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Year="2003"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">DECEMBER 15,
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. I
am always refreshed in spirit each time we meet. I appreciate the particular
energy that flows from this group. You each are well intentioned and here to
learn, give and receive. I find it quite renewing in spirit to be among you and
dip my cup into the living well. Each of us is a source of energy and together
we can create change for the better. Last week we spoke of the pain and
frustration that comes from the need to control everything. I would say a few
words on the emotional aspects of disappointment and
frustration.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Spirit poisons lead us to
search for fulfillment. An emptiness within caused from rampant emotionalism
leads us to search for relief. You can study, pray, do stillness to find
fulfillment, and yet your mortal self is impatient for immediate results. Look
at the world and it’s appetites. You can see that mortal appetite craves
material fulfillment. It is what the eyes can see, ears can hear, mouth can
taste and so on. This can indeed bring temporary fulfillment or gratification,
but without that soul comfort the satisfaction is
fleeting.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">As we set out upon our
journey for personal correction we have done a great deal of work on overcoming
our weaknesses or animal nature. The world is hanging in the balance now, so to
speak, where spirituality is becoming tangible, but the material is right there
in front of mortal eyes. As we seek fulfillment, or relief from disappointment
and frustration, we would do well to be aware of the mortal senses. While they
are a part of you, they are stemming from animal instinct, which is of the
material world.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Those who make honest
effort in living a spirit-led life will indeed discover new morontia senses that
are from the divine realm, which is away from ego, away from the material world
and the road to lasting eternal fulfillment. When you see yourselves or your
fellows in the midst of weakness or possibly chasing after some temporary
material fulfillment, know that this is not the time for harsh judgment, but a
time for compassion and to be observant of divine
law.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">What has been meaningful in
your lives? What has brought love and fulfillment? What are the souls desires
for fulfillment and how does this affect the mortal mind and body? Think about
your so-called obsessions, and will these feed the soul, or temporarily satisfy
the ego. Where is your energy spent? And again, be aware of your levels of
unhappiness and disappointment—where is the balance. Time spent with Father is a
priceless insurance that can answer all of these questions. It is well and good
to find mortal fulfillment, but know that spiritual fulfillment is food for the
soul, lasting and strengthening for those difficult times
ahead.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">No questions this evening.
As you set out upon your week ahead remember that your personal happiness
directly affects the attitudes of others. This is a season for goodwill—let us
make that a reality. My love goes with you. Until next week,
shalom.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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