<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<HTML><HEAD>
<META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">
<META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2963" name=GENERATOR>
<STYLE></STYLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY bgColor=#ffffff>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ABRAHAM<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date Month="9" Day="25"
Year="2006"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SEPTEMBER 25,
2006</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>
<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">I
am ABRAHAM. Greetings. I am finding your new ideas for keeping your minds
spiritually focused at our meeting time very wise indeed. In this fast paced
world sometimes we must squeeze the most out of every minute. Your intentions
are honorable and for that I thank you. Every day you take those small pearls of
wisdom out into the world and try to make a difference. I am made glad to know
that you are seeking wisdom and focus from something that you know is to be
tried and true. We are grateful you are not standing upon wish fulfillment,
which brings us to last week’s topic on surrender.<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">Surrender is not simply doing nothing. Sometimes it is a
grueling effort to forego what outcome you would wish for and allow Father His
space. Surrender in our definition is not the same as mans. Surrender is not
weak or lying down to be overtaken. Surrender is stillness and faith. We need
not be limited by our own capacity for wisdom. We have access to the eternal
ages of wisdom. Surrender is empowerment to see various possibilities and find
courage to take steps toward actual solutions. Surrendering is more of a mental
cleansing. It is rest from the exhaustion from inner struggle. It is hope that
you have help always. It is the assurance that you are not alone and it is a
rescue, so to speak, from erroneous thinking.<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">With each generation there are drastic changes and we,
as </SPAN><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Mission</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">
participants, have to be able to see long distances. We are going to require a
great capacity to accept the abnormal. Surrendering our own wishful thinking
will help to usher in higher thought, more understanding of the past and
encouragement for the future. Mother Spirit is quite knowledgeable of the most
progressive way to welcome surrender. As we recreate the definition in our
minds, let us request Her input. This evening I thought I would take questions
if there are any.<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">SIMON: Yes, I have so many questions on my mind. If you
could sift through those and answer the highest level, as you usually do. I am
just grateful to be part of the </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Mission</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">. (Certainly Simon, is there more?) The pearls of wisdom
seem to be flowing and sometimes there is some negativity in there that I just
want to squelch. There is some pain in my body that I am
fighting.<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">ABRAHAM: Certainly. I am not seeing your physical pain
in connection with any particular pearls of wisdom. I am seeing you at a stage
of decision making where there is a need for maturity. I realize that at times
there is still a great amount of fear within your thought process. I would
recommend that you risk making those decisions you have so long put off and find
out for yourself that these things are not so bad and actually they are leading
toward a more spiritual life. Is this helping? (Yes, thank
you.)<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"><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">HARRISON</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: Abraham, in Urantia Book there is a section where
Ganid talks about other religions of the world and I saw in that the good things
about those religions was emphasized, but nothing about the Muslim religion. I
wonder if you could comment on that. It just struck me as odd, given the
situation today with the Muslins.<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">ABRAHAM: The Muslim religion was not pointed out
specifically, but there were some truths that were contained therein. I realize
that at one time the Muslim religion was in a more pure form. Over the years man
has had too much liberty with the changing of its true practice. It is not what
it once was. The Urantia Book at the time it was presented touched upon those
religions that were somewhat well-known for that day and age. The Urantia Papers
would never mean to exclude anybody. Neither would it endorse anything that was
harmful. Our Father is no respecter of persons and He knows many people cannot
escape their tradition. There are individuals however that will be forceful in
truth and this will bring a slow awakening. Unfortunately great negativity will
occur before positive things can be felt. Is this helping,
</SPAN><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Harrison</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">? (Yes, thank you).<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">MIRIAM: I’ve been reading the Urantia Book recently
where Gabriel and Michael were chatting about what He was going to do when He
came down for His bestowal thing. Gabriel said you can take care of the Lucifer
thing and the Spirit of Truth. Now this is just my impression. When Michael got
down here and lived His life as Jesus, He followed His Father’s will and lived
it a little bit different than what was planned. That just blows me away how
powerful it is and possible for all of us to seek Father’s will. Jesus lived the
human experience reaching for Father. That just seemed pretty profound to me. Am
I off the wall here?<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">ABRAHAM: No, I understand. Even the most elaborate
planning will need some revisions. All was dependent upon the will of Father.
Part of Michael’s gaining sovereignty over Nebadon met with the terms of
eradicating the Lucifer rebellion. Michael could have worked in other arenas as
far as the Rebellion was concerned, but it was acceptable to take care of that
business while Michael was here on His mortal bestowal. The Lucifer Rebellion
was taken care of before the pouring out of the Spirit of Truth. The Spirit of
Truth was to replace Jesus’ presence and allow each man, woman and child, a
chance to know Michael personally. Again, this was helpful in establishing 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">God</SPAN></st1:PlaceName></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> here on earth. It helped to put spiritual potentials
into actuals and subdue some of the fear from the erroneous thinking from that
day and age. Yes, overall, what a marvelous plan. I am in
agreement.<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">MIRIAM: Thank you Abraham. Can I ask a quick follow
up—so the Lucifer thing was settled before. The Lucifer thing that happened a
few years ago, where it said that he was no more because they made their final
decision, is not a cause and effect thing? It just rolled out like it was
supposed to? Is that it in a nutshell?<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">ABRAHAM: Somewhat. The last event was the adjudication
of the Lucifer Rebellion. The Ancients of Days sat in judgment of Lucifer and
offered him a plea to redeem himself, but he was to have none of it. He was to
continue on saving himself and feeling remorse over nothing. So you could say
that Michael’s bestowal captured and held him, and the most recent event had
judged and sentenced him. Does this help? (Yes. Thank
you.)<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">TECTRA: I understand that all these things on this
planet will work out with evolution over time, but can you speak to what is
going on with the extreme polarization of ideas around the globe? The terrorist
thing, you could go on and on how it is really creating a fearful and judgmental
attitude with lots of people. Can you elaborate on the polarization of
ideas?<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">ABRAHAM: Certainly. A while back we had discussed
individuals needing to make a decision concerning spirituality. There is the
pressure from those On High to bring this awareness to the masses and of course,
in man’s own way, he turns it into some form of materialism. There are extreme
opinions of this day because there are extreme measures. There are inhumane acts
that continue to plague a great deal of so-called civilized society. This is an
era for the need of self-mastery more than ever. Man has such a hunger for power
and those things that bring him this power. The associates of Light and Life are
attempting to reach individuals on a spiritual note and many of the world’s
peoples are solely concerned with survival, everyday survival is the most that
many can find energy for. The extreme thoughts of today are really no different
than those of any other day and generation. You are correct in that it is
evolution. The most that we can each do for this time is to live purposefully as
individuals, who are in favor of Father’s ultimate good. Is this helping? (Yes.
Thank you.)<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">SARAUNA: (Inaudible.) Physical ills connected with
spiritual disconnect?<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">ABRAHAM: I see your health as not being anything out of
the ordinary. Many of these things are to happen anyway. The spiritual
disconnection is not as bad as you think. You have been a bit too busy at times
and are sometimes afraid of the quiet. It is all understandable and building
muscles for a more spiritual balanced life. You do wonderful things for people
every day. Remember to keep yourself on that list as well. Have not worry. There
are assignments every day that Father gives to you to keep you well balanced in
all ways.<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">With that I shall take my leave. I am so honored to be
among you as a friend and co-worker. You each are truly unique and wonderful. My
love is ever growing for you each. Until next time,
shalom.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>