WMS COG,AHNSAHNGHONG]-Fragrance of Zion

Mother, the Example of Love and Patience

NATION Peru

NAME Jennifer Sanchez

I always missed Mother. However, when I arrived in Korea, I was very nervous and fearful about meeting Mother; I felt like a child who made a mistake and hesitated to enter her home, being afraid that she would be scolded by her parents. I felt I was too sinful to come to Mother. However, Mother didn't rebuke me, a sinner, but hugged me in Her arms, saying, "I love you." To this sinner deserving of eternal punishment, Mother said that She loves me. Mother's love is truly amazing. While I stayed in Korea, I came to realize Mother's infinite love and sacrifice. Mother took care of everything-even the smallest things-for us, always staying with us. She served us with love and humility. Her tender smile filled our hearts with joy; Her words to enlighten our souls were reminiscent of our memory of heaven. Showing us a true example, which only God could give, Mother loved us with an untiring love. When we saw Korean brothers and sisters serving us from early morning until late at night, I realized that they were the people who truly realized Mother's love. Seeing them, I looked back upon myself who always wanted to be served. Whenever I saw Mother, I was reminded of Her years of suffering; She gave up Her heavenly glory and honor in order to seek Her lost children. I am a sinner who does not even deserve to see Mother, ask Her for the forgiveness of my sins or receive Her mercy, but Mother allowed me to stay beside Her and bestowed Her grace upon me. She has sacrificed everything for us; She is truly our Mother. Through this visit, I could realize many things which I had wanted to know. I saw and listened to Father's path of sacrifice at the Church History Museum. Father, who came for the second time for our salvation, wrote the Truth Books while doing arduous work such as carrying heavy stones, to make the new covenant known to His children and to give them eternal life. I tried carrying a stone which was similar to what Father had carried on His shoulder. Even when four sisters and I tried to lift the stone, we couldn't bear its weight. Feeling very sorry toward Father and being ashamed of myself, I started crying on the spot. It seemed like the heavy stone Father carried was my grievous sin. Mother taught us the necessity of the Holy Spirit and told us to ask Father for the Holy Spirit even in the smallest matters, so that we could follow God's will. This is Mother's wish for us in this age. Following the words of Mother, I want to be a gospel worker who works according to God's will, not to my own will. Even though it was a short visit, the time spent with Mother in Korea was like a dream. I will never forget the precious moments. I didn't really want to part from Mother, but I knew that Mother's will for us is to accomplish the gospel of the heavenly kingdom in our own situations, so I committed myself to carrying out the mission of preaching to the fullest when I returned to Peru. I will walk the path of true faith, following the example of love and patience Mother has showed us. I hope that every member of Zion will do the gospel work always with gratitude in their given circumstances, remembering the sacrifice of Heavenly Father and Mother. Mother, You give us power to overcome all difficulties in this troubled world and guide us to the bright heavenly way. Looking forward to the day You sits on Your glorious throne in heaven, I give all glory, honor, and praise to You, Mother!