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This section presents testimonies about the Only Begotten Daughter and Heavenly Parents. We welcome all testimonies — sharing real-life experiences, whether spiritual or physical. This includes testimonies supporting the OBD Lecture Series Dr. Chang has given over the past few years, from participants who attended.
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A Fuller Picture of Mother's Heart
Thank you for all your research and investment into understanding Mother. Not only is it great to hear your research, I really appreciate hearing your personal encounters with Mother. Those personal experiences provide a fuller picture of who Mother is, someone most people won't/didn't get to know. When you told us about how True Mother asked you if your parents are still following her, it shocked me that Mother has to even ask such questions. I felt a lot of pain because Mother asking that question must mean that she doesn't know whom she can trust. It makes me think, "How did it get to the point where Mother has to ask such painful questions?" Ultimately, it seems like there's so much about Mother that I still don't know. Thank you again for shining light into True Mother's thoughts, character, and vision. I'm excited for your book to come out soon and will be praying for everything to go smoothly! Hope to see you do a tour in the US soon as well.
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Submitted by: D.K.
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From Doubt to Clarity: Attending as Filial Children
I attended both the first and second lecture series in LA. After the first time, I needed a while to process everything. The initial shock of learning about the early days of our church left me feeling like I had been kept in the dark my whole life. If something this significant had been hidden, I found myself questioning what else might be. It was a disorienting place to be. During that time, I went through real doubt — about the Blessing, about True Parents [Holy Mother Han and Reverend Moon], about many things I had taken for granted. I had always seen True Father [Reverend Moon] and True Mother [Holy Mother Han] as the standard of love, and learning that good intentions do not excuse harmful actions shook that image. It was hard. Coming for a second time, I was hoping to gain clarity — and I did. I came to better understand why this content is being shared: to own up to the pain and confusion that faulty theology caused, and to help correct a path that has delayed God's dream. I also came to understand more clearly what True Mother [Holy Mother Han] is actually calling us to — not getting caught up in all the confusion, but focusing on becoming genuinely caring and loving people who attend Heavenly Parent as filial children. That gives me something real and practical to hold onto. It felt like something I could actually work toward, instead of getting lost in teachings I couldn't fully make sense of. Even though I am still working through many questions and uncertainties, I feel that what is being shared is necessary and important. I am grateful for the hard work Dr. Chang is doing to bring True Mother's [Holy Mother Han's] heart to light. Thank you. — Y.A.B.
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Finding Relief on a Truth-Seeking Journey
To give some context, I have been on a personal truth-seeking journey over the past year. During my time in GPA, I genuinely tried to build a relationship with God and with True Parents [Holy Mother Han and Reverend Moon], but I often felt like I was forcing it rather than experiencing something real. Over time, I began to question a lot — about faith, sincerity, and what truly matters in a spiritual life. Going into the lectures, I carried a lot of internal conflict, especially around True Father [Reverend Moon]. Growing up, I often felt a sense of pressure or guilt tied to his suffering and sacrifices, and I struggled to reconcile that with my own feelings and questions. Because of that, I never allowed myself to fully question things openly. The lectures were impactful for me because they brought clarity and, honestly, a sense of relief. Hearing a more transparent perspective helped me release some of that internal pressure and allowed me to look at things more honestly — without feeling like I had to force belief or suppress questions. That shift alone was very meaningful for me. The talks also opened space for me to reflect more deeply on True Mother [Holy Mother Han]. I realized I still have much to learn about her. For me, it is important not to simply replace one belief with another without understanding it more deeply. At the same time, I feel a growing sense of curiosity and appreciation for what is being shared about her life and course — especially knowing that much of it has not been clearly or accurately passed down. Overall, the lectures felt like an important step in my journey. They helped me in my search for truth, and I am truly grateful for the courage it takes to present these perspectives. The timing felt meaningful, and I hope to continue learning. Thank you for reading my reflection. Wishing you and your family all the best. — A.C.
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Drawing Closer Through Her Own Words
I believe Dr. Chang serves an important role in this providence of bringing Holy Mother Han to the world. She is both a great orator and thinker, while carrying a genuineness of heart that allows True Mother's [Holy Mother Han's] words to shine through. Thank you. The greatest value of the content is the access it gives us to True Mother's [Holy Mother Han's] own words. Even just one translated speech brought me so much closer to her in a whole new way. The personal experiences Dr. Chang has had with True Mother [Holy Mother Han] directly — and the stories she shared — helped me grow closer to her. I could feel that unanimously from everyone gathered. One realization that stood out to me was understanding what it truly means to pray in attendance to Holy Mother Han. I came to understand that because it was True Mother [Holy Mother Han] alone who opened the gates of Cheon Il Guk, and since it was her from the beginning who should have stood at the center of the providence, drawing close to her brings us to a higher place with our Heavenly Parent. That was eye-opening and a point of deep repentance for me. I also came to a deeper understanding of the children of Holy Mother Han — particularly how much pain they carried witnessing what their mother endured. Putting those pieces together for the first time helped me feel a greater compassion for them, and made their own struggles make so much more sense. Another point that resonated with me deeply was reflecting on second generation members who quietly stepped away, sensing that something was wrong. I have always felt that before we could bring anyone back, we needed to first clean our house. What we decide is right or wrong shapes our culture and how we treat people. I am hopeful and excited about what it means to build that culture around what True Mother [Holy Mother Han] has actually called us to. God bless you, Dr. Chang. — J.H.
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Truth Without Softening: A Call to Heal
Although much of the content was familiar from the first time I heard it, coming back a second time allowed me to go deeper. I came away with a richer understanding, and certain points landed with even greater weight than before. What I appreciated most was the unwavering commitment to sharing the truth fully and without softening it. My takeaway was clear: we need to be informed, not protected. When we shroud the truth for the sake of making it more palatable, we give power to shame. We need to own the mistakes and the difficult parts and face them head-on — because without that, we cannot heal. I say this also from my perspective as a trauma-informed therapist. Overall, I am so grateful for Dr. Chang, her team, and everything they are striving to do for True Mother [Holy Mother Han] and the rest of us. I would gladly hear this content again, and I look forward to continuing to engage with it. Thank you so much. — M.T.
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Growing Beyond the Struggles of the Past
Thank you for taking the time to come all the way to LA. I know it's not easy to take time away from family to share this content. The content helped me understand the difficult circumstances that True Mother [Holy Mother Han] has had to face, and the opposition she has encountered. I appreciated the emphasis on how important it is to have a personal and spiritual experience with True Mother [Holy Mother Han]. Your presentation helped me understand why some first generation members struggled to accept what True Mother [Holy Mother Han] was sharing. I don't want to blame those leaders, but rather do my best during my own time with True Mother [Holy Mother Han] now. I don't want to be stuck in the past. I always need to keep growing, praying, and learning. I also appreciated all your personal testimonies with True Mother [Holy Mother Han]. It was heartwarming to hear them. There is always so much more going on than what we see on the surface. It made me think about how I need to continue doing my best to support True Mother [Holy Mother Han] in my responsibilities. Thank you again for sharing. — J.K.
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Finally Finding a Personal Connection
Thank you so much for taking the time to share everything — your research, your heart, and your incredibly valuable and unique experiences. Your visit was so timely for me. In short, what you shared has made everything make so much more sense. I have had many questions that I don't think I ever fully put into words — vague feelings that something just didn't seem right. Those feelings have now been answered. More than anything, your talks have been the catalyst for me finally developing a personal connection to True Mother [Holy Mother Han]. My relationship with True Parents [Holy Mother Han and Reverend Moon] had always been one of respect — I saw them as people of integrity and purpose. But I never had an emotional or spiritual connection. Learning the truth about what True Mother [Holy Mother Han] has endured, combined with all your personal stories and testimonies about your own experiences with her, has almost instantly created the personal connection I was never sure I'd be able to have. Today was the day I finally began to recognize True Mother [Holy Mother Han] as the Only Begotten Daughter not just intellectually — that part always made sense — but with my heart and spirit. A part of me had been looking for reasons to leave because it is so messy, and so much damage has been done. But after this weekend, despite seeing difficult truths — or perhaps because of it — rather than being pushed away, I feel even more strongly connected to Heavenly Parent and True Mother [Holy Mother Han]. Understanding what happened has allowed me to resonate with her more deeply, not less. More than disappointment or unease, I feel relief and clarity. True Mother [Holy Mother Han] is the Only Begotten Daughter, and she is the blueprint. Thank you. I think you changed my life. — M.
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Her Suffering Was Never a Requirement
Thank you for conveying the heart of True Mother [Holy Mother Han] that lay deep within the hidden history of our church. I am a second generation member who was raised during the period when True Mother [Holy Mother Han] began to take leadership in our movement. Naturally, I always felt a deeper love and admiration toward her. However, when opportunities to see True Mother [Holy Mother Han] in person came to a halt, I began to feel a block — questioning whether she truly felt anything toward the rest of us. One moment I clearly remember was when I first deeply understood the pain of True Mother's [Holy Mother Han's] heart. I remember crying for three days straight, sobbing every time I read her words or tried to convey them to someone else. During this gathering, however, something struck me that I had never considered before — that True Mother [Holy Mother Han], as the Only Begotten Daughter, did not have to endure the suffering she went through. I had never questioned whether she was required to suffer. In that moment I felt deep repentance for not realizing sooner that her suffering was not a requirement, but the result of ignorance. During this gathering, I heard certain truths for the first time that brought a lot of pain. And yet, knowing that True Mother [Holy Mother Han] was hurt most by the person she loved most, I was able to recognize an even deeper love she carries for him. Her love is beyond human emotion, and that is why she is truly the Only Begotten Daughter. Through this gathering, I feel so grateful to now have an even stronger conviction in my faith — one I hope to carry forward and share with future generations who will not be able to grow in the same timeline she has lived. — R.H.
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Understanding the Weight of the Only Begotten Daughter
I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I was invited, but I'm so glad I went. I feel like God guided me to this opportunity to better understand True Mother [Holy Mother Han], her heart, and the truth about this movement's past. Even though I've heard that True Mother [Holy Mother Han] is the Only Begotten Daughter, I feel like it never truly clicked just how important she is to Heavenly Parent, humankind, and the world. There will ever only be one Only Begotten Daughter, and we were chosen to be alive on this earth at the same time as her. Growing up, I lived a pretty sheltered life. Even though I had heard some rumors about our church, I never really believed they were true. I mostly had blind faith and didn't question much. So hearing about what True Mother [Holy Mother Han] had to endure really broke my heart. It opened my eyes to see that True Father [Reverend Moon] was also a human being with flaws who could make mistakes. I have a much greater appreciation for True Mother [Holy Mother Han] for everything she has gone through and continues to do for Heavenly Parent and humanity. It is easier for me to extend forgiveness toward True Father [Reverend Moon] when I reflect on how True Mother [Holy Mother Han] herself has forgiven him and how much she loves him. I have more empathy for the children of Holy Mother Han knowing how much they had to go through. I truly hope and pray that all of them will come back and support our True Mother [Holy Mother Han]. I am grateful to Dr. Chang for coming all the way to share her heart and knowledge with us. Even though the topics were hard and heavy, she relayed everything with compassion and empathy. — E.K.
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A Lighter Spirit and Renewed Hope
It is unreal that a week has passed since our meeting. A lot has happened since then. The first very obvious change was the lightness I felt in my spirit. Thank you for empowering me and helping clear my spirit. As we were leaving, someone remarked that it felt like we had been somewhere beyond ordinary life and were now returning to the real world. Disorienting, yet oddly clear in mind. We do not know how we will share what we experienced with our families and friends, but we know it needs to happen. What we learned, felt, and experienced that weekend must be protected and acted upon. We were so grateful. We were so bright. And with each wave of emotions, we stayed grounded and continued to receive what was being shared with us. Dr. Chang is a filial daughter of True Parents [Holy Mother Han and Reverend Moon]. She was a moving, living example of a Blessed Child — in words, in heart, and in spirit; and to me, an educator, a respectable and compassionate older sister with a big heart. I think the reason why we could navigate the content so well was because it was something we have all been waiting for. Our spirit knew something was off, and we were getting by in life by the grace of God and True Mother's [Holy Mother Han's] presence on Earth. I was so proud of everyone in that room. Amidst all the turmoil our movement has gone through, we have prevailed this far. I felt so, so fortunate. We cried, we got sad, we were shocked, and we were educated. After the weekend, I felt my spirit become much lighter — an experience I can only compare to how Christians feel after hearing the Good News. There is hope for the world. The world is going to be okay. — S.
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Layers of Her Heart Revealed
First of all, I want to express my gratitude for everything you've done, and particularly this past weekend. Nothing about it was necessarily easy to hear — except for your many personal stories and experiences and your own testimony — but I felt it was absolutely necessary. I came away with a completely different understanding of True Mother [Holy Mother Han]. I feel like a few more layers of her deep and complicated heart have been revealed to me, bringing me closer and deepening my relationship with her. It's hard to explain in words, but "Only Begotten Daughter" carries a significantly different weight in my heart than it did before. What you taught me last weekend has genuinely changed the trajectory of my relationship with True Mother [Holy Mother Han] for the rest of my life. I feel like what was once growing stagnant has shifted — and I am forever grateful for that. I'm still processing everything. But prayer has been good. — D.C.
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From Betrayal to Relief: Loving True Father Honestly
Thank you so much for the lectures. One big emotion I felt was shock. I was always naive and believed what I was told about True Parents [Holy Mother Han and Reverend Moon]. When people I was witnessing to questioned me about controversies surrounding True Father [Reverend Moon], I always defended him. I believed the rumors were false — so I was hurt and felt a sense of betrayal when I learned they were true. But more than that, I finally feel like I can see the magnitude of what True Mother [Holy Mother Han] went through. I once told someone close to me that I didn't think I could ever forgive certain things — that I would be too hurt. But True Mother [Holy Mother Han] forgave. Not only that, but she loved and united and continued leading a global movement. That, as Dr. Chang said, is not humanly possible. It is unimaginable. And it has made True Mother's [Holy Mother Han's] identity and proclamation so much more real to me. I never doubted it, but it is so much clearer now. I have a greater gratitude, love, and respect for her than ever before. She is the role model I want to follow. Every day this past week, I thought about what I heard. I started remembering the unanswered questions I had pushed to the back of my heart, and the anxiety I used to feel when people would challenge me. I used to be so afraid. But now I don't feel afraid or anxious. Actually, I feel a sense of relief — relief that I can love True Father [Reverend Moon] for the life he truly led and speak honestly about it. Thank you for bringing light to this truth. — A.H.
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A Deeper Conviction in the Only Begotten Daughter
I want to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to hear this content. I hope to see you again soon. The lectures gave me even more confidence in my belief in True Mother [Holy Mother Han] as the Only Begotten Daughter of God. She is pure and sincere in everything she does. While some of what was shared was shocking, it only deepened my conviction and love for her — and almost made it impossible for me to carry anger or negativity in my own heart, because of how she herself has responded to everything she endured. I cannot agree with certain things from the past, and I would never say they were right. But I also do not want to discredit the work and sacrifices that were made for the world. After hearing this content, I feel I must remind myself of everything True Mother [Holy Mother Han] accomplished — and I feel she needs us more than ever. The lectures also gave a very realistic and human side to the children of Holy Mother Han that I had only been exposed to a fraction of before. It made me reflect on second generation members I know who grew distant from the movement — and I found myself wondering how they might feel if they could hear this content presented with such compassion, respect, and logic. I cannot be grateful enough for content delivered in such a digestible, logical, and straightforward way. I hope many more people can hear what you have to say. — S.A.
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Faith, Belief, and the Courage to Forgive
Thank you for coming all the way to share this content with us. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I am really glad that I joined. The way the content was structured was necessary — it laid the foundation for the heavier material. The distinction between faith and belief really stayed with me: our beliefs can change, and sometimes new truths hurt and are hard to accept. Although the content was filled with heartbreaking truths, it was somehow easier to digest because of how you presented it. You didn't just give us the truth — you put it into perspective so we could see the whole picture. I don't think I could have arrived at forgiveness without the compassion and context you brought to everything you shared. I think it is really important to see the mistakes of the past, because without doing so we can never learn from them. When I heard about all the things that have been done to cover the truth in our movement, I lost trust in the system. But at the same time I felt so much hope knowing that someone like Dr. Chang is out there fighting for our dear True Mother [Holy Mother Han] — sharing that she loves and needs us more than ever. I would love to work on my Korean so that I can hear True Mother's [Holy Mother Han's] words directly and feel what she is trying to express. Thank you so much. We love you! — H.K.
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A New Era of Quiet Devotion
I was very hesitant to join because I was already wavering in my association with the church. I was just overwhelmed with everything our movement is going through that I felt numb every time I thought about it. I didn't want to confront certain realities. I'm realizing with my counselor that I am a very avoidant person and when I'm overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions, I feel numb. I knew this gathering was going to be overwhelming. What I really appreciated was how the content was structured — the earlier sessions gave us so much thoughtful preparation and reminded us of why we need to grow as a movement. Without that foundation, I would have shut down and not wanted to listen to another word. From the Q&A session, I recognized that this is a new era, and True Mother [Holy Mother Han] wants us to focus on our relationship with Heavenly Parent. Being in leadership positions before, I was so used to a spirit of intense urgency — I only felt like I was contributing if I lived up to that intensity. But this is a new era. Right now my capacity is to wake up, make my bed, dress up nicely, and try my best to be True Mother's [Holy Mother Han's] representative in my day-to-day life — and that is not anything less. True Mother [Holy Mother Han] and Heavenly Parent love me and are proud of me. Thank you for a needed weekend. — J.v.G.
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The Longing Heart Finds Its Object
From a young age, as a child born into Catholicism, my devotional life centered on Mother Mary and the Holy Family. The atmosphere of faith my Irish nuns generated at school, possessed a somber tone that emphasized the sorrows experienced by Mary as she faced the rejection and suffering of her son, Jesus, at the hands of a sinful humanity. When we prayed the Rosary, the Sorrowful Mysteries always carried more weight than the Joyful Mysteries. The sisters' meditation on Mary's enduring pain and profound loss, I have no doubt, helped them digest their own lonely, celibate course in life far from home as missionaries and educators in America. The sisters' sincerity and devotion to Mary became most apparent during the course of the liturgical year as various celebrations served as avenues for the expression of their hearts. The statues of Mary were lovingly bedecked with flowers or greenery, depending on the season. Though the fine points of Catholic doctrine often escaped us, the deep affection for Mary did not. We knew we had an intercessor in our Mother Mary, and no matter how wretched we may have felt, the prayers of our Mother would protect us from the fires of Hell (to which the Irish sisters assured us we were destined, lest we behaved). Moreover, our devotion to Mother Mary buttressed our respect and love for our physical mothers, as our young hearts identified (or imagined) shared traits and characteristics. Later, after I entered Holy Cross Abbey and began to absorb the spiritual culture of the Cistercian Trappists, my Marian devotion deepened. In particular, the assurance of Mary's intercession and love seemed to cushion the rough edges and soften the struggles of celibate men. Though none of us wanted to disappoint our Mother, when we did, we rushed to her maternal embrace. Many of the most beautiful sermons in the Cistercian tradition were extended meditations on Mother Mary. In particular, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, known as the "Mellifluous Doctor," turned his impressive literary skill to the task of Marian devotion. His sermons shaped Cistercian spirituality from the 12th Century onward and to this day are studied both in their original Medieval Latin and in translation. The inspiration of Saint Bernard's spiritual leadership and sincere efforts led to the flourishing of the Cistercians throughout Europe in the 12th Century, as hundreds of new monastic foundations were established. His devotion to Mother Mary in no small part stimulated this unprecedented growth. Dante Alighieri in the third book of his Commedia, the Paradiso, recognizes the centrality of Bernard of Clairvaux in Catholic mysticism, Marian spirituality, and Medieval literature by casting Bernard in the role of his final guide to the upper reaches of Paradise, the role of guide through Hell and Purgatory having been earlier played by the great Latin poet, Virgil. After I heard the Divine Principle, and the reality of the course of Jesus, his rejection by his family, and the sorrowfully obstructive role his mother played, I adopted a hardhearted (and very Protestant) posture toward Mary and Marian devotion. The intensity of my new disdain mirrored the intensity of my prior affection. I became unwilling to even consider the positive benefits of many centuries of Catholic Marian spirituality, in the face of clear historical evidence to the contrary. When my career shifted from law to teaching literature at Cardinal Newman High School, I once again found myself in the presence of Marian devotion. I began to soften my critical stance… though just a little. While I still found the doctrine indigestible, my respect for the positive influence Mother Mary had on the lives of my colleagues gently but perceptibly grew. I could not help but to reconsider the historical impact of Marian devotion within the Catholic Church and broader culture. In particular, as I read the writings of John Henry Newman, our institution's namesake, I began to see how his Marian devotion helped him cultivate a spirituality of the heart, and how Newman's course might be emblematic of Catholicism's. Very simply, as though "in a mirror, dimly," we can see the traces of God's feminine and maternal love emerging over time through Marian devotion. While the theological descriptions were inadequate and ahistorical, nonetheless, the original natures of Catholic men and women over the centuries were seeking fulfillment through a relationship with Mother Mary. Their longing needed an ideal object, and their original minds perceived the necessity of the feminine. Thus, a more complete relationship of heart developed intuitively through the lives of those devoted to Mary. And naturally, many blessings flowed from this spiritual affection for the maternal--for instance: one can observe the enormously positive impact on family life generations of praying the Rosary has had among Catholics; the cultivation of devotional culture through the centuries, with exalted expressions of heart in liturgy, music, and art; and most importantly, the Sorrow of Mary as understood by generations of Catholics could be used to awaken in the most perceptive, a sense of the sorrow hidden in the Heart of Heaven. The motto of John Henry Newman was "cor ad cor loquitur" or "heart speaks to heart." Devotion to Mother Mary over the centuries ought to be seen as a spiritual foundation, a habit of the longing heart, meant to be transferred to our True Mother, the Only Begotten Daughter of God. Historically, Christianity has been prepared by Marian devotion to understand the sorrowful and suffering heart of our True Mother, Hak Ja Han Moon. She alone has walked the substantial course of restoration with our True Father, and has come to embody the Maternal Character of God. Finally, in this New Age, our longing hearts have found their true object and we can plumb the depths of Heavenly Parent's sorrow by understanding, attending, and comforting our True Mother as together we labor to realize Heavenly Parent's original dream.
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Only True Mother Can Hold the Weight of the World / The Daughter Has Come
Dear Dr. Chang, My name is Anzela Tamanova and I am a first-generation member from Latvia. Your email was given to me by a sister, KK, who attended a 21-day European Spiritual Growth workshop in Korea. She mentioned that you are collecting dreams and visions that members have had about True Mother (Holy Mother Han). I have had several dreams involving True Mother (Holy Mother Han) and True Father, but two in particular helped me understand more deeply who True Mother (Holy Mother Han) is. Dream: "Only True Mother Can Hold the Weight of the World" My first dream happened about seven years ago. I was walking on a road when I saw True Mother (Holy Mother Han) holding the world on her back. She was bent low, sweat pouring down her face, her knees shaking. I started running toward her to help, but someone grabbed me from behind and stopped me. When I turned around, it was True Father. He looked at me and said: "You wouldn't last even 3 seconds. Only True Mother can hold the weight of the world." When I woke up, I was crying. I realized that my spiritual foundation was so small that I could not give True Mother (Holy Mother Han) even 3 seconds of rest. I will never forget how exhausted she looked, and from that day I have strived to become someone who can one day help True Mother (Holy Mother Han) rest. Spiritual Experience: "The Daughter Has Come" My second experience happened more recently, on September 6th. Throughout that summer I had been asking God why True Mother (Holy Mother Han) calls herself the Only Begotten Daughter — I didn't fully understand why it was so significant — and I asked Heavenly Parent to help me understand through the spirit world. One day at work, while I was cleaning the floor, I suddenly heard voices all around me, even though I was completely alone. The voices sounded excited and joyful, and they spoke in an old, reverent manner: "Did you hear the good news? The Daughter has been given to us. The Daughter has come! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!" The joy and celebration I felt were so overwhelming that I began to cry. For the next two hours I wept from happiness — I wanted to dance, I couldn't work — because I felt that the most important event in history had taken place. In that moment I understood: this is how Heaven greeted True Mother's (Holy Mother Han's) birth, just as Heaven celebrated the coming of Jesus. The Only Begotten Daughter had finally come to earth. From that one experience I grasped the tremendous value of True Mother (Holy Mother Han) — a person prepared by Heaven, a direct embodiment of Heavenly Parent on earth. Just as Jesus was born the King of Kings, True Mother (Holy Mother Han) was born the Queen of Queens. My heart broke to realize how much she had suffered when she should have been proclaimed and praised every day of her life. I could not raise my eyes to Heaven. But from that moment I committed myself to pray, protect, and witness to the most precious gift of God — our True Mother (Holy Mother Han), the Only Begotten Daughter. Submitted by Anzela Tamanova, Latvia
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What the Lectures Opened My Eyes To
Dr. Chang, Thank you for teaching us more deeply about the Only Begotten Daughter of God, True Mother (Hak Ja Han). I really appreciate the time and care you put into sharing this with us. During the lecture, we learned about True Mother's untold story — the suffering she endured that has yet to be shared with many members of the church. While some may not be ready to hear it, this is a story that needs to be told to everyone eventually. Keeping it from people will only create a divide between those who know the truth and those who don't — or who refuse to accept it. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Yeunhee Chang for her courage in opening our eyes to who True Mother really is. This could not have been easy, yet she stepped forward anyway. For me personally, it was truly eye-opening. I had held a blind belief for so long. As second-generation members, we need to know where we came from, where we are going, and what is happening within our movement. I also won't pretend the lecture didn't stir mixed feelings in me. Deep down, I had always sensed that something was missing — that our leaders had not told us everything. While it was difficult to hear, it also made sense. It confirmed something I had already felt but couldn't name. Over the two days of lectures, we covered the difference between faith and belief, key events within FFWPU between 2012 and 2013, the theological understanding of True Mother before and after that period, the significance of the Holy Marriage and how it has been distorted, what it means to be a filial child, and True Mother's own spiritual journey. It was a great deal to take in, but every topic deepened our understanding of our movement and our faith. The truth is never easy to accept. But as second-generation members, with the spiritual understanding we carry, we are ready for it. And it is through this truth that I have felt drawn closer to True Mother and closer to Heavenly Parents. Hearing about the suffering she endured over more than thirty years was humbling. Only True Mother could carry that kind of heart, patience, and forgiveness. It is unimaginable. True Mother's proclamation that she is the Only Begotten Daughter is something that, even today, many members struggle to accept. For so long, the focus has been on True Father — and rightly so. But we must also come to understand True Mother's journey. The suffering she endured is what shaped her into who she is, and it is precisely that suffering which grounds her proclamation. This is our moment. True Mother still has a mission to fulfill — for our movement, for humanity, for God. There are those who oppose her, who seek to silence her proclamation. But we must stand with her. We must unite, support her work, and help her accomplish what she came to do. That is the call of this hour. I want to work hard and stand united with True Mother. She has vital work for our movement and for humanity. I want to be the needle she is looking for. I want to be one heart with True Mother, standing with her. J.I.K & M.A
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천원궁 입궁식 행사 간증 (Reflection on the Cheonwon Palace Entry Ceremony)
2025년 4월 13일 식에 관한 간증 고대하고 기대하던 천원궁 입궁식을 위해 그날이 오기전까지는 조바심 내며 기다렸습니다. 21수 헌금자들은 천원궁 야외 잔디광장에 들어갈수 있다하여 축복나무 성지에 올라가 기도를 하니 드레스를 사입고 저곳에 들어가야겠다라는 답을 얻고 드레스도 준비했습니다. 남편은 지방에서 근무로 그날 참석이 어려울듯하여 아빠 대신 아들을 데리고 가야겠다고 생각하였습니다. 일주일전부터 당일 날씨를 교회장님이 알려주셔서 초조한 마음으로 제발 날씨가 좋아지기를 바라며 기원서에도 날씨가 좋게 해달라고 적으며 기도했습니다. 날씨가 춥고 눈 비 소식이 있기에 차라리 실내인 월드센터에 가서 참석을 할까도 고민하다가 캐나다에서 오신 교구장님께서 역사적인 순간에 참석하는게 좋지 않겠냐하셔서 천원궁에 가기로 결정을 했습니다. 아들도 새옷을 입혀 가야겠다고 생각하고 준비를 했습니다. 날이 추우니 단단히 입어야겠다고 생각은 했지만 드레스와 케이프를 입자니 여간 복잡한 일이 아니었습니다. 긴장하는 마음으로 지속적으로 날씨를 체크했는데 당일에 점점 날씨상황이 변해서 거의 온종일 비였던것이 오전10시부터 오후12시까지만 비가 오는것으로 바뀌어서 다행히도 행사장에 가는동안은 비도 안오고 입장하였습니다. 식구들이 모두 기도를 열심히 해서 비가 많이 안오나보다 하고 안도하며 입장했습니다. 저는 아이와 함께 하니 어차피 뒷쪽에 앉아야겠다 생각하고 좀 늦게 갔습니다. 다들 케이크가방을 들고 있기에 저도 앞에 가서 물어보니 시간이 지나서 다 나눠주고 끝났다하며 줄수없다 했습니다. 유리창 너머 건물안에 케이크 가방이 잔뜩 쌓여있었지만 없다고 하여 나는 속으로 한개쯤 줘도 충분히 남을것 같은데라고 생각하며 서운한 마음이 들었습니다. 광장 뒤쪽으로도 가보니 마침 아는 지도자분이 계셔서 물어보니 평소에 친절했던 모습과는 다르게 냉정하게 없다고 대답하며 문을 닫아버려서 마치 제 입장이 구걸하는 거지가 문전박대 당하는 느낌이 들어 기분이 좋지 않았습니다. 행사가 시작하며 식전무대가 끝나고 드디어 본격적인 행사인 어머님의 입장순서가 되자 갑자기 비가 오고 태풍같은 바람이 불기 시작했습니다. 저는 속으로 의아해했습니다. 이토록 영광스럽고 섭리적인 중요한 순간 하늘부모님께서 기뻐하실것이라고 생각했지만 날씨는 전혀 협조하지 않는듯 휘몰아 치는것이 이해가 되지 않았습니다. 날은 점점 추워지고 눈이 오기 시작해서 갑자기 스탭으로 있던 젊은 2세들이 곳곳에서 뛰어다니며 비옷과 담요를 나눠주기 시작했습니다. 담요가 한개로도 부족해서 차가운 의자에는 깔고 머리엔 추위를 피하기 위해 덮고 어깨에 걸치고 등등 뒷자리에 앉아있던 저는 그 모습을 보자니 이곳에 있는 식구들의 모습은 누더기를 입은 거지행색과 다를게 없다라는 생각이 들며 드레스와 케이프의 의미가 하나도 없다라는 불평의 마음이 들기 시작했습니다. 이곳에 모인 한국을 포함한 각나라에서 오신 식구님들은 어려운 생활에도 순종의 마음으로 21수의 헌금도 하고 이곳까지 올라오긴 했겠지만 왜 이토록 고생스러운 자리에 있어야 할까? 하는 의문과 이럴거면 왜 굳이 여기에 초대를 했을까? 차라리 월드센터를 갔으면 좋았겠다 하는 원망스러운 생각만 들었습니다. 잔디밭 가운데에는 돔이 있어서 뒤쪽 자리에 앉은 저는 화면도 제대로 보이지 않았고 천막은 강풍에 날라갈듯이 무섭게 펄럭이며 마치 뭐라도 떨어져서 다치지는 않을까 염려가 될 정도로 소음과 바람이 엄청 났기에 행사에 집중하기도 어렵고 소리는 제대로 들을수도 없었습니다. 그러다가 얼마후 어머님께서 선포하시는 순간에는 갑자기 우박이 떨어지기 시작하면서 천막에 부딪혀서 그 소리가 마치 벼락 천둥이 치듯 엄청나게 크게 들렸습니다. 저는 또 한번 의아했습니다. 중요한 순간마다 날씨가 이상하리만큼 휘몰아치는 이 상황에 대해서 갖은 생각과 의문이 들었습니다. 하늘부모님께서 화가 나셨나? 어머님을 왜 도와주시지 않을까? 순종한 마음으로 헌금한 식구들만 왜 이토록 밖에서 고생을 하는것일까? 우리의 정성이 부족해서인가? 욕심이 있어서였나? 아니면 섭리가 제대로 이루어지지 않는것일까? 천원궁 안에 들어간 사람들과 여기있는 식구들은 무슨 차이일까? 나는 조상복이 적어서인가? 등 수없이 많은 생각들이 제 마음속에서도 의문이 태풍처럼 휘몰아치기 시작했습니다. 그 상황이 너무 고생스럽고 힘들어서 어서 행사가 끝나기만을 바랄 뿐이었습니다. 이 행사를 준비하느라 고생을 많이 하셨겠지만 이 부분이 도저히 이해되지 않는 저는 지도자들이 모두 원망스럽고 어머님은 이 상황을 아실까? 우리는 중요하지 않은 사람들인건가? 원망하는 마음마저 생기기 시작했고 더욱이 멀리 외국에서 온 식구들에게도 미안한 생각이 들었습니다. 저분들은 어떤 생각을 할까? 나만 이런걸까? 식이 끝나고나서 건물안에 분들은 식당에 식사가 준비되었다는 안내가 있었고 나머지 사람들은 식사가 따로 없으니 케이크를 드시라는 안내도 좀 기가 막혔습니다. 최소한 도시락이라도 있을거라고 생각했지만 이 험한 날씨에 추위에 떨며 외부에서 도시락 먹을상황도 아니니 그나마 차라리 잘됐다 하며 내려가면서 다행히도 천막이 떨어져 나가거나 다친사람은 없으니 그나마 위로를 삼으며 행사가 끝나고 날씨는 개이기 시작해서 다행으로 생각했습니다. 그런데 버스를 타기위한 대기줄은 너무도 오래걸려서 걸어가고 싶었지만 아들이 굳이 버스를 타겠다고해서 기다리는중에 바람이 세차게 또 불어 천막이 뽑히고 2세 스탭들이 붙들고 있을정도였고 곧이어 바로 앞에서 쓰러지시는 권사님을 보게 되었습니다. 다행히 옆에서 젊은 사모님이 붙들어서 큰 타격은 없으셨지만 한참동안 기절하신 듯하다 10분쯤 후에 다행으로 깨어나셔서 앰블란스를 타신것 같았습니다. 저는 이 또한 무슨일인가? 하는 생각이 들었습니다. 복잡하고 혼란스러운 심정으로 내려와서 식사를 하기위해 수련원에 가서 대충 식사를 하고는 너무 춥고 피곤하고 힘들어서 집으로 가야겠다하고는 노곤한 몸으로 운전을 하며 축승회 영상을 들으며 갔습니다. 단톡에는 사진이 올라오고 날씨가 좋았다 했지만 행사중 외부에서 그 날씨를 겪었던 저는 분명히 중요한 순간마다 휘몰아친 이상스러운 날씨를 봤었고 날씨가 좋아진것은 모든 행사가 끝나고 나서였기에 내부에 계셨던 분들은 정말 몰랐던건지 이해할수 없었습니다. 우연히 다음날 방송에서 한동훈 후보가 언급한 말 중 '현재 정치인은 국민을 위하는 정치를 하는 것이 아닌 정치인을 위한 정치를 한다' 라는 말에 저는 격한 공감을 하며 종교도 마찬가지라는 생각마저 들었습니다. 교회의 지도자는 지도자를 위한 신앙이고 식구들이나 약자를 위한 신앙이 맞는가 하는 의문이 들었습니다. 바로 그 다음날에는 천심원 철야정성에서 이기성 원장님의 세례요한 계시라며 하신 말씀 중에 '종교인이 정치질을 한다' 라는 내용에 저는 또 한번 격한 공감을 했습니다. 마음이 온통 부정적이고 교회도 가기싫고 어머님도 보고싶지 않았고 이 모든것을 떠나고 싶은마음이 들었습니다. 자녀님들이 어머님을 떠나고 2세들이 교회를 떠나는 이유를 알것 같았고 그들이 불쌍하게도 생각하게 되었습니다. 심정적으로 이해가 갔습니다. 자녀님들과 휴면2세들 식구들을 챙겨야하는구나 하는 생각도 하게 되었습니다. 어쨋든 저의 부정적인 이런 마음은 내마음 같지는 않다는 생각이 계속 들기도 하여 기도를 해봐야겠다 생각하고 수련원 천심원에 가서 기도를 하고 모든 내용을 보고하며 도와달라고 했습니다. 결국 어머님만 보고 가면 된다라는 답을 얻었습니다. 하지만 여전히 날씨에 대해서 석연치 않은 부분이 있었습니다. 입궁식 몇일후에 친구로부터 연락을 받았는데 당일에 천원궁 야외에 있었던 영통하는 호주 식구로 부터 들은 얘기가 그날 사탄이 그 자리에 와서 영통하는 호주식구는 사탄에게 '사탄아, 네가 졌어!' 라고 소리쳤으나 목소리가 나오지 않았다 하며 하지만 궂은 날씨에도 그 자리에 남아서 자리를 지킨 식구들이 승리했다는 얘기를 듣고는 저의 모든 의문이 다 풀리는 느낌이었습니다. 몇년전에도 수련원 야외에서 어머님 말씀하실때 때아닌 바람과 구름이 몰려와 말씀소리도 잘 안들리고 은혜스럽지 못한 상황이었던 적이 있었고 1000회 천심원 철야정성때도 비가 너무 많이 와서 정말 많은 식구들이 왔는데 불편했던 적도 있었고 지난 가평 페스티벌때도 갑자기 눈보라가 치며 외부에 있던 푸드코트에서 사람들이 모두 안으로 들어오는 등 어머님 주관하여 하시는 행사마다 날씨가 안 좋아서 속상하기도 하고 왜 그럴까 하는 의문이 몇차례 있었기에 설마 이번에도 그럴까 했는데 역시나 날씨가 협조가 안되는 것을 보고 저는 무슨의미인지 이해가 안되어 답답한 마음이었는데 드디어 이해가 되었습니다. 사탄은 어떻게든 하늘이 승리하지 못하도록 방해를 하고 6천년만에 나오신 하늘 어머니 실체 독생녀 홀리마더한을 얼마나 사탄이 두려워하고 있었다는것과 사탄의 마지막 싸움이었구나 하는것이 이해되었습니다. 저에게는 엄청난 시험이 한꺼번에 왔었고 마음이 너무 힘들었었지만 이 시험을 잘 넘어갈수 있도록 지켜주셨다는 걸 느꼈고 감사하는 마음이 더 커졌습니다. 하늘부모님의 기다리심과 홀리마더한 어머님의 인내하심과 하늘과 온전히 하나되심에 너무 감사드리고 너무나도 귀하고 귀하신 어머님 실체 하늘부모님 너무 감사하고 감사합니다. (An English-language version of this testimony is also available on this site.)
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Reflection on the Cheon Won Gung Palace Entry Ceremony
Testimony regarding the April 13th, 2025 ceremony I anxiously waited for the anticipated Cheon Won Gung Palace Entry Ceremony. As a 21-day offering donor, I was permitted to enter the outdoor lawn plaza of Cheon Won Gung Palace. After praying at the Blessing Tree holy ground, I felt guided to wear a dress for the occasion and prepared accordingly. With my husband unable to attend due to work commitments in another region, I decided to bring my son as a replacement. A week before the event, our church leader informed us about the weather forecast, causing me anxiety. I prayed for good weather, even writing this request on my Hyo Jeong Prayer Wish Paper. With predictions of cold temperatures and snow or rain, I contemplated attending at the World Center indoor venue instead. However, after our district leader from Canada suggested participating in this historic moment, I decided to go to Cheon Won Gung Palace. I prepared new clothes for my son as well. Though I knew we needed to dress warmly due to the cold weather, coordinating a dress with a cape proved quite complicated. I continuously checked the weather forecast with nervousness. Fortunately, on the day of the event, the forecast changed—what was predicted to be all-day rain shifted to precipitation only between 10 AM and noon. Thankfully, there was no rain during our arrival and entry. Since I was with my child, I arrived a bit late, assuming we would need to sit at the back anyway. I noticed others carrying cake bags and inquired about them, but was told the distribution had ended. Despite seeing many cake bags stacked inside through the glass window, I was denied one, which made me feel disappointed. When I tried asking at the back of the plaza, a usually friendly leader coldly refused and shut the door, making me feel like a beggar being turned away. As the ceremony began and the pre-event stage performances concluded, Mother's (Hak Ja Han) entrance procession started. Suddenly, rain began falling and wind blew with hurricane-like force. I was inwardly perplexed. I had expected Heavenly Parent to rejoice at this glorious, providential moment, but the weather seemed uncooperative, which I couldn't understand. As it grew increasingly cold and snow began to fall, young second-generation staff members rushed around distributing raincoats and blankets. One blanket wasn't enough to protect against the cold chair, shield from the cold, and cover shoulders. From my seat at the back, I thought everyone looked like beggars in rags, and I felt the dress and cape had lost all meaning, leading to feelings of complaint. The members gathered from Korea and other countries had made the 21-day offerings and traveled here despite difficult circumstances, but why did we have to endure such hardship? I questioned why we were invited to this outdoor venue and wished I had gone to the World Center instead. From my position at the back, behind the dome in the center of the lawn, I couldn't see the screen properly. The tent flapped violently in the strong wind, creating noise and concern something might fall and cause injury. This made it difficult to concentrate on the ceremony, and I couldn't hear properly. Then, during Mother's declaration, hail suddenly began falling, hitting the tent with sounds like thunder and lightning. I was puzzled again. As the weather intensified during important moments, various questions filled my mind: Was Heavenly Parent angry? Why wasn't Mother being helped? Why were the members who made offerings in obedience suffering outside? Was our sincerity lacking? Was there greed involved? Was the providence not being fulfilled properly? What was the difference between those inside Cheonwon Palace and us outside? Was it because I lacked ancestral blessing? Countless thoughts swirled like a typhoon in my mind. The situation was so difficult that I just wanted the ceremony to end quickly. While I understood that leaders had worked hard to prepare this event, I couldn't comprehend this aspect. I began resenting the leaders and wondered if Mother knew about our situation. Were we considered unimportant people? I even felt sorry for members who had come from distant foreign countries. What were they thinking? Was it just me feeling this way? After the ceremony, there was an announcement that those inside the building had meals prepared in the dining hall, while the rest of us were told to eat the cake since no separate meals were provided. This also felt outrageous. I had expected at least boxed meals, but given the harsh weather and cold, it wasn't suitable to eat outdoors anyway. So I consoled myself that this was actually better. After the ceremony, as the weather cleared, I was relieved that no tents had collapsed and no one was injured. However, the queue for buses was extremely long. I wanted to walk, but my son insisted on taking the bus. While waiting, strong winds blew again, uprooting tents that second-generation staff struggled to hold down. Right in front of us, an elder lady collapsed. Fortunately, a young pastor's wife caught her, preventing serious injury. She seemed unconscious for a while but regained consciousness after about 10 minutes and was taken away by ambulance. I wondered what this incident meant as well. With complicated and confused feelings, I went to the Hyo Jeong Cheonbo Training Center for a quick meal. Feeling cold, tired, and exhausted, I decided instead to head home, and listen to the victory celebration while driving. That day, in group chats, photos were shared with comments about good weather, but having experienced the unusual weather that intensified during crucial moments of the ceremony, I couldn't understand why those inside didn't realize that the weather only improved after the entire event concluded. The next day, I strongly resonated with Korean political candidate Han Dong-Hoon's comment that "Current politicians are not conducting politics for citizens but for themselves," and thought all religions might be the same. I questioned whether our church leaders were practicing faith for themselves rather than for members and the vulnerable. The very next day, at the Cheonshimwon overnight prayer vigil, when Director Lee Ki-Seong read a revelation from John the Baptist saying "Religious people are playing politics," I strongly and quickly agreed. My mind was completely negative. I didn't want to go to church or see Mother. I wanted to leave the church and everything behind. I began to understand why True Children (Hak Ja Han's children) left Mother and why second-generation members left the church. I felt sympathetic toward them and understood their emotional perspective. I thought we should take care of True Children and inactive second-generation members. Nevertheless, I came to realize that these negative feelings and thoughts weren't truly mine, so I decided to pray. So, I went to Cheonshimwon (Prayer Hall) at the HyoJeong Cheonbo Training Center, prayed, reported everything, and asked for help. Eventually, I received the answer that I just needed to focus on Mother. However, I still had unresolved questions about the strange weather. A few days after the entry ceremony, I received a call from a friend who shared a story from an Australian member with spiritual gifts who was present at the Cheon Won Gung Entrance Ceremony but sitting outdoors too. This member recognized Satan's presence at the venue and tried to shout out to Satan, "Satan, you've lost!" but her voice did not come out. The friend said that despite the bad weather, members who remained and kept their positions had won over Satan. Hearing this, I felt all my questions were answered. I recalled several previous instances of similar strange weather phenomena: years ago, during Mother's (Hak Ja Han) outdoor speech at the training center, unexpected wind and clouds made it difficult to hear and diminished the grace of the occasion; during the 1000th Cheonshimwon overnight prayer vigil, heavy rain caused discomfort for many attending members; and at the recent Gapyeong Festival, sudden snowstorms forced people from outdoor food courts to come inside. I had been troubled and questioned why the weather was uncooperative during Mother's events. I wondered if it would happen again this time, and indeed, seeing the uncooperative weather made me feel frustrated without understanding its meaning—until now. Finally, I understood that Satan was trying to prevent Heaven's victory, and how much Satan feared the Heavenly Mother, the substantial Only Begotten Daughter, Holy Mother Han, who appeared after 6,000 years. This was Satan's final battle. I had experienced an enormous test all at once and felt extremely distressed, but I felt grateful that I was protected to overcome this trial. I am deeply thankful for Heavenly Parent's waiting, Holy Mother Han's patience, and her complete oneness with Heaven. I am so grateful for the precious, precious Mother (Hak Ja Han), the substantial Heavenly Parent. (A Korean-language version of this testimony is also available on this site.)
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