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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">ABRAHAM & MARY<?xml:namespace
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Year="2006"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MAY 22,
2006</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">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; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. I am so
inspired by your faithfulness. As I look out upon the world at Father’s
children, I am amazed that they hold on with such faith. Belief systems of
mortals may be somewhat skewed, but the fact that they want to believe in
something greater than themselves is something to rejoice over. I am always
intrigued by your discussions, or the latest controversy.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Those ideas that drive individuals
to go within to seek greater meaning is always a cause for soul growth. Upset or
element of disturbance, is opportunity to let go of what you think you know to
ask Father for what He knows. There is always natural tendency to become
emotional during times of upset and it is difficult to reach the spirit. Become
accustomed to the idea that all things take time and there is always some
process to learn. Even the Master had to reconcile His mind to the spirit. There
was time allowed for emotions to pass, for stress to leave the mind and body,
for acceptance to become one with the personal will.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">It does seem like Urantia has become
a disposable society. Everything must be instant and convenient. Rarely is there
time taken to simply be, to simply enjoy life, to simply allow time with the
Father. Worry not about emotions and how they may present themselves. Allow them
to disperse and pass. Allow that reconciliation of mind and acceptance to sink
into the soul. It is true; emotions are a part of everyday life. It is
completely natural to display them. It is Godlike to begin to master them. Have
not worry. You each are learning to have some control.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am MARY. Again, I am filled with
love to be within your family circle. I am very familiar with Abraham’s topic. I
do remember emotions were quite difficult for me to get hold of. I believe I was
a person of action. I sincerely desired to fix any and all problems. It was
difficult for me to go slow, allow the process of reconciliation. It was hard
for me to be grateful for tasks completed. It seemed that I could never do
enough. It was the Master’s wisdom and humor that helped me to stop and take
time to allow emotions to pass so I could see logic and feel the spirit within
begin to give direction.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jesus recommended that at least one
hour every day and one day a week we spend time in play or recreation. It was
such rejuvenation for the mind and spirit. This rejuvenation made it much easier
to cope with the circumstances of everyday life. It is okay to play, laugh, have
fun. It is a doorway to the spirit. It is an opening to true
worship.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This week we are recommending that
you each find this time to get away. Rejuvenate your spirit and mind. When
circumstances of life become overwhelming, remember reconciliation of mind takes
time, as does allowing the passing of emotions. Do not bottle them up. Do not
feed into them with self-pity. Simply give them to Father. Ask for guidance. You
are not alone. You have all that you need.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">That is all. Discuss among
yourselves whether or not you will be needing to have questions next week. We
are always willing to have open dialogue with you, our precious friends. Our
love goes with you. Until next time,
shalom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>