A Cheerful heart 一颗欢乐的心 (翻译)
原文来自:http://happylifeandwork.com/behappy/a-cheerful-heart/
Maintaining a cheerful heart is very important to being happy in life and at work. It is often not so much about our circumstances, but how we respond in the midst of those circumstances. Another way to put it might be that what we achieve is not nearly as important as what we overcome. And, it takes the right spirit of thankfulness, attitude of gratitude, and cheerful heart to overcome many of life’s toughest circumstances. The questions then becomes where does this strong yet peaceful spirit come from. It comes from a personal relationship with Jesus!
在生活和工作中保持欢乐的心情是很重要的。很多时候重要的不是我们周围的环境怎样,而是我们在这些境遇中怎样反应。另一种阐释是我们达成的目标并不如我们克服的困难重要。克服生活中最困难的环境需要我们有感恩的精神、感激的态度和欢乐的心情。…..
“The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes”…Paslm 19:8
With this joy in our hearts and light in our eyes, we can “Serve the LORD with gladness”….Psalm 100:2
When somebody is eighty-four years of age and is still able to do just a little bit of the work she loves, that is a great privilege,” said the inimitable Corrie ten Boom before adding, no doubt with a smile, “but I am able to do so much!” According to her coworker, Pam Rosewell, Corrie was continually thankful to God for every opportunity to serve Him, and she went about her task with an enthusiasm hard to equal. “How she enjoyed life,” Pam later recalled, “…and what a sense of humor she had! We spent a lot of time laughing; she was very young in spirit.”
“He who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.”…Proverbs 15:15
有愉悦心情的人每天都在过着节日。
“A cheerful heart is good medicine”…Proverbs 17:22
欢乐的心情是很好的药物。
Every day has its share of burdens, and many of us have aches and pains. But a cheerful heart is as irrepressible as a cork in water. A joyful person just cannot be held down. What a privilege to serve the Lord with gladness and to use our gifts for His glory, doing so with a merry heart. We can moan and complain about life or we can keep life in perspective and enjoy it. Paul learned the secret of contentment, and so can we. That choice is yours and mine.
生活中每天都有一些负担、困难,我们很多人都有疼痛。但是一颗欢乐的心就像在水里无法压下去的软木一样。一个欢乐的人是不会被击垮的。…..我们可以呻吟和抱怨生活,但也可以正确看待生活、享受生活。…….
The future is glorious. The best is yet to be, and you and I have the privilege to help hasten the coming of Jesus…..Corrie ten Boom


