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face="Times New Roman">ABRAHAM – CONCERNS OF THE WORLD<?xml:namespace prefix = o
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Year="2003">FEBRUARY 16, 2003</st1:date><o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">WOODS CROSS GROUP<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">I am
ABRAHAM. Greetings. I am inspired by your willingness to be open and also by
your desire to assist. I realize that the concerns of the world at this time
cause some fear and confusion. I understand that the Spirit upon Urantia at this
time is infiltrating the darkest places. Man is losing faith in man and looking
to Spirit for guidance.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Even
though the world at this point in time seems to be filled harsh realities, it is
making every aware human being turn inward for answers. When we consider the
story of Nalda at the well in conversation with the Master, we can see how she
refused to go inward to receive direct light. The Master had stayed persistent
in convincing Nalda to go within to reach divine understanding or higher levels
of thought.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">There are many reasons for mortals to stay on surface
levels of thinking. When one does turn inward, one is made to also look at
themselves, their thoughts, their actions, their aspects of good and bad. To go
within to gain direct divine interaction is to defy the ego. The ego craves what
can be seen, felt, experienced, so as to feel valued, even
superior.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Individuals born and bred into hatred will breed hatred.
The more these individuals can make others small, the more powerful they feel.
Some national leaders are working for the good of self, not for the whole of the
nation. This is the most detrimental form of self-love, for it affects
many.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">You
cannot force light upon another. You can only live day to day showing your own
light. Allow these worldly aggravations to drive you inward. Take inventory of
your beliefs. What are you willing to put forth everyday to promote the
well-being of the whole?<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">The
universe is many things, but above all else it is intelligent. Emotions will not
outweigh intelligence in the inner realms of the universe. What must be done for
the Correcting Time to come into reality will indeed be done. No amount of
emotionalism or drama can stop that.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">You,
our co-workers, friends, brothers and sisters, are our points of action. You put
Michael’s plan to work. You bring Him to life in the lives of others. Be at
peace and know that Father knows, is fully aware of the state of affairs of men.
The age of awareness is upon mankind and man is learning to easily recognize the
weakness within, the temptation to default within, yes.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">The
turmoil within the world causes individuals to go within, and therein resides
God, there is that introduction to truth, beauty and goodness. There is the
place we will all find unity and the budding sprouts of the Correcting Time.
Many of mans ideas and ideals must crumble before his eyes before he will look
to a new and better way.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In other
words, traumatic events quickly gets mans
attention--unfortunately.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">You
know this. You have received training to assist in this. Be not worried, for
your sense of peace will be your channel to receive divine guidance. Until man
embraces all as his own family there will always be strife. Within the Teaching
Mission we have always sought to expand the concept of family beyond biological
boarders. This is working.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">There has been tremendous improvement. There are great
changes occurring all the time. The awareness that has come upon the minds of
this world in a few short years is astonishing to us. Be at peace and know that
your unity, your commitment to Michael, your willingness to take action, assists
in the good of the whole.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">I am
sorry, no questions. Know that I am ever available for you if you should need
me. Know that my love is ever growing for you each. Until next week,
shalom.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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