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October 19, 2011
The Gift of Hope
LeAnn Rice, Executive Director
"Command those //who are rich /in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us /with everything /for our enjoyment." 1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV)
Wealth is something () I didn't think I had.
As a single mom /widowed over 14 years ago, I don't have money for extras /like new clothes or weekend trips. Therefore, I didn't think () it was possible for me to give much to others and this made me sad.
* it = to give much / to others
Until I realized () it's not the size of a gift //that matters.
It's the amount of hope/ wrapped around the gift //that makes all the difference.
I learned /about true wealth /through a sweet little boy () I met during a mission trip /to Ecuador with Compassion International.
Miguel lives /in a one room house/ with his mother and three siblings. They share a bed //that lies /on a dirt floor. They have no bathroom and no electricity. The vegetables () his mother used to prepare their evening meal consisted /of peelings and rotting parts // that certainly would never have made it /into one of my recipes. I would have mindlessly thrown them /away.
* make it 도달하다 완수하다 이루다
* would 를 씀으로 실제로 하겠다는 직설표현이 아니고 할텐데 하는 가설이된다
My eyes filled /with tears of sadness //as I stared true poverty/ in the face. But Miguel's eyes were filled /with a rare and precious joy. A sponsor had breathed the gift of hope /into Miguel's life, which made all the difference.
* 왜 My eyes filled 하고는 Miguel's eyes were filled 하는가?
fill 이 하나는 자동사로 쓰였고 하나는 수동동작으로 쓰였다 볼까
were filled v + c 즉 분사형용사의 상태묘사로 하는 것이 맞겠다
물론 우리말 해석이야 수동이든 분사형용사든 구별없이 '가득찾다'로 되니
동작인지 상태인지 구별이 아리송 하지만 영어는 아니다
동작묘사면 수동태고 상태묘사면 분사형용사/보어가 된다
왜 이리 복잡하게 알아야 하나?
우리어감으로 영어를 배우자면 않해도 되나 영어감을 잡기위해 하는거다
This experience challenged me. I was compelled/ to figure out a way/ to sponsor a child and (to)make this same kind of impact. Though I can't solve all the problems of the world, I can give the gift of hope /to one life and that's a great start.
My brief encounter with Miguel taught me so much / about the true meaning of wealth, and I think of him often. I think of him when I catch myself complaining //that the square footage of my house is too small, or when my power bill is more /than I expect. But mostly, I think of Miguel when I need to be reminded that the gift of hope is priceless.
* square footage 평수
* power bill = electric bill
* 부정사구 to be reminded that the gift of
hope is priceless
v do
io 는 주어로 승진되어가고 뒤에 직목만 남아있다
요 부정사의 의미상 주어는 주절의 주어다
하여 부정사를 능동태로 쓰면 주어가 당하는 동작이 아닌 하는동작이 된다
I need to be reminded that the gift of hope is priceless 내게 that 이하를 알게할 필요가 있다
I need to remind (you) that the gift of hope is priceless 내가 that 이하를 너에게 알게할 필요있다
이 경우 내가 알게할 대상을 명시할 필요있다
My friends, in just a few short weeks many of us will put up our Christmas tree and hang bright lights and stockings. We will set up our nativity scenes and sing Christmas carols. And in the midst of our Christmas traditions, we will turn our hearts /toward the reason () we celebrate.
What better way to celebrate Jesus /than to wrap our hope /around the lives of those /with needs /greater than ours?
We can share our hope /by serving/ at our local soup kitchen, or (by) filling shoe boxes /with small toys and treats /for underprivileged children /to open on Christmas day.
* / for underprivileged children /to open on Christmas day 전치사 + 명사/구 = 전치사구
* underprivileged children /to open on Christmas day 분사 + 명사 + 형역부정사 = 명사구
형 명 형
형역부정사와 분사형용사의 의미차이
부정사가 형역할 경우 수식받는 명사의 잠재적인/미래성 동작이나 용도/목적등의 설명이 되나
분사는 과거 또는 현재의 동작일 경우에 쓴다shoe boxes /to open on Christmas day 크리스마스날 열을 선물상자/잠재적/미래적인 동작
shoe boxes opened on Christmas day 크리스마스날에 열은/열려지는 상자/수동
shoe boxes being opened on Christmas day 크리스마스날에 열려지고있는 상자/수동진행
여기서 shoe box 는 신발박스에 선물을 담아 포장한것을 말하는데 미국교회들이 크리스마스때
가난한나라 아이들에게 많이 보낸다
We can collect coats and blankets/ to give to homeless families/ in our communities.
Or we can sponsor a child, like Miguel, and provide school supplies, spiritual nourishment, health care and clothing.
No matter how big or small our budget, we can make a difference. As we reach out /to those around us/ in Jesus' Name, we provide something /much more valuable/ than any earthly treasure. We share the gift of hope!
* No matter how big or small our budget 명사구로 부사적인 역할 ; 예산이 적든크든
Dear Lord, give me Your eyes /to see and Your ears /to hear the needs of those around me; not just at Christmas, but always. I long to share Your passion /for the poor and the needy. Help me remember () true wealth is not measured /by the size of my bank account, but by the size of my heart. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Related Resources:
Do You Know Jesus?
Untangle your holidays so you have more time to reach out to others by visiting www.UntanglingChristmas.com. And enter to win a free copy our new Ebook, Untangling Christmas: Your Go-To Guide for a Hassle-Free Holiday by Karen Ehman and LeAnn Rice
Prayerfully consider Sponsoring a Child / through Compassion International as a Christmas gift /to Jesus /this year. When you sponsor a child you change the life of a child, a family and a community, in Jesus' Name.
* consider 는 동명사를 목적으로 취함
We're giving away a copy of Untangling Christmas: Your Go-To Guide for a Hassle-Free Holiday to anyone () sponsors a child through Compassion this week. Leave a comment at www.UntanglingChristmas.com to let us know () you did and we'll send you a download link.
Application Steps:
Look /for opportunities /to share the hope and love of Jesus Christ /with
"the least of these " 소자 his holiday season and throughout the year.
Reflections:
Reflect /on Proverbs 31:20, "She opens her arms/ to the poor and extends her hands /to the needy." (NIV)
If I take an honest inventory of "my" belongings, do I really need four sets of towels? Do I need to stop /for my special coffee/ this morning? Do my kids truly need that many Christmas presents/ this year? Who could benefit if I say "no" /to any of these questions?
Power Verses:
Acts 2:44-47,
"All the believers were together and had everything /in common. They
sold property and possessions/ to give to anyone who had need. Every day
they continued to meet together /in the temple courts. They broke bread
in their homes and ate together/ with glad and sincere hearts, praising
God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to
their number daily those who were being saved." (NIV)
Matthew 25:45, "He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'" (NIV 1984)
© 2011 by LeAnn Rice. All rights reserved.
Proverbs 31 Ministries
616-G Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Matthews, NC 28105
www.Proverbs31.org
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