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We spoke last week of the [[ideal]] creating a [[false]] [[reality]], the idea of being completely [[detached]] and unconcerned with the world. The spiritual life [[embraces]] the human [[life]], it does not supplant it, it enhances it. As you continue to [[grow]] in the spirit, many things in you life will [[change]]. Things will be easier to cope with as you grow in self-[[acceptance]] and self [[awareness]]. Hardships will come, yes, but you will find it easier to live with them. Have the [[courage]] to increase your [[prayer]] life. Pray for all of those around you and pray for yourselves with complete [[sincerity]] ask to [[gracefully]] relinquish the things that do not serve and to embrace ever greater [[spiritual]] realities. Learn to expand your [[relationship]] with [[the Father]]. Bring him actively into your lives with prayer.
We spoke last week of the [[ideal]] creating a [[false]] [[reality]], the idea of being completely [[detached]] and unconcerned with the world. The spiritual life [[embraces]] the human [[life]], it does not supplant it, it enhances it. As you continue to [[grow]] in the spirit, many things in you life will [[change]]. Things will be easier to cope with as you grow in self-[[acceptance]] and self [[awareness]]. Hardships will come, yes, but you will find it easier to live with them. Have the [[courage]] to increase your [[prayer]] life. Pray for all of those around you and pray for yourselves with complete [[sincerity]] ask to [[gracefully]] relinquish the things that do not serve and to embrace ever greater [[spiritual]] realities. Learn to expand your [[relationship]] with [[the Father]]. Bring him actively into your lives with prayer.
===Dialogue===
===Dialogue===
To Whom Should I address My Prayers?
*To Whom Should I address My Prayers?
Ham: Certainly. It is really quite a [[moot]] point. Addressing [[prayer]] to either one or both will give the same result. In this entire [[local universe]], [[the Master]] [[represents]] [[God the Father]] and [[Sot|his spirit]] and his [[mercy]] reflects perfectly the Father's love. For all practical [[purposes]], it really shouldn't make any difference. When you address the Father, he sometimes relays those prayers to the necessary [[agencies]], but so does [[the Master]]. It is really not anything which would change the outcome.
*About Depression
Ham: Severe [[depression]] is as much a [[spiritual]] [[crisis]] as a [[physical]] one. It reflects a need for [[Ta|the Father's spirit]], for his [[comfort]] and his [[healing]]. People, even when they believe in God, don't always know how to turn to him and often make their situation worse by turning away. Praying [for a person suffering depressions to ask] that she can open herself up to spiritual [[comfort]], that she can turn to the Father completely . . . .
[Help through prayer for depressed ones]. . . is not a fault in the [[abundance]] of the Father's [[love]] or [[mercy]], rather it is a lack of [[understanding]], a lack of ability to receive it. Giving . . . words of spiritual comfort may not show immediate results, but [they are] . . . very [[thirsty]] for this comfort and the words will go deep. Let the Father [[guide]] you in this matter and all will be well. . . .
*Praying for One in Depression May Direct More Angelic Help
Ham: Well, a person in her spiritual state [referring to a specific individual] is not always [[surrounded]] by the [[angelic]] help that someone in your state is. Praying for someone is often directed toward [[the angels]] involved who can open [[opportunities]] for help. In other words, you can act like an angel would giving her spiritual sustenance or the angels can [[guide]] her towards other sources of this same essential food. your understanding?
*The Father Already Knows the Problem But Praying Bangs on the Door for Help
Ham: . . . Didn't [[the Master]] [[illustrate]] when he spoke of banging on the [[neighbors]] door for some bread to feed a midnight guest [[persistence]] and the [[sincerity]] of the request sometimes moves things along faster or in a little different way than they might have gone without. [[The Father]]'s ears are always open to the requests of his children. . . . .
*Self Doubt
[Help through prayer for depressed ones]. . . is not a fault in the abundance of the Father's love or mercy, rather it is a lack of understanding, a lack of ability to receive it. Giving . . . words of spiritual comfort may not show immediate results, but [they are] . . . very thirsty for this comfort and the words will go deep. Let the Father guide you in this matter and all will be well. . . .
Ham: [[Soldiers]] on the eve of [[battle]] often become [[frightened]] and full of self [[doubt]]. Then come the morrow are they inwardly [[prepared]] and ready to face their [[duties]]. Sometimes, you go through this [[syndrome]] of severe self doubt before the battle. [[Realize]] that this is simply a part of your [[training]] that each new [[challenge]] being faced and tackled regardless of the outcome is helpful to you. Therefore be at ease. . . . .
Praying for One in Depression May Direct More Angelic Help
Ham: Well, a person in her spiritual state [referring to a specific individual] is not always surrounded by the angelic help that someone in your state is. Praying for someone is often directed toward the angels involved who can open opportunities for help. In other words, you can act like an angel would giving her spiritual sustenance or the angels can guide her towards other sources of this same essential food. your understanding?The Father Already Knows the Problem But Praying Bangs on the Door for Help
Ham: . . . Didn't the Master illustrate when he spoke of banging on the neighbors door for some bread to feed a midnight guest persistence and the sincerity of the request sometimes moves things along faster or in a little different way than they might have gone without. The Father's ears are always open to the requests of his children. . . . .
Self Doubt
Ham: Soldiers on the eve of battle often become frightened and full of self doubt. Then come the morrow are they inwardly prepared and ready to face their duties. Sometimes, you go through this syndrome of severe self doubt before the battle. Realize that this is simply a part of your training that each new challenge being faced and tackled regardless of the outcome is helpful to you. Therefore be at ease. . . . .
===Closing===
===Closing===
Very well then my children. It is wonderful to see you all doing so well and making such steady constant progress. Embrace each other, love each other, for you are indeed on a special mission together. These ties will not be broken throughout eternity. Therefore, love and be loved. Accept your appointments and as always go forth with my love and my prayers beside you.
Very well then my children. It is wonderful to see you all doing so well and making such steady constant [[progress]]. [[Embrace]] each other, [[love]] each other, for you are indeed on a special [[mission]] together. These ties will not be broken throughout [[eternity]]. Therefore, [[love]] and be loved. [[Accept]] your appointments and as always go forth with my love and my [[prayers]] beside you.
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
