My Journey into the Daylight Age

Nagase Sensei

Is an instrument of God.

Alison is too.

He assigned me a student.  

She was guided by Renso. (Huge Faith Experience)

This God Shot has several God shots in it plus a huge faith experience. I found out about a perspective new member, Alison, when Rev. Nagase asked me to take her and another perspective member thru the Member’s Introductory Course.  While teaching them the course I found out that both of my students were very interested in going on the pilgrimage to the Sacred Grounds in Japan later that year.   I remember thinking to myself how unusual it was that their intentions were so strong even before becoming members. 

Fast forward a few months . . .  and my summer plans are becoming clearer. The pilgrimage to Africa was cancelled so I had the funds saved for that trip in my bank account. But my mother-in law passed away and I spent the money traveling to Seattle and helping with the expenses of the memorial service.  It was very nice seeing everyone again.   The reason I am sharing all this is to make clear that I did not have the funds to go to Japan, even if I wanted to join the pilgrimage.

Ok, the stage is set.  A friend of mine, Rev. Janet, who was visiting her Dad in Northern California was traveling back to Japan via L.A..  I wanted to say hi!  So, I also made plans to be at the L.A. Center when she came thru. It was nice having dinner with her and catching up. Just before leaving the Center a cramazing thing occurred.  Janet said to me,” So  . . .  you are going to Japan in September? I said, “ no. I am not planning on going.”  And then she said . . .  “That is odd. You just told me you are going.”  I shared with Janet my surprise that I had said that, but I told her . . .  I will see you in September.  A few days later, I asked Rev Nagase if I could sign up for the pilgrimage and I shared with him my concern about funding the trip. All he said was “congratulations for receiving permission to go.”  Three days later, while I am still figuring out how I am financing the trip, my older brother calls and shares some good news.  My Mom’s Trust Fund had some extra funds so he was sending my siblings and myself a check for $2,500,00.  Wow! Just enough to cover the pilgrimage. Thank you, God.  Thank you, Meishu-sama.  And thank you, Mom.  This is an important lesson for all of us. Making the decision to go is the most important. Once the spiritual world is on the move… God will provide.

Another God Shot occurred when I opened my phone to photographs. I wanted to find a photo to post with this blog. Guess what video was waiting for me when I selected “Photos”. You guessed it. A video from 2017. Thank you, God! (Side note: I watched this video again and it dawned on me. We have members of three different churches following Meishu-sama’s teachings. Wow! Expansion! ^_^