【052】今日灵粮 Spiritual FOOD TODAY：对抗抑郁和消极情绪是一场对未来恩典的信仰之战 Fighting Depression and Negativity is a Battle of Faith in Future Grace.

【SCRIPTURE 经文】：基督徒的观点认为，克服抑郁和负面情绪是一场属灵的挣扎，依赖于对美好未来的希望和信心。它强调信靠上帝的帮助，以及积极情绪的持久力量来克服逆境。使徒保罗劝诫我们，应当一无挂虑，只要凡事藉着祷告、祈求和感谢，将我们所要的告诉上帝。上帝是我们的天父，超越一切理解。祂在基督耶稣里保守我们的心怀意念，并赐给我们应许的同在和未来的喜乐。因此，他鼓励我们：“你们要靠主常常喜乐。我再说，你们要喜乐。”；The Christian perspective sees overcoming depression and negative emotions as a spiritual struggle that relies on hope and faith in a better future. It emphasizes trust in God's help and the enduring power of positive emotions to overcome adversity. The apostle Paul exhorts us to be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let our requests be made known to God. God is our heavenly Father, who transcends all understanding. He guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus and grants us the promised presence and future joy. Therefore, he encourages us: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" (腓立比书 Philippines 4:4)

【SHARING 分享】: 《今日灵粮 Spiritual FOOD TODAY》分享的经文是腓立比书 Philippines 4:4。许多圣经学者一致认为，这节经文的指导是：“你们要靠主常常喜乐。我再说，你们要喜乐。” 这节经文强调了我们的灵命和情绪状态与对未来的盼望和信心之间的密切联系。抑郁和消极情绪是一场争战 —— 一场关乎未来恩典的信心之战，这场争战需要我们亲自宣告上帝对我们应许的真理。它需要我们即使在被负面情绪淹没时，也要主动选择信靠上帝的美善和祂对我们未来的计划。这节经文也可能指使徒保罗在宣教旅程中与上帝的频繁挣扎，以及他与上帝分享的使命。虽然这节经文是保罗写给腓立比教会弟兄姐妹的，但它也劝勉基督徒要仰望上帝，并阐明了这种挣扎和基于信仰的鼓励的重要性。

约翰·派博牧师在他的讲道专栏中发表了一篇类似的讲道，题为 “向自己传讲 Preach to Myself”，提醒信徒并促使他们深入反思。他的言下之意是，我们必须明白 “对抗抑郁和消极情绪，是一场对未来恩典的信心之战”。 派博牧师继续解释说，我们必须学习如何对抗抑郁。在这场战斗中，我们必须向自己传讲关于上帝的真理以及祂所应许的未来。他引用诗篇 Psalm 42:11，说这正是诗篇作者在 42 篇所做的。诗篇作者向自己沮丧的心灵传讲。他用未来恩典的论点责备自己，与自己争论：“仰望上帝！相信上帝将来会为你预备恩典。赞美的日子即将到来。主的同在就是你所需要的一切帮助，祂应许永远与我们同在。”

派博牧师接着举了一个例子来提醒我们：“你有没有注意到，你的许多不快乐都是因为你听从自己，而不是自言自语？” 所以，写下你早上醒来时冒出的想法。你会发现，这些想法并非你有意为之，但它们会开始对你说话，让你想起昨天的问题等等。有人在对你说话 —— 是的，你在自言自语！对抗抑郁的争战，是对上帝应许的信心之战。对未来恩典的信心源于聆听神的话语。因此，向自己传道是这场争战的核心。

我同意一位圣经学者鼓励我们信靠未来恩典的观点。抑郁是一场争战，即使在艰难时期，我们也需要信靠上帝未来的恩典和应许。我们应该积极地提醒自己上帝的美善、祂的品格和祂的应许。我们每天的灵修应该包括积极参与祷告、研读圣经以及与其他信徒的团契，以增强我们的信心和韧性。记住，上帝在你挣扎时与你同在，赐予你安慰和力量。所以，不要犹豫，向可信赖的来源寻求支持，例如牧师、辅导员、属灵领袖和指导者，或亲密的弟兄姐妹和朋友，他们能提供指导和鼓励。让我们跟随救主耶稣基督，在保惠师的光照和引导下，圣灵将引领我们走向上帝未来的恩典和应许。 The Scripture shared in 《今日灵粮 Spiritual FOOD TODAY》is Philippians 4:4. Many Bible scholars agree that this verse's guidance is: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" This verse emphasizes the close connection between our spiritual and emotional state and our hope and confidence in the future. Depression and negativity are a battle — a battle of faith concerning future grace, a battle that requires us to personally declare the truth of God's promises to us. It requires us to actively choose to trust in God's goodness and His plan for our future, even when overwhelmed by negative emotions. This verse may also refer to the apostle Paul's frequent struggles with God during his missionary journeys and the mission he shared with God. Although this verse was written by Paul to the brothers and sisters in the Philippian church, it also exhorts Christians to look to God and illustrates the importance of such struggles and faith-based encouragement.

Pastor John Piper published a similar sermon in his preaching column, titled "Preach to Myself," which serves as a reminder and prompts believers to reflect deeply. His implication is that we must understand that "the battle against depression and negativity is a battle of faith in future grace."

Pastor Piper went on to explain that we must learn how to fight depression. In this battle, we must preach the truth to ourselves about God and His future promises. He quoted Psalm 42:11, saying that this is exactly what the psalmist did in Psalm 42. The psalmist preached to his own depressed heart. He rebuked himself with the argument of future grace, arguing with himself: "Hope in God! Believe that God will provide you with grace in the future. The day of praise is coming. The Lord's presence is all the help you need, and He promises to be with us forever." Pastor Piper then gave an example to remind us: "Have you noticed that much of your unhappiness comes from listening to yourself, not talking to yourself?" So, write down the thoughts that come to you when you wake up in the morning. You will find that these thoughts are not intentional, but they will begin to speak to you, reminding you of yesterday's problems, etc. Someone is speaking to you — yes, you are talking to yourself! The battle against depression is a battle of faith in God's promises. Confidence in future grace stems from hearing God's Word. Therefore, preaching to oneself is central to this battle.

I agree with a Bible scholar who encourages us to trust in future grace. Depression is a battle, and even in difficult times, we need to trust in God's future grace and promises. We should actively remind ourselves of God's goodness, His character, and His promises. Our daily devotions should include active participation in prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other believers to strengthen our faith and resilience. Remember, God is with you in your struggles, offering comfort and strength. Therefore, do not hesitate to seek support from trusted sources, such as pastors, counselors, spiritual leaders/directors and mentors, or close brothers and sisters and friends who can offer guidance and encouragement. Let us follow our Lord Jesus Christ, and under the illumination and guidance of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit will lead us toward God's future grace and promises.

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