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「說穿了，是不是因為我們不夠有自信？
好多來到台灣的外國朋友都說：他們覺得台灣人真的有一種說不上來的特殊人情。」

－《路過這個世界教我的事》，黃于洋。

一生都要做一個開展的人

1月21日，對我而言，是一個值得紀念的日子。為什麼呢？因為在這一天的凌晨，嘉義發生了一場六級地震。然而，在地震之前，兩件事情讓我深感震驚：一位姊妹的母親過世，另一位姊妹的母親被送進急診室進行緊急手術。接連的小地震使我半夜不敢入睡，搖晃的程度讓我一度以為，是否神正在清理這個宇宙。

地震過後，救護車的聲音此起彼落，街道上有開門聲和車輛行駛的聲響，一切來得那麼突然、迅速。在搖晃中，我只能不斷呼求主名。神既然給我生命，祂隨時也可以將其收回。那一刻，我真切地體會到，人對世界的掌控何其有限。無論我在地上擁有多少產業，或投入多少心力，聖經說得好：「若不是耶和華建造房屋，建造的人就枉然勞力。」 是啊，無論住多大的房子、經營多大的公司，神若要將一切收回，我們何時面臨這一天，都無法預料。

然而，我並不是要以負面的眼光看待這些災難。相反地，這些環境提醒著我，每一天都可能是我在地上的最後一天。我應該如何生活，才不枉此生？

下午的時候，我因著近期行程告一段落，得以沉澱心情，開始撰寫今年的年度規劃。這讓我格外印象深刻的一點是：我要過一個「牧羊人」的生活。主耶穌曾三次問彼得：「你愛我嗎？」彼得回答：「主啊，你知道我愛你。」主隨後說：「你牧養我的羊。」這段話深深觸動我的心，因為凡物質的事物，都可能毀壞，人與人之間的關係也不斷變化，唯一不變的，是神的話語，永遠做我們的根基。

願我一生都被這異象牢牢抓住：

1. 用起初的愛來愛主；

2. 經歷被破碎的過程；

3. 拿起負擔，學習如何在禱告中托住他人；

4. 做一個「加鹽的人」，在生命中為主增添滋味與影響力。

人生無常，災難無法避免，但這一切都讓我明白，生命的價值不在於地上的擁有，而在於屬靈的開展。願我們都能以此為目標，過滿有意義的日子。

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Live a Life of Spiritual Expansion

January 21 holds a profound significance for me. In the early hours of this day, a magnitude six earthquake struck Chiayi. Yet even before the earth shook, two events deeply unsettled me: one sister’s mother passed away, and another’s mother was rushed to the emergency room for urgent surgery. The series of minor tremors that followed left me sleepless through the night. The intensity of the shaking made me wonder if God was purging the universe.

As the quake subsided, the world outside sprang into motion—ambulances wailing, doors creaking open, cars speeding off. The abruptness of it all was startling. During those moments of uncertainty, all I could do was repeatedly call upon the Lord’s name. It struck me deeply: the God who gave me life could take it back in an instant. That night, I truly understood how powerless we are in the face of the world’s vastness and unpredictability. As the Bible says:

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”

Indeed, no matter how much we accumulate—houses, businesses, or accomplishments—everything remains fragile. If God wills it, all can vanish in a moment.

Yet, I don’t view these disasters as mere tragedy. Instead, they remind me to live with urgency and purpose, as though each day were my last.

A Call to Spiritual Expansion

By the afternoon, having completed my commitments, I calmed my heart to draft my annual plan. One realization emerged clearly: I want to live the life of a shepherd.

The Lord Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love Me?” Each time Peter replied, “Lord, You know that I love You,” Jesus instructed him, “Feed My sheep.” This exchange pierced my heart. Material things will fade, and human relationships are ever-changing. But the Word of God is eternal. It is upon this foundation that I desire to build my life.

A Vision for Life

May this vision guide me throughout my days:

1. Love the Lord with my first love – A love that is pure, undistracted, and fervent.

2. Experience the process of being broken – To be refined by challenges, learning to depend solely on Him.

3. Take up burdens and support others in prayer – Embracing the responsibility to pray for others as an act of love and service.

4. Be a “salty” person – Adding flavor and influence for the Lord, being a living testimony to His grace and power.

Embracing the Uncertainty of Life

Disasters are inevitable, and life is full of uncertainties. But these moments remind us that the true value of life lies not in possessions but in spiritual expansion—becoming vessels for God’s purpose and glory.

May we all be inspired to live meaningful lives, rooted in His Word, and filled with eternal purpose. Let each day be a step toward spiritual growth and shepherding those around us with love.