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*January 9, 1992

*January 9, 1992

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

The love of God surrounds you. The love of God enfolds you. The love of God upholds you. Wherever He is, you are.

The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] you. The love of God enfolds you. The love of God upholds you. Wherever He is, you are.

I am Will. I am pleased that you are trying the computer. I think it will speed our conversations along very nicely. Many times I have wanted to try this, but you seemed resistent. Don't be too concerned with the punctuation and spelling, you can clean that up later. It is more important that you get the message now. We will move on with the lesson for today.

I am Will. I am pleased that you are trying the [[computer]]. I think it will [[speed]] our [[conversations]] along very nicely. Many times I have wanted to try this, but you seemed [[resistant]]. Don't be too concerned with the [[punctuation]] and spelling, you can clean that up later. It is more important that you get the [[message]] now. We will move on with the lesson for today.

Any time you have the [[opportunity]] to relate to people on items of a [[spiritual]] matter, it always enriches them and you as well. You may not always know if your [[words]] fall upon [[fertile]] ground, but you are asked to take the [[risk]] just the same. You have lost nothing and you may have [[everything]] to gain. There are many lost sheep on your world and what we need are more [[shepherds]] to show them the way. You may all be shepherds of one sort or another, each one with your special [[Talents|gifts]]. There are many gifts of the spirit which have as yet gone undiscovered--[[time]] will tell. For now it is enough that you [[study]] and [[prepare]] yourselves for what lies ahead. The [[future]] looks bright for us all as we [[work]] [[together]] for our [[Heavenly Father]]. He looks with [[favor]] upon any steps that foster spiritual [[awakening]] within the [[soul]] of [[mankind]]. Nothing [[the Father]] does in you will go wanting. At some time it will all bear fruit. Many times He [[wishes]] he could just give you the [[tools]] you will need to find your way, but you must find them yourself. You have help from within from the [[Adjuster]] and from without from all the [[spiritual]] helpers like me.

Any time you have the opportunity to relate to people on items of a spiritual matter, it always enriches them and you as well. You may not always know if your words fall upon fertile ground, but you are asked to take the risk just the same. You have lost nothing and you may have everything to gain. There are many lost sheep on your world and what we need are more shepherds to show them the way. You may all be shepherds of one sort or another, each one with your special gifts. There are many gifts of the spirit which have as yet gone undiscovered--time will tell. For now it is enough that you study and prepare yourselves for what lies ahead. The future looks bright for us all as we work together for our Heavenly Father. He looks with favor upon any steps that foster spiritual awakening within the soul of mankind. Nothing the Father does in you will go wanting. At some time it will all bear fruit. Many times He wishes he could just give you the tools you will need to find your way, but you must find them yourself. You have help from within from the Adjuster and from without from all the spiritual helpers like me.

It behooves all [[humans]] who claim to [[love]] [[the Father]] to seek Him and to find [[time]] to pause during their day to [[pray]] and [[reflect]] upon their [[relationship]] to Him. If you are completely [[honest]] with yourselves you will find that the time you spend on those [[activities]] that really don't matter would be better spent in reading the [[URANTIA book]], or in other [[activities]] that would foster [[spiritual]] [[growth]].

It behooves all humans who claim to love the Father to seek Him and to find time to pause during their day to pray and reflect upon their relationship to Him. If you are completely honest with yourselves you will find that the time you spend on those activities that really don't matter would be better spent in reading the URANTIA book, or in other activities that would foster spiritual growth.

The one thing I have asked you to do is to stay in [[contact]] with each other. This is [[vital]]. Some of you only have contact on Sunday night. I [[realize]] that the weekly schedule is hectic, but the way you can build a closer [[relationship]] is to be at the phone calling each other. This little group of [[adventurers]] is a hardy bunch for you all have been through quite a lot. You know what it is like to have [[difficult]] times, and can [[appreciate]] the times when someone has been there for you to give you the [[comfort]] you have needed at the time. The only way any of you can [[survive]] on your world is to build strong [[relationships]].

I will be talking tonight about [[family]] matters and the importance of the family in [[God]]'s [[the Kingdom|kingdom]]. It is a [[vital]] [[part]] of our [[mission]]. You have a very small [[family]] [[group]] here and there is an extended family out in the world. You do not know them yet nor will you for many years to come, yet we are already building the [[framework]] you will need to bring more [[believers]] into the [[circle]] we have here. There will come a time when our [[group]] will grow and bring more and more people into [[the kingdom]] of [[God]]. That surely will be a momentous [[occasion]]. Be ever at watch that you might [[recognize]] one of these hungry [[souls]]. You can never [[Prejudice|pre-judge]] anyone, for those who are searching may [[surprise]] you the most. They may [[appear]] to have found everything already, but are still looking, ready to devour these new [[truths]]. Be ready to be their [[teacher]] when the time is right. You will know. So many of you have already had much [[experience]] in this area and have had much [[success]]. Some of you are more [[hesitant]]. You needn't be. What is the worst that can happen? You have given a little of yourself to another and deepened your [[relationship]] with them. Nothing is ever lost there. [[Believe]] me, [[our Father]] opens up the [[minds]] of all who are willing to [[believe]] in Him. If you are [[hesitant]] to actually talk with another concerning your [[personal]] [[experience]], perhaps just loaning a [[book]] would be all it would take to [[spark]] their interest. We must have more and more [[readers]] who totally [[understand]] the [[concepts]] in the [[Urantia book]]. It is [[vital]] for the [[movement]] and for the [[future]] of your world. By the time we have seen this [[project]] come to fruition there must be many other [[believers]] who are well grounded in the teachings. We must have a firm base.

The one thing I have asked you to do is to stay in contact with each other. This is vital. Some of you only have contact on Sunday night. I realize that the weekly schedule is hectic, but the way you can build a closer relationship is to be at the phone calling each other. This little group of adventurers is a hardy bunch for you all have been through quite a lot. You know what it is like to have difficult times, and can appreciate the times when someone has been there for you to give you the comfort you have needed at the time. The only way any of you can survive on your world is to build strong relationships.

The [[time]] spent in [[explaining]] [[Urantia Text|the book]] to others will also deepen your own [[understanding]]. It would not hurt any of you to go back and review. I have already given you many papers I [[feel]] would be particularly helpful--those on the [[Melchizedeks]], [[Seraphim]] and [[Midwayers]], and the teachings of [[our Master]]. Learn his [[teaching]] [[methods]] and master them as you come in [[contact]] with [[potential]] [[URANTIA book]] [[readers]]. He was a master teacher and has much to offer you. [[Learn]] well these lessons and you will be better equipped to handle any situation that comes along. If you are not able to answer every [[question]], you can always look it up. Not many of you have a [[mind]] like David, who can just spew the [[data]] up like a [[computer]]. He is [[unique]]. The rest of you have to [[study]] a little harder. Be [[patient]] with yourselves, you will get there. You have [[eternity]] to learn all you have to learn. I certainly don't know [[everything]] yet. That is what is so [[wonderful]] about the [[ascension plan]]; there is always something to [[learn]]. A never ending realm of [[knowledge]] and [[experiences]]! What an incredible [[journey]] all the way to [[paradise]]! I look forward to the whole trip. For now I will close and wait until we can talk again.

I will be talking tonight about family matters and the importance of the family in God's kingdom. It is a vital part of our mission. You have a very small family group here and there is an extended family out in the world. You do not know them yet nor will you for many years to come, yet we are already building the framework you will need to bring more believers into the circle we have here. There will come a time when our group will grow and bring more and more people into the kingdom of God. That surely will be a momentous occasion. Be ever at watch that you might recognize one of these hungry souls. You can never pre-judge anyone, for those who are searching may surprise you the most. They may appear to have found everything already, but are still looking, ready to devour these new truths. Be ready to be their teacher when the time is right. You will know. So many of you have already had much experience in this area and have had much success. Some of you are more hesitant. You needn't be. What is the worst that can happen? You have given a little of yourself to another and deepened your relationship with them. Nothing is ever lost there. Believe me, our Father opens up the minds of all who are willing to believe in Him. If you are hesitant to actually talk with another concerning your personal experience, perhaps just loaning a book would be all it would take to spark their interest. We must have more and more readers who totally understand the concepts in the Urantia book. It is vital for the movement and for the future of your world. By the time we have seen this project come to fruition there must be many other believers who are well grounded in the teachings. We must have a firm base.

[[Shalom]].

==Session 5==

==Session 5==

*01/10/91 Friday a.m., after arising, upon a message from Thicandor:

*01/10/91 Friday a.m., after arising, upon a message from Thicandor: