[tmtranscripts] Ham on loyalty

[David Schlundt]

Ham also answered questions about the opening of the circuits and 
declined to speak about the Magesterial Son's arrival.  These are the 
first questions after the lesson.

02/01/2004


Ham: Greetings, children, I am Ham and I am happy to be here this 
evening. Tonight, let us discuss entering spiritual adulthood. The 
Master said many times, you must become as little children in order to 
enter the kingdom of heaven. And this is so. Human beings tend to hit 
life running, they work and struggle and develop ego willfulness very 
early. And so the road back to child likeness is full of the pain of ego 
destruction. But, once you have grasped the faith of a child and have 
entered the kingdom, then you must grow up all over again. This 
spiritual maturing is filled with choices and it is up to you to employ 
every bit of spiritual light at your disposal in making these choices.


The choices you make are ever more fundamental and more far-reaching. 
You are deciding to find the Father's will in each situation and though 
you may have your preferences, you must always develop the habit of 
submitting your will to that of the Father. Otherwise, you remain 
child-like in ways that are unbecoming in an adult. But my friends, it 
is important to learn to laugh at yourselves, to recognize in these 
lapses of composure the little child stomping his feet, wanting his way 
and let this be light on your hearts not a source of condemnation or 
troubling to your souls.


As you mature in the spirit, also do you take upon yourselves spiritual 
responsibility. You come to your fellows as representatives of a better 
world. You are examples of righteous living and your loyalties grow 
deeper and are more secure and strong. Let your loyalties be your roots, 
let them anchor you to this life. When little children experience a 
divorce, they are most shaken by the disloyalty to the family. Loyalty 
to the Master must be first and foremost in your minds. When you order 
your life so that loyalty to him comes first, everything else will gain 
its proper perspective.


The Master displayed for all the Universe to see supreme loyalty to the 
Father. There was not time when he was tempted to be disloyal, even when 
confronting the arch-rebels of his universe he gave complete deference 
and loyalty to the Father in all his replies. Child like faith is the 
key to enter the Kingdom, but to grow in that kingdom loyalty is your 
greatest ally.


Whatever you are confronted with, whatever temptations you might 
experience, you must realize that your loyalty to the Master and the 
Father, this will lead you through. This loyalty cannot be subservient 
to any other loyalty and in this way you will have peace in this life 
and certainty of your survival in the next.


What are your questions?


Q: There was a lot of discussion this week on the teaching mission list 
about an enhancement in the communication circuits. What can you tell us 
about this?


Ham: Yes, every planet that has been quarantined must gradually be 
brought back into the planetary administration of Michael. This planet 
is undergoing such reincircuitment that will allow greater communication 
between Urantia's inhabitants, meaning mostly midwayers and the 
administration headquarters, with the rest of the universe. Human beings 
may experience this uplifting as well, especially since the Michael 
circuit grows ever stronger and more complete. These things, however, 
have little bearing on your personally as your spiritual relationship 
with Michael depends first and foremost upon your own spiritual growth 
not upon planetary circuits. Michael's spirit was poured out upon all 
flesh after his ascension to the Father. This is the main spiritual 
circuit connecting human beings with greater spiritual reality. It 
remains so.


Q: Will it have any impact on our ability to communicate with you and 
with the other teachers?


Ham: Well, yes in that it would make communication over a distance 
probably easier. But, all of you are gaining in the spirit every day. 
This is what is important. This is what your assignment is, so to speak. 
You have all shown great willingness to do the hard work and to face the 
hard realities required for growth. This is the victory. We are happy 
the circuits are opening. It should help everything in some ways, but 
will it make transmitting an easier task, probably not.


Q: There was also a message announcing that we would receive a Paradise 
Son in the flesh in a matter of months. What can you tell us about this?


Ham:  No comment.


Q: Do you have anything for Rebecca?


Ham: Yes, my daughter you are doing well. This physical ordeal will soon 
be at an end. But the lessons you have learned during this will remain 
with you for your eternal life. Continue to look forward and to move 
forward with your assignment. You will be given all that you need and 
the way will open as you take each step. Take time to reflect. We expect 
you to come through this greatly strengthened in the spirit.


Q: Jarad?


Ham: Certainly my son. You have constantly made room for growth in your 
life and you have cleared away much old debris that was stifling this 
growth. You are a man who seeks always after the better way, the higher 
concept, the greater truth. Continue to seek and you will find, continue 
to ask and it will be given.



Q: Ham, do you have anything for me this evening?


Ham: Certainly, daughter, you are trying to find your pathway. Somehow 
you feel that you have veered here and there away from your true 
calling. But my daughter, the path you are upon is where you need to be. 
Take things one step at a time, learn from all those around you, and 
lean upon the Master's arm as he gently guides you and give you the 
lessons you are needing. Sometimes, it is best to let some things fall. 
Don't feel that you are required to uphold everyone and every thing. 
Sometimes you just can't do all that you expect of yourself. But, if you 
expect of yourself only loyalty to the Master and love for him, then you 
will find the rest will take care of itself. Let the Master guide you 
and give you peace within the storm.


Q: Ham, our friend Ruth in London has been asking for your counsel.


Ham: Yes, my daughter, do not succumb to dark feelings. You are feeling 
overwhelmingly sad and quite alone in this sadness. This is normal. 
There is nothing wrong with you. You must, however, exercise your faith 
and display your loyalty to higher realities by taking steps for your 
own healing. You, yourself, need some help, human help. So, find the 
strength to take the first step. You have neglected your own health and 
happiness for too long.


Q: May I ask for your advice to Jim, your counsel?


Ham: Yes, my son, you are embarking on a long road to recovery. This 
prolonged illness is a great trial and test. There will be two steps 
forward one step back for quite a while. Do not expect to recover for 
some time. Do not worry about anything else but getting better.


And for you, my dear, understand that your progress through this trial 
will be similar. It will not be quick nor will it be easy. But my dear, 
you have demonstrated a great and wonderful faith, a faith that you did 
not know you were capable of, a faith that grows stronger and more 
secure every day. You will be strengthened by this, even as you are 
humbled. Continue clearing through the old attic where lurks much 
childhood pain and still some unresolved issues. And as you clear this 
attic and the strong light of truth beams in, you will be given great 
hope and a more robust optimism than you have known. Remember that the 
Master holds you in his arms. It is OK to surrender to his love, to be 
changed by it. Be at peace my dear, you do well.


Q: Thank you Ham, your friendship is a continuing source of strength and 
hope for me, thank you.


Ham: Of course my dear, we will be friends through many lifetimes.


Q: From PZ: Ham - all I do is dream about my deceased ancestors - is 
there a sign I'm not seeing.


Ham: Be at peace my dear. Dreams are not always portentous. Often times 
they express unresolved issues from the past. It is not usually a sign 
so much of the future as things of the past. Look at these dreams in 
this light. Find what it is you need there and be at peace.


Q: Please ask Ham for a personal message and any guidance for Wendaring.


Ham: Yes, my dear one, be at peace. Your guidance is within you. Follow 
your highest light and those things which are deepest felt in the heart. 
Be honest with yourself. Look within and you will find your way.


Q: Do you have a personal message for Charlie B?


Ham: Yes. My son, continue to seek after the Lord by enthroning him 
securely in your heart. As always, my son, you do very well.


Q: Do you have any feedback for me this week Ham?


Ham: Certainly. My son, you do very well. Your way is firm and you are 
secure in your place in the universe. This is a condition that has grown 
within you. You are a man of great loyalty and great faith. Be assured 
of these things. You do very well.


And now, as always, my love and my prayers go with you each. Farewell.


 





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David G. Schlundt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology
Vanderbilt University
301 Wilson Hall
Nashville, TN  37203

Phone: (615)322-7800
Fax: (615) 343-8449
Email: David.Schlundt at Vanderbilt.edu
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Many of the temporal troubles of mortal man
grow out of his twofold relation to the 
cosmos. Man is part of nature -- he exists 
in nature  -- and yet he is able to transcend 
nature. Man is finite, but he is indwelt by
a spark of infinity.

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