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July 7, 1993

July 7, 1993

===Opening===

===Opening===

I am Elyon. I am pleased to be here once again with you. It has been awhile and I'm delighted to share your company. In all activities that take place I'm happy to see your dedication, your sincere efforts to know the Father. My work with you is for this end, that you may deepen your relationship with Him within. He longs for you and has made Himself available to you ever and always should you so choose it. Making this your highest priority is your assurance of life eternal.

I am Elyon. I am pleased to be here once again with you. It has been awhile and I'm delighted to [[share]] your company. In all [[activities]] that take place I'm [[happy]] to see your [[dedication]], your [[sincere]] [[efforts]] to know [[the Father]]. My [[work]] with you is for this end, that you may deepen your [[relationship]] with Him within. He longs for you and has made Himself available to you ever and always should you so [[choose]] it. Making this your highest [[priority]] is your [[assurance]] of life [[eternal]].

===Teaching===

===Teaching===

Your awareness of God's presence grows each day as you face your life's episodes sincerely, honestly facing the hardships, the realities, not only joys, not only those things that meet your expectations but those life-directing events that seem hard.  You must know by now how your inner guide makes it possible for you to grow by carving channels at times when you refuse to walk forward, and pushing you into those channels so that you may see what lies in store for you in the higher ascent.

Your [[awareness]] of God's [[presence]] [[grows]] each day as you face your life's [[episodes]] sincerely, honestly facing the hardships, the [[realities]], not only [[joys]], not only those things that meet your [[expectations]] but those life-directing [[events]] that seem hard.  You must know by now how your [[inner guide]] makes it possible for you to [[grow]] by carving [[channels]] at times when you refuse to walk forward, and pushing you into those channels so that you may see what lies in store for you in the higher [[ascent]].

If you apply yourself, if you sincerely trust the Father, you will not fail to make headway. You may doubt. It may cause perplexity. You may recoil, feeling that this is wrong. Understand your doubt to be healthy and a tool for unlocking your future growth. Doubt does not mean wrong, it means you haven't understood. The answer may be a yes, it may be a no. Regardless, your task is to understand, and doubt will alert you to this need.

If you apply yourself, if you [[sincerely]] [[trust]] [[the Father]], you will not fail to make headway. You may [[doubt]]. It may cause perplexity. You may recoil, [[feeling]] that this is wrong. [[Understand]] your [[doubt]] to be [[healthy]] and a [[tool]] for unlocking your future [[growth]]. Doubt does not mean wrong, it means you haven't [[understood]]. The answer may be a yes, it may be a no. Regardless, your task is to [[understand]], and [[doubt]] will alert you to this need.

If you trust the Father to work in your life, then you will be willing to accept what may seem perplexing as whole-heartedly as that which comes easy, that which you already long for; for you will no longer condition your experiences with what is pleasurable, and what meets your expectations. You will look with an eye towards your advancement based on Father's plan.

If you [[trust]] [[the Father]] to work in your [[life]], then you will be willing to [[accept]] what may seem perplexing as whole-heartedly as that which comes easy, that which you already long for; for you will no longer condition your [[experiences]] with what is [[pleasurable]], and what meets your [[expectations]]. You will look with an eye towards your [[advancement]] based on Father's [[plan]].

Imagine the many hours spent by a musician. He repeats over and over the same phrase; not for his own pleasure, not because it sounds good each time, but because ultimately he will have attained a level of proficiency that will broaden his ability to perform in many ways beyond simple exercises.

[[Imagine]] the many hours spent by a [[musician]]. He repeats over and over the same phrase; not for his own [[pleasure]], not because it [[sounds]] good each time, but because [[ultimately]] he will have [[attained]] a level of proficiency that will broaden his [[ability]] to [[perform]] in many ways beyond [[simple]] [[exercises]].

We stress [[stillness]] for this very reason. I have learned that without my eye on [[the Father]] I become [[distracted]]. And now, as I am one with the Father, I have [[peace]] for I have a single [[purpose]]. I know nothing will take me away. And with this [[attainment]] I know that anything that comes into my realm leads me to Him. I needn't worry or [[suspect]] that something is amiss. I truly and completely [[trust]] that it does all work for the [[good]].    And for you it is because you [[love]] [[the Father]]. And while this is true of me, I must add that it is also because I am now [[Adjuster fusion|one with the Father]]. I know the [[nature]] of the [[presence]] of [[God]] that indwells you and I know your eternal [[destiny]] is [[secure]] for I see in you a [[permanence]] emerging. It is [[graceful]] and [[beautiful]] and it is there. You may find it hard to [[recognize]] only because your only [[perspective]] is this single life. All around you are [[beings]] who know more than one life. Each life opens up the range of [[experience]] and the extent of [[communication]] and [[relationship]]. I [[wish]] I could tell you what it is like to see the [[Thought Adjuster|Divine Presence]] eye to eye. But I never can, for you must see it for yourself. It is not something to portray.

I [[love]] you all. I [[accept]] you at each level and every [[point]]. And again I say I know your [[growth]] is certain for I have [[witnessed]] it. And in myself I know that in growth I cannot fail. I say this for you to learn to [[trust]]. When you [[feel]] above it all and even when you feel below it all you are working toward [[advancement]]. Make this [[focus]] in your [[life]] these days ahead. [[Trust]] the [[process]]. Do not be scared by your [[doubts]]. Use these as the hardware for opening the door and walking through.

 

I love you all. I accept you at each level and every point. And again I say I know your growth is certain for I have witnessed it. And in myself I know that in growth I cannot fail. I say this for you to learn to trust. When you feel above it all and even when you feel below it all you are working toward advancement. Make this focus in your life these days ahead. Trust the process. Do not be scared by your doubts. Use these as the hardware for opening the door and walking through.

Questions are acceptable. I feel Rick fighting them. Go ahead.

Questions are acceptable. I feel Rick fighting them. Go ahead.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Student #1: I feel presence really strongly tonight. It is really peaceful. Earlier you said about witnessing the presence of the Father... are you a finaliter? I don't like to ask stupid questions, but could you clarify?

Student #1: I feel [[presence]] really strongly tonight. It is really [[peaceful]]. Earlier you said about [[witnessing]] the presence of [[the Father.]].. are you a [[finaliter]]? I don't like to ask stupid questions, but could you [[clarify]]?

Elyon: I am not a finaliter. I have revealed to you my status, that I am fused and no longer see or feel separation for I have no separation. Finality I seek and I will attain for now I know I cannot do any less.

Elyon: I am not a [[finaliter]]. I have [[revealed]] to you my [[status]], that I am [[fused]] and no longer see or feel [[separation]] for I have no separation. Finality I seek and I will [[attain]] for now I know I cannot do any less.

You will recognize the Father even in your status as a faith son. He is in front of you constantly so to speak. It is your recognition that will unfold. My greatest longing is finality but I am not a finaliter.

You will [[recognize]] [[the Father]] even in your [[status]] as a [[faith son]]. He is in front of you constantly so to speak. It is your [[recognition]] that will [[unfold]]. My greatest longing is finality but I am not a [[finaliter]].

Student #1: Thank you for the clarification.

Student #1: Thank you for the [[clarification]].

Student #2: Last night we heard from [[Michael]]. I [[wonder]] why I didn't feel anything in particular. I felt contentment but here we are hearing the [[words]] of the [[Creator Son|creator of our local universe]], spoken to us [[personally]]. I can think of it as being a great [[honor]] but I'm not [[feeling]] it. I'm willing to [[accept]] that as my own [[limitations]] and not the fault of anyone else. I just [[wonder]] why.

Elyon: I know your [[feeling]]. Please note that you have felt his [[presence]] and that it did not fade after last night's [[event]] as a rush of feeling would. [[Michael]]'s [[touch]] upon you has caused you to think this very [[thought]] and ask this very [[question]]. His ways are [[subtle]]. Each feels him [[differently]] for his presence is [[divine]] and not limited by the conditions of [[physical]] or mental [[qualities]] and [[intensity]]. Since you long to feel the presence you will not be left unattended. But mind you; Michael is a [[being]] of [[relationship]]. His reach and your reach must [[coincide]]. How you reach is [[uncertain]] to you, yet, most of all, it is unrecognized by you. You do [[feel]] him, you do [[touch]] him. You lack the [[understanding]] of the [[manner]]. Be [[creative]]. Don't overlook the possibilities outside of your [[definitions]] of what this [[experience]] might be.

 

Elyon: I know your feeling. Please note that you have felt his presence and that it did not fade after last night's event as a rush of feeling would. Michael's touch upon you has caused you to think this very thought and ask this very question. His ways are subtle. Each feels him differently for his presence is divine and not limited by the conditions of physical or mental qualities and intensity. Since you long to feel the presence you will not be left unattended. But mind you; Michael is a being of relationship. His reach and your reach must coincide. How you reach is uncertain to you, yet, most of all, it is unrecognized by you. You do feel him, you do touch him. You lack the understanding of the manner. Be creative. Don't overlook the possibilities outside of your definitions of what this experience might be.

Have I helped you?

Have I helped you?

Student #2: Yes, thank you. I tend to reach to the Father and beg and plead with you teachers to make yourselves apparent and forget about reaching to Michael. So my feeling him is proportional to my reaching out and attempting it.

Student #2: Yes, thank you. I tend to reach to [[the Father]] and beg and plead with you teachers to make yourselves [[apparent]] and forget about reaching to [[Michael]]. So my [[feeling]] him is [[proportional]] to my reaching out and attempting it.

 

Student #1: I was thinking how much your presence and Aaron's has touched my life. Sometimes I want to make it a grand and exciting thing. I'm glad to be your friend. I need to continue my focus on the Father and Michael.

On the subject of relationships; sometimes it seems like our various study groups have a hard time defining the relationship between this mission and the Urantia Book. I want to thoroughly understand both. Some have more enthusiasm for one than the other. I'm concerned that interest in attending these groups will fade as our interests diverge. How should we integrate these two facets in our lives?

On the subject of [[relationships]]; sometimes it seems like our various [[study]] groups have a hard time defining the [[relationship]] between [[this mission]] and the [[Urantia Book]]. I want to thoroughly [[understand]] both. Some have more [[enthusiasm]] for one than the other. I'm concerned that interest in attending these groups will fade as our interests [[diverge]]. How should we [[integrate]] these two [[facets]] in our lives?

Elyon: May I say that this project on Urantia is of universe significance for it concerns Michael directly. I want to express that I am pleased to be part of the party.

Elyon: May I say that this project on [[Urantia]] is of [[universe]] significance for it concerns [[Michael]] directly. I want to [[express]] that I am pleased to be part of the party.

We recognize that for you mortals manifestations are extremely important. My superiors have provided you with a wonderful revelation, one that does manifest much taught to you when you leave here. With this book you have the potential to proceed beyond the limitations found in the status of this sphere. You are not bound by its handicaps. It is important for you to understand it.

We [[recognize]] that for you [[mortals]] [[manifestations]] are extremely important. My superiors have provided you with a [[wonderful]] [[revelation]], one that does [[manifest]] much taught to you when you leave here. With this book you have the [[potential]] to proceed beyond the [[limitations]] found in the status of [[Urantia|this sphere]]. You are not bound by its [[handicaps]]. It is important for you to [[understand]] it.

Our presence is for the reason that learning is not static. It is not concept. In spiritual growth it is experience and relationship. Without us the book becomes formula for what may be. We know your world is not quite able to understand what is all out here. We are going to ease our way into your life making you aware of what was lost so long ago. Michael knows. He lived as you live.

Our [[presence]] is for the reason that [[learning]] is not [[static]]. It is not [[concept]]. In [[spiritual growth]] it is [[experience]] and [[relationship]]. Without us [[the book]] becomes [[formula]] for what may be. We know your world is not quite able to [[understand]] what is all out here. We are going to ease our way into your life making you [[aware]] of what was lost so long ago. [[Michael]] knows. He lived as you live.

In your perplexity regarding the mission, the book, and what to do, take a long look at the master. For did he not walk and talk as a Jew? Did he not teach the people of his time in a manner which they could understand? For you here is where the book is important. And yet Michael knew he was not alone. He received contact even while young. This was a great catalyst in his mortal awakening. And he went many years between episodes.   

In your [[perplexity]] regarding [[the mission]], [[the book]], and what to do, take a long look at [[the master]]. For did he not walk and talk as a [[Jew]]? Did he not teach the people of his time in a [[manner]] which they could [[understand]]? For you here is where [[the book]] is important. And yet [[Michael]] knew he was not [[alone]]. He received [[contact]] even while young. This was a great [[catalyst]] in his mortal [[awakening]]. And he went many years between [[episodes]].   

For you the teachers are here to provide this sensitivity. I'm amused that you go a few days and then wonder. But my efforts are nothing if you do not look to the Father foremost. Michael has created this universe to manifest the Father, to lead you to Him. Nothing else in your view is anywhere as important.

For you [[the teachers]] are here to provide this [[sensitivity]]. I'm amused that you go a few days and then [[wonder]]. But my [[efforts]] are nothing if you do not look to [[the Father]] foremost. [[Michael]] has created this [[universe]] to manifest [[the Father]], to lead you to Him. Nothing else in your view is anywhere as important.

Tuck your book under the arm and take a walk with us an go to the Father. It is an age-long walk. It is beautiful and shortly you will know what it's like to be fully embraced by Him.

Tuck your book under the arm and take a walk with us an go to [[the Father]]. It is an [[age]]-long walk. It is [[beautiful]] and shortly you will know what it's like to be fully [[embraced]] by Him.

I hope I have done you good in response.

I [[hope]] I have done you good in [[response]].

Student #1: Yes, you have done very well in helping me sort out some of my thoughts. Last night I was saying to my friend how you listen to Jimi but you don't hear Jimi. It's a crude correlation but you can feel the book but you can't touch God through the book or through the teachers. You've helped us to touch God a little bit. Thank you.

Student #1: Yes, you have done very well in helping me sort out some of my [[thoughts]]. Last night I was saying to my [[friend]] how you [[listen]] to Jimi but you don't hear Jimi. It's a crude correlation but you can feel [[the book]] but you can't [[touch]] [[God]] through the book or through [[the teachers]]. You've helped us to [[touch]] [[God]] a little bit. Thank you.

Elyon: Yes, and do remember that even if you touch us, you still must feel Jimi.

Elyon: Yes, and do remember that even if you [[touch]] us, you still must [[feel]] Jimi.

(group laugh)

(group laugh)

Student #1: Thank you very much.

Student #1: Thank you very much.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Elyon: I will leave. I've enjoyed our visit. It has been interesting this avenue of approach. I am curious how this manifests in each of you. It is fun. Of course that is why I volunteered. Good night.

Elyon: I will leave. I've enjoyed our [[visit]]. It has been interesting this avenue of approach. I am [[curious]] how this [[manifests]] in each of you. It is fun. Of course that is why I [[volunteered]]. Good night.

==Session 2==

==Session 2==