674. Turning a Concussion Into Prayers to Save Abandoned Souls!

💌674. Turning a Concussion Into Prayers to Save Abandoned Souls!

At the Mokpo terminal, I was trying to call my eldest daughter, whom I had arranged to meet in Gwangju, but the connection was not going through and I spent quite some time struggling with it. Meanwhile, my husband urged me, saying, “Honey, the direct bus to Gwangju is about to leave. You need to get on quickly!” I gave up on the call and hung up the receiver. At that moment, a coin fell to the ground.

In the midst of the rush, I could have easily left the coin behind but I picked it up, offering a Prayer of Life with the intention of saving the souls that would be abandoned. However, as I hastily stood up, I accidentally struck my head hard against the edge of the phone booth and collapsed. Stars flashed before my eyes and I felt dizzy and disoriented. Yet, even in that moment, as I reflected on the Lord’s passion on the Cross, I was able to unite my suffering with His and offer it up graciously for the conversion of sinners with Semchigo as if being loved.

“Oh Lord! Through Your countless scourges and the suffering of the Cross, You saved us. My pain is nothing but trivial compared to Your suffering. However, please use the pain I have received as Your love, wherever it is most needed!” With that prayer, I managed to stand up. A large bump had formed on my head and it felt as if my entire skull was splitting apart.

Still, I accepted it as my own fault for not being more careful and did not want my husband to worry. Smiling brightly, I said, “I am sorry for making you wait because of me,” without showing any sign of pain. Throughout the bus ride, every movement and vibration made it feel like my whole head was shattering and shaking. However, I embraced the pain with joy, offering it up to the Lord and held my head in my hands. I did not tell my husband that I was in pain.

Seeing my face turn pale, my husband asked in alarm, “What happened?” I immediately smiled and said, “Yes, I received great love today. The Lord will surely use this pain of love where it is needed.” Hoping he might receive grace through my suffering, I let him feel my head. Startled, he exclaimed, “Oh no, it must have hurt a lot!” Holding my hand tightly, he asked, “Are you sure you do not need to go to the hospital?”

I said, “I will offer it up with the heart of uniting myself with the Lord’s suffering, rather than going to the hospital.” He looked at me with sorrowful eyes and said, “I see. You receive so much love… Maybe just a little less would be enough.” I replied, “No, I have chosen to work hidden and unseen now, remember? It is no longer I who live but the Lord who lives within me. So, whatever suffering comes my way, I must completely offer them up with joy.” “You are truly amazing,” he said.

“No, it is not that I am amazing—it is all thanks to the Lord. Since you have also offered me up to the Lord, please help me as much as you can, okay?” My husband, looking at me with both pity and affection, readily responded, “Yes, yes. I will help you.”

“Oh, my Lord! To do Your work, may you surely protect my husband and family. However, do not let anything be done according to my will but only according to Yours.” As I offered this prayer, I heard the voice of Jesus.

“My beloved Little Soul! Since you have entrusted everything to Me, do not worry. Receive My teachings, learn My ways and work in unity to fulfill the mission I have given you.” I responded, “Amen! I will always and only follow Your will, Lord.”

My personal reflection note with Mama Julia🌹💗 

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