The Harmony of Happiness Built in God

I was raised by my grandmother during my childhood. She was a devout Christian, and sometimes I went to church with her. But the memories I carried from those days were far from pleasant. I watched her cry because of conflicts in the church and witnessed her being treated unfairly. Those experiences left a deep aversion to churches in my heart.

In June 2021, while preparing for marriage, I encowuntered the truth of the new Covenant through my fiancée. She was a member of the Church of God and occasionally shared the Bible with me. Having cold feelings toward religion already, the idea of “God the Mother” felt shocking. But my fiancée was so kind, sincere, and gentle that I trusted her. I decided, “At the very least, I should look into it with an open mind.” Two months later, I became a member of the Church of God.

At first, I didn’t come because of faith. I came because I loved my wife. But as time passed, I began to notice the many beautiful aspects of the Church of God. I disliked religious fanaticism, yet this church was different. I loved the reverent and orderly worship, the heartfelt New Song praise, and the clean sanctuaries without crosses. I admired the system of periodically relocating pastors to ensure that no one treats the church as their own possession. Most of all, I was drawn to the fact that every teaching is rooted in the Bible. Still, faith did not enter my heart right away. Every time I visited Zion, I earnestly prayed to God:

“If You truly exist, please give me faith and help me come closer to You.”

And little by little, God answered. As I studied the Bible and spent time in Zion, faith naturally took root. I became convinced that the Bible is truly the word of God. The truth of God the Mother also settled firmly in my heart.

Among all verses, the one that touched me most deeply was Galatians 4:26: “But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother.” I was amazed. Even though it is written so clearly in the Bible, why did so few people know this truth? My heart especially trembled when I read a handwritten note from Heavenly Father that said, “I follow Mother.” It moved me that Father, though He is God Almighty, humbled Himself and guided the hearts of the children to Mother. Through this, I came to understand even a little of Father’s profound heart.

Since receiving the truth, many long-awaited dreams in my life have begun to come true. All my life, I felt different from others and often felt alone. I struggled to relate to people and silently wished that at least one person would believe in me and support me. Now, I have Heavenly Father and Mother, my loving wife, and countless heavenly family members beside me.

One of my deepest desires—to share heavenly blessings with my own mother—has already come true. For decades, she was a devout Protestant and strongly opposed my walk of faith. But as I continued treating her sincerely and lovingly, her heart gradually softened. Last autumn, on her birthday, she finally opened her heart and received the blessing of new life. I drove her from Miryang to the Zion in Jeomchon, Mungyeong—two hours each way. Though my body was tired, my heart overflowed with joy. It felt like witnessing a miracle. I realized again: “Nothing is impossible for God.”

And now, another long-cherished dream is unfolding: composing music. I had always loved music and dreamed of composing, even trying a little during middle school, but eventually gave up, thinking I had no talent. After beginning my life of faith, my heart was moved by New Songs, and my forgotten dream returned. I learned that members can submit New Song compositions through the church website.

As I prayed and worked daily, one day a melody suddenly came to mind. I shared it with my wife. Though it was short, she said it was beautiful. I trusted her and submitted it as a New Song. My wife, who is better with words, wrote the lyrics. As I read them, I was deeply touched by the love of Father and burst into tears. Since then, melodies have continued to come to me, and each time I compose, my love and faith toward God grow even deeper. I hope that one day, I can share the inspiration and love I received through New Songs with brothers and sisters around the world.

I offer my deepest thanks to my wife, who led me to Heavenly Father and Mother. Whenever I had questions, she explained gently and helped me carefully. Thanks to her, my faith took root. And above all, I give eternal thanks to Heavenly Father and Mother for granting me salvation and filling my life with harmony, happiness, and dreams I once thought impossible.