"I Met My True Shepherd and Received Blessings!"
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June 26, 2016 |
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Senior Deaconess Hyunsuk Han, age 55, Parish 15, Manmin Central Church
After I got married in 1987, I was busy working, taking care of my baby, and doing house chores. For these reasons, I became lazy leading my believing life. Meanwhile, my husband, Elder Eungmun Kim and I felt spiritually thirsty for the Word of God and began looking for a church that preached spiritual messages. One day, my husband received Dr. Jaerock Lee's sermon tape from an acquaintance and listened to it. Then, he suggested going to a Friday All-night Service of Manmin Central Church together.
In 1993, we registered in the church. Through the sermon series "The Message of the Cross", we learned about the providence of salvation and the reason why Jesus is our only Savior. We witnessed many signs, wonders, and powerful works. At the same time our faith increased. By the time a year passed, my first daughter Jinsil, then age 6, became so thin due to encephalomeningitis and enteritis. But she recovered very quickly after she received Senior Pastor Dr. Lee's prayer. A few years later, my second daughter Jinsol, then age 9, was also healed of acute otitis media through the prayer recorded on the automated response system. Our life was full of the living God's works.
Since the word of life gave me hope for Heaven, I started to work faithfully for the kingdom of God as a cell leader and a member of the choir. In December 2010, I suddenly had abnormal symptoms. I felt dizzy and vomited whenever I moved, so I had to lie on bed without moving. My ultrasonography showed that the symptoms were the sign of appendicitis and my appendix was about to burst. I was told to have a surgery.
I repented that I had not given thanks and often complained about my circumstances although I said I had faith. I received Senior Pastor's prayer recorded on ARS and drank Muan Sweet Water with faith. And I was completely healed of it. It served as a great opportunity for me to wake up spiritually by the love of God. From then I began going to Senior Pastor every Sunday morning with my family and expressing my grateful heart to him. I felt his love and made up mind to be renewed.
In summer of 2014, my left leg was swollen and the knee would not bend. I heard that my cartilage was torn and was filled with liquid. The doctor said that cartilage is not restored once it is torn. He added that it would just get worse and recommended that I have physical therapy and surgery. I could neither walk nor fulfill my duty and do house chores. I realized humans are just weak and incapable beings if God does not protect them. I knew that there was nothing I could do but just knelt down before God.
I looked back upon the 20 years of my believing life. God protected me and let me stay healthy. Thinking of the grace, I offered up my heartfelt thanks to Him. In August, there was Manmin Summer Retreat. After I received Senior Pastor's prayer on the first night during the Divine Healing Meeting, I came to walk and was able to freely go up and down the stairs.
In June 2015, it was a few days before Women's Mission's Devotional Service. I had tried to find out the reason my spiritual growth had stayed sluggish. One day I realized something. I finally discovered 'myself' who had been using my wisdom, methods, and fleshly thoughts before certain problems. I had not been able to find it out because I mistakenly thought that I had been doing well.
I also realized that doing what I want does not please God but living a life that God wants me to lead pleases Him. I felt like I found out the last piece of the puzzle. With great expectation, I prepared for the devotional service. Two days before the service, I heard that I achieved the heart of spirit. Hallelujah!
I am working as a leader of Women's Mission, my husband is serving as a district leader, and my first daughter Jinsil is glorifying God as a member of the praise team, and my second daughter Jinsol is preparing herself to become a God's competent worker studying visual design in college. I give all thanks and glory to God who gave me the greatest blessings.
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