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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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Year="2005"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">JANUARY 24,
2005</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">WOODS CROSS GROUP<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">I am ABRAHAM. Greetings, what an increase
of energy we have here this evening. I am always joy-filled and energized by our
weekly meetings. I feel quite at home and I have you to thank. How wonderful it
is to gather and re-center our focus on the First Source and
Center.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">The week is always filled and many times
we are stretched beyond our means to carry on. Many of us forget to consult with
Father or His associates on any given circumstance. It is in the animal nature
to be selfish or self-serving. Much of the time mortals find themselves serving
the ego first and saving a consultation with Father as a last
resort.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">As we mature in spirit, we find it natural
to lean toward divine intervention and what is best for the whole, rather than
serving the animal needs. I mean not to say that man is naturally a sinner, no,
you hear enough of that in organized religion. I mean to say that man must work
his way up from the bottom of the animal level to the higher divine
scale.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">As you are willing to release your needs
into the Father’s hands, you find more peace and confidence to allow your mind
to work at optimum level. There are not those ‘me first’ thoughts. There is not
concern of how others see you. There is not the worry over the trivial. There is
however peace and a clear channel to increase spiritual
receptivity.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">Last week we discussed becoming empowered
to face life’s obstacles with courage, instead of cowering through escape. It is
mostly a matter of perception, children. Your interpretation of everyday events
is your living reality. Many occurrences are blamed on providence because that
is what is interpreted. We have come too far to allow the animal such control.
We know now the ability to be patient and observant is a light upon the
spiritual path.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">I can look back at my days in the flesh
and see those things that I thought were important were really self-serving.
Those lessons that were of true value I took with me into my eternal education.
I have learned to be at peace with the universal laws. I have come to trust
Father and His associates. I want for nothing. It was my days in the flesh that
brought me to where I am now. Now I can see the value. Then I was quite wrapped
up in my own ego perception, my own animal preservation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">This week continue to study the authentic
self and the relationship with Father and the individual. The lesson is kept
short to allow time for a few questions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">CALVIN: Abraham, we welcome Ashley and her
boy friend, Joey. (Welcome.) Abraham, this Father connection—I know it is slow,
slow change—for me anyway. I look back and see growth, but every day it feels
like I am long way off still. The Urantia Book tells us that it is very unlikely
to have a real good Thought Adjuster connection in the flesh. With the circuits
open now, how clear can we expect that connection with this training and
all?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM: Understood. The difficulty with
mortals is that they complicate most things. Clarity with Father is highly
possible and it will be the most natural occurrence. Communication from Father
and His associates do not need bells or whistles or miraculous happenings.
Father’s communication is most clear when you are in a mindset of
service—service without recognition for self. It is understood that mortals have
a strong need to be loved and accepted. Your most fulfilling experience with
this will be with Father. When you can put forth the faith effort to allow Him
opportunity to work, then are you bestowed with a peace that surpasses all
understanding—peace more so than elation. There is joy, of course, but not
euphoria. Striving for spiritual maturity helps you to release the ego, which
connects you to the higher mind. Is this answering? (Yes, answering very
clearly. Thank you.) Thank you. Another question?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">MIRIAM: Abraham, I just love the lesson,
love you, love being here, love having you as a friend. Could you share how you
are, what you are up to?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM: Certainly. How kind of you to
inquire. This group is quite important to me and one of my ongoing tasks. I do
assist in helping new groups get started. Many are not affiliated with the
Urantia Book, so this particular task can be time consuming. I find my life now
much as I would have desired it in the flesh. I have time for rest and
diversion. I have time for study and socializing. I am probably more busy than I
was in my mortal days, but everything is with a smooth and continuing flow.
While I am deeply concerned with the world’s happenings, I am with peace that
Father’s overall plan is the best plan. Thank you for asking. (Thank you for
sharing.) You’re welcome. Another question?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">HARRISON</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">: Abraham, can you comment regarding our
relationship with Father in a co-creator way—without endangering or enlarging
our egos too much?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM: Co-creating with Father is
somewhat like I said before, completely natural and without any inkling
something spectacular is happening. Think back to when you were a child learning
to write and an adult put his hand over your hand to help guide the pencil. This
is somewhat how Father co-creates with you. When opportunities present
themselves and you act from your divine nature, then does Father clear a path
and provide instruction. When we speak of co-creation we must take the Master’s
example into account. He was not co-dependent in a way that He knew not what to
do without the Father, no. He was powerful in a way that He trusted Father
always knew what to do. Jesus trusted—Father empowered Him, and again this for
the most part was entirely natural, without fanfare. The smallest lessons always
left the biggest impressions. Does this help? (Yes. Thank you.) One more
question.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">SIMON: Maybe a comment. I just love you
Abraham and thank you for your lessons—maybe a comment on balancing work with
diversion, spending time journaling and how I can be most consistent with
that?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">ABRAHAM: Certainly. If one is quite in
tune with the Father, one chooses a profession that seems like diversion or in
other words, something they enjoy and are feeling fulfilled. Every day millions
of individuals go out to their place of employment with dread and the desire to
make it through one more day. No one is stuck in a particular life pattern. It
can always be changed. You can always do good as you pass by. Where you work and
live can be your own personal ministry. With the busyness of today’s world many
find they must become proficient in multi-tasking. While many feelings are from
the animal nature, some are from a soul level. It is not in your best interest
to do stillness when you do not feel like it, when you are not open to it. It is
not productive to journal if you are forcing it. You are not gaining a full
spiritual experience when you greet the day with dread. It is always helpful to
have tools at hand that create feelings of peace, music, art, socializing, etc.
Small steps lead to larger ones. It must be known by now that no mortal is
really forced to do anything, that includes stillness or spiritual study. When
you have the desire, then is your experience more productive. Do not
force—simply allow and with that I shall take my leave.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black">It is an honor to be with you each. I am
filled with gratitude to Father for my post. In serving I am well served. I
thank you. My loves goes with you. Until next time,
shalom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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