The Words of the Davies Family |
Sun
Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han, June 12, 2011
I was so grateful for this opportunity to once again visit Chung Pyung, after not having been there for a very long time. Over the years my health deteriorated to the point where I could have passed away many times. At times I distinctively felt that I was surrounded and held down by spirit people. In very difficult situations, I felt their pressing around my neck and chest.
I realized that my whole family was in danger spiritually, so we took the advice that my late father always used to give us, and focused on Chung Pyung. He always used to say, "The worst thing we can do is not to liberate our ancestors and not to get rid of the evil spirits in us. Leaving them in us will guarantee an unimaginably heavy burden of sin for our children and our descendants to carry".
Whenever our external circumstances worsened he used to encourage us to have absolute faith as we did not understand the details of the restoration we were going through. I think we survived the "landmines" because we had an understanding of the manipulating tactics of evil spirits, whose objective is to cause disharmony, conflict, separation and ultimate destruction.
When finances became more difficult we could only send the children to Chung Pyung every year (instead of going together with them). Last year, though, I gradually became ill to the point where my wife felt I could pass away. In desperation, without me being aware, she prepared my airplane ticket to Korea.
Prior to leaving I had lost a lot of weight, I had no feelings of strength in my whole body, and I continuously coughed. God bless brothers and sisters who prayed for me, and especially the Reynolds family who personally nurtured me so that I regained some level of physical strength and stability before going to Chung Pyung.
Before leaving I prepared by making conditions and being clear on how I can use the "tools" provided by Chung Pyung, as they are – the five trees, the water of life, the prayer hall, the schedule, the great works, chan yang yucksa (clapping sessions), Dae Mo Nim's prayer room, and the food. I made a determination to be serious in working very hard with each "tool", especially during the chan yang sessions, and the great works. I knew this was the best opportunity to focus on myself. For the first couple of weeks I kept a low profile while following the schedule.
After the first chan yang I felt a weight lifted from my body, together with a surge of energy. Every session up to the last was similar. All this contributed to the regaining of my physical strength. After each session I repeatedly said "thank you" to Heavenly Father, Heung Jin Nim, Dae Mo Nim, the angels and my ancestors.
My lungs were in such bad shape that it was very difficult to go up the hill to the tree of blessing. Going up and down the hill is a major part of the schedule so I considered it as very important. The first week however I could not go to the tree of blessing (at the very top of the hill), so instead I went every day to the water of life.
While in this area I would visit all the trees, and finally the water of life. At the water I remembered Philip Hill's sharing about the angels there. So even though I could not see or hear then I made a point in acknowledging their presence. I introduced myself, then I explained in detail what physical and spiritual problems I had, then I asked for the appropriate medicine, and after that I thanked them with a heart of gratitude.
When I did this the first time I immediately started getting a continuous runny nose, the discharge was red mixed with mucus. This lasted the whole day then it suddenly stopped before going to sleep.
While in London I was teased by my son for looking like a "stick man". I was now determined to put on weight. I miss Chung Pyung food and looked forward to their always improving menu. At the same time I saw the food and the whole place as an experience that could heal. I ate a lot, always praying with gratitude. I eventually gained enough weight so that my normal body shape started to reappear.
Many have asked, "Did you see anything?", meaning spirit people or angels. The answer is no, but I could "feel" their presence many times. My father always used to say, "Even though you cannot see, believe, as this is the place to practice absolute faith, love and obedience".
After settling into the schedule and my daily personal routine, I was given a shock after being invited to the team leaders' meeting. While there, the international members' coordinator, Mr. Moon, announced that they have decided that I should be the next international members' workshop leader (had God lost his mind?!). Mr. Moon asked, if it was OK. "Can you help until we find a permanent leader?" I said yes and helped until the end of my 40 days. I was grateful as this gave me the opportunity to take care of brothers and sisters and to share my experiences and Chung Pyung insights.
I continued to keep my daily routine and delegated as much as possible. Members were always willing to help. I also felt at home as many from South London church were also attending.
During self-reflection I came to realize some important points while sharing with brothers and sisters. I was sometimes asked, "Why did you come to Chung Pyung?" I first explained that I am confident because through research and personal experiences I have a clear understanding about this whole providence, and why it important for all of us. Then I returned this question, "If someone was to ask you what is Chung Pyung all about what would you say?" Answers varied with almost all centering on personal experiences.
On the Saturday of the great works Rev Young Whi Kim (our UK National Messiah) confirmed my response when he encouraged us not to just come to Chung Pyung because we have a problem or we are sent by someone, but that we must research the whole providence so that we are clear and confident when coming to Chung Pyung.
Here are some of the reasons I gave why my family keeps coming:
To get rid of fallen nature, personal sin, collective and hereditary sins, so that our children and descendants do not carry this burden.
To take out and liberate the evil spirits within our bodies.
To liberate and bless our ancestors, who are suffering pain and discomfort in the spirit world. This will allow our family to gain a foundation of spiritual assistance and protection and substantially change our blood lineage so it can completely belong to God.
To help True Parents by assisting with the multiplication of absolute good spirits and the restoration of the spirit world.
To create spirit children in the spirit world.
To spiritually support our local and national church
What also became clear during our discussions was how evil spirits have been manipulating us. A whole list was made of their activity (please contact me to request a copy as it is too much to include here). This was exciting and hopeful because we now know our enemy's tactics; and more important: we had the solution to prevent such activities.
Another point which I wanted clarity on was: What exactly do we need to do in order to prepare and welcome Jan 13, 2013? The answer came through a lecture given by the director of Chung Pyung, Rev Ha Yong Ho. In order to prepare for foundation day and be qualified to stand with God and True Parents on that day we need to do the following:-
Completing of ancestor liberation and blessing up to 210 generations
Bringing one new member per month
Distribution of 430 True Father's autobiography
Completion of registration blessing
Tradition of daily Hoon Dok Hae
(My own addition: Working hard during chan yang to remove fallen nature, remove evil spirits and clean our spirit body – this section was not a part of Rev Ho's lecture but I've included it because based on this foundation we can support the fulfillment of the others).
Rev. Ho further explained in detail why it was critically important to liberate and bless our ancestors up to 210 generations (lecture notes on request). All this and more gave me the clarity I was seeking as we prepare for this important event.
As the workshop progressed I noticed that time was moving faster each day, I intensified my focus as I wanted to gain as much as possible in the short time remaining.
Over 12 thousand people attended the summer great works. This was my third time, and I can truly say the whole experience was mind blowing. As this providence "picks up speed" the spiritual power it creates becomes huge, just like a rolling snowball. I could feel this intense atmosphere vividly. Many miracles were witnessed. One of our sisters in our international group came to Chung Pyung on crutches, paralyzed on the left side of her body, almost everything had to be done for her. She experienced a recovery of her left hand and feet and a gradual regaining of sight in her left eye. I am confident that she has totally recovered as I left Chung Pyung ahead of her.
Chung Pyung is not just about miracles and seeing spirits. All this is part of the process of our rebirth given by the Holy Spirit. As Divine Principle states, the returning Lord comes to give spiritual and physical salvation allowing us to be qualified as Lords of both worlds.
Three days before my due leaving date I pondered the idea of spending some time in Seoul. This thought quickly came to naught as I realized that time spent in Chung Pyung cannot be compared to time spent in Seoul or any place else. So I redoubled my efforts in the last remaining days.
As I prayed in the prayer hall just before leaving, feeling sorry to have to leave such an incredible place, I heard a clear voice within me which simply said, "Take me with you"! I could say no more but humbly offer gratitude for the new life given.
Derrick Davies