上帝会赐下平安，并扶持带领我们经过每个试炼。

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

我躺下睡觉，我醒着，耶和华都保佑我。-诗篇3篇5节

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.

在我学习倚靠上帝忍受身体的长期疼痛时，小小的挫折都会让我感觉有如强敌重击。有时是右边被刺一下，有时是从背面被猛推一把，或一拳正中鼻心。每逢这些时刻，我的力量消退，又无法立即得到解脱，逃走躲开似乎是个好主意。但我无法躲避身上的疼痛，也不能改变我的处境，更不能无视我心中的情绪，只好慢慢学习倚靠上帝，让祂带领我度过。

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).

当我需要鼓励、安慰与勇气时，我会以祷告的心仔细阅读诗人所写的诗篇，他们诚实地将自己的情况带到上帝面前。我最喜欢的其中一篇诗篇，是大卫王逃避他儿子押沙龙时所作的诗。那时，押沙龙想取大卫的性命、夺取他的王位。虽然大卫哀叹自己痛苦的景况（诗篇3篇1-2节），但他仍信靠上帝的保守，期盼上帝回应他的祷告（3-4节）。大卫并没有因忧虑或害怕可能发生的事而寝食难安，因为他相信上帝会扶持和搭救他（5-8节）。

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.

身体或情绪上的痛苦，往往就像凶猛的敌人。当我们疲惫不堪，又不知这样的痛苦何时才能结束，或许会忍不住想放弃，或希望能够逃脱。但就像大卫一样，我们也可以学习相信上帝会扶持我们，并帮助我们在祂永远和慈爱的同在中得享安歇。

感谢主，让我们在祢永远同在的平安中得享安歇，并让我们知道祢早已赢得胜利。

Psalm 3  NIV

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

诗篇 3 

3 耶和华啊，我的敌人何其加增！有许多人起来攻击我。2 有许多人议论我说：“他得不着神的帮助。”3 但你耶和华是我四围的盾牌，是我的荣耀，又是叫我抬起头来的。4 我用我的声音求告耶和华，他就从他的圣山上应允我。5 我躺下睡觉，我醒着，耶和华都保佑我。6 虽有成万的百姓来周围攻击我，我也不怕。7 耶和华啊，求你起来！我的神啊，求你救我！因为你打了我一切仇敌的腮骨，敲碎了恶人的牙齿。8 救恩属乎耶和华，愿你赐福给你的百姓。

INSIGHT

灵粮透视

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 12:6 NLT). Peter experienced peace—peace that can come only through trusting God—because the church was earnestly praying for him (vv. 5, 12).

除了诗篇之外，新约也经常提到在患难中的坚定信靠。例如在使徒行传中，使徒彼得无故被希律王囚禁八天，之后准备接受审判。换言之，他会被处决。但彼得面对即将到来的死亡，竟然没有失眠。事实上，彼得在受审的前一夜，依旧睡得安稳（使徒行传12章6节）。彼得品尝到全心信靠上帝才能得到的平安，因教会正迫切为他祷告（5、12节）。

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).

使徒保罗在写给腓立比教会的书信中，也谈到了平静安稳。他写道：“应当一无挂虑，只要凡事藉着祷告、祈求和感谢，将你们所要的告诉上帝。上帝所赐出人意外的平安，必在基督耶稣里，保守你们的心怀意念。”（腓立比书4章6-7节）

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).

我们因生活的苦难而辗转难眠时，与其数着绵羊，不如向我们的好牧人倾吐心声。耶稣应许说：“我留下平安给你们，我将我的平安赐给你们。”（约翰福音14章27节）

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

有何挂虑让你无法入睡呢？可以恳求上帝帮助你，得着你所需要的平安。

整理：于姊妹