Every one of us will leave a legacy – a lasting reminder of the difference our lives made.
The question is…what kind of a legacy will we leave?
In our daily lives, thoughts like "God's plan" and "our legacy" can feel so far away.
But the truth is, every choice counts. Every thought matters. Even the smallest action makes a difference.
When you think about it, the greatest legacy that’s ever been given is the Word of God. It’s filled with stories of people who changed the world and left a legacy through their loving relationship with God.
I pray my legacy will be that I gave my life to deliver the truth of God’s Word to as many people as I possibly could.
That’s why our vision for this ministry is to offer the hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.
One of the great things I love about God’s Kingdom is that everyone who gives and supports this ministry SHARES in its legacy. And we’ve not yet come close to all that we believe God wants to do through us.
Victoria and I believe there’s so much more and we want you to be a part of all that God has for us. Thank you so much for your support! It means more than you know to us.
Believing God's Best,
Joel Osteen
我們每個人都會留給後人東西 – 一個改變我們生命難以忘懷的東西。
問題是…我們將留下什麼東西？
在我們日常生活當中，對於”上帝的計畫”和”我們留給後人東西” 的想法，感到遙不可及。
但事實是，每一個選擇都很重要。每一個想法都很要緊。即使是最小的行為也會造成大的差別。
當你思索的時候，至今所被授與最大的遺產就是上帝的話語。它滿滿記載著人物故事，他們透過與上帝的忠實關係來改變世界和留下遺產。
我禱告我所留下的將會是我獻上我的一生盡可能去傳揚上帝話語的真理給更多的人。
那就是為什麼我們神職的異像就是提供僅有在耶穌基督身上才找得到的希望直到地極。
我喜愛有關上帝國度其中一項美好的事物就是每一個給予並支持神職的人分享它的遺產。我們尚未接近所有的人，我們相信那些是上帝要透過我們去做的。Victoria 和我相信還有更多的人，而且我們希望你成為上帝給我們的一份子。非常謝謝你的支持!這對我們意義重大，超過你所知道的。
相信上帝是最好的，
Joel Osteen
2009年5月24日 星期日
Leave the Way Open (讓步)
SCRIPTURE 經文
"Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for [God's] wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (requite), says the Lord"
(Romans 12:19, AMP).
親愛的弟兄、不要自己伸冤、寧可讓步、聽憑主怒．〔或作讓人發怒〕因為經上記著、『主說、伸冤在我．我必報應。』
WORD 信息
We all go through situations where we’re not being treated fairly. Maybe somebody is talking behind your back or trying to make you look bad, maybe you were overlooked for a promotion or cheated in a business deal. When we’re being mistreated, the natural thing is to try to defend ourselves and set the record straight. Human nature wants to get even and get revenge. But the scripture says, “Vengeance is Mine… says the Lord.” That means God wants to make your wrongs right. He wants to pay you back for every unfair thing that has happened. He is a God of justice.
Notice what today’s scripture says: you can either avenge yourself or you can let God be your avenger, but you can’t have it both ways. If you take matters into your own hands, then God is going to step back and say, “Go ahead, do it your way. Looks like you don’t need My help.” But on the other hand, if we choose to stay on the high road and say, “No, I’m going to let God be my avenger and trust God to bring justice into my life”, then you are leaving the way open for God to move mightily on your behalf!
我們都經歷過被不公平對待的處境。或許有人在背後批評你或者試圖讓你看起來很糟，或許你在晉升方面被忽略或者在生意交易上被欺騙。當我們被惡待時，自然的事就是試圖保護我們自己而且馬上記上一筆。人性想要算帳和報復。但是聖經上說，” 主說、伸冤在我”。意思就是上帝要讓你的冤屈平反。祂要報償你所發生的所有不公平的事情。它是公義的上帝。
注意今天經文所說的：你可以自己伸冤或者讓上帝當你的伸冤者，但是不能兩者都用。如果你擅自行動，那麼上帝將後退然後說，”去吧，照你的方法做。看起來你不需要我的幫忙。” 但是反過來，如果我們選擇停留在最佳的途徑而且說，”不，我將讓上帝當我的伸冤者且深信上帝會將公義帶進我的生命”，那麼你將讓步給上帝來代表你勇猛地往前邁進。
PRAYER 禱告
Heavenly Father, I humbly come to You asking that You be my vindicator. I choose to release all those who have hurt me and every wrong done to me. Fill me with your peace and love. I trust that You are working on my behalf, and I look for Your goodness in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
天父，我謙卑地來到祢面前要求祢當我的伸冤者(復仇者)。我選擇釋放所有傷害我的人和每一個加在我身上的冤屈。用你的平安和愛來充滿我。我深信祢正代表我在行事，而且我一生尋求祢的慈愛。奉主耶穌的名求，阿們。
"Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for [God's] wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (requite), says the Lord"
(Romans 12:19, AMP).
親愛的弟兄、不要自己伸冤、寧可讓步、聽憑主怒．〔或作讓人發怒〕因為經上記著、『主說、伸冤在我．我必報應。』
WORD 信息
We all go through situations where we’re not being treated fairly. Maybe somebody is talking behind your back or trying to make you look bad, maybe you were overlooked for a promotion or cheated in a business deal. When we’re being mistreated, the natural thing is to try to defend ourselves and set the record straight. Human nature wants to get even and get revenge. But the scripture says, “Vengeance is Mine… says the Lord.” That means God wants to make your wrongs right. He wants to pay you back for every unfair thing that has happened. He is a God of justice.
Notice what today’s scripture says: you can either avenge yourself or you can let God be your avenger, but you can’t have it both ways. If you take matters into your own hands, then God is going to step back and say, “Go ahead, do it your way. Looks like you don’t need My help.” But on the other hand, if we choose to stay on the high road and say, “No, I’m going to let God be my avenger and trust God to bring justice into my life”, then you are leaving the way open for God to move mightily on your behalf!
我們都經歷過被不公平對待的處境。或許有人在背後批評你或者試圖讓你看起來很糟，或許你在晉升方面被忽略或者在生意交易上被欺騙。當我們被惡待時，自然的事就是試圖保護我們自己而且馬上記上一筆。人性想要算帳和報復。但是聖經上說，” 主說、伸冤在我”。意思就是上帝要讓你的冤屈平反。祂要報償你所發生的所有不公平的事情。它是公義的上帝。
注意今天經文所說的：你可以自己伸冤或者讓上帝當你的伸冤者，但是不能兩者都用。如果你擅自行動，那麼上帝將後退然後說，”去吧，照你的方法做。看起來你不需要我的幫忙。” 但是反過來，如果我們選擇停留在最佳的途徑而且說，”不，我將讓上帝當我的伸冤者且深信上帝會將公義帶進我的生命”，那麼你將讓步給上帝來代表你勇猛地往前邁進。
PRAYER 禱告
Heavenly Father, I humbly come to You asking that You be my vindicator. I choose to release all those who have hurt me and every wrong done to me. Fill me with your peace and love. I trust that You are working on my behalf, and I look for Your goodness in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
天父，我謙卑地來到祢面前要求祢當我的伸冤者(復仇者)。我選擇釋放所有傷害我的人和每一個加在我身上的冤屈。用你的平安和愛來充滿我。我深信祢正代表我在行事，而且我一生尋求祢的慈愛。奉主耶穌的名求，阿們。
The Next Chapter (下一章)
SCRIPTURE 經文
"You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in Your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed"
(Psalm 139:16, NLT)
我未成形的體質、你的眼早已看見了．你所定的日子、我尚未度一日、〔或作我被造的肢體尚未有其一〕你都寫在你的冊上了。
(詩篇 139:16)
WORD 信息
Did you know that God has already recorded every part of your life from the beginning to the end?
He knows every disappointment, every loss, every challenge; and the good news is that your story ends in victory!
God has written out a plan to bless and prosper you. Your final chapter concludes with you fulfilling your God-given destiny.
Here’s the key: when you go through a disappointment, when you go through a loss, don’t stop on that page in your life.
You’ve got to decide to keep moving forward. There’s another chapter in front of you, but you’ve got to be willing to take the next step.
Sometimes, we get so focused on what didn’t work out that we stay stuck, reliving the disappointment.
If that’s you, recognize that you’ve been on that page long enough. It’s time to let it go and turn the page to the new chapter God has in store.
You may not understand, it may not have been fair, but remember, the next chapter is full of blessing, full of favor, and full of victory!
Make the decision to let go of the old so you can move forward into the abundant life God has in store for you!
你知道上帝已經從頭到尾記錄你一生中的每一個部份嗎?
祂知道每一個失望，每一個損失，每一個挑戰；而好消息是你的故事會以勝利收場。
上帝已經寫下了一個計畫來祝福你及使你昌盛。最後一章是以實現 神所賜的 天意為結局。
祕訣在這裡:當你經歷失望，當你經歷損失，不要停留在你人生中的那一頁。
你必須決定繼續往前走。有另外一章在你前面，但是你必須願意採取下一步。
有時候，我們太專注於沒有成功的事情上以致於我們被困住了，再次經歷失望。
如果那是你，承認你停留在那頁夠久了。這正是讓它走的時候而且翻頁到上帝所儲備新的一章。
你也許不明白，這也許不公平，但是要記住，下一章充滿祝福、充滿恩惠和充滿勝利。
下決心讓舊的離去，如此你可以向前進入上帝為你所儲備豐盛的生命。
PRAYER 禱告
Heavenly Father, thank You for the good plan You have for me. Today, I lay aside the disappointments of the past knowing that You have blessing in store for my future. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
天父，謝謝您給我您擁有的好計畫。今天，我放下過去的失望，知道您為我的將來有儲備祝福。奉主耶穌的名求，阿們。
請收看本文影片http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKFYXw0wWQI&feature=related
"You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in Your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed"
(Psalm 139:16, NLT)
我未成形的體質、你的眼早已看見了．你所定的日子、我尚未度一日、〔或作我被造的肢體尚未有其一〕你都寫在你的冊上了。
(詩篇 139:16)
WORD 信息
Did you know that God has already recorded every part of your life from the beginning to the end?
He knows every disappointment, every loss, every challenge; and the good news is that your story ends in victory!
God has written out a plan to bless and prosper you. Your final chapter concludes with you fulfilling your God-given destiny.
Here’s the key: when you go through a disappointment, when you go through a loss, don’t stop on that page in your life.
You’ve got to decide to keep moving forward. There’s another chapter in front of you, but you’ve got to be willing to take the next step.
Sometimes, we get so focused on what didn’t work out that we stay stuck, reliving the disappointment.
If that’s you, recognize that you’ve been on that page long enough. It’s time to let it go and turn the page to the new chapter God has in store.
You may not understand, it may not have been fair, but remember, the next chapter is full of blessing, full of favor, and full of victory!
Make the decision to let go of the old so you can move forward into the abundant life God has in store for you!
你知道上帝已經從頭到尾記錄你一生中的每一個部份嗎?
祂知道每一個失望，每一個損失，每一個挑戰；而好消息是你的故事會以勝利收場。
上帝已經寫下了一個計畫來祝福你及使你昌盛。最後一章是以實現 神所賜的 天意為結局。
祕訣在這裡:當你經歷失望，當你經歷損失，不要停留在你人生中的那一頁。
你必須決定繼續往前走。有另外一章在你前面，但是你必須願意採取下一步。
有時候，我們太專注於沒有成功的事情上以致於我們被困住了，再次經歷失望。
如果那是你，承認你停留在那頁夠久了。這正是讓它走的時候而且翻頁到上帝所儲備新的一章。
你也許不明白，這也許不公平，但是要記住，下一章充滿祝福、充滿恩惠和充滿勝利。
下決心讓舊的離去，如此你可以向前進入上帝為你所儲備豐盛的生命。
PRAYER 禱告
Heavenly Father, thank You for the good plan You have for me. Today, I lay aside the disappointments of the past knowing that You have blessing in store for my future. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
天父，謝謝您給我您擁有的好計畫。今天，我放下過去的失望，知道您為我的將來有儲備祝福。奉主耶穌的名求，阿們。
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Inexpressible and Glorious Joy (說不出來、滿有榮光的大喜樂)
SCRIPTURE 經文
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy”
(I Peter 1:8, NIV).
你們雖然沒有見過他、卻是愛他．如今雖不得看見、卻因信他就有說不出來、滿有榮光的大喜樂．
(彼 得 前 書 1:8)
WORD 信息
Do you need more joy in your life? This verse tells us that when we choose to believe in God, we are filled with His joy.
And not just any kind of joy—inexpressible and glorious joy!
Have you ever seen someone filled with inexpressible joy over something? Their face is beaming, their heart is pounding.
They can hardly contain themselves. They are so excited they can’t think of anything else.
They have so much confidence over what they know that nothing can take away their joy.
As believers, that’s how we should be. We should be confident in the goodness of God and filled with His inexpressible and glorious joy!
I encourage you today to be bold and believe God. Get to know Him better by knowing His Word.
Hold His promises close to your heart so that you can be filled with His confidence and joy all the days of your life.
你需要更多的喜樂在你的生活中嗎?這一章節告訴我們，當我們選擇信仰上帝，我們就會充滿祂的喜樂。
而且不只是任何一種的喜樂，而是說不出來、滿有榮光的大喜樂。
你見過某人對某事充滿著說不出來的喜樂嗎?他們笑容滿面，心裡雀躍。
他們幾乎無法控制自己。他們興奮到無法想任何其他事情。
他們有著超越他們所知道的那麼大的信心，就是什麼也無法奪去他們的喜樂。
作為信徒，我們就應該要這樣。我們應該對上帝的慈愛有信心，而且充滿祂那說不出來、滿有榮光的大喜樂 。
我鼓勵你今天要大膽的來相信上帝。藉由熟悉祂的話語來更加了解祂。
你的心要緊緊守著祂的應許，如此你的一生就能充滿祂的信心和喜樂。
PRAYER 禱告
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your joy unspeakable and full of glory. I choose to believe You and trust in Your goodness. I invite you to search my heart and remove anything that would keep me from all You have in store. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
天父，謝謝您給我說不出來和滿有榮光的喜樂 。我選擇相信您並倚靠您的慈愛。我邀請您來審視我的內心和除去任何會阻擋我接近您所有的儲備的東西。奉主耶穌的名求，阿們。
請收看本文影片http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL-zb3X2m5U&feature=channel
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy”
(I Peter 1:8, NIV).
你們雖然沒有見過他、卻是愛他．如今雖不得看見、卻因信他就有說不出來、滿有榮光的大喜樂．
(彼 得 前 書 1:8)
WORD 信息
Do you need more joy in your life? This verse tells us that when we choose to believe in God, we are filled with His joy.
And not just any kind of joy—inexpressible and glorious joy!
Have you ever seen someone filled with inexpressible joy over something? Their face is beaming, their heart is pounding.
They can hardly contain themselves. They are so excited they can’t think of anything else.
They have so much confidence over what they know that nothing can take away their joy.
As believers, that’s how we should be. We should be confident in the goodness of God and filled with His inexpressible and glorious joy!
I encourage you today to be bold and believe God. Get to know Him better by knowing His Word.
Hold His promises close to your heart so that you can be filled with His confidence and joy all the days of your life.
你需要更多的喜樂在你的生活中嗎?這一章節告訴我們，當我們選擇信仰上帝，我們就會充滿祂的喜樂。
而且不只是任何一種的喜樂，而是說不出來、滿有榮光的大喜樂。
你見過某人對某事充滿著說不出來的喜樂嗎?他們笑容滿面，心裡雀躍。
他們幾乎無法控制自己。他們興奮到無法想任何其他事情。
他們有著超越他們所知道的那麼大的信心，就是什麼也無法奪去他們的喜樂。
作為信徒，我們就應該要這樣。我們應該對上帝的慈愛有信心，而且充滿祂那說不出來、滿有榮光的大喜樂 。
我鼓勵你今天要大膽的來相信上帝。藉由熟悉祂的話語來更加了解祂。
你的心要緊緊守著祂的應許，如此你的一生就能充滿祂的信心和喜樂。
PRAYER 禱告
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your joy unspeakable and full of glory. I choose to believe You and trust in Your goodness. I invite you to search my heart and remove anything that would keep me from all You have in store. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
天父，謝謝您給我說不出來和滿有榮光的喜樂 。我選擇相信您並倚靠您的慈愛。我邀請您來審視我的內心和除去任何會阻擋我接近您所有的儲備的東西。奉主耶穌的名求，阿們。
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Anxious for Nothing (一 無 罣 慮)
SCRIPTURE 經文
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God”
(Philippians 4:6, NASB).
應當一無罣慮、只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求、和感謝、將你們所要的告訴 神。
(腓立比書4:6)
WORD 信息
So many people today are living uptight, worried and anxious about the future, filled with frustration and concern.
In the natural there may be good reason, but understand, that is not God’s best.
God doesn’t want us to live in anxiety and frustration; He wants us to live in peace.
You can find rest in Him knowing that no matter what is happening around you, God Almighty has His hand on you.
The next time you’re tempted to worry or be anxious about something, remember this verse.
God invites us to come to Him. In fact, the Bible says He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
But notice, we can’t just come to Him any old way. He wants us to come to Him with a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving.
Begin by simply saying, “Father in heaven, thank You for the privilege to come before You. Thank You for hearing my prayers.”
As you come to Him with an open and humble heart, He will hear you and fill you with His peace and joy all the days of your life.
現今有許多人生活拮据，對於未來感到憂愁罣慮，內心充滿著挫折和擔心。
在天性上也許這是好的動機，但是要知道，那不是上帝最美好的事物。
上帝不要我們生活在罣慮和挫折中，祂要我們生活在平安中。
你可以在祂裡面尋求到安歇，知道無論什麼事情發生在你週遭，全能的上帝都會與你攜手同行。
下次你想要對某事憂愁罣慮時，要記住這一章節。
上帝邀請我們到祂的面前。事實上，聖經上有說祂是勤勉尋求祂的人的獎賞。
但是要注意，我們不能僅僅以老舊的方式來到祂的面前。祂要我們用感恩和感謝的心來到祂的面前。
簡單地開始說，”天上的父，謝謝您讓我有這份殊榮來到您的面前。謝謝您聆聽我的禱告。
當你敞開心胸，用謙卑的心來到祂的面前，祂會聽見而且使你的一生充滿祂的平安和喜樂。
PRAYER 禱告
Heavenly Father, today I choose to be anxious for nothing. I choose to set aside my worries and concerns. I thank You for Your faithfulness to meet every need in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
天父，今天我選擇一無罣慮。我選擇放下我的憂愁和擔心。謝謝您用您的信實來滿足我生命中的每一項需求。奉主耶穌的名求，阿們。
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“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God”
(Philippians 4:6, NASB).
應當一無罣慮、只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求、和感謝、將你們所要的告訴 神。
(腓立比書4:6)
WORD 信息
So many people today are living uptight, worried and anxious about the future, filled with frustration and concern.
In the natural there may be good reason, but understand, that is not God’s best.
God doesn’t want us to live in anxiety and frustration; He wants us to live in peace.
You can find rest in Him knowing that no matter what is happening around you, God Almighty has His hand on you.
The next time you’re tempted to worry or be anxious about something, remember this verse.
God invites us to come to Him. In fact, the Bible says He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
But notice, we can’t just come to Him any old way. He wants us to come to Him with a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving.
Begin by simply saying, “Father in heaven, thank You for the privilege to come before You. Thank You for hearing my prayers.”
As you come to Him with an open and humble heart, He will hear you and fill you with His peace and joy all the days of your life.
現今有許多人生活拮据，對於未來感到憂愁罣慮，內心充滿著挫折和擔心。
在天性上也許這是好的動機，但是要知道，那不是上帝最美好的事物。
上帝不要我們生活在罣慮和挫折中，祂要我們生活在平安中。
你可以在祂裡面尋求到安歇，知道無論什麼事情發生在你週遭，全能的上帝都會與你攜手同行。
下次你想要對某事憂愁罣慮時，要記住這一章節。
上帝邀請我們到祂的面前。事實上，聖經上有說祂是勤勉尋求祂的人的獎賞。
但是要注意，我們不能僅僅以老舊的方式來到祂的面前。祂要我們用感恩和感謝的心來到祂的面前。
簡單地開始說，”天上的父，謝謝您讓我有這份殊榮來到您的面前。謝謝您聆聽我的禱告。
當你敞開心胸，用謙卑的心來到祂的面前，祂會聽見而且使你的一生充滿祂的平安和喜樂。
PRAYER 禱告
Heavenly Father, today I choose to be anxious for nothing. I choose to set aside my worries and concerns. I thank You for Your faithfulness to meet every need in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
天父，今天我選擇一無罣慮。我選擇放下我的憂愁和擔心。謝謝您用您的信實來滿足我生命中的每一項需求。奉主耶穌的名求，阿們。
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