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<DIV>(Ed-I think it's interesting to note similarities between this lesson, and
SLC and Nashville's lessons of the same date. Not completely the
same, but interesting threads of similarity, at least to me.)</DIV>
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"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place>Southeast
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:date Year="2005" Day="16"
Month="1">1/16/05</st1:date></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:City><st1:place>Opening
Prayer by Nancy</st1:place></st1:City>: <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">May our minds be open to receive; may our
hearts be open to share; may we appreciate the wisdom provided.</I><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Amen.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Aaron: Greetings to each of you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>This is Aaron, and it is my pleasure to open our discourse this
evening.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Your world is going through
changes at this time, and though the general level of awareness has been
agitated, the cycle of change is one that you will progressively become
accustomed to, for you exist in times of transition.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The stable foundations are trembling,
such that you will need to continuously adapt to keep pace.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Though this may seem unsettling, you may
rest assured that your continued efforts to connect with the spirit will allow
you to maintain a steady view, and it is important in these changing times to
encourage the steadiness of spiritual seeking, rather than craving and promoting
a return to the steadiness of former times.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">True progress is on the horizon,
and in this you may recognize why we have so consistently encouraged the
stillness practice, for it is your lifeline in enhancing your abilities to be of
service during these times.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Instead
of flailing about aimlessly in fear and despair, you have all the tools
necessary to be an encouraging sign of calmness and a representative of personal
spiritual experience which augments all social endeavors.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The truth is that you have been
prepared, with your willingness, to represent points of light throughout your
world, not as some massively-promoted, excitement-filled, miraculous endeavor,
but as interconnected individuals who can spread common awareness that the goal
of life is more than material and more than an idea about God, but rather found
in your personal seeking to God and an awareness of intercommunication with
spiritual forces, coupled with your continuous efforts to manifest those values
gained therefrom in service to your fellows, such that the eventual recognition
of planetary fellowship can occur.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Your responsibilities are not
severe; your requirements will not be beyond your capabilities; for it is simply
your fearlessly engaging life with the knowledge of spiritual relationship and a
desire to do good to others.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This
alone will serve as the point of light that I speak of.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Do not think that this means
there will be perilous or troublesome times to the extent that you must fear for
your own existence, but rather that the stability in anxiety-filled transition
can be administered to by you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">At this time I would allow for
communication from Daniel and will be here if there are questions this
evening.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Daniel: Greetings friends.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I
am Daniel, your guide and teacher, your friend and confidant. My role in this
evening’s discourse is to soothe and calm the jitters raised by Aaron’s
remarks.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is more to be said,
and Minearisa, too, has an address, yet this address will be saved for another
evening.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">It is natural for mortal beings
to resist change and to prefer that which is known over the unknown, even when
the unknown is unpleasant.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is
natural for mortal beings to be loyal to individuals and institutions that do
not deserve loyalty.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This
phenomenon can be seen in abused children who attempt to protect the abusive
parent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I raise these traits so
that you may think about how strong the resistance to change can be.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In a time of transition often
there is polarization, for there are the forces of progress and transformation
and the resistance of opposition.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>While there may be other causes for the great transition that is
beginning to swell, we wish you tonight to consider narrowly this phenomenon
just described, that of progress being resisted because of natural human
tendencies.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You are aware of these
resistances, for you have and do experience them even now in yourselves.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Yet you have sought change; you have
sought transformation; you said “yes” those many years ago.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Bob: Oh sure, throw that at
us.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Laughter and comments.)</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Daniel: I enjoy your interaction very much and I will simply note that
you are all sitting here tonight and this is evidence of your decisions that may
have been made internally or externally at various times.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I invited you to change that first
night.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Michael invited you to sip
his bitter cup.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There have been
other invitations throughout the years to which you have responded, and you are
here.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So despite that mortal
tendency to resist, you persist in agreeing to stretch larger.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Ken: My waistline has increased.
(Laughs)</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Daniel: My friends, it appears I have succeeded in lightening the mood,
or perhaps it is you.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Bob: It seems like humans have a
great knack for making light of things, sometimes to our detriment and sometimes
positively, perhaps.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Daniel: Well noted, my friend.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Yes, humor can be a coping mechanism that cuts both ways.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">LaReen: I was thinking, when
Aaron was talking about how grateful I am for you teachers, that<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I can’t imagine what it would be like to
not have knowledge from the Urantia Book or the knowledge from you teachers who
serve Michael and Mother so well.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>But when Aaron starts out a statement with “future problems” I get a knot
in my stomach.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So I want to give
you a theme song, which is “I never promised you a rose garden.”<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’m grateful for the uplift,
encouragement, and explanations that follow.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Daniel: My dear friends, thank you, all of you.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It seems that my work toward which I was
developing, is perhaps not needed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Your foundations are strong, and although the knots do form in your
stomachs, you have the knowledge and wherewithal to talk amongst yourselves and
dig in to that which you have developed and find solace in.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Yes, my dear, we did promise you
a rose garden.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>With growth there
are thorns, but there is the intense beauty of the flower.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is the opening and blossoming of
the soul and the fragrance which is so moist and sweet.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you walk through a rose garden, the
abundance of the fruit of the flower can almost be tasted on the tongue.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We promise you this experience in your
walk with God and with each other.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>The thorns are a part of growth.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>They are not hidden.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They
are not a betrayal.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We will be
talking more about this in the coming weeks.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I now return the floor to Aaron,
that questions may be asked and further dialogue may occur.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I release PamElla and thank her for her
service.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:State><st1:place>Virginia</st1:place></st1:State>:
It seems to me that there is a contrast here between what you are saying.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We said yes to change and soul growth,
and I think all of us could rally behind that purpose and motivation in our
lives, but I didn’t hear Aaron saying that it was a matter of soul growth on the
horizon, but changes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And I
couldn’t help but wonder Aaron, if, indeed these are political changes, earth
changes, religious changes?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There
are so many possibilities out there that would require us to have trust in God’s
future for everyone else and be that calming influence, but for soul change I
don’t think it’s necessary to be calm for someone else. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Am I making myself clear?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Aaron: I believe you are.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Thank you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There will,
indeed, be changes in all arenas—social, political, religious, economic—and yet
these won’t necessarily be sudden drastic changes as much as a reordering of
things.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I believe when you read the
lesson this evening, you will understand that your primary mission has not
changed, for it is your personal growth in relationship to God which develops
your soul which makes you a beacon, rather than “trying to be a beacon.”<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For we are not asking you to be what you
are not, but rather to continue to focus on the mission of knowing God and
becoming more like that presence which will incidentally achieve the results of
the various points of light which I referred to.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I believe you will understand it more
clearly when you can read it.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:State><st1:place>Virginia</st1:place></st1:State>:
Thank you Aaron.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">LaReen: I wanted to thank Daniel
for that picture of the rose garden, including the thorns.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I pictured Angus and Gerdean’s wedding
in the rose garden overlooking the ocean.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>When I feel down, that’s the image I’ll bring up.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thank you.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Daniel: I am Daniel.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>LaReen,
you are most welcome.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I feel an obligation to address
<st1:State><st1:place>Virginia</st1:place></st1:State>’s question, since it was
the shortening of the lesson I was developing that created the gap.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Aaron had talked about institutions
being in flux, being shaken, and had referred to transition.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Much of the trauma of transition is
caused by the natural human tendency to resist change.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I was desiring to compliment all of you
for your willingness to work on this human trait and to overcome it.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That is the connection between the
two.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I was attempting to open a
window of understanding for you into the trouble, the struggle, the events to
which Aaron alluded.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As you look
out upon the world you may recognize this natural trait in your brothers and
sisters, and acknowledging it in yourself, you will be better prepared to lend a
hand and say, “Hey, change is not always comfortable, but we can do it
together.”<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">So that is the connection.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I was not saying that in your desire for
spiritual growth you had signed on to a social revolution, no.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I was simply saying that your experience
can help you to shine the light for your brothers and sisters as they experience
fear and a desire to revert to old ways.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Does this help, my dear?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:State><st1:place>Virginia</st1:place></st1:State>:
Yes, Daniel, and I think of something that I’ve heard recently, something from
Ham where he said, “The only constant in life that you have is God’s love and
the only other constant is change.”<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>It’s true, and sometimes change is thrust upon us and we can be very
grateful that God’s love is constant.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Thank you.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Daniel: I know PamElla has a question for Aaron, and so I release her
unless there are other questions or comments tonight.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:City><st1:place>Nancy</st1:place></st1:City>:
Aaron, as I listened to you talking about being a beacon, I have real doubts and
concerns about where I am in my life.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>The nature of my job is so contentious.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I feel like I do just the opposite,
because I continually make people angry at me.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I liked it at first because I knew I was
doing my job, making my points.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>It’s my job to make their jobs difficult.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I wasn’t worried about relationships
with the people.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I know I’m a thorn
in their side, but my job is to look out for a greater interest.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But I am having a difficult time in my
role of being good at making other peoples lives more difficult.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’m trying to do good stuff for
customers, but it’s tough.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I
struggle with the tension and relationships.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>When there’s a sign of openness I get
hopeful, but then I do something that closes the door, which usually occurs when
there’s money on the table.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If
there’s anything you can say, I would appreciate it.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Aaron: My friend, yes, you struggle, but this is the lot you have in
life, to try to carve out progress with those who may like things the way they
are.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Being a beacon does not always
connote to being nice, for idealism and standing for ideals is powerful to
witness regardless of which side of the fence you fall on.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The rose and its development can surely
produce thorns in the side at times, but nonetheless it is still developing into
a rose.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>When instability occurs,
those who would be most destabilized will look to the person with ideals and an
idealistic nature even if they don’t always agree.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your ability to speak directly on behalf
of what you believe to be a higher value is producing fruit in this regard.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is not always easy, and, yes, you
find yourself beaten down or beaten back at times for all people want to be
loved and accepted.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But your
ability to stand firm in your convictions and portray them to the best of your
ability will serve in ways that you cannot recognize in the daily grind.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So continued emphasis on your stillness
practice and gaining acceptance and love from that source will help to alleviate
the larger concerns you might have.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>I hope this is answering to your heart’s quandary this evening.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:City><st1:place>Nancy</st1:place></st1:City>:
Thank you Aaron.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That helped very
much, and, yes, I need to do more stillness and all the rest was very helpful
for me.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am idealistic, so I’ll
just go be myself.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Ron: I wanted to share something
which came to me from Jedediah and that is that you’re not responsible for their
temperament.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:City><st1:place>Nancy</st1:place></st1:City>:
Thank you.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">LaReen: Jedediah’s short, but
sweet.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Ron: We tend to believe that we
make people do things and we don’t make people do anything.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We often feel responsible for their
reactions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I like the saying that
“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens another man.”<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Those conflicts bring growth.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">And when they were talking about
the garden, I kept getting the thing about being root bound.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Like a plant can get root bound, we
sometimes become root bound and don’t want to get out of the pot to be put in
another pot.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We refuse to allow the
soul’s capacity to enlarge.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then we
just remain root bound.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">LaReen: Then there’s another
analogy in that some plants like to be root bound. (Laughter)</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Ron: I personally thank you for
doing your job and looking out for a lot of other people.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:City><st1:place>Nancy</st1:place></st1:City>:
Thank you.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Aaron: My friends, this has been a stimulating conversation.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our time has ended for this
evening.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Let us stand and pray
together.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Minearisa, could you do
us the honors?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Minearisa: I am Minearisa.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>It is my honor to preside over the closing of this week’s session.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Father who indwells us all, light of the
universe, light of the universe of universes, set a light in these, your
children, this week, that they may be comfortable being themselves, that they
may trust that their relationship with you is their bedrock.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is all they need to do your will, to
provide a model of progress, a model of love, a model of fearlessness and calm
in the tempests of time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></I></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p> </o:p></I></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Children, we send you forth.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Go in
peace.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>