哀伤与失去 · Grief & loss · 灵修案例 · Devotional example
节日空出来的位置An empty place at the table
小羊寻光原创 · SeekLight original
经文 · 和合本 1919 / KJV（公版） · Scripture · CUV 1919 / KJV (public domain)
大卫的诗、交与伶长。耶和华阿、你忘记我要到几时呢．要到永远么．你掩面不顾我要到几时呢． 我心里筹算、终日愁苦、要到几时呢．我的仇敌升高压制我、要到几时呢。 耶和华我的 神阿、求你看顾我、应允我、使我眼目光明、免得我沉睡至死． 免得我的仇敌说、我胜了他．免得我的敌人在我摇动的时候喜乐。 但我倚靠你的慈爱．我的心因你的救恩快乐。 我要向耶和华歌唱、因他用厚恩待我。
English
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
在生活中默想 · 灵修解释 · Reflecting in daily life · Devotional interpretation
诗篇 13 的祷告从长久等待中的呼喊，走向对神慈爱的倚靠。哀诉与信靠出现在同一首诗里，提醒我们不必隐藏悲伤才能祷告。 节日聚餐里少了一位家人，我不知道该不该提起他的名字。欢乐与思念可以同时存在。容许彼此有不同表达，不要求所有人用同一种方式纪念。 今天的一小步：先询问家人，是否愿意分享一件温暖的回忆。
English
Psalm 13 moves from cries during prolonged waiting toward trust in God's mercy. Lament and trust belong in the same psalm; grief need not be hidden before praying. A family member is missing from the holiday table, and I hesitate to say their name. Celebration and longing can coexist. Allow different ways of remembering without requiring everyone to respond alike. A small step today: Ask whether the family would welcome sharing one warm memory.
留给自己的问题 · A question to sit with
面对「节日空出来的位置」，我需要看清什么，也愿意承担哪一步？
English
As I consider “An empty place at the table”, what needs clarity and which step will I take?
今天的一小步 · One small step today
先询问家人，是否愿意分享一件温暖的回忆。
English
Ask whether the family would welcome sharing one warm memory.
回应祷告 · Prayer response
天父，节日聚餐里少了一位家人，我不知道该不该提起他的名字。求你帮助我在你的话语中看清自己的需要与责任。欢乐与思念可以同时存在。容许彼此有不同表达，不要求所有人用同一种方式纪念。 请赐我勇气，让我愿意这样回应：先询问家人，是否愿意分享一件温暖的回忆。 愿我在还不确定的地方继续信靠，也愿意接受合适的陪伴。奉耶稣的名，阿们。
English
Father, A family member is missing from the holiday table, and I hesitate to say their name. Help me see my needs and responsibilities through your word. Celebration and longing can coexist. Allow different ways of remembering without requiring everyone to respond alike. Give me courage to respond: Ask whether the family would welcome sharing one warm memory. Help me trust where things remain uncertain and receive fitting company. In Jesus' name, amen.