一種行業,所做的一切都是為了基督的榮耀,凡事以基督為人生的標竿。基督呼召我們跟隨祂,走的是十字架的窄路,會有許多的爭戰,但有主同行就不用懼怕。走天路不容易,但那是通往永生之道。為此,我們當像運動員一樣,全力以赴地向着得錦標直跑。我們不是要得這地上的獎賞,而是要得著那天上永恆的賞賜,就是永遠享受上帝的同在。

默想二:你要如何直奔標竿?先「忘記背後」,靠基督放下所有過去的成敗和得失,還要徹底地清除一切賽程上的障礙物,包括你生活中的絆腳石及內在的垃圾。然後「努力面前」,就是效法基督的順服及行動,以認識耶穌基督為至寶。信靠主的人只能往前跟主走。手扶著犁往後看的,不配進天國(路9:62)

禱告:感謝神,因祢在2020年所滴下的恩典脂油。至於新年,我將繼續以祢為我定的標竿為我的人生目標,並竭力追求認識祢。求袮堅定我的信心,我願在2021年追求靈命增長,藉著每日靈修與袮同行,直到祢的話語成形在我心。求袮幫助我,使我的每日靈修成為家人的榜樣和祝福。奉主耶穌寶貴的聖名禱告,阿們!

《New Year meditation 1》:  “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Php 3:13-14)

Meditation one: In year 2021, what is your life’s goal? Have you locked in already? No matter what kind of profession is engaged in, everything a Christian does should be for the glory of Christ, and Christ is the purpose of life in everything. Christ calls us to follow Him and walk the path of the cross, which is a narrow way. There will be many battles, but there is no need to be afraid if the Lord walks along with us. It is not easy to walk along the heavenly path, but that is the words of eternal life. For this reason, we should be like athletes and to strain toward what is ahead. We do not want to win the prize on the earth, but to win the prize of the heavenly eternity, that is, to enjoy the presence of God forever.

Meditation two: How do you strain toward a goal? First of all, it is to “forget what is behind”, trust in Christ, lay down all the past successes and failures, and completely take away all the hurdles on the race track, including stumbling blocks and inside rubbish in your life. Then “strain toward”, which is to imitate Christ’s submission and deeds, for the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Those who trust in the Lord can only move forward with the Lord. No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God. (Luk 9:62)

Prayer: Thank You God for the goodness and fatness you have dripped during year 2020. As for the New Year, I will continue to take the goal you set for me as the purpose of my life, and strive to get to know You. Please strengthen my faith. I am willing to pursue spiritual growth in 2021, and walk with you through daily devotions until your words are formed in my heart. Please help me to make my daily devotions a role model and blessing for my family. I pray in the precious holy name of the Lord Jesus, Amen!

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