The Prayer of Jabez
テーマ：ブログOh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain. - 1 CHRONICLES 4:10
"The prayer of Jabez" is one of famous books for Christian. I had this book from my cousin for many years, but I only read once or twice before baptizing. After back to TW, I found this book in my shelf and I almost forgot that I have this small book. I read and then I felt the living word of the LORD in it. What a short pray. only four sentences in Chinese, but it shows us how to pray for Him, wait for Him, and get close to Him.
I remind that I've used this verse to pray long, long time ago. On my way, the LORD really bless me and take me away from the pain. I'm lucky that my mom didn't give the name, like Jabez, means pain, but she gave me the name, Pei-Hsuan, means jade in Chinese. I'm their jade, not pain. If I were Jabez, would I have this faith for God, or just pity myself? I think he trust and rely on the LORD stronger than his brothers, so he can be more honorable in God. Jabez also give us a good pray. I love his pray.
Yesterday, I read this book again and then pray on the way to meet with my friend. I prayed that I can say Gospel to others. At first, one lady sat with me and I don't have any opportunities to speak with her. When I found the time, she left. I felt bad that I pray for her. Hope God can bless her and give me another chance. Even it's not today, that's okay. However, God is miraculous so that I got a chance to speak His word. One brother sat behind me and talked with his friend about God. I listened and gave him a smile. He asked shy to me: anything wrong...? Then, God let me join their conversation. What a surprise for me.
After that, my boyfriend drove me home. He was little angry because I talked with other men or...anyway, I didn't know why but I knew he's unhappy. I told him that we only talked about the LORD, nothing special. He didn't say anything and only I can do is to pray. Before home, he's not angry at all. However, I hope he can become brother someday even if we don't get together.
Praise the LORD. We all need Jesus.
