Since childhood, I’ve always been full of questions—more than most.
I often wondered: Why are we born? What does it mean to live? What is the true meaning of death?
Observing nature, I noticed that every living being seems to move with effortless purpose. Sea turtles, for example, hatch on the shores of Japan and instinctively travel nearly 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean—without a map or guide—reaching the coasts of California and Mexico. Then, as if drawn by an unseen hand, they return to Japan when they are grown.
As science continues to advance, we uncover countless miracles hidden in plain sight. As a child, I believed that birds were the most extraordinary creatures of all—how wondrous it must be to have wings and soar freely through the sky! I admired them so deeply that I once tried to leap from a window with my father’s umbrella, convinced I could fly as they did.
But if nature moves so clearly in harmony with its purpose, why are humans so different?
If you’re Korean, you’ve probably faced the familiar dilemma of choosing between jjajangmyeon and jjampong! But beyond the humor, it raises a deeper question: why must human life be filled with so many decisions? Why were we given the ability to think, to choose, and to question—rather than simply live as nature does?
A year ago, after taking blood pressure medication for nearly four years, I became deeply interested in the human body—especially its astonishing ability to heal and regenerate. I learned that our bodies already know how to heal themselves, naturally producing the substances needed for recovery. Through simple dietary changes, I was able to reverse my high blood pressure.
Yet, I noticed something remarkable: no matter how healthy my meals were, stress alone could raise my blood pressure again. That’s when I began to realize that the body mirrors the mind. Just as a dog senses its owner’s emotions, our bodies respond to our inner state.
This realization led me to explore the Human Genome Project, where I learned that many illnesses have genetic roots—but also that our thoughts, emotions, and even ancestral experiences can influence how those genes express themselves. Science now confirms that the beliefs and emotional patterns of our ancestors—stretching back three or four generations—can shape our present bodies and minds.
I found myself asking: What kind of being is a human, that such extraordinary things happen within us?
If our bodies hold such divine intelligence, then our minds must be even more magnificent.
With growing wonder, I began studying the nature of the mind. Strangely, every time I had a question, the answer seemed to find its way to me—as if I were being guided. My search led me through the words of scientists, philosophers, and theologians. And then, when I encountered Stephen Hawking’s Big Bang Theory, one word echoed in my heart: Creator.
That word wouldn’t leave me. For days, it lingered in my thoughts. Eventually, I felt a gentle pull to open the Bible and read the Book of Genesis. I began with curiosity, as if reading a great novel—but soon, I couldn’t stop. Every page resonated with truth. Every question I had ever carried seemed to find an answer that made perfect sense.
If we are created in the image of God, then it is no wonder our bodies and minds hold such miraculous potential. I realized that our true purpose is to invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within us—to master the body and mind, and to reflect God’s divine nature in our lives. This, I came to see, is the meaning of human life: to be reborn as children of God.
With reverence in my heart, I knelt and welcomed God into my life.
At first, I didn’t know how to pray, so I simply spoke to Him as I would to my father. That was how my first prayers began—honest, unpolished, but sincere.
As my faith deepened, I sought to understand Scripture more fully. This led me to Sarang Church, where I met Pastor Kim Seong-Su, who helped me see the living truth in God’s word. Through his guidance, and through the warmth and devotion of fellow believers, I found a spiritual home that continues to bless me every day.
Today, I live as a child of God.
Words cannot fully express the peace and gratitude that fill my heart.
No longer lost in endless questions, I now walk each day in His truth. I feel His presence guiding me—He answers even the prayers I haven’t yet spoken. He surrounds me with kindness, aligns my path with grace, and reminds me, again and again, that I am never alone.
Walking with the Lord is my greatest joy.
He is my refuge, my peace, and my love.
I thank God with all my heart—and I am deeply grateful to the pastors and members of Sarang Church, whose faith and compassion have been a living example of His love.