【双语灵修】以恩典对待自己GIVING OURSELVES GRACE

彼得后书 3:18

你们却要在我们主救主耶稣基督的恩典和知识上有长进。愿荣耀归给他，从今直到永远！阿们。

3月9日

以恩典对待自己 “你们却要在我们主救主耶稣基督的恩典和知识上有长进。愿荣耀归给他，从今直到永远！阿们。” -彼后 3:18

随着我在基督里不断成长和日趋成熟，我已经懂得以恩典对待自己的重要性。这个功课常常呼应着导师和朋友们的智慧，他们提醒我，成长是一个过程，不是一蹴而就的转变。

有一天，一位密友温和地指出，我因没有达到某些阶段性的目标而对自己太过苛刻。她分享了自己充满成功与挫折的成长经历，她的坦诚与友善，帮助我认识到对自己保持耐心的好处。

还有一次，一位牧师强调我们需要认可自己取得的进步，无论这进步多么微小。他所说“神的恩典会遮盖我们的不完美”的这句话，鼓励了我透过恩典的视角来看待自己。

《彼得后书》3章18节敦促我们“要在……耶稣基督的恩典和知识上有长进”。这意味着要接纳自身的不完美，从所犯的错误中学习，并为取得的进步而庆祝。这经文提醒我们，在我们的人生旅程中的每一步，神的恩典够我们用。我们需要放下不切实际的期望，且明白到成熟是来自于时间和经历的。

另有一位导师曾告诉我：“向前迈出的每一步，无论是多么微小，仍然是进步。”他的话一直留在我心中，提醒着我成长并非总是显而易见的，但却是一直在发生着。

祷告

主啊，求祢帮助我们在恩典中成长，从我们的错误中学习，并相信祢持续不断在我们身上的作工。奉耶稣的名，阿们。

GIVING OURSELVES GRACE

"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." - 2 Peter 3:18

As I grow and mature in Christ, I’ve learned the importance of giving myself grace. This lesson is often echoed by the wisdom of mentors and friends who remind me that growth is a process, not an immediate transformation.

One day a close friend gently pointed out that I was too hard on myself for not meeting certain milestones. She shared her own experiences of growth, filled with triumphs and setbacks. Her transparency and kindness helped me to see the value of being patient with myself.

In another example, a pastor emphasized that we need to acknowledge our progress, no matter how small. His words, “God’s grace covers our imperfections,” encouraged me to view myself through the lens of grace.

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of . . . Jesus Christ,” urges 2 Peter 3:18. This involves embracing our imperfections, learning from our mistakes, and celebrating our progress. It’s a reminder that God’s grace is sufficient for every step of our journey. We need to let go of unrealistic expectations and understand that maturity comes with time and experience.

Another mentor once told me, “Every step forward, no matter how small, is still progress.” His words have stayed with me, reminding me that growth is not always visible but is always happening.

Lord, help us to grow in grace, learning from our mistakes and trusting in your ongoing work in us. Through Jesus, Amen.