How to live a warm and shining life in the world
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November 25, 2007 |
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 Deacon kwang-oh Lee
(7-31 Parish, 2-1 Men's Mission)
Fallen leaves remind me of my past life. Sometimes I met with difficulties but could overcome them and smiled because the grace of God always warmed the fire of love at a corner of my heart.
Touched by the message of "Goodness"
Since my young adult days, I have longed for a sincere and good life, and never turned my eyes from the poor. When I was guided to Manmin Central Church by a friend in 1993, Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee preached the message of goodness. The messages quenched my spiritual thirst for goodness. I felt that his message is true as much as I listened to his messages, and I was always happy whether I walked around or drove a car.
A few years later I experienced an amazing miracle of God. One night I was driving a car toward my hometown. On the way my car was turned over because of severe stormy shower, but to my great surprise I was completely protected with no scar on my body. Through this experience I realized how thankful and blessed it is to abide in the Lord and my heart became more burning for Him.
Relying on God in everything and guided to the path to blessing
 A few years ago I I worked for the sales and publicity department of Joong-ang Daily. Every morning I received my Senior Pastor's prayer through the automated telephonic system, and then began my jobs, through which I gained recognition as the best salesperson at my company for a few years.
Meanwhile I met a constructor and entered into a constructing business with his help. Prior to starting that I received Dr. Lee's prayer along with some offerings, and my business went well. Each time constructing works were successfully completed and every house was distributed in less than 3 months.
In 2001, I joined the ministry of Businessmen's Mission, and began to support Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee's worldwide ministry with offerings and prayers. I also attended his overseas crusades including in India, Russia, and Peru. When countless people were healed of various diseases by the power of God and testified to their healings with joy, I could improve my faith.
I learned the principle of sowing and reaping and applied it to my life, and then receive many more blessings. I gave God all kinds of offerings including tithes, thanksgiving, sanctuary-construction, and feasts with all my hearts and sincerity. Also, my wife, son and I gave our Senior Pastor some special offerings, and I could receive blessing as expected.
From a few years ago I have done the businesses of rental cars and house remodeling. In the grace of God I have not met with any kind of accidents and difficulties but gave God much more tithes by selling and buying at the good costs.
Because I always harbored a desire to enlarge the kingdom of God at my works, God continually helped me and guided me to blessings.
My joy increasing through taking care of the neighbors
God's amazing love urged me to take care of the souls that have been assigned for me, so I sometimes visited the people in prison and sometimes flied to Cheju Island. When I employed new workers, I chose the people with good heart and could evangelize them soon.
In addition, I helped the needy overcome their difficulties and introduced to the unemployed good works. It was because I thought I could pay back the grace of God by doing so.
Meanwhile I have been assigned for a few God-given duties – vice president of 2-1 Men's Mission, financial director of Chinese Parish 1, and manager of Evangelism Brigade and Businessmen's Mission, and fulfilled my God-given duties with all my heart. I have tried my best to help the poor and the needy in spirit and flesh, so many of them felt the love of God through me and were strengthened. Whenever I met new believers and those who were weak in faith, I longed to become a faithful worker worthy to help as many souls.
My happy family in faith
 My son Junyoung is 10 years old. One day a small chip of wood deep pierced into the flesh underneath his nail, and he suffered pains. My wife in vain tried to take it out. So she took him to a children's hospital but the doctor failed and told my wife to take him to the orthopedic surgery clinic because his nail had to be cut off through operation. My son wished to receive Senior Pastor's prayer and my wife helped him do that. After he received the prayer, the wooden thorn was plucked out easily.
One day Junyoung told his mother, "Mom, yesterday I won the second place at the running practice, but today I want the first prize!" She said to him, "You know what to do to receive your heart's desire." He immediately sprayed Muan sweet water onto his sneakers and received Dr. Lee's prayer recorded on the phone. At the race my son was later than others at first, but in the middle he rushed and overtook others, and finally won the first place. He was overjoyed and told me, "Daddy, I could run like a rushing wind!" God was pleased with his action of faith and enabled him to do it.
Also, my wife who works for Editorial Bureau of Manmin Central Church has dedicated her life to book and newsletter ministry. I am very thankful to God who has guided us to blessing and happiness.
Many people around us ask me, "Many people suffer from economical difficulties, but your family look so happy! What are the secrets?" Then, I answer, "I have enjoyed taking care of the people around me with the love of God, and sharing that love with as many souls."
I give all thanks and glory to our God and our Lord Jesus Christ, and also I appreciate Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee.
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