I came out for the early morning prayer service and, as I prayed, I quietly called out the names of all the brothers and sisters in the Grace Zone and prayed for their prayer requests. Pictureing their faces in my mind, I pleaded for the well-being of their souls and that they might enjoy the joy of praying together in God’s house.

​I once told my sons, “If someone offered 1 million won just for coming to dawn prayer, there wouldn’t be a single person who wouldn’t come,” but in reality, I am receiving blessings and rewards far greater than that. As I pray aloud during the morning hours—when I can commune most deeply with God—there are times when I fall into a state of ecstasy, as if my soul were ascending close to heaven where God dwells, experiencing the beautiful music, the dazzling and warm light, and the voice of God flowing from there. Time passes so quickly during those moments; when I write in my notebook, I lose track of time entirely.

​Every day, I experience how the Bible verses given at dawn quench the thirst of my soul, clarify my perspective on the world, and bring order to my thoughts. Thanks to this, even amidst the world’s noise and chaotic news, I move forward in peace, just as a large ship sails across the sea. And I share this happiness with my brothers and sisters in faith who are sailing alongside me on that ship. It is as if thunder, lightning, and torrential rain are raging outside, yet inside the house, it remains cozy.

With the hope that even one more person might feel this happiness and joy, and that through this peace, everyone may have a day where they overcome the world, I quietly called out each of your names once again. The day will surely come when we hold dawn prayer together with 100 coaches. Amen.