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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ABRAHAM<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
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Year="2005"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SEPTEMBER 5,
2005</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<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. Greetings. I am impressed at your willingness to allow the message
to come through. You embrace the spirit, when you could be forcing your own
agenda. You have enough years behind you as a unified group to have purified
intentions as far as the Teaching Mission is concerned. As you each become more
spiritualized then is it easier to be spirit-led. It is easier to have not focus
on personal agendas or wish fulfillment.<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">We
are all watching the tragic occurrences in the world right now and truly does
this make us all reflect. It causes us to reprioritize our lives. It does make
us more willing to embrace truth and to listen a bit more. What occurs in the
world today is natural evolution, not a slap in the face to realize how small
the mortal is and how big God is. No, natural evolution is not a wake up call,
although with each and every event that occurs, natural or manmade, we hope that
the very best is brought out in mortals. As you can see, the animal within is
alive and well and serving itself in many individuals, but overall the majority
of Urantia people have space occupied in their hearts by the First Source and
Center.<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">Man
is not bad, not naturally evil, just a bit ignorant, still a bit self-centered.
This is to be expected with all people, with all races, genders, and classes of
citizens. Much of the time you must see the worst for it to spark action within
us to bring out the best. As good as many individuals’ intentions are, there
still is hesitation to live the life they truly believe in. There is still such
turmoil within to live as man expects or to live as Father’s will would have us
live.<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">Each of us have varying backgrounds, unique
personalities, gifts of all kinds, faults of all kinds and it would seem the
biggest problem mankind would face would be to incorporate so many different
individuals into the </SPAN><st1:place><st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Kingdom</SPAN></st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> of </SPAN><st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Heaven</SPAN></st1:PlaceName></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">. There are always individuals who want to be in charge
and then there are natural born leaders. There are individuals who wish to
appear as the hero and the real heroes want nothing to do with recognition.
There are those who teach to show their intelligence and there are those who
allow Father’s intelligence to teach. There are those who portray a large flame
of faith and it flickers every time the wind blows. On the other hand, there are
those who maintain a small but steady flame that provides a light of faith for
others.<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 a place in Father’s Kingdom for each and every
individual no matter what. Everyone has a place, whether they are spiritual or
animal, a minority, male or female, child or adult, rich or poor. It matters not
where on the planet you were born. Each and every person is a child of God. Each
and every person seeks to love and be loved, to care and be cared for, to feel
needed and wanted. As these difficult times are upon the planet, we have great
faith that the good will be the ultimate outcome. The animal will be tamed. The
majority of people will allow the spirit to guide.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">When all else has disappeared, what have you? When truth
and love are gone, what do material things serve? Many mortals can justify what
they believe they deserve in this mortal life and work to serve themselves, even
if it means working against their fellows. We have you, our Teaching Mission
participants, to portray an example of a good balance between spirit and mortal.
While many would desire to catch that wave of drama, you are our anchor of
stability. No matter what happens we all work for that outcome of ultimate good.
We still must live and rise to each and every challenge. You will be tested, so
to speak. You will be trained.<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 quite happy with our mortal forces. I am inspired to carry on, to feel
comfort in Father’s watch care, to feel confident in the fact that Michael’s
Spirit of Truth has great influence. I am made to relax at the diligence of
Mother and Her mind-spirits. I am made to be hopeful at the growth of the
Supreme Being. I believe that is enough for now. Know that I am ever increasing
in love and confidence for you each. I appreciate your commitment and
willingness to serve under any circumstance. Well done. Until next time,
shalom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>