“It’s New Every Morning!” “每天早晨都是新的!” 哀 Lamentations 3:19-24 創 Gen 41:51-52

Happy New Year! 新年快樂!

New Year Resolution 新年立志 “I will experience God’s new blessing every day!” “我要每天都經驗神新的祝福!”

Strategy for Achieving It 達成的策略 Biblical Principles (聖經原則) Application (應用) Practical Steps to Take (實際步驟) Action (行動) Accountability (反省与改進) Continuous growth process (持續成長的過程)

耶 Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 耶和華說，我知道我向你們所懷的意念是賜平安的意念，不是降災禍的意念，要叫你們末後有指望‧

羅 Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 我們曉得萬事都互相效力，叫愛神的人得益處，就是按祂旨意被召的人‧

哀 Lamentations 3:19–24 (NIV) 19 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. 20 I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. 21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” 19 耶和華阿，求你記念我如茵蔯和苦膽的困苦窘迫‧ 20 我心想念這些，就在裡面憂悶‧ 21 我想起這事，心裡就有指望‧ 22 我們不至消滅，是出於耶和華諸般的慈愛‧是因他的憐憫不至斷絕‧ 23 每早晨，這都是新的‧你的誠實極其廣大‧ 24 我心裡說，耶和華是我的分，因此，我要仰望他‧

賽 Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV) 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. 18 耶和華如此說，你們不要記念從前的事，也不要思想古時的事‧ 19 看哪，我要做一件新事，如今要發現，你們豈不知道麼‧我必在曠野開道路，在沙漠開江河‧

創 Genesis 41:51–52 (NIV) 51 Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” 52 The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” 51 約瑟給長子起名叫瑪拿西﹝就是使之忘了的意思﹞，因為他說，神使我忘了一切的困苦和我父的全家‧ 52 他給次子起名叫以法蓮﹝就是使之昌盛的意思﹞，因為他說，神使我在受苦的地方昌盛‧

創 Genesis 50:20 (NIV) You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 從前你們的意思是要害我，但 神的意思原是好的，要保全許多人的性命，成就今日的光景‧

雅 James 1:2–4, 12 (NIV) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. …12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 2 我的弟兄們，你們落在百般試煉中，都要以為大喜樂‧ 3 因為知道你們的信心經過試驗就生忍耐‧ 4 但忍耐也當成功，使你們成全完備，毫無缺欠‧ …12 忍受試探的人是有福的‧因為他經過試驗以後，必得生命的冠冕，這是主應許給那些愛他之人的‧

I. I know God’s plan for me. 我知道神為我的計劃 I. I know God’s plan for me. 我知道神為我的計劃. (耶Jer 29:11; 羅Rom 8:28-29; 創Gen 50:20; 雅James 1:2-12) God plan is always for my good. (Jer 29:11; Gen 50:20) 神對我的計劃一定是為我好的 To prosper me. To give me a future. He purpose is not for my comfort, but for my character development. (Rom 8:28-29; James 1:2-12) 神的目的不是為我的舒适, 乃是為我品格/生命的發展. He causes all things to work together for this purpose. The result is always good for those who love Him. Christians don’t have bad luck.

耶 Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 耶和華說，我知道我向你們所懷的意念是賜平安的意念，不是降災禍的意念，要叫你們末後有指望‧

羅 Romans 8:28 (NIV) 我們曉得萬事都互相效力，叫愛神的人得益處，就是按祂旨意被召的人‧ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 我們曉得萬事都互相效力，叫愛神的人得益處，就是按祂旨意被召的人‧

雅 James 1:2–4, 12 (NIV) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. …12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 2 我的弟兄們，你們落在百般試煉中，都要以為大喜樂‧ 3 因為知道你們的信心經過試驗就生忍耐‧ 4 但忍耐也當成功，使你們成全完備，毫無缺欠‧ …12 忍受試探的人是有福的‧因為他經過試驗以後，必得生命的冠冕，這是主應許給那些愛他之人的‧

創 Genesis 50:20 (NIV) 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 從前你們的意思是要害我，但 神的意思原是好的，要保全許多人的性命，成就今日的光景‧

II. I reflect on my past year profitably. 我要有益地來回顧過去的一年 II. I reflect on my past year profitably. 我要有益地來回顧過去的一年. (耶 Jer 29:11; 羅 Rom 8:28-29; 創 Gen 41:51-52; 50:20; 哀 Lam 3:23-24; 雅 James 1:2-4, 12; 5:7-8; 賽 Isa 43:18-19) Acknowledge God’s mercy and grace. (哀Lam 3:23-24; 創Gen 41:52) 承認神的憐憫与恩典. Find God’s purpose in everything. (羅Rom 8:28-29; 雅Jam 1:2-12) 凡事尋找神的目的. (透過神的價值看事物.) Look at suffering and triumphs biblically. (創Gen 50:20) 用聖經原則看苦難与得勝. A heart of thanksgiving. (創Gen 41:51-52; 帖前1Th 5:18; 傳Ecc 5:18-20) 帶着感恩的心去回顧. Counting God’s blessings. (傳Ecc 5:18-20) 數算主恩. Do not let your memory of the past block your future blessing. (創Gen 41:51-52; 賽Isa 43:18-19) 不要誏你對過去的回憶成為你未來祝福的攔阻. Forgive and forget but learn the lesson. (創Gen 41:52) 饒恕, 忘記, 学到功課. Take steps to benefit from trials and suffering. (賽Isa 43:18-19; 創Gen 41:51-52) 採取行動從試煉与患難裡得益處.

Do not let your past rob you from your future blessing. 不要讓你的過去成為你未來 祝福的攔阻.

賽 Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV) 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. 18 耶和華如此說，你們不要記念從前的事，也不要思想古時的事‧ 19 看哪，我要做一件新事，如今要發現，你們豈不知道麼‧我必在曠野開道路，在沙漠開江河‧

創 Genesis 41:51–52 (NIV) 51 Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” 52 The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” 51 約瑟給長子起名叫瑪拿西﹝就是使之忘了的意思﹞，因為他說，神使我忘了一切的困苦和我父的全家‧ 52 他給次子起名叫以法蓮﹝就是使之昌盛的意思﹞，因為他說，神使我在受苦的地方昌盛‧

創 Genesis 50:20 (NIV) You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 從前你們的意思是要害我，但 神的意思原是好的，要保全許多人的性命，成就今日的光景‧

III. I look forward to the New Year expectantly. 我要以期待神新祝福的態度來迎接新的一年 III. I look forward to the New Year expectantly. 我要以期待神新祝福的態度來迎接新的一年. (耶 Jer 29:11; 羅 Rom 8:28-29; 創 Gen 41:52; 哀 Lam 3:23-24; 雅 James 1:2-4, 12; 5:7-8; 賽 Isa 43:18-19) Empty yourself of the old and make room for God’s new blessings. 把舊 的倒空使新祝福能進來. (創Gen 41:51-52; 賽Isa 43:18-19) Don’t dwell in the past. (賽Isa 43:18-19; 創Gen 41:51) 不要停留在過去. Welcome the new year expectantly. (Jam 5:7-8; Gen 41:52) 以期待神祝福的心迎接新年. Be still and waiting on God. (Ps 46:10; 37:7) 靜默等候神. Rely on God’s mercy and strength. (Phil 4:13; 2Co 12:8-10; Lam 3:23-24) 靠神的憐憫, 恩典与力量. Expect God’s miracles in your life. (Isa 43:18-19) 期望神在你生命中的奇蹟. Pursue God’s purpose and value. (Rom 8:28-29; James 2:12) 追求神的目標与價值. Enjoy God’s gifts with a heart of thanksgiving. (Ecc 5:18-20; James 1:17) 以感恩的心來享受神美好的礼物. Work hard and play my role well. (林前1Cor 3:10-15; 林後2Cor 5:9-10) 努力工作, 把我的角色演好.

Expect God’s new blessing in faith. 以信心期待神新的祝福.

雅 James 5:7–8 (NIV) 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 7 弟兄們哪，你們要忍耐直到主來‧看哪，農夫忍耐等候地裡寶貴的出產，直到得了秋雨春雨‧ 8 你們也當忍耐，堅固你們的心‧因為主來的日子近了‧

賽 Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV) 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. 18 耶和華如此說，你們不要記念從前的事，也不要思想古時的事‧ 19 看哪，我要做一件新事，如今要發現，你們豈不知道麼‧我必在曠野開道路，在沙漠開江河‧

耶利米哀歌 Lam 3:22-24 22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” 22 我們不至消滅，是出於耶和華諸般的慈愛‧是因他的憐憫不至斷絕‧ 23 每早晨，這都是新的‧你的誠實極其廣大‧ 24 我心裡說，耶和華是我的分，因此，我要仰望他‧

創 Genesis 41:51–52 (NIV) 51 Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” 52 The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” 51 約瑟給長子起名叫瑪拿西﹝就是使之忘了的意思﹞，因為他說，神使我忘了一切的困苦和我父的全家‧ 52 他給次子起名叫以法蓮﹝就是使之昌盛的意思﹞，因為他說，神使我在受苦的地方昌盛‧

IV. This is how I am going to live my blessed life in the new year: 以下就是我要如何在新年過一 個蒙福生活的決心与計劃: 詩 Psalm 46:10; 37:7; 傳 Ecc 5:18-20; 雅 James 1:2-8; 5:7-8; 羅 Rom 8:28-29; 帖前 1Thess 5:16-18; 腓 Phil 4:13; 林後 2Cor 12:8-10; 提前 1Tim 6:6-10, 17-19

Enjoy God’s good gifts to the full with a thanksgiving heart

V. Personal Response 個人回應 Live today to it’s fullest so I can: Enjoy Grow Increase in God’s value Take actions to realize my new year resolution. Embrace and live out God’s values. Always remember the “bread and seed” principle in everything I do.

詩 Psalm 46:10 (NIV) 10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” 你們要休息，要知道我是神‧我必在外邦中被尊崇，在遍地上也被尊崇‧

詩 Psalm 37:7 (NIV) 你當默然倚靠耶和華，耐性等候祂‧不要因那道路通達的，和那惡謀成就的，心懷不平‧ Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. 你當默然倚靠耶和華，耐性等候祂‧不要因那道路通達的，和那惡謀成就的，心懷不平‧

林後 2 Cor 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 他對我說，我的恩典夠你用的‧因為我的能力，是在人的軟弱上顯得完全‧所以我更喜歡誇自己的軟弱，好叫基督的能力覆庇我‧

以賽亞 Isaiah 40:28–31 (NIV) 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 28 你豈不曾知道麼，你豈不曾聽見麼，永在的神耶和華，創造地極的，並不疲乏，也不困倦‧他的智慧無法測度‧ 29 疲乏的，他賜能力‧軟弱的，他加力量‧ 30 就是少年人也要疲乏困倦，強壯的也必全然跌倒‧ 31 但那等候耶和華的，必從新得力，他們必如鷹展翅上騰，他們奔跑卻不困倦，行走卻不疲乏‧

腓 Philippians 4:13 (NIV) I can do everything through him who gives me strength. 我靠著那加給我力量的, 凡事都能作‧

雅 James 5:7–8 (NIV) 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 7 弟兄們哪，你們要忍耐直到主來‧看哪，農夫忍耐等候地裡寶貴的出產，直到得了秋雨春雨‧ 8 你們也當忍耐，堅固你們的心‧因為主來的日子近了‧

傳 Ecclesiastes 5:18–20 (NIV) 18 Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given him—for this is his lot. 19 Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God. 20 He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. 18 我所見為善為美的，就是人在神賜他一生的日子吃喝，享受日光之下勞碌得來的好處‧因為這是他的分‧ 19 神賜人資財豐富，使他能以吃用，能取自己的分，在他勞碌中喜樂‧這乃是神的恩賜‧ 20 他不多思念自己一生的年日‧因為神應他的心使他喜樂‧