Our Story Workshop - Gwangju, Korea 1/16/2023
I learned that it was understanding and considering only from my point of view. I learned more deeply that He would bring me closer to learning and that He would always be with me. It was best that I was there. If my husband and children had been together, our relationship would have been restored a lot.
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I realized that God wants me to express my feelings accurately so that I can live in a healthy relationship and fellowship. I met a person who could not express his feelings accurately and live and establish a proper relationship. The pastor and his wife also had hope that we could be changed from being imperfect like us to a mature marital relationship.
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I realized that many women have my fears and that I never understand the fears that men have. It made me feel lighter to know that the commandments to love God and love our neighbors drain the love we have received from God in the community and empty me, and then God's love fills me again. Only when I let go of the love of the Lord who has poured out on me can God's love fill me even more. Best of all, it was said that God designed us to love one another when He created us.
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He gave me the desire to pray fervently, hoping to share God's word and spiritual graces with my husband. Other casual conversations are fully communicated and sympathetic, and I hope that we will be a couple who can share spiritually fully. The fact that we started Our Story with the Summit family in Busan for the first time felt so meaningful and I was grateful.
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He made me see the sinful nature of my stubbornness and learn to live a life of forgiveness. It was good to communicate and socialize with each other and conduct workshops.
___
I learned more deeply that only when God and my story are broken through and restored can our stories be restored and we can embrace their stories as the pastor said. One thing He asks you when you stand before God is, "Have you learned to love?" It was a time to learn how to go through the process. It's great to see what wears me down and what keeps me alive and to see myself from different perspectives.
___
It was very good that we talked to each other. It was nice to feel free and relaxed regardless of age. I loved that the pastor gave me examples every time he explained. The events you cited as examples were real things that were happening in our lives, so they could be applied in practice. I don't have a spouse yet, but I loved the experience of practicing communication. In particular, when describing the case of a conflict with my wife, it was very helpful to have the opportunity to imagine in advance, thinking, "How should I actually deal with such a situation if it happens to me later?" Seeing what other couples and their families have in common seems to help each other a lot. Also, listening to "Our Story" personally reminded me of many of my teenage friends in Korea. It is not easy for young people to receive this kind of education in Korea. So, it seems that wrong values continue to infiltrate. The same is true of my churchgoing friends. But it's not easy for them to participate directly in the program. I wonder if I can participate, learn, and practice so that I can share this story with my peers. I'm still young, so I don't know when that time will be. Summit is a great gift for me. We will join and pray together.
___
I learned that God has a plan for marriage and is constantly saving us. Relationship difficulties continue to arise through Satan's interference, but I have come to realize how important it is to trust God and believe in His plan of salvation. As a person who had not yet been married, I realized how important it is for a marriage that unites two people with God. I also learned that the physical and mental love between the two of them could not sustain a marriage. I learned that marriage can only continue if all things are united in God. I learned what kind of conversations to have in relationships between people as well as spouses. I often hurt people with words. I can't seem to express it well in words. Due to my pacifist nature, I always tend to avoid conflict situations. Through Summit, I was able to learn and confirm the correct communication and conflict handling methods in relationships step by step. I don't know if I can apply it to real-life situations, but I realized how it was right to react and gained confidence. The pastor said that the first priority is being a child of God, the second priority is the spouse, and the third priority is the children. It is a great gift to me to feel in my heart how important family is, and to have the opportunity to think about it before marriage. Reading 1 Corinthians 13 and feeling God's love helped me a lot. The My Story time is based on love, but I'm still very childlike. There seems to be more envy and pride in me than love. I felt that I had to live a life of faith in God and loving everything I did before I could become a mature person. Of course, it won't be easy. Therefore, I felt that I should go forward in prayer, trusting God more and more. The pastor always says to just trust! It was time to realize that once more.
___
I learned to acknowledge myself as I am and to achieve something. Not needing to be recognized, but to simply love God and love others. I felt free and it felt like a family.
___
I got to know my wife's feelings. It was an opportunity to know God more and a chance to reflect.
___
During the time in scripture, I experienced God speaking to me through His word and making me understand. Now I look forward to reading more and I would like to spend more time reading and praying together. I now deeply understand God's love. Before I attended, I felt like I've never been loved like that. Through this Summit meeting, I was able to thank God for loving me so much. Now I want to tell the gospel as a story.
___
I recognized the loneliness my husband feels. I saw the loving God who sets an example first and waits until I can follow. I was able to look at ourselves with a little more compassion. I loved meditating on the word and sharing with each other. We were able to get to know each other by participating with our husbands.
___
Above all, I would like to say thank you. Through this ministry, I was able to see the humility and meekness of Jesus as I realized how great courage and humility it is to talk about your own mistakes and wrongdoings. Thank you again.
God makes me see that there are many people who need this meeting. I realized more clearly that people are eagerly waiting for their deep feelings to be known. People may not have expected to be given the opportunity to show their deep hearts even a little bit before coming to this gathering. God's way of working is truly strange and surprising. He is God.
I saw and heard that God had touched the hope and desire that was deep in the hearts of the men in attendance. Pray that God will give them undivided hearts and tender hearts.
I am sure that the kingdom of God has expanded in Gwangju through Summit. It's because you showed us how to enjoy the kingdom of God that has already come close to us. Thank you very much. God bless you!
___
Thank you for your hard work during the three Our Story workshops. It was a time to learn, realize, and feel many things. Thank you so much for filling me with God's love and preparing me to unfold God's story in my last moments before going out into the world. Thank you all for being so friendly, smiling, and talking with me. During dinner, I really felt like I was talking with my family, and I was grateful to be with them. We will join together in prayer for the ongoing Summit.
___
On the first evening of 'Our Story', my husband told me that he was tearfully grateful for the pastor’s words, “God does not need us, but wants us.” I have always felt at risk because my husband seemed to almost given up on his life after the deaths of our two children. Hearing those words from him made me feel relieved. I feel like the 'Our Story' workshop was made for only my husband. Many people spent money and time to help us after the death of our children, but I couldn't feel it as love. I felt love while participating in 'My Story'.
___
I have not been living with the three identities (a son of God, a husband, and a father) for whole my whole life and I realize new that I have to redefine my life again with these three identities.
___
I realized that I was living by confusing what I like and what I love. This has confused me my entire life.
___
This was the first Christian meeting where my heart was opened.
___
I realized that God wants me to express my feelings accurately so that I can live in a healthy relationship and fellowship. I met a person who could not express his feelings accurately and live and establish a proper relationship. The pastor and his wife also had hope that we could be changed from being imperfect like us to a mature marital relationship.
___
I realized that many women have my fears and that I never understand the fears that men have. It made me feel lighter to know that the commandments to love God and love our neighbors drain the love we have received from God in the community and empty me, and then God's love fills me again. Only when I let go of the love of the Lord who has poured out on me can God's love fill me even more. Best of all, it was said that God designed us to love one another when He created us.
___
He gave me the desire to pray fervently, hoping to share God's word and spiritual graces with my husband. Other casual conversations are fully communicated and sympathetic, and I hope that we will be a couple who can share spiritually fully. The fact that we started Our Story with the Summit family in Busan for the first time felt so meaningful and I was grateful.
___
He made me see the sinful nature of my stubbornness and learn to live a life of forgiveness. It was good to communicate and socialize with each other and conduct workshops.
___
I learned more deeply that only when God and my story are broken through and restored can our stories be restored and we can embrace their stories as the pastor said. One thing He asks you when you stand before God is, "Have you learned to love?" It was a time to learn how to go through the process. It's great to see what wears me down and what keeps me alive and to see myself from different perspectives.
___
It was very good that we talked to each other. It was nice to feel free and relaxed regardless of age. I loved that the pastor gave me examples every time he explained. The events you cited as examples were real things that were happening in our lives, so they could be applied in practice. I don't have a spouse yet, but I loved the experience of practicing communication. In particular, when describing the case of a conflict with my wife, it was very helpful to have the opportunity to imagine in advance, thinking, "How should I actually deal with such a situation if it happens to me later?" Seeing what other couples and their families have in common seems to help each other a lot. Also, listening to "Our Story" personally reminded me of many of my teenage friends in Korea. It is not easy for young people to receive this kind of education in Korea. So, it seems that wrong values continue to infiltrate. The same is true of my churchgoing friends. But it's not easy for them to participate directly in the program. I wonder if I can participate, learn, and practice so that I can share this story with my peers. I'm still young, so I don't know when that time will be. Summit is a great gift for me. We will join and pray together.
___
I learned that God has a plan for marriage and is constantly saving us. Relationship difficulties continue to arise through Satan's interference, but I have come to realize how important it is to trust God and believe in His plan of salvation. As a person who had not yet been married, I realized how important it is for a marriage that unites two people with God. I also learned that the physical and mental love between the two of them could not sustain a marriage. I learned that marriage can only continue if all things are united in God. I learned what kind of conversations to have in relationships between people as well as spouses. I often hurt people with words. I can't seem to express it well in words. Due to my pacifist nature, I always tend to avoid conflict situations. Through Summit, I was able to learn and confirm the correct communication and conflict handling methods in relationships step by step. I don't know if I can apply it to real-life situations, but I realized how it was right to react and gained confidence. The pastor said that the first priority is being a child of God, the second priority is the spouse, and the third priority is the children. It is a great gift to me to feel in my heart how important family is, and to have the opportunity to think about it before marriage. Reading 1 Corinthians 13 and feeling God's love helped me a lot. The My Story time is based on love, but I'm still very childlike. There seems to be more envy and pride in me than love. I felt that I had to live a life of faith in God and loving everything I did before I could become a mature person. Of course, it won't be easy. Therefore, I felt that I should go forward in prayer, trusting God more and more. The pastor always says to just trust! It was time to realize that once more.
___
I learned to acknowledge myself as I am and to achieve something. Not needing to be recognized, but to simply love God and love others. I felt free and it felt like a family.
___
I got to know my wife's feelings. It was an opportunity to know God more and a chance to reflect.
___
During the time in scripture, I experienced God speaking to me through His word and making me understand. Now I look forward to reading more and I would like to spend more time reading and praying together. I now deeply understand God's love. Before I attended, I felt like I've never been loved like that. Through this Summit meeting, I was able to thank God for loving me so much. Now I want to tell the gospel as a story.
___
I recognized the loneliness my husband feels. I saw the loving God who sets an example first and waits until I can follow. I was able to look at ourselves with a little more compassion. I loved meditating on the word and sharing with each other. We were able to get to know each other by participating with our husbands.
___
Above all, I would like to say thank you. Through this ministry, I was able to see the humility and meekness of Jesus as I realized how great courage and humility it is to talk about your own mistakes and wrongdoings. Thank you again.
God makes me see that there are many people who need this meeting. I realized more clearly that people are eagerly waiting for their deep feelings to be known. People may not have expected to be given the opportunity to show their deep hearts even a little bit before coming to this gathering. God's way of working is truly strange and surprising. He is God.
I saw and heard that God had touched the hope and desire that was deep in the hearts of the men in attendance. Pray that God will give them undivided hearts and tender hearts.
I am sure that the kingdom of God has expanded in Gwangju through Summit. It's because you showed us how to enjoy the kingdom of God that has already come close to us. Thank you very much. God bless you!
___
Thank you for your hard work during the three Our Story workshops. It was a time to learn, realize, and feel many things. Thank you so much for filling me with God's love and preparing me to unfold God's story in my last moments before going out into the world. Thank you all for being so friendly, smiling, and talking with me. During dinner, I really felt like I was talking with my family, and I was grateful to be with them. We will join together in prayer for the ongoing Summit.
___
On the first evening of 'Our Story', my husband told me that he was tearfully grateful for the pastor’s words, “God does not need us, but wants us.” I have always felt at risk because my husband seemed to almost given up on his life after the deaths of our two children. Hearing those words from him made me feel relieved. I feel like the 'Our Story' workshop was made for only my husband. Many people spent money and time to help us after the death of our children, but I couldn't feel it as love. I felt love while participating in 'My Story'.
___
I have not been living with the three identities (a son of God, a husband, and a father) for whole my whole life and I realize new that I have to redefine my life again with these three identities.
___
I realized that I was living by confusing what I like and what I love. This has confused me my entire life.
___
This was the first Christian meeting where my heart was opened.