The Power of Imagination: A Lesson From David Yonggi Cho

I have been writing about personal effectiveness since 2006. Over time, I have learned more and more about the factors that can help you live a fulfilling life. Recently, one thing that has caught my attention is the power of imagination. You see, the more I study those who have gone far in their lives, the more I see how imagination plays a role. It’s not the only factor, of course, but it’s often a starting point. When you imagine a future you believe in, that belief will get stronger and will drive actions in that direction. Not only that but also the belief can help you get through a lot of obstacles. You will have grit: passion and perseverance for long-term goals. A few days ago, I was saddened to hear the passing of pastor David Yonggi Cho from South Korea. I learn a lot from the story of his life. He started Yoido Full Gospel Church with his future mother-in-law in 1958 in the aftermath of the Korean war. Many people struggled to meet basic needs at that time. Amid the difficult situation, they started the church when he was just 22 years old. From Wikipedia: The Yoido Full Gospel Church was founded in 1958 by Pastor David Yonggi Cho and his mother-in-law, Choi Ja-shil… On 15 May 1958, a worship service was held in the home of Choi Ja-shil. Apart from the two pastors, only Choi Ja-shil’s three daughters (one of whom later married David Yonggi Cho) and one elderly woman, who had come in to escape from the rain, attended the first service. Not ex...
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