[tmtranscripts] Abraham 1-6-02

[ellen]

ABRAHAM -- SELF-EMPOWERMENT
JANUARY 6, 2002
WOODS CROSS GROUP

I am ABRAHAM. Sorry for the delay, and yet it is another good reason to take
care of the mortal vehicle that you possess. With physical discomforts it is
difficult to find spirit connection. As we begin in this new year with all
our high hopes and expectations, lets remember to tend to the wellness of
the physical body. Physical wellness and mental stability are linked, and to
promote well-being in one aids the other.

As we discuss intentional living we can't forget to touch upon the aspects
of self-empowerment. In being caught up in being regretful our focus is
distorted. We find that we are always attempting to atone for our past
mistakes. We never really catch up to the present to partake of the new
because we are still chewing on the past.

Children, what do you really have control over? Do you live this mortal life
as if you are being forced to to gain your eternal experience or are you
desiring to live this mortal life because you really want to? Many in
today's world feel forced to do this or that, live this way or that way,
indebted to one thing or another. "I am forced to work so that I may fund my
living expenses. I am forced to parent because I chose to have kids. I am
forced to care for my elderly parents because they cared for me as a child."
This is not intentional living. There is no measure of joy in this. Where is
the satisfaction in paying your dues to attain this or that?

There are many cycles of life you must experience, but Father does not want
you to drag yourself through them halfheartedly, no. The perspective of
these life cycles are distorted because the focus is all about end results.
"What will this get me? Where will this take me?" There is not joy in the
learning. There is no satisfaction found in the effort. A great many human
acts should be perceived as sacred, as acts to glorifying Father. In the
present moment awareness you find Father. In finding Father we find purpose,
purpose for carrying out even the most mundane of duties.

A farmer, who had solely focused on money, took a great many shortcuts in
running his farm. He used the lowest quality grain to feed his animals,
which produced lower quality product. He shorted the hired hands, who worked
for him, their fare share. His drive for money was understandable, because
that is what showed him how successful he was as a farmer and a man.
Needless to say his lower quality products did not fare well in the
marketplace. His employees did not give their best work. He made no profit
and found no joy in daily living.

As the farmer grew in spirit and wisdom, which by the way did not come easy,
yes, he was literally brought to his knees through experience. He found that
his focus on money kept him further reaching, always in a state of desire
without true everyday living satisfaction. He began to run his farm fairly,
using good quality grain, treating his animals with a sacred attitude,
giving his employee's the respect and a sort of a nurturing that only a
father could give.

This certainly did create a wonderful family atmosphere, which made the
employee's look forward to going to work every day. They looked forward to
this family connection. They gave their best effort to the overall success
of the farmer. What was good for one was good for all. The farmer found
great satisfaction in this loyalty and comfort he received from his
employee's. He found Father in these connections with his employee's. He
found happiness and real meaning, yes, real satisfaction that money cannot
buy.

The money came. The farmer hardly took notice at his material wealth because
his spiritual wealth was fulfilling and joy producing and always continuing
to strengthen him. His own success was of no importance as compared to the
success of all he had come into contract with. He lived intentionally with
spiritual purpose and power from On High. He did not go about his day with
drudgery because he was forced, no. He was not victim of mortal life, no. He
was not control by a superior being, no.

He was in control. He was in control of the only thing he could be in
control of and that was himself, his perspective, his outlook on the world
in the flesh and beyond. He found meaning , and therefore he found joy. He
lived not to only pass the time, but to use time to get the most out of
time, and it was all measured by the meaning received and the joy produced.
I do not say there was not difficulties that the farmer experienced, of
course there was, but in his wanting to live life to the fullest, he felt as
though he was a co-creator, not so much being forced, controlled or
pressured into experiencing, no.

You are free will children of the loving First Source and Center. You are
not forced to live the mortal life. Many actually opt out. You definitely
have control in how you perceive this mortal life and your place in it. You
have control over your actions, over your own spiritual destiny. You have
control over how you influenced others lives. You really do have great
responsibility in this life. Do not live as though you must conform to the
divine plan or suffer the consequences. Live as though you are part of a
magnificent spiritual team, who is planning and experiencing destiny.

What is the measure of your joy? What really has control over you? Are you
controlled by guilt or regret? Are you controlled by spouses, parents or
children? Perhaps you are controlled by what you think others are thinking
about you. Perhaps you are controlled by your own weaknesses. To feel out of
control is to feel victimized by this life. It is to feel forced into living
each and every grueling day as if your desires do not matter.

You are empowered from On High to experience this great adventure in the
flesh. You have control over the direction of your life. Your desires are
known and all a part of the grand design. Your happiness is important, very
much desired by your Father. Ponder these words. Take your lives and live
them with intention and be spiritually empowered to move through the world
as if you really desire to, not as if you are forced, no. Father did not
design this grand adventure to force His free will creatures to experience
it. Know that everyday tasks are truly sacred activities to be savored, not
suffered through.

Journal those actions you may be driven towards from feeling dis-empowered
or out of control. No questions this evening. Know, my friends, that you are
empowered to receive all the answers you will ever need. I am with ever
increasing love for you each. I am honored and with full desire to
experience this adventure with you. Until next week, shalom.