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Year="2004"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">MARCH 22, 2004</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. I
always gain some insight when I witness your discussions. I thank you. I am
always with amazement with each passing year of your time. There is always
something new. There are always some issues of right and wrong. There is always
evolution.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">To look back over my
personal history, I have indeed seen a great many changes and really this is not
a long period of time. I have been witness to the history of devastation to this
world in my short time, but I have also seen the growth therefrom. I can rejoice
at Father’s hand in our personal, as well as collective, evolution. As I
reminisce now, so will you also be in my place someday reviewing your own
relationship with history and the good that inevitably
comes.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">During this time of year
many are made to turn their thoughts toward the resurrection of the Master. The
resurrection was about newness. Said Jesus, “I have the power to lay down my
life and I have the power to take it up again.” The risen Master gives all
mortals hope that all of life’s striving is for the good. All the effort you
make every day to grow in spirituality takes you to this one moment that pulls
your faith from merely hoping to an actuality.<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">Is resurrection your reward
for a life well lived? No. It is simply a continuation of your universe career.
Everyday living events, lessons learned, love gained or lost, experience had is
your reward. Everyday awareness is a reward in itself. In the mortal life do we
each strive so that we may reap the end reward? Of course not. We strive minute
by minute to make a difference in the here and now. Here and now is our
reward.<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">We are indeed a part of the
Father’s works right now. We each play a role in the birthing of Light and Life.
It is difficult in the material life to see that spiritual benefit. Many mortals
believe the benefit comes at the end of a hard life lived well. The benefits are
here and now. The growth occurs as we speak. The past was well worth the price
you paid to come to the awareness you have today. Who would you be without your
experience? You are each unique and separate, and at the same time, all
one.<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">This year as we ponder the
resurrection of our Master, let us review the beautiful example He set for all
of us. The story does not end with the risen Lord and His morontia appearances,
no. The Master was also beginning a new career as well as our universe
Sovereign. Did His struggles in His bestowal lives earn Him the reward of
universe Sovereign? Is a day gathered with a universal crowd in some celebration
more meaningful that a day spent in the hills with John Mark? My lesson this
evening is kept short to take questions if you
wish.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">CALVIN: Abraham, I think
last week when the visitors were here from St. George, Ruby and Tracey, Tracey
wanted to know if there were any words for her as far as starting a group there
or being a part of this group?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ABRAHAM: Certainly.
Delightful ladies indeed. My daughters, things meaningful take time and patience
to grow. If you would be willing to take on such a task for the
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">, then so be it. I find your sincerity to be a catalyst
to your training to receive a teacher’s words and transmit to whoever listens.
Feel at peace to take time to practice. I will assist you myself. Have not worry
nor fear, for this will cause you to stumble over the gift that is yours should
you so desire. Lasting things take time to develop so have patience and make
time to practice stillness. Your faith will see you through. Your fellowship
with one another will maintain balance. You, my daughters, do well. Carry on.
Another question?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">TECTRA: I have a question
about addictions. It seems like addictions are becoming stronger. I wonder why
this would be. I guess as related to this new energy coming into the planet, and
if people don’t have a spiritual connection, it creates difficult addictions? If
you could just comment on addictions?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">ABRAHAM: Good question, my
son. As the circuits have been renewed and spirituality is becoming more of a
reality, individuals are finding out they must look within at themselves and the
lives they live. Many are in fear that to change anything will be too difficult.
To stay closer to the animalistic side seems to be easier for them. The meaning
that is being drawn from everyday living now is so much more than before. To
understand it does take effort and personal growth. To many individuals this
means change and that is seemingly too difficult. To have escape through alcohol
or drugs keeps one from having to deal with the effort needed to find real
meaning in life. Chemical addiction seems to be a way to live a life of ease.
This of course is false. You can escape life’s meaning temporarily, but
eventually you will need to have the experiences--there really is no escape.
There is joy however in any effort taken to understand meanings. Unfortunately
many individuals worry about how they appear and therefore they conform to
societies recommendations. Society is much more demanding than the spiritual
life and no where near the joy can be attained as there is from a life lived in
the spirit. There is this energy, as you mentioned, and this new awareness many
find it disturbing and seek escape, but many also through addiction find Father
and a life to a new and better way. All experience is worthwhile. Those who seem
to be bound by addiction have not fear or hopelessness. There are a great many
resources to be had. You can bring healing and enlightenment to others as well,
if you should so chose to accept healing for yourself. Have not fear. Good
question, my son. Another question?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">HARRISON</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: Abraham, my question is not just for myself, but
perhaps for others that are experiencing physical pain. I was looking for some
words, thought that you might offer that would help me with my thoughts and
actions that might be pleasing to the Father in dealing with the
pain?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ABRAHAM: There is always
value to be had by experience, even the experience of physical pain. When one is
feeling fit, then one can be about his daily business. Those who know this
physical pain and are unable to do even menial tasks know that on better days
they will indeed appreciate feeling better. The human body is indeed magnificent
in its overall design. The mind however is a mystery. The brain does have its
central nervous systems, which carries messages to and from all parts of the
body. You cannot separate the mind from the body. The mind however is important
to the healing. It is the brain that releases those chemical needed to promote
physical health. My son, Harrison, you are exhausting your human resources with
this issue and gaining mindal strength. As the body ages however it is not
sinful to seek out medical attention. Father works with science as He works with
anything else. You will know when it is time to move in a different path to seek
relief. I might add that you are very emotionally involved with your place of
employment. Your tendency to bring this employment on as a part of your overall
identity is not helping your physical body. The long hours are not helping
either. Balance, my son. Get to the bottom of those issues which cause you
concern, which drives you to cling emotionally to your job. What are those
issues? Have time for journaling. I will be there to assist you. You do well
</SPAN><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Harrison</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">. Have not worry. All things in balance, yes. One more
question.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">AZSURAY: We had a
discussion in our study group Thursday. Since then I have been trying to find
the answer in the Urantia Book. When do we get our
personality?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">ABRAHAM: Personality is
indeed a gift and is assigned to each individual at the time of birth. Of
course, time and experience add characteristics and the personality begins to
take shape around the age of two. With the coming of the Thought Adjuster the
personality is stabilized and of course, is a fertile ground for new growth of
traits and characteristics. Is this what you are asking? (Yes and thank you so
much.) You are welcome and again, this is my understanding. Always is there room
to expand on my understanding.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">With that I shall take my
leave. Know that with each passing week I feel our bond grow stronger. You are
my friends. I love you. Until next time.
Shalom.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>