[tmtranscripts] Abraham 1-1-01

[ellen]

MEETING WITH ABRAHAM -- UNIVERSAL LAWS
JANUARY 1, 2001
WOODS CROSS GROUP

I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. I am quite inspired to view how well you each work
together. You are for the most part finally becoming unified. You are in
alignment with the common group goals and working for the betterment of the
whole. Ego is decreasing, while Father's will is increasing. Well done.

I truly love the concept of beginning a brand new year. It's almost as if
you can allow the old, be it good or bad, to fade away while taking from it
new wisdom of lessons learned. It's as if you are beginning with a clean
slate, or as Michael said it so well, purification of mind, body and soul.
Looking out over the horizon of a new year to come we are filled with
excitement at the new possibilities. You can also be filled with a bit of
anxiety or dread at the challenges to come.

How wonderful it is to know that every day is the beginning of a new day and
all our choices are before us. We do indeed have tremendous power as small
citizens of Urantia. We can align our hearts and minds to move a world
forward into Light and Life, or we can separate and delay progress. Either
way, Father has granted us the gift of free will.

I especially enjoyed Michael's lesson on forgiveness, because it is almost
like a baptism of the spirit. It is a cleansing of old resentments and an
opportunity for healing. In the healing we find new spiritual passages. Our
challenges do not end, but we are stronger and equipped with more spiritual
tools.

In these weeks ahead I would like to discuss universal laws, forgiveness
being the first. If the Father is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-loving,
surely we can describe the Son as all-merciful. To be merciful is not a
pious act to be performed, to display to your fellows and to God so that you
may earn spiritual points, no. Deep and abiding mercy is something that
resides in the soul. As you experience you learn about mercy a little at a
time. As you are so treated without mercy and forgiveness, do you learn to
appreciate the awesome power of these divine virtues?

To be forgiving one must learn in-depth about mercy and that requires
research, research to gain understanding, whether it is through verbal
communication with your fellows, transmitting/receiving or the text. You
cannot have understanding unless you make effort to research. Understanding
is not instant, nor automatic; someday it may be. Right now, if you truly
desire understanding so you can be merciful and forgiving you must exhaust
all your human resources.

I find it quite awesome that in all creation there is the gift of free will,
and yet there is such precise order in Father's realm. Universal laws are
not so much Father's laws, but natural out-workings of evolution. These laws
create universe order and are designed to serve the whole. They are not
unfairly harsh or merciless, but just facts that each cosmic citizen should
know. Most actions have reactions. Cause creates effects. This is simple and
most just, and in the best interest of caring for the whole.

This week contemplate mercy and how Jesus displayed it in his life. Is mercy
weakness and allowing others to continue to walk on you? Is mercy
intelligence or emotions? A few questions.
 MIRIAM: Abraham, this lesson and Michael's lesson have been so appropriate
for me in the past little bit of time. I have been having an extremely
difficult time being in the flow and in service to others. There has been
times in the last three weeks in my demand of what I usually do is more. I
don't know if it is because I have been so physically tired lately, but the
spirit poisons are so strong that I apoligize to my Thought Adjuster for
taking up space with the poisions. It has been wonderful and I am grateful
for it, but in being of service in learning how to be merciful I need some
direction.
 ABRAHAM: I can understand. When there are physical burdens upon you it is
difficult to also be of service, but mindal stress and anxiety can make
everything seem more difficult. It is understandable that you are worried
and feel a connection to other's pain. Your sympathy for others is to be
commended, but there is a time to detach from sympathy and attach into logic
and action. I mean not to say you should not feel for others pain, but only
allow that to go so far. In sympathizing there is greater vulnerability to
your own health. The Master could sympathize with His fellows, and that was
His cause to go into logic, and from there, action. This kept His emotions
from burdening Him down with negativity. Negativity will direct you into the
spirit poisons and then it is difficult to act with good intentions. You, my
daughter, are sensitive to many things, but you have certainly been
strengthened in spirit. Sensitivity should only be a gateway into logic and
action. Logic first because many times there is no action to be taken and
logic will tell you this. I know you are frustrated when you cannot treat
difficulties in a hands-on manner. Worry not, my daughter. Your words are
comforting and inspiring to others. Know that others are under pressure and
they may not receive your words well, but do not fear, there are most
definitely seeds planted. Is this helping? (Yes, Abraham. Is it natural to
have spirit poisons? Simon asks if it is okay to just go take a nap or
break?) Yes, as long as you posses a mortal body you will always deal with
spirit poisons. It is entirely natural and you should have some mercy for
the mortal self. While we are striving to be spiritual beings, we still
possess the animal nature. Do not be hard on yourself, because this does not
leave a door open to learn more. This acting out of spiritual poisons is not
your desire and certainly you feel bad about yourself. In feeling this
negative self-outlook, it is difficult to break the cycle of spirit poisons.
If you can believe you are still just learning you leave the door open for
Father to come in with correction--not your kind of correction, but His with
love and mercy and understanding. Sure, spiritual poisons can result from
fatigue and most definitely is it acceptable to escape for a time to clear
the mind. Yes, Simon, you can take a nap. Is this helping?
 CALVIN: Abraham, George has a couple questions he would like to forward to
you. George: I am in touch with a woman who on a recent trip spotted a Red
Chief, complete with huge headdress of eagle feathers, and at one of our
country's sacred Aborigine sites. I have "named" her JanElle Prince to
preserve her identity, and for now, as is often necessary here. (1) Was it
in fact Onamonalonton she saw? (2) Am I meant to educate this lady with what
I have learned? Teach her the "Akasic Construct," also. (3) Anything our
Celestial Friend might wish to add.
 ABRAHAM: I cannot be sure of who JanElle Prince saw. I am told however that
she should not discredit what she saw. I am in understanding that she is
searching for spirituality, but it needs to be grounded in practicality.
Have her keep reading the book and George, my son, if the doors are open for
you to teach her the construct, then certainly by all means, proceed.
Overall do not throw too much at her. Spiritual light is best absorbed in
small glimpses. You do well, my son. Carry on. Sandy?
 SANDY: I would like to thank you and Michael for such a wonderful gift of
the lesson on purification and forgiveness, and the transmission this
week-end. I thank you for your lessons in helping me slow down and I hope I
am becoming clearer for that and I am doing my best. It has just been such a
wonderful holiday season for me. I am very grateful. I would like to ask for
a personal assessment for my sister.
 ABRAHAM: Yes, your transmitting receiving is progressing as expected. Have
not worry and keep practicing. Remember that total commitment to the spirit
is good armor against the ego's interference. Well done, my daughter. (Thank
you.) One moment. My daughter, I do understand you to be in great mindal
distress and this is causing your physical ailments. I know that while you
have great faith, there are some doubts that you may have that Father is
interested in every aspect of your life. He is not too busy and your
difficulties are not too small for Him to address. You must believe that
your own internal Fragment is closer to you than anything ever known. This
is God. He is listening. You can converse with Him without special words.
Just know that He knows you and there is nothing you can keep from Him. He
loves you beyond a human love, and that in itself is strength, that is
healing. Have not worry for this material world, but rather focus on your
spiritual path. Anxiety and mindal aggravation can lead to serious physical
ailments. Keep in touch with your doctors and make sure they have examined
the back of the neck for misalignment and/or nerve damage. Eliminate those
stressful things which are under your control and simplify. Keep in touch
with me please. Overall, have not fear or worry, but look to Father as the
source of all things. You do well. That is all. (Thank you very much
Abraham. Thank you, Nina.) You're welcome.
 I am beginning to slip and I will take my leave. I would like you to know
how much you all inspire and uphold me. I find it my highest honor to do the
same for you. My love goes with you. Until next week, shalom.