主，我在聆聽! I am all ears, Lord! Chinese English versions

主，我在聆聽

I am all ears, Lord!

畫這幅畫時，我想像撒母耳先知童年時在夜深聽見神呼喚的情境，當時他未認識耶和華，從未聽過神的聲音。聆聽者抱著靜默、認真、敬畏、謙卑、單純、受教和新奇的心細聽，這想必也是我們聆聽神的話時需備的。

I think of the time when God called prophet Samuel by his name for the first time late at night. He was a child and did not yet know the Lord. I imagine his humble, innocent and teachable attitude he displayed with curiosity and quietness as he listened attentively to what God had to say to him. They are the qualities we aim to have as we listen to the Lord.

除外，安靜的環境和心境也是重要的。都市人的生活難免很忙，各人各有需面對的壓力和重擔。願我們每天在百忙之中仍抽出安靜的時間讀經祈禱。當然最好最專心的是獨自在房間裡靈修，不然也可嘗試在步行時禱告、坐車時讀經。於我來說，失眠時讀經禱告是我盡用時間的方法。相信我們總能找到時間與我們的父親、最知心的朋友相交。並且，我提議定期作較長時間（兩至三小時）的靈修操練，能更深層、不急躁地與主對話和認識。

life is busy and everyone has their own responsibilities and worries to bear. But it is vital for us to make time intentionally for the Lord, our Father and closest friend. It is desirable to pray and read God’s word quietly in our room, but if it cannot be done alone, you may consider reading and praying during your commute. For me, I make time with God alone by reading the Bible and praying during my sleepless nights.

「聽話」這詞很有趣，意思是把話聽了進去，進入心扉，並帶出行動。媽媽常重複這句：「聽了不要只回應『是』，還要行出來！」神在洩氣的以利亞面前經過，有列風、地震與火，神以微聲跟以利亞說話，堅固他軟弱、失望的心靈，告訴他解決辦法，指引他下一步如何作。以利亞的回應是立即去辦。 （王上19)

I learned that in Hebrew, "Shema" refers to more than just "listen", but also to take heed. Listen and obey go hand and hand. Interestingly, it is the same in Chinese language. Growing up my mom used to ask me to "tan-wah", meaning listen and obey, and not merely to answer her with a yes. God spoke to Elijah with a "gentle whisper" after He appeared before him with strong wind, an earthquake and fire. God strengthened Elijah, who was then feeling defeated and weak, with His word, a solution and instructions for Elijah to follow. And Elijah’s response? He went and got it done according to His word. (1 King 19)

所以我了解到，聆聽主聲音是1. 首先打開心扉，培養好習慣，隨時預備聆聽。2. 順服聽話，相信祂是為我們好的，讓神的話改變我們的行為。

Therefore, listening to God is 1. develop a habit to listen to the Lord anytime with an open heart. 2. Listen and obey, believing that He is good, and let His word drive our actions.

回應詩歌 Here is a song I recommend:

靜靜聽 (詩集：我心旋律 2 - 天父，3)

Speak, O Lord by The Master's Seminary