Korean Online My Story Workshop 11/14/2022
When I first participated in the “My Story” workshop, I thought there would be several high school friends like me, but most of them were adults. I was a little surprised, but I thought it would help me a lot to participate with adults who had lived their lives beforehand. Above all, I liked the way the program was conducted. Korean high schools are indoctrinated, so lecture-style classes are almost always held. In "My Story," I liked communicating with the pastor, and he spoke more like a friend than a pastor, so I was able to participate in a relaxed atmosphere. The pastor made us imagine the moment God created the heavens and the earth. In the midst of this, I was able to experience God's love for the world, which was a very good experience. After that, I recalled the pure memories of my life. I thought about each one and wrote down a page. My experiences with my mom, dad, cousins, and myself. It wasn't much, but it was a precious time to write down these memories and feel the pure emotions of childhood.
I learned about brokenness after pure memory. Brokenness occurs in our lives and false things come in. But in the midst of the brokenness, he said there is a plan from God. At first, it didn't quite clear me that brokenness wasn't just a bad thing. But in the stories the pastor told me, I felt God's plan and love.
He said that great figures in the Bible, such as David, Joshua, and Caleb, were not without brokenness. They say God used them simply because they believed in God. The pastor said "Just trust" a lot. Every time you say this, you realize how important it is to believe in God. "God alone is the hero of our lives." Then I thought about the brokenness in my life and I realized that my failure in life helped me to rely on God. It also made me think about the brokenness of my friendships, and it was a good time to reflect on my life.
I also took time to think about forgiveness. The pastor said that forgiveness does not mean not being held accountable for what is wrong. He said that there is responsibility and punishment for wrongdoing, but forgiveness can be done in the midst of it. Just as I was told to forgive seventy times seven times, it was a time when I resolved to be a forgiver with God's love. During this time, we talked a lot about forgiveness, especially in marital relationships. I am not married, but this time was very valuable and interesting. I usually like to listen to adults, so I wasn't bored. I am also very interested in marriage. I was able to listen to the adults who participated in Summit and think about it by listening to the pastor's story. I realized that it is important for couples to forgive each other and to let go of wanting something from each other.
I remember at the end of the story the pastor laughing and saying to me, "You are hope." He also answered a question about a teacher who hurt me a lot. Every time I see the teacher, "feelings of anger, feelings of forgiveness, feelings of hurt, feelings of reconciliation" create confusion. The pastor said, "You don't have to restore every relationship to normal. You may forgive, but the relationship may not be restored." When I heard this, I felt very relaxed. I let go of the burden of reconciliation and forgave with God's heart.
Even if my mind is confused, "Just trust." was the most important thing. Our Heavenly Father is the one who guides me no matter what I am. I realized that God is the one who rescues and restores us with utter selfless and devoted love.
I learned how to listen to and respond to others' stories. I'm not good at expressing or speaking. I don’t really know how to express my feelings and thoughts. Because of this, the person next to me was very often hurt. It was a time to learn to react and grow. The pastor said that when responding, we need compassion, not just empathy. He said it was important to carry each other's burdens together. I think you can apply it in everyday conversation situations. As a representative of the 'Summit' attendees, Mr. Kim Sung-min spoke with us. Drama actually happened in his life. I was moved a lot and felt God's walk in it.
On the fifth and final day, I shared my story. As I shared my story, my heart also recovered a lot. Talking about memories I didn't normally think about or didn't want to recall made me experience more of the God who was with me. What the pastor said in response to my story touched my heart a lot, and I felt how God was intervening in my life. I'm sorry for the failures and difficulties in my relationships with my friends through the lies around me. But God uses those "failure" moments to help deepen His character. “You are the Son of God. You can work hard because you are the Son of God. And even if you fail, you are the Son of God. Stay connected with others. You will learn a lot from them. Also, share God's love." The pastor told me that I have a foundation called love and it touched my heart a lot that God told me that He is with me as His Son no matter what the circumstances. Through the others response I was able to feel God's plan in the midst of failure and brokenness.
I learned many new things while listening to the stories, and I was able to feel and respond to God's plan in my heart that is unique to my teacher's life. He had a difficult life, but it was very impressive to see how he managed to recover it all in God.
"Summit My Story" was a great time for me to realize new experiences, God's love, and emulating the character of Jesus. I pray and give thanks for all those who have been with us for five days. I pray that what the pastor has told me will become my life.
I learned about brokenness after pure memory. Brokenness occurs in our lives and false things come in. But in the midst of the brokenness, he said there is a plan from God. At first, it didn't quite clear me that brokenness wasn't just a bad thing. But in the stories the pastor told me, I felt God's plan and love.
He said that great figures in the Bible, such as David, Joshua, and Caleb, were not without brokenness. They say God used them simply because they believed in God. The pastor said "Just trust" a lot. Every time you say this, you realize how important it is to believe in God. "God alone is the hero of our lives." Then I thought about the brokenness in my life and I realized that my failure in life helped me to rely on God. It also made me think about the brokenness of my friendships, and it was a good time to reflect on my life.
I also took time to think about forgiveness. The pastor said that forgiveness does not mean not being held accountable for what is wrong. He said that there is responsibility and punishment for wrongdoing, but forgiveness can be done in the midst of it. Just as I was told to forgive seventy times seven times, it was a time when I resolved to be a forgiver with God's love. During this time, we talked a lot about forgiveness, especially in marital relationships. I am not married, but this time was very valuable and interesting. I usually like to listen to adults, so I wasn't bored. I am also very interested in marriage. I was able to listen to the adults who participated in Summit and think about it by listening to the pastor's story. I realized that it is important for couples to forgive each other and to let go of wanting something from each other.
I remember at the end of the story the pastor laughing and saying to me, "You are hope." He also answered a question about a teacher who hurt me a lot. Every time I see the teacher, "feelings of anger, feelings of forgiveness, feelings of hurt, feelings of reconciliation" create confusion. The pastor said, "You don't have to restore every relationship to normal. You may forgive, but the relationship may not be restored." When I heard this, I felt very relaxed. I let go of the burden of reconciliation and forgave with God's heart.
Even if my mind is confused, "Just trust." was the most important thing. Our Heavenly Father is the one who guides me no matter what I am. I realized that God is the one who rescues and restores us with utter selfless and devoted love.
I learned how to listen to and respond to others' stories. I'm not good at expressing or speaking. I don’t really know how to express my feelings and thoughts. Because of this, the person next to me was very often hurt. It was a time to learn to react and grow. The pastor said that when responding, we need compassion, not just empathy. He said it was important to carry each other's burdens together. I think you can apply it in everyday conversation situations. As a representative of the 'Summit' attendees, Mr. Kim Sung-min spoke with us. Drama actually happened in his life. I was moved a lot and felt God's walk in it.
On the fifth and final day, I shared my story. As I shared my story, my heart also recovered a lot. Talking about memories I didn't normally think about or didn't want to recall made me experience more of the God who was with me. What the pastor said in response to my story touched my heart a lot, and I felt how God was intervening in my life. I'm sorry for the failures and difficulties in my relationships with my friends through the lies around me. But God uses those "failure" moments to help deepen His character. “You are the Son of God. You can work hard because you are the Son of God. And even if you fail, you are the Son of God. Stay connected with others. You will learn a lot from them. Also, share God's love." The pastor told me that I have a foundation called love and it touched my heart a lot that God told me that He is with me as His Son no matter what the circumstances. Through the others response I was able to feel God's plan in the midst of failure and brokenness.
I learned many new things while listening to the stories, and I was able to feel and respond to God's plan in my heart that is unique to my teacher's life. He had a difficult life, but it was very impressive to see how he managed to recover it all in God.
"Summit My Story" was a great time for me to realize new experiences, God's love, and emulating the character of Jesus. I pray and give thanks for all those who have been with us for five days. I pray that what the pastor has told me will become my life.