ABRAHAM 8-31-98..."Worship--rest for the soul."

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ABRAHAM
AUGUST 31, 1998
WOODS CROSS GROUP
TR: NINA NEWMAN


"WORSHIP -- REST FOR THE SOUL"


I am ABRAHAM. Welcome. This meeting is always a weekly highlight for me. To
view you each now with such open and willing attitudist makes my position as
teacher quite simple and joyful. 

This week would have appeared to some to be a real test in attaining soul
rest. In times of trial it is not always easy to be worshipful, but certainly
can you be trustful that Father is quite involved in all you do. 

You spoke this evening on this world's re-connection to the whole of the
universe. With the re-connection comes the understanding that worship becomes
literal. In your worshipful attitude, are you renewing the mortal mind,
clearing the fog of confusion and spirit poisons. In worship, are you
connecting with the cosmic mind and those benefits that go with it. Sharp and
clean thinking, quick perception, foreknowledge of events, solutions to
everyday problems ... these are all benefits of your connection with the
cosmic mind--the utilization of the spiritual circuits. Does not this
information bring you peace and an ease to your mortal mind--one could even
say soul rest? Worship is the ultimate rest for the soul. 

In your rest there is renewal and a material energy link to those on High.
This is how the Master could be such a beautiful and brilliant expression of
Father. His soul rest allowed Him to partake of Father's infinite energy and
equipped Him with the knowledge He needed to be a bearer of spiritual light.
The Master, going about His daily business, was enabled to display a
manifestation of Father, a good and true expression of what our Father really
is.

Jesus could display a fun loving attitude in the midst of a group of children.
He could sympathize with a downcast fellow mortal. He could comfort one in
tremendous pain. He could ease the mind of one who was anxiety ridden. These
are all expressions of Father, and Jesus performed these wonderful acts in
simply living His mortal life. He was an expression of Father in all He did,
to all He met.

Had not the Master craved such closeness with Father, He would perhaps have
not been such a beautiful expression of Father. What an excellent example we
have in which to learn! 

Worship, and quite time with Father, was indeed a priority in the Master's
life. He completely trusted that each day that came, He was well taken care
of; He need not look to His Father to say, "What about me?" no. He, rather,
looked to His Father to express His thankfulness and trust. There, was that
connection with the cosmic energy. There, was His motivation to be an
expression of the living God. 

Our goal for the week ahead will be focused on continued worship and striving
to be an expression of Father in all we do. From the mundane to the anxiety-
filled events, should we focus on connecting with that cosmic energy. Allow
time for worship and meditation. Have you questions?

CALVIN: Abraham, thanks for that beautiful lesson -- along with all of these
helpful lessons. I think we join you in our worship, in our observing you and
your teaching and truth through your teachings. A quick question... from Jim
in Oklahoma who is starting a new Teaching Mission group. He just asked me to
ask you how he was doing in his Tring and if you had any words for him?

ABRAHAM: I am informed his transmissions are quite adequate, and for him to
release his concerns about pleasing those who hear his transmission. To
receive a more pure message, one needs to feel indifference toward the actual
message from a teacher. In indifference there is allowance, allowance for more
accurate messages. With certain desires towards what mortals want to hear,
there is static in actual reception of the messages. That is all (Thank you. )
You are welcome. Another question?

MIRIAM: Abraham, I have been trying to practice these things of late and the
lessons have been helping a lot. I appreciate the help that you and Azara have
been giving me. I just have a real need this evening ...  I know we are
supposed to be connecting with you personally, and I have been enjoying that,
and I am doing that, but I just have a need to ask my friend and teacher if
you have any guidance for me this evening?

ABRAHAM: My understanding is you do well. Your ministry to others is effective
and allows many individuals to be attracted to the light. At times however, do
you have concern for individuals that would cause you some emotional strain.
It would do you well, after ministering to your fellows, to take a moment to
recite a short prayer to release those you help into Father's care. My overall
understanding is that you are proceeding as expected and you do quite well. Is
this helping? 

MIRIAM: This morning, I seemed to be changing my relationship with Azara. Does
that seem ‘on track?'

ABRAHAM: Azara is only temporary and was initially assigned to you to help you
understand your physical condition. With time, her ministry will fade and
myself or Manfred will take over. Is that answering? (Yes, thank you very much
Abraham.)

HONOREY: Father Abraham, we have a visitor tonight--'Mark.'  Maybe Harrison
could tell us about him. 

HARRISON: Abraham, first of all, I'd like to say that we all thank Father for
your presence, your guidance, and this Teaching Mission--to be a part of it. I
am especially grateful for the help that I received last week. Then I would
like to introduce my brother-in-law Mark, who is staying with us, and if Mark
would care to ask a question, we give him the opportunity. He is certainly a
wonderful man and a great friend.

ABRAHAM: I would thank you, Honorey, for your thoughtfulness, and Harrison for
our kind words, and... Welcome Mark, I do perceive you to be one who is close
to your Indwelling Spirit. Have you a question at this time?

MARK: Abraham, I'd just like to know if I am on track or if I am doing things
that are considered right to the people around me?

ABRAHAM: Yes, I believe your intention is for the good of all concerned, and
at times there is a confusion of what is right and wrong in the eyes of our
Father. I can say, you are motivated by what is logical and right, but you
could possibly add an element of love to your decisions. My information is
that you are a spirit-led individual. I would ask you to consider Father's
feelings for you and believe to the full extent of your being that you are
indeed His cherished son. That is all. (Thank you.) You are welcome. One more
question?

RACHEL: Father Abraham, this is something that I have been wondering about off
and on. I don't know if you'll be permitted to answer it or not, but you know
me, I am going to ask you anyway! (Laughter) During the time that the Urantia
Book was being transmitted or whatever, any part of that time--were you or
Machiventa Melchizedek present?

ABRAHAM: I was not involved in the actual workings, but I was aware that these
changes were happening and becoming organized in word form. Machiventa
however, was involved with this process and helped to oversee many papers in
the Urantia Book. I, along with others, was receiving training to assist in
this era termed the Correcting Time. Is that answering?

RACHEL: It certainly does and I thank you kindly. Another thing I was
wondering ... approximately how long have you been on Urantia this second
time?

ABRAHAM: I would say not more than approximately twenty years--even then, I
have not been here constantly. I am assigned to take other tasks and associate
with my fellows in other areas. Is this answering? (Yes it does, and I thank
you for answering the questions and you do it with love. ) You are welcome