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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ABRAHAM & MARY<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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Year="2005"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">JULY 25, 2005</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">WOODS CROSS GROUP<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">I
am ABRAHAM. I have been musing over our years together, the meetings,
conferences and various events. How people have grown and changed, yet, still
are that same soul I fell in love with in the first place. You have each helped
one another to become stronger individuals. A great deal of fear has dissipated
because of your enduring commitment to one another, Father and the Correcting
Time. To spend time with you is to be revived in spirit and attitude. I know the
ministry can be seemingly slow at times, but I am watching you actually follow
through with what you have learned. I am honored to be your friend and
</SPAN><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Mission</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> associate. I know our path has not been one of ease and
yet it was our difficulties that brought us to this place, this present
moment.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">I
am MARY. I am always inspired by our Brother Abraham’s words. He is lovingly
instructional and on the other hand, he is a presence I am growing quite
attached to. His personality gives me comfort to know that I have plenty of room
to grow. I have freedom to run, move about in spirit, so to speak. You each have
displayed a loving patience for this newcomer and I am grateful. I am constantly
amazed by Father’s network of individuals that serve and are
served.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">This week I have spent my free time studying about the
Father and His ways of perfection. I can understand His commitment and diligence
to make every effort to assist every child. I can understand His patience in
teaching and ever drawing the child toward Him. I did find it difficult to
understand His ability to let go when the child wants nothing to do with Him.
It’s not that the Father leaves the child alone, no. It’s simply the Father
stands by, ever vigilant is He and on the other hand, can let go without
emotional upheaval.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">The
more I experience on this side, the more I can believe there is always an
ultimate good in every situation. Urantia has its share of strife and while a
mother may stand by in worry and dread for negative outcome, a father, our
Father is able to detach from outcome to embracing the present moment. Father is
not harsh in His ways, no. He is however intelligent. He does know when the
child needs to go it alone, for the experience is quite
valuable.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Karma these days is an amusing term. Where I am now it
is simply universal law, not good or bad, just the way it is and without a
doubt, what makes the most sense. Recalling my mortal experience, I do remember
service with an ulterior motive. I believed my good works were money in Heaven’s
bank. My idea of good works and actual good works were completely different
things. Genuine good works are when you are in the flow of life and events or
actions seem to unfold on their own and you are at the right place at the right
time doing what you can do.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">There is always the ego, asking, “What will this get for
me? What will putting effort out do for me?” What static in the spiritual line,
what a betrayal it is to universal law and citizenship. Said Jesus, “Of all
these things I have done, you will be able to do more,” and we have and will
continue because we do have Him to go before us. Our beloved Spirit of Truth can
speak directly to us and expose any motives the ego might be hiding
away.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">It
is easy to see when you are aligned with universal law and in the flow of life
coincidences seem much more common. Intuition seems like a natural everyday
occurrence. Foreknowledge is not a cause to go down the path of the ego, which
claims to have special gifts, no. It is a right to utilize because you are
making effort to be in the flow of life. This is when I feel most close to
Father’s presence. The satisfaction and joy is indescribable. It’s not like a
child who sits upon the lap of Santa Clause, no. It is mentally, emotionally,
materially, opening to receive light and see the broadened horizon ahead. It is
a foretaste of what is to come.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">So,
this week let us look at motives. Let us make effort to ride the wave of life,
not make our own waves that sets us apart or creates chaos, no. Let us make
effort to recognize the natural flow of life and trust that in each moment
Father is there guiding and granting us ability. This evening I will give the
farewell. Our gratitude to you, our children/friends, we count ourselves blessed
to know you, work with you, and grow alongside of you. In the words of our
mentor and friend, shalom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>