溢樂故事: 居家避疫 | Karen M.
在居家避疫期間，你的日常生活過得如何？
在居家避疫期間，上帝曾用我幫助我們的前線醫務人員以及有需要的家人和朋友縫製口罩。我感謝上帝通過其他人的捐贈提供了我所需要的材料，並讓我能充分利用了所得到的物資。另外能夠利用Zoom網上會議使我能夠與細胞小組的姊妹保持交通，這是我的福氣。因此我們可以在這種大流行期間繼續促進團契，並在神的話語上成長。在一些安靜的時刻，我感驚訝上帝如何教會我順著事情的發展和看重及珍惜與人的關係，並且學懂感謝我們以為必然的事。
在流行之前，您一直在做些什麼而您卻在之前沒有做過？
很明顯的一件事是多年來我比其他任何時候都更經常見到我的兄弟姐妹。我們很幸運能花時間在我的家庭閒聊，回想過去的時光，如做飯等。我也有時間清潔家居並整理好淩亂的家。最好的是，我的侄子找到了我媽媽留給我未完成的被子！
對別人有什麼智慧或鼓勵的話嗎？
在這種大流行期間，我感謝上帝，因為我沒有生活在恐懼或不確定中。我知道我將永遠對他充滿希望。我感謝他保護我的家人並在他身上振奮精神。我想分享這些經文
馬太福音6:33 “你們要先求他的國和他的義，這些東西都要加給你們了。”
箴言3:5-6 “你要專心仰賴耶和華，不可倚靠自己的聰明，在你一切所行的事上都要認定他，他必指引你的路。”
讓我們聆聽上帝的話。願上帝保佑我們！How has it been for you during the stay-at-home order?
During the stay at home order, God has used me to help sew masks for our frontline medical workers and for my family and friends. I give thanks to God who provided all the materials through donations and I have put them in good use. High tech Zoom meetings have also been a blessing for me to communicate with my cell group sisters so that we could continue to foster fellowship during this pandemic and grow spiritually in His word. In some quiet moments, I am amazed by how God has taught me to appreciate little things as they come along, to value and cherish relationships with others, and never take things for granted in life!
What are some things you've been doing that you wouldn't have been doing before the pandemic?
One thing that stands out quite obviously is that I am able to see my siblings more often than any other time over the years. We are blessed to spend time together in my house chit-chatting, reminiscing about old times, cooking, etc. I also have time to catch up with cleaning and getting rid of unwanted clutter. Best yet, my nephew found my mom's unfinished quilt blanket that my mom left for me to complete!
Any words of wisdom or encouragement to others?
During this pandemic, I thank God because I do not live in fear or uncertainty. I know I will always have hope in Him. I thank Him for safeguarding my family and uplifting our spirits in Him. I would like to share these verses:
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
Let us heed to God's words. May God bless us!