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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">ABRAHAM</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">DECEMBER 18,
2011</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">WOODS CROSS
GROUP</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. It
is wonderful to see many of you experience true joy. We are learning that joy is
a necessary part of living. The real meaning of joy is when you can feel the
presence of Father in a given situation. Humor is nice and indeed an outlet, but
joy is when you are with faith that Father is really there and working in your
life. We all know that there must be a balance in mortal living, work, play and
rest, yes and sometimes joy requires work. When you have labored for something
meaningful the reward is a living energy that we can call joy.
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I can see how you have
released some of your menial attachments. You are finding out what is truly
important in this life. If Jesus were to live on the earth today in the flesh
how would we perceive Him? He would be a wanderer. He would be someone who puts
value on heavenly things rather than earthly. He would take time for His fellows
and bring comfort to those who have ailments in mind, body and spirit. Were we
to cross His path would we even look at Him? Would Jesus wear a three-piece
suit, drive a Ferrari, or live in a modern condo? The Jesus that you have
learned about for so long – what would His presence look like if He were to set
foot on the earth today? What would be His priorities? </FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">We could say He always
waited upon the word of the Father. He waited until His hour had come. He worked
to provide for His family. He took time to have play with brothers and sisters.
He loved to learn and discover interests in science and geography. Jesus also
loved to get to know individuals and find out how the human mind was shaped. I
believe that it would be that type of individual that would be here if He could
live in the flesh on Urantia. He still has those wonderful qualities. His life
was more good than bad—more positive than negative. He had pain but He was
willing to endure for the pain was fleeting, but Father’s Kingdom is
forever.</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">It is interesting to view
the economic status of the entire world right now. Individuals are finding they
cannot buy meaning and values. True joy is the outcome of understanding meanings
and values. Spiritual connection while working this earthly life is building a
road to knowing real joy—that feeling that puts you beside yourself and for the
moment have tremendous ‘awe’ for our Father.</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">This time let us think
about Jesus as a man here on the Earth today. What does He look like? What is
His occupation? What are his interests? What might you have in common with Him
personality-wise? Find the answer to the question—‘Did Jesus have attachments?’
What were moments that you have read about where He may have had moments of
attachment and then released it to the Father?</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Our lesson is short this
evening, but we are inclined to continue your Christmas celebration with you. I
want you to know that as I think about the Master I can see Him in each one of
you. Take time to find genuine restful peace this season and allow joy to well
up within you. Find time every day to count your blessings and we’ll have
further discussion next time. Know that Mary and I send you with our unending
love. Go in peace. Until next time, Shalom.</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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