Our house is located diagonally across from Zion. Because the church where God dwells is so close, I set off for work each morning with a joyful heart. On top of that, the alley in front of our house is always spotless—not a single piece of litter in sight—allowing me to start each day feeling refreshed.
One day, I had to leave for work earlier than usual due to something urgent at the office. That morning, I finally discovered the reason the alley was always so clean. Three male adults, wearing masks and dressed lightly, were sweeping the alley. As I looked more closely at their familiar figures, I realized they were our church overseer and assistant overseers.
This alley connects directly to a main road and is near a shopping center, with many students passing through on their way to and from school and academies. Because of this, it becomes quite messy by evening. Yet thanks to the pastoral staff members who quietly clean the wide alley every morning, the road is always clean by the time I leave for work.
Most people who pass through this alley likely have no idea who the “silent helpers” are that keep it so clean. But regardless of whether anyone notices, our pastoral staff members faithfully sweep the alley every single day without fail. In their quiet actions, I felt the love of Father and Mother, who continually sacrifice for us in unseen places. Thanks to these beautiful angels holding brooms, my path to work is once again filled with gratitude today.