Reading the Bible, I learned to read Korean and was healed of a 60-year stomach illness
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January 11, 2026 |
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Hyesun Jeon | Female, 82, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
I have suffered from a stomach illness since my twenties, enduring it for most of my life. After my husband passed away early, the accumulated sorrow and loneliness I lived with seemed to damage my body as well. Acid would rise up from my stomach, and indigestion caused constant discomfort. Even slightly sour or hard foods would trigger acid reflux, followed by endless belching.
When the symptoms were severe, I had to spit up sour fluid several times a day, and the pressure rising inside caused choking sounds that made others uncomfortable. Because of this, I grew afraid of crowded places and felt uneasy and embarrassed eating with others. Whenever attention was drawn to me, I became even more withdrawn. I lived nearly 60 years with this stomach illness.
Then, in January 2024, I suffered a serious accident that fractured my spine and spent several months in the hospital. Even after being discharged, the pain continued, and the doctor said there was no possibility of further improvement. At that time, thinking, “I would rather die where my son lives,” I decided to come to Korea. On February 23, I went to Manmin Central Church for the first time.
During my very first service, the moment I received prayer from pastor Soojin Lee, the severe back pain that I had as a postoperative aftereffect disappeared instantly. In that moment, I deeply realized that God had led me all the way to this place.
Then, from August 1 through the end of November this year, a churchwide Bible-reading campaign began. Because I hadn’t learned Korean properly, reading the Korean Bible always felt frightening and difficult. I struggled to distinguish the letters, and at times, it took a long time to read even a single page. I was like, ‘How can I possibly read this thick Bible…?’
At first, it felt overwhelming.
However, my district leader encouraged me, saying, “Even if it’s slow, be sure to read it.” In obedience, I began to read, letter by letter. As God gave me grace, the letters began to make sense, my reading speed increased, and the time I spent reading the Word gradually turned into joy. The more I drew near to the Word, the more I felt my heart and body slowly changing and being healed.
Then in November, after four months, I finally finished reading the entire Bible. Hallelujah!
Around that time, I realized something amazing.
“Wait... I haven’t had acid reflux.”
“No matter what I eat, my stomach feels comfortable.”
The stomach illness that had tormented me my entire life disappeared completely. In the past, belching would continue for hours, and even during worship I worried about making choking sounds. Yet by the time I was nearly finished reading the Bible, all of those symptoms had completely vanished. After observing my condition for several days, I realized I had been fully healed. Hallelujah!
These days, I can freely eat whatever I want?something I could never have imagined before. I am no longer afraid of crowded places, my steps to church are light, and each time I worship, my heart overflows with joy and gratitude.
I cannot express how thankful I am to God who had mercy on me and healed me when I had lived in resignation, believing this illness would never be cured. I give all thanks and glory to our good God who completely healed my 60-year stomach illness.
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Manmin News 
