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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Opening Prayer: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_Saint_Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

Opening Prayer: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_Saint_Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

Daniel: "Good afternoon. I am Daniel your [[friend]] and [[teacher]]. On this [[beautiful]] day in your realm I am pleased to meet with you, to [[observe]] and [[witness]] your [[growth]] and your being able to witness to [[God]]'s [[love]] and [[presence]] in your lives. I am, as always, watching for those steps you take that will help you in truly becoming the [[apostles]] of [[Christ]] [[Michael]]. And your [[work]], your questioning, your [[desire]] to follow Him is being noted. For as each of you takes another step in the [[direction]] of the seeking and knowing the [[love]] of [[the Father]], you are, in [[effect]], taking another step in becoming that [[apostle]] as well.

Daniel: "Good afternoon. I am Daniel your [[friend]] and [[teacher]]. On this [[beautiful]] day in your realm I am pleased to meet with you, to [[observe]] and [[witness]] your [[growth]] and your being able to witness to [[God]]'s [[love]] and [[presence]] in your lives. I am, as always, watching for those steps you take that will help you in truly becoming the [[apostles]] of [[Christ]] [[Michael]]. And your [[work]], your questioning, your [[desire]] to follow Him is being noted. For as each of you takes another step in the [[direction]] of the seeking and knowing the [[love]] of [[the Father]], you are, in [[effect]], taking another step in becoming that [[apostle]] as well.

My [[friends]], you are being called upon to stretch and [[grow]] with every step. You have been led and [[guided]] from the very first lesson on the [[ability]] to [[change]]. And with each week we have addressed some [[aspect]] that would help you to take another step. And so, too, this week, while it is often [[difficult]] to remain in the [[God-conscious]] realm of [[perception]], the more you can do so, the more you will bring about [[changes]], the more others will seek you out to help them in their own lives.

My [[friends]], you are being called upon to stretch and [[grow]] with every step. You have been led and [[guided]] from the very first lesson on the [[ability]] to [[change]]. And with each week we have addressed some [[aspect]] that would help you to take another step. And so, too, this week, while it is often [[difficult]] to remain in the [[God-conscious]] realm of [[perception]], the more you can do so, the more you will bring about [[changes]], the more others will seek you out to help them in their own lives.

Enjoy the [[human]] aspect of living as well as your newly [[growing]] [[spiritual]] [[awareness]]. Enjoy the sunsets and the [[stars]] in the [[sky]]. Enjoy the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_foliage fall foliage]. Enjoy the [[excited]] cries of young [[children]]. See the [[good]] in those who seemingly have no [[goodness]]. For when you make this your [[goal]], to always see the [[good]], you help them to see the [[good]] also in themselves. You must [[mirror]] these [[concepts]] for your [[brothers and sisters]] who have not [[understood]], have not felt [[love]], have not known that they, too, are [[worthy]], that they, too, have the [[spark]] of the [[Father within]] them.

Enjoy the [[human]] aspect of living as well as your newly [[growing]] [[spiritual]] [[awareness]]. Enjoy the sunsets and the [[stars]] in the [[sky]]. Enjoy the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_foliage fall foliage]. Enjoy the [[excited]] cries of young [[children]]. See the [[good]] in those who seemingly have no [[goodness]]. For when you make this your [[goal]], to always see the [[good]], you help them to see the [[good]] also in themselves. You must [[mirror]] these [[concepts]] for your [[brothers and sisters]] who have not [[understood]], have not felt [[love]], have not known that they, too, are [[worthy]], that they, too, have the [[spark]] of the [[Father within]] them.

[[Realize]] that in many areas you will find [[truth]]; that it is [[revealed]] to you in [[accordance]] to that which you are ready to [[accept]]. So do not become disheartened with those who seem or appear to lag in the [[accepting]] of [[truth]]. For you see often they are on such a lower level of [[perception]] that they, too, must do as you have done; take steps that they, too, can become more [[aware]] of [[God]]'s [[love]], His [[truth]], His [[beauty]], His [[goodness]]. Be [[patient]]. Show [[tolerance]]. Be [[forgiving]]. All of these will aid in you being able to [[reflect]] [[God]]'s [[love]]. You, too, will reflect [[truth, goodness, and beauty]]. This week become [[aware]] of this aspect of your [[being]]. And now I will [[accept]] [[questions]]."

[[Realize]] that in many areas you will find [[truth]]; that it is [[revealed]] to you in [[accordance]] to that which you are ready to [[accept]]. So do not become disheartened with those who seem or appear to lag in the [[accepting]] of [[truth]]. For you see often they are on such a lower level of [[perception]] that they, too, must do as you have done; take steps that they, too, can become more [[aware]] of [[God]]'s [[love]], His [[truth]], His [[beauty]], His [[goodness]]. Be [[patient]]. Show [[tolerance]]. Be [[forgiving]]. All of these will aid in you being able to [[reflect]] [[God]]'s [[love]]. You, too, will reflect [[truth, goodness, and beauty]]. This week become [[aware]] of this aspect of your [[being]]. And now I will [[accept]] [[questions]]."

To those in the [[group]]: [[realize]] that these [[healing]] gifts are meant just as that, [[gifts]]; that that which will run its [[course]] quickly, colds, etc., need not to be given these healings. For the [[channels]] for these, these people doing the healing, are exerting and putting forth [[energy]] as well. And these [[individuals]] must remain in good [[health]] so that they can give healings to those who truly need it. You who have been given this will know when it is right, when you should or should not give a [[healing]]. Pray for the [[guidance]] in this regard.

To those in the [[group]]: [[realize]] that these [[healing]] gifts are meant just as that, [[gifts]]; that that which will run its [[course]] quickly, colds, etc., need not to be given these healings. For the [[channels]] for these, these people doing the healing, are exerting and putting forth [[energy]] as well. And these [[individuals]] must remain in good [[health]] so that they can give healings to those who truly need it. You who have been given this will know when it is right, when you should or should not give a [[healing]]. Pray for the [[guidance]] in this regard.

As to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laying_on_of_hands placement of hands], this will be in [[accordance]] to that which needs to be [[healed]]. For instance, if a person is [[suffering]] from long term [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinus_%28anatomy%29 sinus] problems, you would not place your hands on their feet, rather across the sinus area, you see. If you have further questions on this, [[speak]] with me in a [[private]] meeting."

As to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laying_on_of_hands placement of hands], this will be in [[accordance]] to that which needs to be [[healed]]. For instance, if a person is [[suffering]] from long term [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinus_%28anatomy%29 sinus] problems, you would not place your hands on their feet, rather across the sinus area, you see. If you have further questions on this, [[speak]] with me in a [[private]] meeting."

B1: "Thank you Daniel. You, of course, were [[reading]] my mind and that was exactly what I was going to ask, both parts of that. Maybe one brief [[question]]. I have someone who is very chronically ill with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_fatigue_syndrome chronic fatigue syndrome] or possibly another [[diagnosis]]. She is not a member of this [[group]] and does not know about our [[teaching]] ministry or reads the [[Urantia Book]]. Will our ministry be restricted or limited to basically our own [[group]], or is it possible on some occasions we would be [[healing]] people outside?"

B1: "Thank you Daniel. You, of course, were [[reading]] my mind and that was exactly what I was going to ask, both parts of that. Maybe one brief [[question]]. I have someone who is very chronically ill with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_fatigue_syndrome chronic fatigue syndrome] or possibly another [[diagnosis]]. She is not a member of this [[group]] and does not know about our [[teaching]] ministry or reads the [[Urantia Book]]. Will our ministry be restricted or limited to basically our own [[group]], or is it possible on some occasions we would be [[healing]] people outside?"

Daniel: "Certainly on occasion you will minister to others, indeed. And [[realize]] that in order for any [[healing]] to be effective the recipient must be open and must thoroughly [[believe]] that these things are possible. For whenever there is [[negative]] [[feelings]], whenever there is much [[skepticism]] or [[doubt]], the proper [[channels]] cannot be opened up that will bring about [[healing]]. This, of course, is true in all [[healing]], for the [[mind]] does, indeed, [[play]] a great role in [[healing]]. And so for the time being, while you are still [[developing]] the [[channels]] necessary for this to take place, do not provide services to others outside this group. There will be enough here to keep you [[busy]]."

Daniel: "Certainly on occasion you will minister to others, indeed. And [[realize]] that in order for any [[healing]] to be effective the recipient must be open and must thoroughly [[believe]] that these things are possible. For whenever there is [[negative]] [[feelings]], whenever there is much [[skepticism]] or [[doubt]], the proper [[channels]] cannot be opened up that will bring about [[healing]]. This, of course, is true in all [[healing]], for the [[mind]] does, indeed, [[play]] a great role in [[healing]]. And so for the time being, while you are still [[developing]] the [[channels]] necessary for this to take place, do not provide services to others outside this group. There will be enough here to keep you [[busy]]."

B2: "Yes, it does. Thank you. I have one other comment to make. V1 mentioned an article before we got together [[written]] by [[Urantia Book]] [[readers]] that may not necessarily follow the [[teaching mission]]. I have just finished [[reading]] an article on the same subject. It really makes me feel comfortable that [[Urantia Book]] [[readers]] or the general [[movement]] is not dividing over the issue of [[the teachers]]. It makes it so much easier to be involved in this and just let go because at the gathering at Bergdorf I felt a little uncomfortable before I went, because I didn't want to go [[preaching]], I didn't want to go [[converting]] people even though I did really want to [[share]] what is happening. I didn't want to [[alienate]] them. And I felt really welcomed. B9 from Council said she really felt a [[difference]] this time in general and she yesterday attributed this to the teachings. So I just was [[wondering]] if you could comment on that or you [[feeling]]. Is this going to continue? Will there be troubled times? I am sure there [[individuals]] that [[struggle]] with it. Anyway, that is what I want to say."

B2: "Yes, it does. Thank you. I have one other comment to make. V1 mentioned an article before we got together [[written]] by [[Urantia Book]] [[readers]] that may not necessarily follow the [[teaching mission]]. I have just finished [[reading]] an article on the same subject. It really makes me feel comfortable that [[Urantia Book]] [[readers]] or the general [[movement]] is not dividing over the issue of [[the teachers]]. It makes it so much easier to be involved in this and just let go because at the gathering at Bergdorf I felt a little uncomfortable before I went, because I didn't want to go [[preaching]], I didn't want to go [[converting]] people even though I did really want to [[share]] what is happening. I didn't want to [[alienate]] them. And I felt really welcomed. B9 from Council said she really felt a [[difference]] this time in general and she yesterday attributed this to the teachings. So I just was [[wondering]] if you could comment on that or you [[feeling]]. Is this going to continue? Will there be troubled times? I am sure there [[individuals]] that [[struggle]] with it. Anyway, that is what I want to say."

Daniel: "Whenever there is any kind of [[change]] there will be the natural [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebb_and_flow ebb and flow], ups and downs, those who fully [[support]] and those who fully disapprove. And, of course, there are those in the middle who are dissuaded or persuaded according to their willingness or unwillingness to [[accept]]. And so, while the [[teaching mission]] is taking firm [[root]], over time you will meet those who cannot fully [[embrace]] that which you believe. [[Understand]] that they are entitled to that which they [[believe]]; that for you to try to [[persuade]] them differently would be fruitless. Rather, by your [[actions]], by your [[Vitality|zest]] and [[joy]], they will know that there is something, there is something about this [[teaching mission]] that must, must be real. And with time those who are willing remain open will come closer and closer to [[acceptance]], and many will [[embrace]] it as you have. [[Understand]] that the [[decree]] given from [[the Father]] through [[Christ]] [[Michael]] will come to pass and will take [[root]] in the [[hearts]] of men, hearts of [[women]] across this [[plane]]. And that which happens on this [[sphere]] will occur in the [[Isolated worlds|other spheres who have also been isolated]] as has [[Urantia]]. You may meet with those who disagree. When you are met with this, be that shining [[light]] of [[tolerance]] and [[understanding]]. Give them [[love]] and [[bless]] them that they too will be so guided. Does this help."

Daniel: "Whenever there is any kind of [[change]] there will be the natural [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebb_and_flow ebb and flow], ups and downs, those who fully [[support]] and those who fully disapprove. And, of course, there are those in the middle who are dissuaded or persuaded according to their willingness or unwillingness to [[accept]]. And so, while the [[teaching mission]] is taking firm [[root]], over time you will meet those who cannot fully [[embrace]] that which you believe. [[Understand]] that they are entitled to that which they [[believe]]; that for you to try to [[persuade]] them differently would be fruitless. Rather, by your [[actions]], by your [[Vitality|zest]] and [[joy]], they will know that there is something, there is something about this [[teaching mission]] that must, must be real. And with time those who are willing remain open will come closer and closer to [[acceptance]], and many will [[embrace]] it as you have. [[Understand]] that the [[decree]] given from [[the Father]] through [[Christ]] [[Michael]] will come to pass and will take [[root]] in the [[hearts]] of men, hearts of [[women]] across this [[plane]]. And that which happens on this [[sphere]] will occur in the [[Isolated worlds|other spheres who have also been isolated]] as has [[Urantia]]. You may meet with those who disagree. When you are met with this, be that shining [[light]] of [[tolerance]] and [[understanding]]. Give them [[love]] and [[bless]] them that they too will be so guided. Does this help."

B2: "Yes. Thank you for all your [[guidance]] and your answer."

B2: "Yes. Thank you for all your [[guidance]] and your answer."

Even [[Christ]] [[Michael]] made the important [[decision]] that in His ministry He would not personally [[defend]] Himself, even if it brought [[death]], as it did. [[Truth]] will prevail. As you are [[witnesses]] of the [[truth]], so shall what you put out be seen by others, be [[understood]] by those who are open and willing to [[understand]]."

Even [[Christ]] [[Michael]] made the important [[decision]] that in His ministry He would not personally [[defend]] Himself, even if it brought [[death]], as it did. [[Truth]] will prevail. As you are [[witnesses]] of the [[truth]], so shall what you put out be seen by others, be [[understood]] by those who are open and willing to [[understand]]."

F1: "Thank, Daniel, that helps. I was misinterpreting [[passive]], I [[think]], as being a doormat rather than non-[[reactive]] or whatever. And with working through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codependence codependent] nature it is difficult at times to...sometimes you feel you have to [[react]] and you get all [[confused]] as to what you do and it takes a long time to work through that. And I [[appreciate]] that. That cleared up a lot of that for me."

F1: "Thank, Daniel, that helps. I was misinterpreting [[passive]], I [[think]], as being a doormat rather than non-[[reactive]] or whatever. And with working through [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codependence codependent] nature it is difficult at times to...sometimes you feel you have to [[react]] and you get all [[confused]] as to what you do and it takes a long time to work through that. And I [[appreciate]] that. That cleared up a lot of that for me."

Daniel: "You are [[welcome]]."

Daniel: "You are [[welcome]]."