Elder Byeonghee Kim, age 50, 12 Parish


'Am I really breathing? Am I really walking?'
Now I feel joy as if I flew in the sky, and I am thinking of what I underwent recently.


On the doorstep of death due to septicemia

On October 23, 2014 I had a mild fever that became high and caught chills, but I didn't take it seriously. On November 2 I had pain all over my body. I could neither move, sleep, sit up nor stand. Worse yet, I lost all my strength and then even consciousness.

In the early morning on November 4, 2014, I was rushed to the emergency room by ambulance. My medical test result was shocking. My blood sugar level was over 500 mg/dl, and my blood pressure dropped to 50. In fact I had had diabetes since three years ago, but it had caused no problem. At that time, however, I had a lowered immune function and even ate raw fish that a diabetic person shouldn't eat. It caused hypoalkalinity, a dehydration phenomenon, and kidney disease followed. I even had septicemia that put me in 90% death risk.

Thereupon I looked back on my past life, found my self-righteousness that remained in my heart, and repented of it before God. I had been guided to Manmin Central Church by my wife in January 1993. I was touched by Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee who is sincere and truthful and I felt his love. Meantime I renewed my heart and worked earnestly for the kingdom of God. Yet I still insisted on my opinion, failing to rely completely on God.

I was born after my parents had already had four daughters, so they were very excited and happy. Naturally I got all of their love while growing up, which caused me to have strong self-centered way of thinking and strong self-esteem. But when I was sick like that there was nothing that I could do. I realized that nothing can be achieved with my own ability. Thereby I put it in my heart that I had been living by the grace of God, the Lord, and the shepherd.


I came to life by Senior Pastor's prayer

Even after being moved to hospital, I had a high fever and great pain. I couldn't control my body. I woke up every two minutes. On November 6, Rev. Heesun Lee, Guidance Pastor of Men's Mission prayed for me with the handkerchief which Senior Pastor had prayed on (Acts 19:11-12). After that I slept well. The next day, however, I suffered from a high fever, a chill, and pain again.

At 5 A.M. on November 8, I received Senior Pastor's prayer by phone through Rev. Lee. An hour later I had a prescheduled blood test and urine examination. The test showed that serious septicemia, hypoalkalinity, and dehydration phenomenon were all gone and my blood pressure and body temperature became normal. Inflammation levels also dropped. Hallelujah! My doctor said it was a miracle and was totally astonished.

I wrote about this happy news to my Senior Pastor who was in the mountain prayer house. I expressed my heartfelt thanks to him because I had gained a new life through his prayer. Had it not been for the grace of God and the Lord and the shepherd's powerful prayer, I wouldn't be in this world now.

In addition capillaries over my body had burst and my skin became red except for parts seen by others but this symptom disappeared in a week and my skin turned soft. My physical constitution was improved in God's delicate love. Furthermore I had a great time to look back upon myself and to renew myself in God's great grace. I came to feel more thankful and valued people around me all the more.


I regained my life so now I am full of thanks and love to God

Since having gained a new life, I have felt so thankful and moved by the love of God in praise and prayer. The messages delivered in church have become more touching to me; I am just excited to worship God. I also realized the importance of my family members, and give thanks to God for loving all my family members.

My children have grown up so well that they had no problem even though they were adolescents. They stayed healthy without going to hospital or taking medicine. My first daughter Sister Hyejin Kim is a member of Heavenly Dance Team of Performing Arts Committee and a group leader. My second daughter Sister Hyemin Kim is a group leader. My wife Senior Deaconess Sunhee Park is a leader of sub-district leaders in the second Great Grand Parish. I am vice president of Men's Mission. We work diligently for the kingdom of God and feel more happiness and joy cherishing one another all the more than ever before.

I have organized and prepared the events of Manmin Summer Retreat for several years. So I was able to witness the powerful works manifested by Dr. Lee in close proximity. I felt so grateful for doing such a rewarding job. Moreover in recognition of my work for the retreat, the church gave me Plaque of Appreciation in the 2015 Annual General Meeting. How can I thank God enough!

I extend my thanks and love to Senior Pastor who prayed for me with great love and power so that I could gain a new life on the threshold of death and has raised me with the truth. I give all thanks and glory to God who is alive working with me.