{"id":10684,"date":"2025-03-02T17:32:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T23:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=10684"},"modified":"2025-03-02T18:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T00:20:48","slug":"2025-spring-essc-lifebalance-1-ia-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2025-spring-essc-lifebalance-1-ia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u751f\u6d3b\u5e73\u8861 \u7b2c\u4e00\u8f6e 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10684#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10684#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 1];\n\n            var trp_shortcode_language_item = trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-language' )\n            \/\/ set width\n            var trp_ls_shortcode_width                                               = trp_shortcode_language_item.offsetWidth + 16;\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.width                                  = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n            trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-current-language' ).style.width = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n\n            \/\/ We're putting this on display: none after we have its width.\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.display = 'none';\n        }\n    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lifeBalance13-ia2-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Navigating Life&#8217;s Crossroads<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever noticed how, as kids, we all longed for the freedom to make our own choices\u2014even if it meant staying up past bedtime or choosing our favorite meal? As children, we grumble about rules and limits, but once we grow up, we\u2019re suddenly overwhelmed by a mountain of decisions, each carrying its own weight and consequence.<\/p>\n<p>So how do we really know what God wants for our lives? Many of us might be waiting for a dramatic signal dream, a vision, or a voice from heaven. The Bible tells us that God did speak supernaturally at times. Think of Noah, who received a clear command to build the ark, or Abraham, who was called to leave his homeland. Moses heard God\u2019s voice from the burning bush, and even Paul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus<em><i>\u00a0(Acts 9:1-22)<\/i><\/em>. Yet, these powerful moments were rare and served as starting points rather than continuous directions.<\/p>\n<p>Jesus is our best example. Even as a young boy, He was deeply connected to God, staying behind in the temple to listen to His word. Later, before beginning His ministry, He spent forty days fasting and praying in the wilderness. When He needed to make big decisions\u2014like calling His apostles\u2014He went off to pray <em><i>(Luke 6:12-16)<\/i><\/em>. And in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus wrestled with His own will against God\u2019s <em><i>(Matthew 26:36-46)<\/i><\/em>. His life teaches us that it\u2019s not a flashy sign that shows us God\u2019s will, but a continuous, heartfelt relationship with Him.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of waiting for a supernatural signal, we should build our lives on daily communion with God. This means reading the Bible, praying regularly, and listening for that gentle guiding whisper in our hearts. The Scriptures aren\u2019t a step-by-step manual for every situation, but they do offer timeless principles. They help us distinguish right from wrong and guide us in every decision, whether it\u2019s choosing a career or picking a life partner.<\/p>\n<p>Our choices must always be weighed against God\u2019s general will. The Bible reminds us to worship Him <em><i>\u201cin spirit and truth\u201d (John 4:24)<\/i><\/em>\u00a0and to keep a good conscience <em><i>(1 Timothy 1:5)<\/i><\/em>. It calls us to be sincere and honest, urging us to examine our motives. Sometimes, we might choose a job for the money or a partner for superficial reasons, forgetting that true fulfillment comes from honoring God in all we do.<\/p>\n<p>Consider Lot\u2019s story in Sodom <em><i>(Gen 13:10; Gen 19:30-38)<\/i><\/em>. His choice, driven by the lure of wealth, led to disaster. In a similar way, Joseph\u2019s faithful decisions brought him trials\u2014betrayal, false accusations, imprisonment\u2014but through it all, he trusted God, and eventually, God\u2019s plan for him and for Israel was revealed.<\/p>\n<p>At the crossroads of life, don\u2019t expect a flashy sign. Instead, nurture a close, daily relationship with God. Keep His word close, trust His timing, and be willing to accept the consequences that come from making choices that honor Him. When you do this, you\u2019ll walk confidently on the path that God has prepared for you.<\/p>\n<p>We warmly welcome you to our upcoming <strong><b>Spring Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC)<\/b><\/strong>. You can also join us for the <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\"><u>Spring 2025 ESSC via online streaming<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0Come and learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/about\/basic-beliefs\/\"><u>Doctrine<\/u><\/a>\u00a0through bible study, sermons and fellowship with us. May God&#8217;s Word be a guide in your life!<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, 2025 9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>Sunday, April 20, 2025 9:00AM to 1:00PM<\/p>\n<p>Please find our church location below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>4N550 Church Road<br \/>Bensenville,\u00a0IL\u00a060106<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">services online<\/a>\u00a0or in-person.<\/p>\n<p>Friday Evening Service:\u00a0 7:50PM \u2013 9:00PM<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Morning Service:\u00a0 10:50AM \u2013 12:00Noon<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Afternoon Service:\u00a0 1:30PM \u2013 2:40PM<\/p>\n<p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-lifebalance-1\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBack to Landing Page<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Navigating Life&#8217;s Crossroads Have you ever noticed how, as kids, we all longed for the freedom to make our own choices\u2014even if it meant staying up past bedtime or choosing our favorite meal? 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