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*July 5, 1992
*July 5, 1992
===Lesson===
===Lesson===
WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God supports
WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God [[supports]]
us. Wherever we gather, He is. Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you and I
us. Wherever we gather, He is. Good evening, I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you and I
greet our visitors that come from afar. You grace us with your presence and kind attention. You
greet our [[visitors]] that come from afar. You [[grace]] us with your [[presence]] and kind [[attention]]. You
are welcome here.
are [[welcome]] here.
The prayer of a mortal human is a perfect statement, a moment in time captured forever which
===Lesson===
reflects the exact degree of that mortal's understanding of participation in and concept of his
===='''''[[Prayer]]'''''====
relationship with the reality of the life in the spirit and his identification with the Heavenly Father.
The [[prayer]] of a [[mortal]] [[human]] is a [[perfect]] [[statement]], a [[moment]] in time captured forever which
When you pray, you show the Father exactly where you are and provide him with information that
[[reflects]] the exact [[degree]] of that mortal's [[understanding]] of [[participation]] in and [[concept]] of his
he could not gain in any other way exactly the way that you would convey it. The Father's
[[relationship]] with the [[reality]] of the life in the [[spirit]] and his [[identification]] with the [[Heavenly Father]].
creation is full of majesty. Variety is the divine pattern just as each of you here tonight is
When you [[pray]], you show [[the Father]] exactly where you are and provide him with [[information]] that
completely different from the other. So does His reality reveal Him to favor exactly that variety.
he could not gain in any other way exactly the way that you would convey it.
If the Father were truly interested in perfection, He could have endlessly replicated the Universe
of Havona. It is certainly within His means, yet perfection and perfect balance exists only in
[[The Father]]'s
reality in order to demonstrate to such creatures as yourselves that it can be done, that there is
[[creation]] is full of [[majesty]]. [[Variety]] is the [[divine]] [[pattern]] just as each of you here tonight is
completely [[different]] from the [[other]]. So does His [[reality]] reveal Him to favor exactly that variety.
If [[the Father]] were truly interested in [[perfection]], He could have endlessly replicated the Universe
of [[Havona]]. It is certainly within His means, yet [[perfection]] and perfect [[balance]] exists only in
[[reality]] in order to [[demonstrate]] to such [[creatures]] as yourselves that it can be done, that there is
more to reality than the imperfect sharp edged situations in which you find yourselves on a daily
more to reality than the imperfect sharp edged situations in which you find yourselves on a daily
basis.
basis.
The Father is in the business of sweeping up every experience which can be had, only then will
===='''''[[Perfection]]'''''====
He be truly understanding. There are aspects of the Father which are becoming. You help Him
[[The Father]] is in the [[business]] of sweeping up every [[experience]] which can be had, only then will
with this although that is not your purpose. Your purpose is actually independent of the Father's
He be truly [[understanding]]. There are aspects of [[the Father]] which are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becoming_(philosophy) becoming]. You help Him
purpose. Your purpose, one-in-all, is to obtain perfection through the mechanism of
with this although that is not your [[purpose]]. Your purpose is actually [[independent]] of [[the Father]]'s
self-improvement. It is my purpose also and the proper purpose of every creature I have ever
purpose. Your purpose, one-in-all, is to obtain [[perfection]] through the [[mechanism]] of
encountered in my experience. Search for perfection is a force loosed upon the universes. It is
self-improvement. It is my purpose also and the proper purpose of every [[creature]] I have ever
unstoppable, much like the force of evolution which proceeds in the face of all obstacles and
encountered in my [[experience]]. Search for [[perfection]] is a [[force]] loosed upon [[the universes]]. It is
recognizes no impediment. Search for perfection is the source of the inspiration which originally
unstoppable, much like the force of [[evolution]] which proceeds in the face of all [[obstacles]] and
caused you to pray. It is the soul's method of reaching out to make a connection to something
[[recognizes]] no impediment. Search for [[perfection]] is the [[source]] of the [[inspiration]] which originally
greater than itself to identify with and to lead it further upward. It is impossible to pray without
caused you to [[pray]]. It is the [[soul]]'s [[method]] of reaching out to make a [[connection]] to something
baring yourself and telling God what you really think. In general, He already knows what you
greater than itself to [[identify]] with and to lead it further upward.
think, but He doesn't know how you feel about things. Those feelings are constantly changing.
It is possible to live your material life in constant communication with the Heavenly Father. It
It is impossible to [[pray]] without
has been proven already. Witness the lives of the prophets, the truths they spoke. All those
baring yourself and telling [[God]] what you really [[think]]. In general, He already knows what you
prayers are in response to the urging of the Father fragment which exists in all normal minded
[[think]], but He doesn't know how you [[feel]] about things. Those [[feelings]] are constantly changing.
humans from childhood on. It is His gift to you so that your search for perfection will not be a
It is possible to live your [[material]] life in constant [[communication]] with the [[Heavenly Father]]. It
blind search, so that you will not be reliant upon the words of a priest, so that it will not be
has been [[proven]] already. [[Witness]] the lives of the [[prophets]], the [[truths]] they spoke. All those
necessary for you to go to some other source to experience for yourselves the perfect union of
[[prayers]] are in response to the urging of the [[Father fragment]] which exists in all [[normal]] minded
identification with the Heavenly Father. No tools are needed. The road lies open and your acts of
humans from [[childhood]] on. It is His [[gift]] to you so that your search for [[perfection]] will not be a
prayer tell the Father that you are ready to listen and hear His voice. It is true enough that it is an
[[blind]] search, so that you will not be reliant upon the [[words]] of a [[priest]], so that it will not be
unusual thing to hear the voice of God, to hear the Father's voice and to understand. It is
[[necessary]] for you to go to some other source to [[experience]] for yourselves the perfect [[union]] of
normally the end of the mortal's life in the material phase. But the Father fragment from within is
[[identification]] with the [[Heavenly Father]]. No [[tools]] are needed. The road lies open and your [[acts]] of
in constant communion and will ever lead you if you but open yourself to that leading. The Father
[[prayer]] tell [[the Father]] that you are ready to [[listen]] and hear His [[voice]].
fragment speaks not a word but acts always and, by friendly cooperation with the Adjuster's
===='''''[[Thought Adjusters]]''''', '''''[[Communication]]'''''====
leading, it is possible to attune yourself perfectly to the Father's same leading. Therefore we have
It is true enough that it is an
spent several months discussing from one viewpoint or another the necessity that you each live in
[[unusual]] thing to hear the [[voice]] of [[God]], to hear [[the Father]]'s [[voice]] and to [[understand]]. It is
the present, neither in the past nor the future, that you devote yourselves to here and now, that it
normally the end of the [[mortal]]'s life in the [[material]] phase. But the [[Father fragment]] from within is
is impossible for the Father to communicate with you if you are not present. The Father fragment
in constant [[communion]] and will ever [[lead]] you if you but open yourself to that leading. The [[Father
is awake, is functioning now and in the present in every one of your brothers and sisters and if you
fragment]] speaks not a [[word]] but [[acts]] always and, by friendly [[cooperation]] with the [[Adjuster]]'s
will follow the Father's lead, things can truly begin to happen in the meetings between people.
[[leading]], it is possible to [[attune]] yourself perfectly to [[the Father]]'s same [[leading]]. Therefore we have
When Father fragments meet with the cooperation of their human partners, great things are noted
spent several months [[discussing]] from one [[viewpoint]] or another the [[necessity]] that you each live in
in heaven. There is no greater opportunity to know the life of the Father than in the meeting of
the [[present]], neither in the [[past]] nor the [[future]], that you [[devote]] yourselves to here and now, that it
two such mortals. It is the word made flesh, the promise fulfilled and you will know that you are
is impossible for [[the Father]] to [[communicate]] with you if you are not present. The [[Father fragment]]
truly not alone in this world. In order to get to this point, it is necessary to pray and to act on
is [[awake]], is [[functioning]] now and in the present in every one of your [[brothers and sisters]] and if you
prayer so that ideally, your daily life becomes a continuous expression of your understanding of
will follow [[the Father]]'s lead, things can truly begin to happen in the meetings between people.
the path of spiritual growth.
When [[Father fragment]]s meet with the [[cooperation]] of their human [[partners]], great things are noted
Those of us, the celestials, exist as servants to this ministry. It is our job to provide you the
in [[heaven]]. There is no greater [[opportunity]] to know the life of [[the Father]] than in the meeting of
opportunities that will challenge you, provoke you, irritate you, and console you. We are always
[[two]] such [[mortals]]. It is the [[word]] made [[flesh]], the [[promise]] fulfilled and you will know that you are truly not [[alone]] in this world. In order to get to this [[point]], it is [[necessary]] to [[pray]] and to [[act]] on
on duty and it is an unusual occasion to communicate directly as we are gathered tonight. It is an
prayer so that [[ideally]], your daily life becomes a [[continuous]] [[expression]] of your [[understanding]] of
impossibility to arrange that one group, under celestial instruction, could be identical to any other
the [[path]] of [[spiritual growth]].
group. The simple variety of the universe makes that impossible. We wish for you to individually
and as a group engage in regular daily silent prayer. Prayer which has nothing to do with this
Those of us, the [[celestials]], exist as servants to this [[ministry]]. It is our job to [[provide]] you the
communication such as we are enjoying now. We ask you to set aside time for the Heavenly
[[opportunities]] that will [[challenge]] you, provoke you, [[irritate]] you, and [[console]] you. We are always
Father. It is right. It is just. It is necessary and it is the way. All prayer is answered. It is
on [[duty]] and it is an [[unusual]] occasion to [[communicate]] directly as we are gathered tonight. It is an
answered in God's style and frequently somewhat mysterious even to most of us. He has some
impossibility to arrange that one [[group]], under celestial instruction, could be [[identical]] to any other
way of knowing. Of course we do not know what His method is, but He knows. God's answer
[[group]]. The simple [[variety]] of the [[universe]] makes that impossible.
has always appeared right. Certainly we have never seen any other indication, but we feel
===='''''[[Practice]]'''''====
somewhat confident that you will never know His answer unless you continue to pray for it. It is
We wish for you to [[individually]]
unlikely that His response will entail the mechanisms of the material life. Perhaps He wills such
and as a [[group]] engage in regular daily [[silent]] [[prayer]]. Prayer which has nothing to do with this
things from time to time, but even if He did so, we would not know it and it is widely believed
[[communication]] such as we are enjoying now. We ask you to set aside time for the [[Heavenly
that the Father never breaks His own laws. So we feel confident in instructing you that in order
Father]]. It is right. It is just. It is [[necessary]] and it is the way. All [[prayer]] is answered. It is
to hear the Father's answer to your prayers, it is necessary to pray. There are no magic words.
answered in [[God]]'s style and frequently somewhat [[mysterious]] even to most of us. He has some
No special thing that you must do to gain His attention. His attention is always there. He is
way of [[knowing]]. Of course we do not know what His [[method]] is, but He knows.
waiting for you to stop talking, to stop daydreaming, to stop shorting out with random electrical
brain activity. He is a patient God and He will never turn His face away from you. He has
God's answer
promised that. We believe Him. His love and attention is unending. Were He but to shift His
has always appeared right. Certainly we have never seen any other indication, but we [[feel]]
attention but for a moment, all would cease to be, yet He plies us with His concern and His love
somewhat [[confident]] that you will never know His answer unless you continue to [[pray]] for it. It is
for each of us, you and me, those we share our lives and growth with. He cares about us for
unlikely that His [[response]] will entail the [[mechanisms]] of the [[material]] life. Perhaps He wills such
some unfathomable reason. We are His children and He loves us. We are far away and have
things from time to time, but even if He did so, we would not know it and it is widely [[believed]]
much to grow, but we will all get there and He knows it. He is a good Father to us. He is always
that [[the Father]] never breaks His own [[laws]]. So we feel [[confident]] in instructing you that in order
willing to hear our words, to share His time and to teach us the things that we are capable of
to hear [[the Father]]'s answer to your [[prayers]], it is [[necessary]] to [[pray]]. There are no [[magic]] words.
learning. If you would participate, then prayer is asked. That is all I have to say. We have some
No special thing that you must do to gain His [[attention]]. His attention is always there. He is
waiting for you to stop [[talking]], to stop daydreaming, to stop shorting out with [[random]] electrical
[[brain]] activity.
He is a [[patient]] [[God]] and He will never turn His face away from you. He has
[[promised]] that. We [[believe]] Him. His [[love]] and [[attention]] is unending. Were He but to shift His
attention but for a [[moment]], all would cease to be, yet He plies us with His concern and His [[love]]
for each of us, you and me, those we [[share]] our lives and [[growth]] with. He [[cares]] about us for
some unfathomable reason. We are His [[children]] and He loves us. We are far away and have
much to [[grow]], but we will all get there and He knows it. He is a good [[Father]] to us. He is always
willing to hear our [[words]], to [[share]] His time and to teach us the things that we are capable of
[[learning]]. If you would [[participate]], then [[prayer]] is asked.
That is all I have to say. We have some
minutes remaining tonight. I understand that there are questions. I will take one question from
minutes remaining tonight. I understand that there are questions. I will take one question from
each person willing to offer.
each person willing to offer.
JUDY: Will, this is Judy. Will you take a question and a request? First my request is, I was
===Dialogue===
reading some of the transcripts to my son and daughter this week from Daniel and they were
JUDY: Will, this is Judy. Will you take a [[question]] and a request? First my request is, I was
interested but, I realized that they were directed towards adults and not children, and so my
[[reading]] some of the [[transcripts]] to my son and daughter this week from [[Daniel]] and they were
request is that sometime in the future, would you give us a lesson, please, for our children, that
interested but, I [[realized]] that they were directed towards adults and not [[children]], and so my
they can understand in their terms? Now my question. We were talking earlier about the
request is that sometime in the [[future]], would you give us a lesson, please, for our children, that
separation of church and state and since I am ever involved with working with schools, one of the
they can [[understand]] in their terms? Now my question.
things that I am doing is working with designing the schools for the future of Florida and I
realized in designing those schools that one of the things that we can't tread upon is the separation
We were talking earlier about the
from church and state in our country. Are there things that we can still do in school beyond the
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state separation of church and state] and since I am ever involved with working with [[schools]], one of the
academic kind of things that are normally spiritually to help kids grow spiritually?
things that I am doing is working with [[designing]] the schools for the [[future]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Florida Florida] and I
[[realized]] in designing those [[schools]] that one of the things that we can't tread upon is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state separation from church and state] in our country. Are there things that we can still do in [[school]] beyond the
[[academic]] kind of things that are normally spiritually to help kids grow spiritually?
WILL: Answer 1, yes. Answer 2, of course, and if you are not already doing them, what are you
WILL: Answer 1, yes. Answer 2, of course, and if you are not already doing them, what are you
waiting for? I will say that the so)called line, defined by the legislatures and courts of your
waiting for? I will say that the so)called line, defined by the [[legislatures]] and [[courts]] of your
society, attempts to delimit something that cannot be limited. There still exists fundamental
[[society]], attempts to delimit something that cannot be limited. There still exists [[fundamental]]
confusion between a concept of religion and the physical manifestations of the bureaucracies
[[confusion]] between a [[concept]] of [[religion]] and the [[physical]] [[manifestations]] of the [[bureaucracies]]
necessary to administer those religions, material business. From our perspective, it is an artificial
necessary to administer those religions, [[material]] [[business]]. From our [[perspective]], it is an [[artificial]]
and inept distinction. The opportunity for prayer is open to you and to every school child every
and inept distinction. The [[opportunity]] for [[prayer]] is open to you and to every school child every
waking moment. It cannot be caused. It cannot be stopped by any force outside yourselves. The
[[waking]] moment. It cannot be caused. It cannot be stopped by any [[force]] outside yourselves. The
recent debate about school prayer seems to us to be foolishness. You gathered here tonight to
recent [[debate]] about [[school]] [[prayer]] seems to us to be [[foolishness]].
each lead souls to the Father by your example. No other way will suffice. There is nothing you
can say. There is no program you can author. There is no trickery you can employ to cause
You gathered here tonight to
people to embrace the Father's path, neither can you frustrate their efforts. Next question.
each lead [[souls]] to [[the Father]] by your example. No other way will suffice. There is nothing you
FRED: Will, this is Fred from Saudi Arabia. I am the father of Vincent, and I have looked
can say. There is no [[program]] you can [[author]]. There is no trickery you can employ to cause
forward to this opportunity to talk to you for some time. I do appreciate you taking the time to
people to [[embrace]] [[the Father]]'s [[path]], neither can you [[frustrate]] their [[efforts]]. Next question.
talk with my wife last week and it was very beneficial for her also. As you know, this is
phenomenon that I am seeing tonight is quite unusual to me and I think you or Ham and certainly
FRED: Will, this is Fred from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia Saudi Arabia]. I am the [[father]] of Vincent, and I have looked
in the Urantia Book, have indicated that there are certain things that are beyond the human mind
forward to this [[opportunity]] to talk to you for some time. I do [[appreciate]] you taking the time to
to comprehend. I assume this is one of them. So be it. I have numerous questions that I would
talk with my [[wife]] last week and it was very beneficial for her also. As you know, this is
like to ask but I will not indulge in those tonight. I would like to have an opportunity at some
[[phenomenon]] that I am seeing tonight is quite [[unusual]] to me and I think you or [[Ham]] and certainly
stage when I come back from Saudi Arabia to visit with the group and maybe have an opportunity
in the [[Urantia Book]], have indicated that there are certain things that are beyond the [[human mind]]
to [[comprehend]]. I [[assume]] this is one of them. So be it. I have numerous questions that I would
like to ask but I will not indulge in those tonight. I would like to have an [[opportunity]] at some
stage when I come back from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia Saudi Arabia] to [[visit]] with the [[group]] and maybe have an [[opportunity]]
to do that. I do have two requests that I would like to discuss with you at this time. Should I
to do that. I do have two requests that I would like to discuss with you at this time. Should I
proceed?
[[proceed]]?
WILL: Proceed.
WILL: Proceed.
FRED: As you probably know, my son has sent transcripts of these meetings and your discussion
===='''''[[Participation]]'''''====
with the Tallahassee group to my wife and myself in Saudi Arabia. Many of those come in late in
FRED: As you probably know, my son has sent [[transcripts]] of these meetings and your [[discussion]]
the evening because of the time difference and we anxiously receive them and get out of bed and
with the [[Tallahassee TeaM|Tallahassee group]] to my [[wife]] and myself in Saudi Arabia. Many of those come in late in
one of us will read it to the other and we certainly have appreciated that and feel like we are a part
the evening because of the time [[difference]] and we anxiously [[receive]] them and get out of bed and
of the group even though we are 8,000 miles away. My first request would be that I assume that
one of us will [[read]] it to the other and we certainly have [[appreciated]] that and feel like we are a part
from and also from this group that you consider my wife and myself as a member of the
of the [[group]] even though we are 8,000 miles away. My first request would be that I [[assume]] that
Tallahassee group in spirit even though we are physically located in Saudi Arabia, it would make
from and also from this [[group]] that you consider my [[wife]] and myself as a member of the
us feel even more so as a part of this endeavor. Could I get a response from that, please?
[[Tallahassee TeaM|Tallahassee group]] in spirit even though we are [[physically]] located in Saudi Arabia, it would make
WILL: I am sorry I did not understand it - what it is you are requesting?
us feel even more so as a part of this endeavor. Could I get a [[response]] from that, please?
FRED: I was requesting that - I have been receiving transcripts of these meetings and your
discussion with the Tallahassee group and since that we live 8,000 miles from Tallahassee that
WILL: I am sorry I did not [[understand]] it - what it is you are requesting?
FRED: I was requesting that - I have been [[receiving]] [[transcripts]] of these meetings and your
[[discussion]] with the [[Tallahassee TeaM|Tallahassee group]] and since that we live 8,000 miles from Tallahassee that
you and the group could consider us a member of the group here in Tallahassee in spirit and that
you and the group could consider us a member of the group here in Tallahassee in spirit and that
we would actually be physically located in Saudi Arabia and hopefully we can continue to receive
we would actually be physically located in Saudi Arabia and hopefully we can continue to [[receive]]
your transcripts from our son. The question is would you consider this an avenue whereby we
your [[transcripts]] from our son. The question is would you consider this an avenue whereby we
could consider ourselves a member of this group?
could consider ourselves a member of this [[group]]?
WILL: These doors are open to all interested parties. We welcome your [[participation]]. There is
no test of membership. The only requirement is interest. We have [[welcomed]] your vicarious
[[participation]] from the outset. This [[ministry]], such as I am [[engaged]] in, is not geographically
[[limited]]. Although it is presently defined as limited to [[creatures]] resident on [[Urantia|this planet]], it is not
limited to this [[continent]]. A teacher is available. That will suffice for the [[moment]].
===='''''[[Teaching Mission]]'''''====
FRED: Will, thank you for those comments and I have one other quick request. Since, as I
FRED: Will, thank you for those comments and I have one other quick request. Since, as I
mentioned earlier, that this phenomenon is beyond my understanding, we are obviously very
mentioned earlier, that this [[phenomenon]] is beyond my [[understanding]], we are obviously very
lonely in Saudi Arabia for some of these meetings which we cannot have, and so, if it is at all
[[lonely]] in Saudi Arabia for some of these meetings which we cannot have, and so, if it is at all
possible, at some stage, for either you or some other teacher to contact us in our home at Riyadh.
possible, at some [[stage]], for either you or some other [[teacher]] to contact us in our home at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh Riyadh].
It would be beneficial to both of us. I thank you for your time and we look forward to
It would be beneficial to both of us. I thank you for your time and we look forward to
communicating with you at some later date.
[[communicating]] with you at some later date.
WILL: Regular daily silent prayer and things will develop. There are always new teachers.
There is always new interest. Throughout this ministry and these meetings, we have emphasized
WILL: Regular daily [[silent]] [[prayer]] and things will [[develop]]. There are always new [[teachers]].
the personal nature of the Father's love and His independent ministry to His children. Our Father
There is always new interest. Throughout this [[ministry]] and these meetings, we have [[emphasized]]
chooses personally to participate in His creation. We do not know why He has chosen so, but we
the [[personal]] [[nature]] of [[the Father]]'s [[love]] and His independent ministry to His children. Our Father
think we appreciate some of it. He appears to be in the business of refining individuality into a
[[chooses]] personally to [[participate]] in His [[creation]]. We do not know why He has chosen so, but we
more productive work performed in concert through the mechanisms of the partnership between
think we [[appreciate]] some of it. He appears to be in the [[business]] of refining [[individuality]] into a
God and man and the partnerships which can exist between individuals, members of the
more productive work [[performed]] in [[concert]] through the [[mechanisms]] of the [[partnership]] between
brotherhood of man. Word of this ministry is carried by individuals. It is not spread by radio or
God and man and the partnerships which can exist between [[individuals]], members of the
television or by letters to the editors of newspapers. Only occasionally does the word spread
brotherhood of man.
through the dissemination of the written works due to the many problems inherent in that form of
===='''''[[Dissemination]]'''''====
communication. Don't forget to say your prayers when you go home. Things will begin to
[[Knowledge|Word]] of this ministry is carried by [[individuals]]. It is not spread by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio radio] or
happen. They always do when man and God are partners. We welcome you. Next question.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television television] or by letters to the editors of newspapers. Only occasionally does the word spread
JOAN: Will, this is Joan. If the Thought Adjuster speaks not a word and these times are not
through the [[dissemination]] of the [[written]] works due to the many problems [[inherent]] in that form of
normal, could you describe the nature of the communication with the Thought Adjuster?
[[communication]].
WILL: The Thought Adjuster's realm is not limited to either action or reaction. The Adjuster is
always on duty. This Father fragment exists to provide a bridge between God and the human. In
Don't forget to say your [[prayers]] when you go home. Things will begin to
numerous places in your Urantia Book, the Adjuster is also called the mystery monitor for it is
happen. They always do when man and God are [[partners]]. We welcome you. Next question.
also by this mechanism that the Father knows for Himself what goes on in creation. Adjusters do
===='''''[[Thought Adjusters]]''''', '''''[[Communication]]'''''====
not have personality. To do so, by definition, would be intrusive to [...possible
JOAN: Will, this is Joan. If the [[Thought Adjuster]] speaks not a [[word]] and these times are not
damage in original file...] perfection, therefore, it should be easy for Him to entice you to follow
[[normal]], could you describe the [[nature]] of the [[communication]] with the [[Thought Adjuster]]?
the most productive path, but the fact is, few humans are listening. They frustrate even their own
aspirations because the Adjuster's leading does not come in a form that is recognized by the
WILL: The [[Thought Adjuster]]'s realm is not limited to either [[action]] or [[reaction]]. The Adjuster is
material world and therefore His actions and urgings tend to remain on an etherial level as if they
always on [[duty]]. This Father fragment exists to provide a bridge between [[God]] and the [[human]]. In
were outside the bands of ordinary human consciousness. This is an abnormal situation.
numerous places in your [[Urantia Book]], the [[Adjuster]] is also called the mystery monitor for it is
Communication with the Father through the Adjuster is not what you think it will be. It will not
also by this [[mechanism]] that [[the Father]] knows for Himself what goes on in [[creation]].
be in a form that you will immediately recognize except in the feelings that it evokes in your
human heart and the instantaneous response of your developing soul and that Father fragment is
[[Adjusters]] do
your guide, your compass. My teaching and the activities of the instruction group and this group
not have [[personality]]. To do so, by definition, would be intrusive to [...possible
meeting here, that is all frosting. The Adjuster is the compass. It always points North. Next
damage in original file...] [[perfection]], therefore, it should be easy for Him to entice you to follow
the most productive [[path]], but the [[fact]] is, few humans are [[listening]]. They [[frustrate]] even their own
[[aspirations]] because the Adjuster's [[leading]] does not come in a form that is [[recognized]] by the
[[material]] world and therefore His [[actions]] and urgings tend to remain on an ethereal level as if they
were outside the bands of ordinary [[human]] [[consciousness]]. This is an [[abnormal]] situation.
[[Communication]] with [[the Father]] through the [[Adjuster]] is not what you [[think]] it will be. It will not
be in a form that you will [[immediately]] [[recognize]] except in the [[feelings]] that it evokes in your
human [[heart]] and the instantaneous [[response]] of your developing [[soul]] and that [[Father fragment]] is
your [[guide]], your [[compass]]. My teaching and the [[activities]] of the [[Teacher Corps|instruction group]] and this group
meeting here, that is all frosting. The [[Adjuster]] is the [[compass]]. It always points [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North North]. Next
question.
question.
VINCENT: Will, very quickly, we have been your students for a few months and I would like a
===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====
report card on how we are doing so far. WILL: You fail miserably every day. [Laughter] You
VINCENT: Will, very quickly, we have been your [[students]] for a few months and I would like a
are blind, obstinate, insulting, frustrating, deluded and abusive of your brothers and sisters, yet
report card on how we are doing so far.
you make progress even based upon your failures. There is no sin too low for the Father not to
capitalize upon it and turn it to some good ultimate service. We are pleased with you. [tape
WILL: You [[fail]] miserably every day. [[Laughter]] You
are [[blind]], obstinate, insulting, [[frustrating]], [[deluded]] and [[abusive]] of your [[brothers and sisters]], yet
you make [[progress]] even based upon your [[failures]]. There is no [[sin]] too low for [[the Father]] not to
capitalize upon it and turn it to some [[good]] ultimate [[service]]. We are pleased with you. [tape
change]
change]
VINCENT: We love you too, Will. You can't fool us talking bad to us, we know what you
VINCENT: We [[love]] you too, Will. You can't [[fool]] us talking bad to us, we know what you
mean.
mean.
DAVID: That'll teach you to ask for strokes.
DAVID: That'll teach you to ask for strokes.
SUSAN: It's quite true, in my case, anyway. I know I fail miserably every day.
SUSAN: It's quite true, in my case, anyway. I know I [[fail]] miserably every day.
MELISSA: It's true for us all.
MELISSA: It's true for us all.
WILL: [continuing] We are pleased with you because, in general, you mean well and you gather
WILL: [continuing] We are pleased with you because, in general, you mean well and you gather
faithfully for at least an hour or so each week to hear our comments meant to increase your
[[faithfully]] for at least an hour or so each week to hear our comments meant to increase your
understanding by some degree and to share the fellowship of your friends and family. We are
[[understanding]] by some [[degree]] and to [[share]] the fellowship of your [[friends]] and [[family]]. We are
pleased with you because you have each made the transition from the wholly animal to the
pleased with you because you have each made the [[transition]] from the wholly [[animal]] to the
potentially spiritual. Because you have chosen to hear the word of the Father. Because you are
[[potentially]] [[spiritual]]. Because you have chosen to hear the [[word]] of [[the Father]]. Because you are
making progress and showing respect for the dignity of your brothers and sisters whom you meet
making [[progress]] and showing [[respect]] for the [[dignity]] of your [[brothers and sisters]] whom you meet
upon the street. Because you are growing in the love and tolerance that you show toward your
upon the street. Because you are [[growing]] in the [[love]] and [[tolerance]] that you show toward your
children. Because you are learning to rule your animal passions and divert that vital energy to
[[children]]. Because you are [[learning]] to rule your [[animal]] [[passions]] and divert that [[vital]] [[energy]] to things of higher and more important concerns.
things of higher and more important concerns.
Know that, unlike other members of this teaching group, I once lived a life on a planet somewhat
Know that, unlike other members of this [[Teacher Corps|teaching group]], I once lived a life on a [[planet]] somewhat similar to yours, although vastly more advanced in [[virtually]] every sense. Perhaps our [[weapons]]
similar to yours, although vastly more advanced in virtually every sense. Perhaps our weapons
[[technology]] was not quite as advanced as yours. Its hard to say. Those were historic materials by
technology was not quite as advanced as yours. Its hard to say. Those were historic materials by
the time I lived my life. Our [[society]] was much more [[integrated]]. People tended to work in [[groups]]
the time I lived my life. Our society was much more integrated. People tended to work in groups
and teams. We did not have the raging [[cult]] of [[individualism]] which flourishes in your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Amercia North American] [[society]], yet all of us faced [[uncertainty]]. For the life of the [[spirit]] does not completely
and teams. We did not have the raging cult of individualism which flourishes in your North
[[intersect]] with the life of the [[animal]] and each of us on our [[wonderful]] world still faced the same
American society, yet all of us faced uncertainty. For the life of the spirit does not completely
definitive human [[experiences]] that you have all faced and will face.
intersect with the life of the animal and each of us on our wonderful world still faced the same
definitive human experiences that you have all faced and will face. It is a great gulf between the
It is a great gulf between the [[material]] and the [[morontia]]. The [[transition]] is made as smooth as possible, but the [[fact]] that a
material and the morontia. The transition is made as smooth as possible, but the fact that a
transition is [[necessary]] should indicate that there is quite a [[difference]].
transition is necessary should indicate that there is quite a difference.
We look at each of you gathered here tonight and we can see that each of you is becoming
We look at each of you gathered here tonight and we can see that each of you is becoming
progressively real. Each of you started as an animal and upon the event of the first spontaneous
[[progressively]] [[real]]. Each of you started as an [[animal]] and upon the [[event]] of the first [[spontaneous]]
moral decision you created something for yourselves. Simultaneously indwelt by the Father and
[[moral]] [[decision]] you created something for yourselves. [[Simultaneously]] indwelt by [[the Father]] and
another path to perfection was begun. It is a long path. The longest any of us will ever tread. It
another [[path]] to [[perfection]] was begun. It is a long path. The longest any of us will ever tread. It
is a path across eternity itself. It is a path that transcends time and space ) every concept of reality
is a path across [[eternity]] itself. It is a path that [[transcends]] [[time and space]] ) every [[concept]] of [[reality]]
that you can imagine. Each of you is on that path. Each of you is moving forward. That is the
that you can [[imagine]]. Each of you is on that [[path]]. Each of you is moving forward. That is the
most important thing of all. As to where you are on the path, you are just beginners. I am a
most important thing of all. As to where you are on the path, you are just beginners. I am a
beginner. Beginners should help each other. It is inhumane not to do so when it is within your
beginner. Beginners should help each other. It is inhumane not to do so when it is within your
resources. We have just begun.
[[resources]]. We have just begun.
Shalom.
===Closing===
[[Shalom]].
==Session 2==
==Session 2==
*July 12, 1992
*July 12, 1992