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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ABRAHAM & MARY<?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 Year="2005" Day="12"
Month="12"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">DECEMBER 12,
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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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">I
am ABRAHAM. I am enjoying the clarity of this evening. You are touching upon
worship and gratitude, while discussing the everyday realities of life. This is
advancement. Many individuals continuously question their purpose for living and
what is the key to true happiness. As the soul matures we find Father’s
technique of imparting to us the definitions of meanings and values to be quite
inspiring and joy-filled.<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. Greetings friends, I do find each new day overflowing with
possibilities. I do remember a time however that my existence seemed to be one
of unending drudgery. I always hoped for a new and better way of life, but never
really believed it would come to pass.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">I
was always inspired by the Master and His associates, especially Peter. While he
seemed so willing to do any and all things for the cause, he had not much
thought about how foolish he may look. Certainly he was chastised from time to
time by the Master, but still he reasoned within himself that the discipline was
about becoming better, not about being ashamed. The Master found Peter to be
with great humor and a personality that could rebound from most situations.
Peter did enjoy those mission tasks that would put him in the limelight and at
the same time he struggled within himself to remember what was most important
and at that time it was the Master’s ministry and the growth of the
Kingdom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">While Peter was somewhat flighty and even a risk taker,
I found the contrasting personality of Andrew to be grounding and filled with
strength. Andrew was the embodiment of common sense and responsibility. He
helped Peter to be balanced in his mission tasks, as well as Peter helped Andrew
to lighten up and enjoy life. When we ponder the diversity of the apostles, we
can see how each one was gifted in a particular area. Each one brought balance
to the mission. I believe that their greatest lesson was the effort made to work
with each other. The Master well knew of the various conflicts and yet, He kept
silent so the men could work through their experience and gain the value
therefrom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">In
today’s world it seems that there is more competition than there is teamwork. It
is difficult to unify in what seems to be a dog-eat-dog world. I see that as
part of your mission tasks--that you are unifiers among the differing
personalities. You are each gifted at finding a common thread from which to
build upon. As we realize how massive our Kingdom is, we can see each person as
brother or sister. We all know that family members love one another, come what
may and those that you truly love, you are more likely to protect. Protecting
meaning being honest, advising for their own good, not yours and being an
inspiration and a source of encouragement.<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">Again this week we are focusing on the theme of the
Brotherhood, Sisterhood, what have you. We are all children of a glorious
Father. We all have a place within the universal scheme. This week, if there is
time, read about the relationship among the apostles. There was good and bad.
There was supposed to be. Can you think of a person living today who is
particularly inspirational in their example of how to treat others and be a
genuine brother or sister in the Kingdom? That is all for this evening. Know
that I am also available to you throughout the week should you have need of me.
>From Abraham and myself, I send you with love and farewell until next
time.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>