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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date Month="5" Day="31"
Year="2004"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">MAY 31,
2004</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">WOODS CROSS GROUP<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. The discussion of
your ideas always creates expansion in mind and spirit. I am honored to be
included in your thoughts and ideas. Many times I have great desire to sit with
you each face to face and have open discussion, but there will be time for that
later. Now we have this method of communication and indeed it
works.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">Create a clean heart within me O
God</SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">. This was indeed a
historical prayer/words that worked then and still do today. As you each mature
in mind and spirit you have true compassion for your fellows. You know the
struggles of human existence and can relate to all that applies thereto. Over
these many years you have attempted to be true to the spiritual path. You know
that the ego will always demand to be out in front. Again we pray, <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Create in me a clean heart O God. Renew my
spirit. Restore to me the joy of my salvation.<o:p></o:p></I></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></I></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">Those of you that have experienced being
born of the spirit understand that beginning stage of elation. The sheer
discovery of God being real brings you forth from your material body to
embracing those things which are unseen. In the beginning of your spiritual
journey you are seemingly filled with the power of an awesome presence. Your
enthusiasm is seen on your face and certainly in your actions. At the first
authentic realization that God is, you truly desire to serve
Him.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">Many mortals are surprised that real life
continues, struggles are still present and there are still lessons to be
learned. As the stage of discovery and elation seem to pass, the reality of a
harsh and seemingly Godless world sets in. Of course your faith is challenged.
You are wondering about the awesome power of God. You are made to work for your
spiritual growth in faith and truth. The spiritual mortal life is always a
struggle to maintain balance. To have that prayer upon your lips is to have
re-centering. <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Create in me a clean heart
O God and renew a right spirit within me.<o:p></o:p></I></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">Again, our subject of last week, John
Mark, was dutiful and still had great interest in learning all he could. He had
not the ego temptations an adult comes to know. He did have a clear heart. I
understand that John Mark was so blessed as to have the Master before his eyes,
where you are made to move forward with faith. You each are well aware of the
animal needs of the mortal. Experience and maturity are excellent tools to help
you have mastery over them. It all begins with intentions, willingness to be
open to change and a clean heart.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">Many of you can hold fast to resentments
that have occurred throughout your life. You are understood and validated, but I
say the resentments create an unclean heart. Is the past the past and can you
let go of it? We are not saying to merely cast your pain along the wayside, no.
We are saying to have a look through the eyes of our Master at any given
circumstance and see if you still can hold resentment. This is creating a clean
heart. This is balance between the mortal and divine. This is being filled on a
daily basis with that joy you first discovered at the realization of God’s
presence in your lives.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">Is it enough to wish for a clean heart and
renewed spirit? What is your responsibility to be open to that? Definitely you
must on a conscious level ask your divine Caretakers for assistance. You must be
willing to face certain resentments and receive the full understanding, receive
healing. Past pain does not need to rule your personal feelings, emotions or
actions. Certainly God is more powerful than that.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">Create in me a clean heart, renew my
spirit and refresh my soul. When I was weak—you were strong. When I was in
despair—you held me up. When I was imbalanced—you pulled me closer to you. When
I felt lost—you knew where I was all along—therefore I ask, create in me a clean
heart, renew my spirit, refresh my soul, and restore my spiritual joy. Allow me
to serve you with the enthusiasm of youth and bestow upon me the wisdom of the
experienced.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">That is all. Know that with each of our
passing moments together I am always grateful for knowing you and being among
you as one of you. My love goes with you. Until next time,
shalom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>