I’ve been to prayer retreats a few times in my life. The most recent memory is attending a three-day worship session with many people at a prayer retreat in Itaewon. I also remember the pastor praying for me when I got married. Today, when my mother-in-law suggested we go to a prayer retreat, these memories resurfaced. Thanks to her and the pastor’s relationship, my mind felt a little more at ease.
Honestly, going to the prayer retreat wasn’t something I was excited about at first. I didn’t quite understand why we had to go to a prayer retreat when there was already a church. My thoughts about going weren’t very positive. While prayer retreats are fine, I used to think, ‘I can just pray on my own,’ or ‘We have a church, what’s the point of going there?’
However, contrary to my thoughts, my mother-in-law’s devotion was immense. She apparently prayed for several hours every day since I was seriously injured at the hospital, going to the prayer retreat without missing a single day. It was truly my mother-in-law’s deep love. Despite her physical difficulties, I was astonished that she went that far every single day without fail. My mother-in-law’s determination is truly unparalleled. I think she is truly the best. I feel that my wife has inherited that same strong will from her. I was truly grateful for my mother-in-law’s determination.
From the time I underwent surgery at Samsung Hospital and was hovering between life and death until now, my mother-in-law goes to the prayer retreat every single day. Knowing that, seeing my mother-in-law’s love, I naturally found myself walking to the prayer retreat. Going with the mindset of, ‘Alright, I’ll go too,’ it was better than I expected. Although I initially followed reluctantly, the atmosphere there and my mother-in-law’s heartfelt prayers slowly began to change my perspective.
The time at the prayer retreat made me feel many things. I realized anew how immense my mother-in-law’s love was, as she selflessly prayed for me without my knowledge. During those dark hours when I was unconscious and helpless, my mother-in-law never gave up on me for a single moment, holding onto me through prayer. It would be no exaggeration to say that her prayers saved me.
Seeing my mother-in-law silently praying for me, someone whose body is uncomfortable and whose speech is slurred, fills me with unspeakable gratitude and also a sense of apology. I realize once again that my being alive and breathing is not solely due to my own efforts, but thanks to the devoted prayers and sacrifices of my loving family. My mother-in-law’s unwavering faith and strong will are the greatest pillars of support in my recovery journey. I am truly grateful for all of this.
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