We don't know whether our church has been victorious on the individual level.
And we don't know which level of victory has been attained on the family level.
And we don't know whether a victorious foundation has been laid on the level of the church.
But these kinds of things are not our goal. We must realize the fact that a sacrifice is being demanded so that we can save this nation and bring about north-south unification. And we must realize the fact that we must prepare an altar.
Father, we earnestly hope that you will protect and love this pitiful Korean people. Please love them. We must realize that historical sorrow is dwelling at the center of your direction which has divided North and South Korea.
When we think about the fact that this history of suffering was extended for scores of years because our ancestors and our elders were not able to fulfill completely the missions that they were responsible for, with hearts like that of Jonah who repented, we will have to fulfill our responsibilities for the future of this people.
Father, please take to your breast this entire people who are divided into north and south. We will have to go forward until we find the nation of victory that can spread your authority.
Please let us have earnest hearts which are yours alone, Father. And please let us feel earnestly for the nation and the world. Even if we pass on, and even if our descendants pass on, we will have to hand down only that nation and your love.
When we think that we have this kind of historical mission, even if we are destroyed and killed thousands and ten thousands of times we will have to make a nation of the ideal of creation which you are longing for.
Jesus, who also desired this, urged us, "Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or `What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek all these things... But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness..."
We sincerely hope that you will allow us to become filial sons and daughters who have loyalty and fidelity and who will take your place in this situation about which you warned the people, this situation of sorrow, and who have a burning desire for the mission of handing down the nation which is deep in your heart.
We have humbly prayed all these things in the name of our True Parents Amen.
Dr. Sun Myung Moon
