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style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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Year="2004"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">MAY 24,
2004</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">WOODS CROSS GROUP<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. I am so honored
you continue to invite me back week after week. Many of our lessons seem to be
monotonous, but you never fail to make me feel welcome. Your trust has made me
put forth more effort, your kindness has made me more kind, your love has made
me more loving, your continuing faith has made me more faithful. I very much
enjoy this area of the Garden.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">You each by now must have some idea of
your personal ministry within the Correcting Time. Your willingness and efforts
made to live a life of faith does change the world; it does bring progress to
the Correcting Time. The many of you that have stayed the course, even during
those difficult periods, have built our foundation that will bring slow and
steady progress. If you can think for a moment about the short time that we have
been involved in this undertaking, you would be amazed at the increase in
spiritual and intellectual growth. You as individuals, and as a whole, have had
your share of faith challenges, personal conflicts, as well as personality
clashes. You are still here steady and strong.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">I am reminded of the story of that day the
Master and John Mark spent in the hills. You are like that persuasive boy who
will not let go of the basket. To be with Jesus was John Mark’s supreme desire
and the Master would not say no to that. John Mark simply enjoyed being with the
positive personality of the Master.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">Jesus was then, and still is, easy to be
around, dutiful in His work and still balanced to enjoy the fruits of living.
Had all the apostles wanted to be with the Master in this same pure way that
John Mark had, surely would it have been granted. Perhaps some apostles would
have sincerely enjoyed Jesus’ company, but also some would have wanted to be
with Him so as to not miss out on any new happenings. John Mark just wanted to
be near the Master. He wanted not advice or skills for living, nor keys to the
Kingdom, no. He simply wanted to be in that loving
presence.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">This story does also tell me that of all
the worldly occurrences that Jesus could have been involved in, He chose to
spend the day with this wide-eyed adventurous youth. Certainly could Jesus have
made serious impact on the world putting forth more time into miraculous
happenings. He could have affected the masses with yet another sermon. To
understand the personality of our Creator Son is to look upon His choices. Where
did He do the most good? Did He receive as much as He gave? Did He enjoy His
ministry? Did He do His works for personal glory or popular opinion? Why did
Jesus stay the course?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">This week, my friends, I would ask you to
find time to spend a few pure moments with the Master. Allow yourselves to be
enveloped in His easy going personality. Allow yourselves to be energized by His
faithful example. Continue to hold fast to the basket. Our lesson is short to
allow time for questions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">CALVIN: Abraham, our sister Miriam sent a
request for any words you might have for her. Thank you for this
lesson.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM: Certainly. Miriam, my daughter, I
realize your time as of late has not gone real smooth. You are resilient
however, and seem to effortlessly bounce back from any circumstance. You are
maturing in spirituality, and while you have advanced, it seems the lessons have
become more difficult. This is supposed to happen. Be not downcast or allow
negative feelings to interrupt your growth. Know that you celestial family
stands by. Stay the course. In every discomfort there is opportunity,
opportunity for you to grow and to aid in the growth of others. You do well
Miriam. Have not worry. As soon as you are physically able—come back to your
fellowship here. Know that my ministry and love is always available. Another
question?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">HARRISON</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">: Abraham, Carol and I would like to have
guidance relative to viewing, working with or understanding her father and his
ministry he has and our involvement in that ministry. Do I need to explain
anymore?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM: I have a question. Do you believe
he believes he is correct in his actions? (Carol: Yes.) You cannot change nor
stop him. You can be the loving people that you have always been. That will be
your best ministry to him. He is strong in his beliefs. Many in the world are
exactly like that and the best that you can do is to be about the Father’s
business to the best of your own ability. You cannot throw your pearls before
swine, but your loving offering of personal understanding and wisdom to him, and
those that know him, will of more assistance than you know. He knows you both
are correct in your understanding of him. He is going to have as much power as
people allow him to have. Those that support him give him power and desire to
carry on with what he believes in. Your living example of faith is eye opening
to him and to the family at large. You must not feel offended, for he is within
his right to live as he pleases and he does. You also are within your full right
to lovingly speak your mind and move about Father’s will as you see fit. Ponder
over your understanding of family. Certainly it goes beyond blood. You each do
well. Have not worry. Continue upon the path you have chosen. Another
question?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">CALVIN: Abraham, in the lessons the last
few weeks about letting the evolution evolve with the experience of getting
closer to our Mother and now the Master. In the story of John Mark—it seems to
me it is such a slow growth toward them. Is that the way it is? Is there a
faster path we should be taking? Does that make sense?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM: Understood. It is like the
example of our Correcting Time. This has been such a short time. You each
personally cannot see the great strides in growth the world as a whole has made.
There are certain rules of criteria you can follow to speed things along, but
definitely that is not our goal here. Just as it is with our Correcting Time,
slow but sure. Anything lasting needs time to take root and become part of
reality. It is difficult to build upon a faulty foundation. Much of the time we
have to chip away at the old foundation to make ready for the new. Certainly
this is the purpose to experiencing an ongoing spiritual career. Brother Ham had
gave us some very simple advice in the beginning about taking time for stillness
practice. This is certainly helpful in freeing the mind of material storage to
broadening to a spiritual horizon. Almost on a daily basis we must account for
those things we put as priorities. Where your treasures are there will also be
your heart. What is most important? Good question Calvin. (So with the story of
John Mark—it was his most important priority to be with the Master. I believe
you are saying with the apostles they had other concerns that took precedence.)
Absolutely, correct. You are in understanding. Some of the apostles had not pure
intentions as did the boy. This is understandable and not judged, but their
intentions were for the most part ego based, where John Mark had simple and pure
love for the Master. He just wanted to be near the Master. He wanted nothing
else. (Tape turned.)You are correct in your understanding. Well
done.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: black">If there are no more questions I will take
my leave. It has been a wonderful evening for me to spend time in discussion
with you. I would enjoy more time in this type of communication, yes. Know that
my love is growing always for you each. Go in peace. Until next time,
shalom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>