When Life Turns Out Differently To What You Had Hoped
当生活与你所期望的不同
Just because something doesn't work out the way you had hoped it would,
it doesn't mean that it's not working out the way it's supposed to.
只是因为事情没有按你希望的那样发展,
并不意味着它没有按照应有的方式进行.
Said in another way:when things don't work out the way you had envisaged,
is there are chance that it's helping fulfil the real plans God has for your life?
换句话说,
当事情没有按照你设想的方式发展时,
是否有可能这是在帮助实现上帝对你生命的真正计划?
I know if I look back and reflect on some of the things that didn't turn out the way I had initially hoped,
in hindsight,
I can see it was a blessing - even though I didn't understand,
or it hurt like hell,
at the time.
我知道,
如果我回头反思一些未能如我最初所希望的那样发展的事情,
从事后看来,
我可以看到那是一种祝福--即使当时我不理解,
或者它让人非常痛苦.
If I had not had the heartbreak of previous relationships,
I would not have met my husband and appreciate him like I do.
如果我没有经历之前关系的心碎,
我就不会遇到我的丈夫,
并像现在这样珍惜他.
If my kids had been placed in classes with their peer groups,
they would not have had the chance to make the lovely new friends they now have.
如果我的孩子们被安排在同龄人的班级里,
他们就不会有机会结交现在那些可爱的朋友.
Had I got the raise I wanted at the time,
I would not have explored opportunities abroad which gave me a whole new adventure and a lifetime of memories!
如果我当时得到了我想要的加薪,
我就不会探索国外的机会,
这给了我全新的冒险和一生的回忆!
If the visas had arrived on time,
I would not have had the time to do the health check which detected the huge growth in my colon.
如果签证按时到达,
我就不会有时间做健康检查,
也不会发现我结肠里有一个巨大的肿块.
The list really is endless when I start thinking about it.
当我开始思考时,
列表真的无穷无尽.
What about you? What hasn't turned out the way the way you hoped?
你呢?有什么事情没有按你希望的那样发展?
Did the sale on your house fall through which means the offer you have put on your dream home will also lapse?
你的房子销售失败了,
意味着你对梦想中的房子提出的报价也会作废?
Did your marriage not end up being the forever you had dreamt it would?
你的婚姻没有成为你曾经梦想中的永恒?
Did you not get into the course you had applied for?
你没有进入你申请的课程?
Did you not make the sports team you had hoped you would?
你没有入选你希望的运动队?
Friends, I know.
朋友们, 我知道.
It sucks sometimes.
有时候, 这确实让人失望.
I have had my heart broken in a million pieces too.
我也曾心碎得一片狼藉.
I do know,
that in many instances,
time has revealed a much better plan than I could ever have imagined and the pain gave me more empathy for those facing a similar trial.
我知道,
在许多情况下,
时间揭示了比我想象的更好的计划,
而痛苦让我对那些面临类似考验的人有了更多的同情.
So whatever it is you are facing - take a deep breath and keep your eyes on the one who works ALL things for the good for those who love Him.
所以,
无论你面临什么--深呼吸,
保持专注于那位为爱他的人安排万事的上帝.
Try detach from the way you think it should turn out and leave the outcome to Him.
尝试脱离你认为事情应该如何发展的想法,
把结果交给他.
If God has written the plans for your life,
then let Him take the wheel and try to make peace with the path you are on.
如果上帝已经为你的生活写下了计划,
就让他掌舵,
并尽量与所走的道路达成和解.
Just because things didn't turn out the way you thought they should,
it doesn't mean they are not working out the way they are truly meant to be.
只是因为事情没有按你认为的方式发展,
并不意味着它们没有按真正应有的方式发展.
And open your eyes to the blessings that come from your new situation anyway because there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for.
并且, 无论如何,
要睁开眼睛看到新情况带来的祝福,
因为总有值得感激的东西.
Now go into the world and SHINE!
现在, 走向世界, 闪耀吧!
