Whatever We Do / 你所做的

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Oct 5, 2019, 11:32:44 PM10/5/19

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Whatever We Do

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

In Surprised by Joy, C. S. Lewis confessed he came to Christianity at the age of thirty-three, “kicking, struggling, resentful, and darting his eyes in every direction for a chance to escape.” Despite Lewis’s own personal resistance, his shortcomings, and the obstacles he faced, the Lord transformed him into a courageous and creative defender of the faith. Lewis proclaimed God’s truth and love through writing powerful essays and novels that are still being read, studied, and shared more than fifty-five years after his death. His life reflected his belief that a person is “never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.”

As we make plans and follow dreams, God can purify our motives and empower us to devote whatever we do to Him (Proverbs 16:1–3). From the most ordinary tasks to the greatest challenges, we can live for the glory of our almighty Maker, who “works out everything to its proper end” (v. 4). Every action, every word, and every thought can become an expression of heartfelt worship, a sacrificial gift to honor our Lord, as He watches over us (v. 7).

God can’t be limited by our limitations, our reservations, or our tendencies to settle or dream small. As we choose to live for Him—dedicated to and dependent on Him—He will bring about His plans for us. Whatever we do can be done with Him, for Him, and only because of Him.

Reflect & Pray

How can Proverbs 16:3 help you be more confident in the use of your gifts? What steps can you take to honor God as you follow a dream He’s placed on your heart?

God, thank You for reminding us that no jobs are too small and no dreams are too big in Your great kingdom.

你所做的

你所做的，要交托耶和华，你所谋的，就必成立。-箴言16章3节

鲁益师在《惊喜之旅》（Surprised by Joy）一书中，坦承自己33岁时才信主，他说当时自己并不情愿，“又踢又踹，拼命挣扎，满腹怨愤，两眼四处搜索，寻找机会逃脱”。虽然鲁益师心中有所抗拒，有软弱又面对各种障碍，上帝仍将他转变为一个勇敢且富创造力的护教家。他写下具说服力的散文和小说，传扬上帝的真理与慈爱。至今他逝世超过55年，但仍有许多人阅读、研究和分享他的著作。他的生命反映出他的人生哲学，就是“追求目标或梦想，永远都不嫌晚”。

当我们订立计划追逐梦想时，上帝会使我们的动机纯净，并且赐给我们力量，让我们可以将所做的一切都交托给祂（箴言16章1-3节）。从最寻常的工作到最艰巨的挑战，我们都能为荣耀那位全能的创造主而活，因为祂“所造的，各适其用”（4节）。每个行动、每一句话和每个念头都能成为我们由衷的敬拜，都能够献给主来荣耀祂，因祂看顾保护我们（7节）。

我们的能力有限、有所保留、倾向安逸或不敢有远大理想，但上帝却从不因此而受限。当我们选择为祂而活，奉献一切并信靠祂，祂将会为我们成就祂的计划。无论我们做些什么，都可以与祂同工，为祂而做，也只因祂而做。

亲爱的上帝，感谢祢提醒我们，在祢伟大的国度里，
没有哪个事工太过渺小，
也没有哪个理想太大而不会实现。