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奇 恩 妙 典 文：陈美娟 祂对我说：“我的恩典夠你用的，因為我的能力 是在人的软弱上显得完全。”所以，我更喜欢夸自己 的软弱，好叫基督的能力覆庇我。(哥林多后书 12:9) 过去几个月，我丈夫和一般人一样待在家，无法 进行任何拍摄的工作，更不会接到客户致电询问拍摄 婚纱照或结婚当日喜酒配套等等。 这期间他忙些什么呢？其中一项便是他参与教会 媒体编辑的服事。他们当中的每一位成员都很棒，让 我们每星期都能参与线上的教会活动。感恩有他们这 一班弟兄姐妹同心合一的付出。 当七月份可以回到教会实体崇拜时，相信媒体编 辑的服事减轻了一些。而这时候，他摄影的工作也开 始有人询问配套，他又要开始忙于自己的拍摄工作了。 神给的恩典，时间刚刚好，好让他在服事或自己的工 作时，都能专注。 七月中，两个孩子也回到学校上课，而家里的支 出也比过去几个月来得高。新常态的生活里，孩子们 带着口罩去补习、学吉他、同时也常在外用餐，因此 生活费也不再像三月、四月那样待在家里般节约。在 这期间，家里的冰箱忽然坏了，两辆轿车的车险也届 时需要缴付。这一刻，真的很需要金钱。 然而，神的恩典无比奇妙，从七月至今，我丈夫 (Michael) 前后一共接了11场拍摄工作。在他身上， 我看见神的祝福，我看见神在顾念我们。神爱 Michael，祂祝福Michael的工作，我也体会到神无比 的爱，祂让我们能安稳地度过这艰难的时刻。唯有祂 知道我们的需要，定时为我们供应。唯有衪对我们的 爱，是无条件的爱；再次谢谢祢，爱我们的天父。
这期间，疫情影响了许多人，盼望神的话语能鼓 励大家。神是信实的，祂是又真又活的神，祂的话语 是大有能力的。 “应当一无挂虑。只要凡事籍着祷告、祈求、和 感谢， 将你们所要的告诉神。神所赐出人意外的平 安，必在基督耶稣里，保守你们的心怀意念。 ” （腓立比书 4:6-7） “我的神必照他荣耀的丰富，在基督耶稣里使你 们一切所需用的都充足。 愿荣耀归给我们的父神， 直到永永远远。” (腓立比书 4:19-20) 阿门！
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Issue #26
Amazing Grace Written by: Tan Bee Kian Translated by: Esther Hii For God 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.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) In the past few months, my husband had been staying at home just like many others, he was not able to carry out any photography works, nor did he receive any phone calls enquiring about photography packages, be it pre-wedding or wedding day shoots. So, what had he been up to then? One of it was his involvement in the church Multimedia Team. Well done to all the members of the Multimedia Team who worked hard behind the scenes so we could join online worship every week. I am thankful for this group of brothers and sisters in Christ for faithfully serving the Lord in unity. Back in July, when we were allowed to resume physical worship at church, I believe the workload of the Multimedia Team was relatively lightened a little, in the meantime he started receiving calls and enquiries for photo shooting packages hence he had to get his hands on his profession again. The grace of God came at the right timing, for my husband not only had time to focus on serving the Lord but his profession as well. In the mid of July, our two children were back to school again and our family expenses have become much higher compared to the past few months. Under the new norm, the children have to constantly put on face masks for tuition classes, guitar classes, and dining out has become more frequent and our
expenses were higher as compared to the stay home days back in March and April. At the time, our refrigerator happened to break down and the insurance for the two cars were expiring soon; and money was much needed at that time. However, His grace is truly amazing, since July onwards my husband (Michael) received up to 11 jobs in between. From what my husband had encountered, I personally witnessed the blessings of God, and how God took care of us. God loves Michael, He blessed the works of Michael’s hands, and I personally experienced the endless love of God, He let us sail through this storm smoothly. It is only God who knows our needs, and He supplied accordingly. For I know, only the love of God is unconditional, Lord I give thanks to You once again, our heavenly Father who loves us so much. This pandemic has in one way or the other affected many, I hope the words of God could bring us some encouragement, for God is faithful, He is the true and living God, and His words are full of power. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6–7) “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever.” (Philippians 4:19-20) Amen!