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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 =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date Month="8" Day="14"
Year="2006"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">AUGUST 14, 2006</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. Greetings. I am enjoying this wealth of love and compassion for one
another. It is what we hope for in the brotherhood or
fellowship.<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
seems many times in this society that age is detested or unvalued--that is
materialistically speaking. Should society view age with spiritual logic, they
could learn so much from those who know. Those who have lived have a great deal
to offer the inexperienced. It is a great gift to those moving into Light and
Life to begin to see with spiritual eyes instead of material. That holds a great
deal of meanings and values that continue to drive individuals to welcome
newness.<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">Back to the topic of love, I should say I spent a few
moments with you each this week. I find you to be very loving and caring
individuals. You each show it in many ways. To me, in my day, love was surely
weakness. Thoughts of love took me away from my focus of obtaining my ego needs.
I was indeed bent on power. I valued wisdom and strength over the spiritual
definition of love. I found love to be painful and yet, that was the very thing
that drew me to question God. I longed to know the reason for pain and why love
could make me do crazy things.<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">Machiventa taught me that love is God’s hand in action
and an energy that held a great deal more power than anything, especially ego
needs. It seemed clear that conquering the city or obtaining more wealth was
nothing compared to the smile on my child’s face. That was a lesson well learned
and I used it throughout the remainder of my earthly
career.<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
had deep sorrow and pain when having lost loved ones or having some sort of
turmoil with those I cared for. I almost became convinced that it is better to
have not loved them than to be weakened by pain and the fear of loss. Machiventa
was so correct when he taught me the true lessons of life were in dealing with
my loved ones and learning to let go and trust God. Machiventa was reassuring in
the fact that God always brought about an ultimate good in any decision, good or
bad.<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
really is a part of our ministry to continually demonstrate the Master’s version
of love. He was acceptance without judgment. He was without motive or
manipulation. He was without the fear of loss or mistrusting the Father and the
ultimate good. As you grow in your spirituality the next phase of your eternal
career becomes more real and accessible. This life and the next will run
together so that we can believe that in the end all is made well. We can know as
many people as possible and have love for them all. There is no limit and
believe me, it is all 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">This week let us love as the Master loved--without
judgment, without motive of expecting anything in return. Take upon yourselves
the joy that real love brings. Let us allow the energy of love to create change.
Have willingness--that’s all. Know that I am with growing love for you each.
Know that we are always at hand should you have need. Go in peace. Until next
time, shalom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>