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Year="2004"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">MAY 3,
2004</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
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GROUP<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">I am ABRAHAM.
Greetings. How wonderful it is to gather with like minds. How blessed are we to
have one another. The gathering of our intentions gives us a clear line of
communication. I enjoy your stories of hard reality and the lessons learned
therefrom. I can definitely relate with your
experiences.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">We last left
off on the topic of weaknesses. Many individuals spend so much time and energy
on focusing on how they would desire to be free from their weaknesses. Many
people perceive an unpleasant trait within themselves and even though they
dislike it, they cannot help but act it out. Much of today’s society focuses
upon some environmental, political, educational or cultural ill and seem to
overlook solutions because their emotions are tied up in the
injustice<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">When you
desire something you focus on taking those steps that bring you closer to your
goal. Most of us know that goals take many small steps--one or two large steps
or shortcuts just won’t do. It is the same with personal weakness--that you much
of the time must take several small steps to have understanding, attain the
spiritual tools and overcome the weakness. Many are bound by guilt and poor
self-confidence and that keeps them focusing on the problem and overlooking the
small steps toward solution.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">To focus on a
weakness or some problem is to be emotionally attached to it, which can stir
spirit poisons. The Master’s key to balanced living was to keep an eye single to
the glory of God. That was His focus. That is what kept His emotions in balance
while His intellect had opportunity to consider broadened horizons. The spirit
poisons entangle the mind, while the fruits of the spirit set it
free.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Many
individuals are overwhelmed by life’s complexities and stir up within their mind
several ways to be free. They can make plans, journal, talk to others, do
anything but actually take steps to overcoming the
complexities.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">The Master in
His balanced state and excellent communion with His Father simply had knowledge
internally of what to do to reach solutions. You also have this opportunity to
have excellent focus on Father while the emotions kept in balance. Spirit
poisons are decreased while the intellect is free to receive divine
information.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Do not speak
on how to solve an issue or weakness. Do not make elaborate plans. Simply go
forth in those small steps. Many are impatient to see results and complain
everyday about their plight, and yet they have not made effort toward their
actual desired goal. Emotions always find some way to uphold the ego. Emotions
serve the mortal while the intellect connects with a higher
mind.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">I do not mean
to sound without compassion, but certainly I mean to speak about self-mastery
and intelligence. Those who desire to have great control are seriously
frustrated and you can see this in their emotional state. They wield their
emotions as a sword of control. Really this is nothing more than childishness.
Those who remain flexible are always in a state of readiness and acceptance.
Their minds are open to divine information. Their emotions are not busy serving
the ego. Their minds are busy connecting with spirit and ways to find new and
better solutions.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">This week
make effort to focus on Father and His influence in your every moment of living.
Worry not about how you will live, for the Father has taken care of all living
things. The birds worry not about how they will eat or wherefore to lay their
heads. The Father has seen to every detail and they only have to focus on being
a bird. How much more are you than the birds?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">For this time
ahead focus not on weaknesses and actual problems. Do not be drawn to the
negative emotional ego driven-self, but look toward the God-led solution seeking
divine-self. That is all. Know that everyday you are in my mind and I cherish
each moment spent with you. Until next time, shalom.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
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