As
a student, I had to be thrifty due to my financial situation. Whenever
I saw Master's delicate and perfect artistic creations, newly published
books or videotapes, I often regretted not being able to have them all.
Usually, all that I could do was just linger where Her creations were
displayed. All the while I have always hoped that whenever Master organizes
any emergency relief, or charity sales of Her priceless belongings and
personal items I would be able to offer my humble help. With God's ingenious
arrangement and fellow initiates' loving care for me, I found a job
thus ensuring I could gradually fulfill my wish.
During a recent
charity sale of Master's personal items to raise money for the poor
people in Formosa, I had more confidence to go there with fellow initiates
to participate and I understood the importance of the project. I initially
thought I would at least go there just to satisfy my longing, however,
once there, I did not know where I got the courage to order a precious
item that Master had used. At the time, it was such a spontaneous decision
that I did not think at all where I would get the money to pay for it.
Later, when
my year-end bonus was given to me, I realized where the money would
come from, however, it was still not quite enough, so I didn't know
what to do. Incredibly, on the day that I was supposed to pay for it,
my boss gave me an additional allowance enabling me to have enough money
and I felt extremely happy. I now know that the only thing that I needed
to do was to have a simple intention, that is, wishing to participate
in Master's work and help others.
Even though
my mind kept denying the extent to which I could use my ability to help,
Master ingeniously made my wish of devoting myself to others come true.
Although my contribution was limited at that time, I felt very honored,
rich, happy and joyful, and these feelings overflowed in my heart.
Through this
personal experience, I have realized why Master wants us to always,
in every thoughtful moment, look at the good side and think positively
because changing ourselves is indeed changing the whole world. Now,
I have both visible and invisible treasures with me. I do not feel at
all that I have made any effort, because I know that everything that
I have obtained is due to the grace of God. Thank You, Master!