2007-01-20 23:15:24Jacky
你關心嗎？
讀 經：撒母耳記上20：1－23
金 句：「你也永不可向我家絕了恩惠。」（撒母耳記上20：15）
全年讀經：約伯記14－17章
用言語告訴某個朋友你在意彼此的情誼是一回事，而以行動表示出來，那可又是另一回事了。
當大衛和約拿單因友誼而彼此結盟（撒母耳記上18：1－4），他們都不知約拿單會如何表達他對大衛的在意，但那並不重要。約拿單不顧自己的性命危險，勇敢地採取行動救助大衛（20：1－23）。
當我們與他人的友誼愈來愈深厚，那或許會要求我們以行動來展現出我們在意的程度。讓我們以下面四個字的第一個字母所組成的關心（C-A-R-E），來幫助我們記住友誼的四大要素。
挑戰（Challenge）－－希望你的朋友向靈命成長挑戰。好朋友知道將話題轉向信心方面的重要性。
肯定（Affirm）－－肯定朋友的價值。一通電話或一張紙條可以讓你的朋友知道他或她對你有多重要，而且可以使你們之間的友誼不褪色。
尊重（Respect）－－尊重朋友的情感和願望。沒有人願意和一個無心聆聽的朋友一起分享自己的想法、夢想和關切的事。一個好朋友是個絕佳的共鳴板。
鼓勵（Encourage）－－通過讚美的語言和關切的行為來鼓勵朋友。讓朋友覺得，只要有你在，日子就好過的多。
今日是否有個需要你去關心的朋友呢？JDB
仔細想一想：
讀箴言27：17，朋友彼此相「磨」，像鐵磨鐵磨出刃來，其意何在？
你有任何磨出刃的友誼嗎？ YYY
看見朋友有難嗎？做個真正的朋友吧！
金 句：「你也永不可向我家絕了恩惠。」（撒母耳記上20：15）
全年讀經：約伯記14－17章
用言語告訴某個朋友你在意彼此的情誼是一回事，而以行動表示出來，那可又是另一回事了。
當大衛和約拿單因友誼而彼此結盟（撒母耳記上18：1－4），他們都不知約拿單會如何表達他對大衛的在意，但那並不重要。約拿單不顧自己的性命危險，勇敢地採取行動救助大衛（20：1－23）。
當我們與他人的友誼愈來愈深厚，那或許會要求我們以行動來展現出我們在意的程度。讓我們以下面四個字的第一個字母所組成的關心（C-A-R-E），來幫助我們記住友誼的四大要素。
挑戰（Challenge）－－希望你的朋友向靈命成長挑戰。好朋友知道將話題轉向信心方面的重要性。
肯定（Affirm）－－肯定朋友的價值。一通電話或一張紙條可以讓你的朋友知道他或她對你有多重要，而且可以使你們之間的友誼不褪色。
尊重（Respect）－－尊重朋友的情感和願望。沒有人願意和一個無心聆聽的朋友一起分享自己的想法、夢想和關切的事。一個好朋友是個絕佳的共鳴板。
鼓勵（Encourage）－－通過讚美的語言和關切的行為來鼓勵朋友。讓朋友覺得，只要有你在，日子就好過的多。
今日是否有個需要你去關心的朋友呢？JDB
仔細想一想：
讀箴言27：17，朋友彼此相「磨」，像鐵磨鐵磨出刃來，其意何在？
你有任何磨出刃的友誼嗎？ YYY
看見朋友有難嗎？做個真正的朋友吧！
Do You Care?
Read: 1 Samuel 20:1-23
You shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever. --1 Samuel 20:15
It's one thing to tell a friend you care. It's quite another to show it.
When David and Jonathan made a pact of friendship (1 Sam. 18:1-4), neither of them knew to what extent Jonathan would have to go to show his care for David. But it didn't matter. Undaunted by danger, Jonathan courageously acted to save David's life (20:1-23).
When we develop close friendships, we may also be called on to demonstrate by our actions that we care. The acrostic C-A-R-E can help us remember four key elements of friendship.
Challenge your friend to grow spiritually. A good friend knows the importance of turning the conversation toward matters of faith.
Affirm your friend's value. A phone call or a note can let your friend know how important he or she is and can keep your friendship strong.
Respect the feelings and wishes of your friend. No one wants a friend with whom ideas, dreams, and concerns fall on deaf ears. A good friend is a great sounding board.
Encourage your friend through compliments and by doing good deeds. Your friend will feel better after having been in your presence.
Do you have a friend you should care for today? --JDB
THINKING IT OVER
Read Proverbs 27:17. What does it mean for friends to "sharpen" each other as iron sharpens iron? Do any of your friendships sharpen you?
See a friend in need? Be a friend in deed.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Is Real Love?
Read: 1 Samuel 20:1-23
You shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever. --1 Samuel 20:15
It's one thing to tell a friend you care. It's quite another to show it.
When David and Jonathan made a pact of friendship (1 Sam. 18:1-4), neither of them knew to what extent Jonathan would have to go to show his care for David. But it didn't matter. Undaunted by danger, Jonathan courageously acted to save David's life (20:1-23).
When we develop close friendships, we may also be called on to demonstrate by our actions that we care. The acrostic C-A-R-E can help us remember four key elements of friendship.
Challenge your friend to grow spiritually. A good friend knows the importance of turning the conversation toward matters of faith.
Affirm your friend's value. A phone call or a note can let your friend know how important he or she is and can keep your friendship strong.
Respect the feelings and wishes of your friend. No one wants a friend with whom ideas, dreams, and concerns fall on deaf ears. A good friend is a great sounding board.
Encourage your friend through compliments and by doing good deeds. Your friend will feel better after having been in your presence.
Do you have a friend you should care for today? --JDB
THINKING IT OVER
Read Proverbs 27:17. What does it mean for friends to "sharpen" each other as iron sharpens iron? Do any of your friendships sharpen you?
See a friend in need? Be a friend in deed.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Is Real Love?