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===Teacher: [[Machiventa]], [[Will]]===

===Teacher: [[Machiventa]], [[Will]]===

===TR: [[JoiLin]], [[Eric]]===

===TR: [[JoiLin]], [[Eric]]===

==Session 1==

===Session 1===

===Opening===

====Opening====

Greetings. It is I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. I come this [[evening]] to deliver to you a brief [[message]] from [[Master Son|our sovereign]], [[Michael]]. It is as follows:

Greetings. It is I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. I come this [[evening]] to deliver to you a brief [[message]] from [[Master Son|our sovereign]], [[Michael]]. It is as follows:

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Purpose]]'''''====

===='''''[[Purpose]]'''''====

The [[fact]] of our coming [[together]] over these past two years has, on occasion, given rise to many [[questions]] as to the true [[purpose]] of these [[meetings]]. The purpose of [[education]] is foremost as it deals with your [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]]. I can safely say, if you are to distill the [[message]] to its most basic component, it would be that our purpose is to teach you [[methods]] and [[tools]] that will be useful to you to use as you [[journey]] on your path. It is not our [[purpose]] to try to [[influence]] the whole world, but, rather, to teach you to go out into this world as a changed and [[enlightened]] [[individual]] in service to [[the Father]] above. This is the way it must work. We do not [[possess]] any [[magical]] cures that would be able to be applied in a way as to affect the whole world. [[The Father]]'s [[plan]] calls for [[individuals]] to be changed so that they may carry forward the work that He [[desires]] take place.

The [[fact]] of our coming [[together]] over these past two years has, on occasion, given rise to many [[questions]] as to the true [[purpose]] of these [[meetings]]. The purpose of [[education]] is foremost as it deals with your [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]]. I can safely say, if you are to distill the [[message]] to its most basic component, it would be that our purpose is to teach you [[methods]] and [[tools]] that will be useful to you to use as you [[journey]] on your path. It is not our [[purpose]] to try to [[influence]] the whole world, but, rather, to teach you to go out into this world as a changed and [[enlightened]] [[individual]] in service to [[the Father]] above. This is the way it must work. We do not [[possess]] any [[magical]] cures that would be able to be applied in a way as to affect the whole world. [[The Father]]'s [[plan]] calls for [[individuals]] to be changed so that they may carry forward the work that He [[desires]] take place.

I detected earlier that there is a [[desire]] for more questions. I will take your questions now.

I detected earlier that there is a [[desire]] for more questions. I will take your questions now.

====Dialogue====

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[Prediction]]'''''====

===='''''[[Prediction]]'''''====

VINCENT: Will, I think that Helen wanted to know earlier and so had the rest of us, why [[the teachers]] feel compelled from time to time to make [[predictions]] on [[events]] that are upcoming?

VINCENT: Will, I think that Helen wanted to know earlier and so had the rest of us, why [[the teachers]] feel compelled from time to time to make [[predictions]] on [[events]] that are upcoming?

===Closing===

===Closing===

WILL: The hour grows late and I would ask that other [[questions]] be held until we meet again. This has been a useful exchange tonight. Many will leave here with a greater [[understanding]] of our [[purpose]] and their place within [[this mission]]. I [[encourage]] you to continue the good work serving your fellow man and serving [[your Father]] in heaven. Until we meet next week, I bid you a warm [[shalom]].

WILL: The hour grows late and I would ask that other [[questions]] be held until we meet again. This has been a useful exchange tonight. Many will leave here with a greater [[understanding]] of our [[purpose]] and their place within [[this mission]]. I [[encourage]] you to continue the good work serving your fellow man and serving [[your Father]] in heaven. Until we meet next week, I bid you a warm [[shalom]].

===Session 2===

==Session 2==

November 14, 1993

November 14, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Greetings and good evening to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you.

Greetings and good evening to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

This old vehicle still has the same old rattles, dings and squeaks that it had when I sat behind the wheel the last time. [Will is transmitting through Eric tonight, for the first time in a while.] It is a good [[feeling]].

This old vehicle still has the same old rattles, dings and squeaks that it had when I sat behind the wheel the last time. [Will is transmitting through Eric tonight, for the first time in a while.] It is a good [[feeling]].

===='''''[[Prediction]]''''', '''''[[Future]]'''''====

===='''''[[Prediction]]''''', '''''[[Future]]'''''====

So, for those among you who are [[considering]] where you are going and how you will get there, I suggest that you attempt to [[structure]] your [[future]] in [[cooperation]] with others not limited to the persons present in this group but those with whom you already know you work well and amicably. Nothing goes to [[waste]] in the [[Divine]] plan. We can safely [[predict]] that the [[relationships]] of the [[future]] will be built upon the [[relationships]] of the present for it is not possible to skip any steps in the Divine plan. Skipping steps is a human [[fantasy]].

So, for those among you who are [[considering]] where you are going and how you will get there, I suggest that you attempt to [[structure]] your [[future]] in [[cooperation]] with others not limited to the persons present in this group but those with whom you already know you work well and amicably. Nothing goes to [[waste]] in the [[Divine]] plan. We can safely [[predict]] that the [[relationships]] of the [[future]] will be built upon the [[relationships]] of the present for it is not possible to skip any steps in the Divine plan. Skipping steps is a human [[fantasy]].

====Closing====

===Closing===

This is my message to you tonight. The [[future]] is where openings and closings is all about. As always, we [[encourage]] you to take [[advantage]] of those openings between people and to do so in a [[clear]] minded fashion, not subjecting yourselves to sappy sentimentalism or [[foolhardiness]]. The persons [[graduating]] from [[your planet]] have a nearly [[unique]] [[quality]] - a capability to work in [[isolated]] [[environments]] without constant reinforcement. Successful spiritual [[voyagers]] from your planet accomplish this through hard headedness, a solid [[faith]], and an ability to [[honestly]] [[interpret]] those [[phenomena]] which their [[senses]] bring to them.

This is my message to you tonight. The [[future]] is where openings and closings is all about. As always, we [[encourage]] you to take [[advantage]] of those openings between people and to do so in a [[clear]] minded fashion, not subjecting yourselves to sappy sentimentalism or [[foolhardiness]]. The persons [[graduating]] from [[your planet]] have a nearly [[unique]] [[quality]] - a capability to work in [[isolated]] [[environments]] without constant reinforcement. Successful spiritual [[voyagers]] from your planet accomplish this through hard headedness, a solid [[faith]], and an ability to [[honestly]] [[interpret]] those [[phenomena]] which their [[senses]] bring to them.

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

That is all I have to say tonight. Thank you for your attention. Until we meet again, shalom.

That is all I have to say tonight. Thank you for your attention. Until we meet again, shalom.

===Session 3===

==Session 3==

November 21, 1993

November 21, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God upholds us. The [[light]] of God enfolds us. Wherever we are, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God upholds us. The [[light]] of God enfolds us. Wherever we are, He is.

As always, it gives me great [[pleasure]] to be among you, my dear [[students]]. It is, as I'm sure you well know, I, your teacher, Will who loves you.

As always, it gives me great [[pleasure]] to be among you, my dear [[students]]. It is, as I'm sure you well know, I, your teacher, Will who loves you.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====

===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====

I would like to speak this evening about the [[possibility]] mentioned by one of your members of there being [[private]] sittings. In the [[past]] this was not something that could be accomplished without putting undue [[stress]] on your [[TR|receiver]]. However, the way is now open that we might accomplish or fulfill those [[desires]] of individual members. I would suggest that you talk among yourselves [[agreeing]] upon a time that would work for JoiLyn that you might pursue this [[goal]]. You might utilize this time now to have such a [[discussion]]. I will be [[listening]] and will [[understand]] your [[decision]].  

I would like to speak this evening about the [[possibility]] mentioned by one of your members of there being [[private]] sittings. In the [[past]] this was not something that could be accomplished without putting undue [[stress]] on your [[TR|receiver]]. However, the way is now open that we might accomplish or fulfill those [[desires]] of individual members. I would suggest that you talk among yourselves [[agreeing]] upon a time that would work for JoiLyn that you might pursue this [[goal]]. You might utilize this time now to have such a [[discussion]]. I will be [[listening]] and will [[understand]] your [[decision]].  

====Closing====

===Closing===

Until next week, as always, I send you my love and look in on you each during the week to come. Stay in His [[light]] always my dear ones. [[Shalom]].

Until next week, as always, I send you my love and look in on you each during the week to come. Stay in His [[light]] always my dear ones. [[Shalom]].

 

==Session 4==

===Session 4===

===Opening===

====Opening====

(Long group [[discussion]] regarding [[personal]] sessions.]

(Long group [[discussion]] regarding [[personal]] sessions.]

===='''''[[Inquiry]]'''''====

===='''''[[Inquiry]]'''''====

Those [[questions]] that you might [[expect]] to be answered would be those questions pertaining to your [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]], questions that pertained to [[material]] life that you all must live on [[this planet]], those things pertaining to your job, your [[family]] members, may or may not be answered in a way that you would [[hope]]. I can only suggest that you [[prepare]] your questions having put some [[thought]] into those questions. Endeavor first to answer those questions yourselves. If, in [[fact]], you need [[guidance]] at that point, I would entertain hearing them and giving you an answer of some sort. If you have an [[individual]] question at this time, I will be willing to answer to the best of my [[ability]].

Those [[questions]] that you might [[expect]] to be answered would be those questions pertaining to your [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]], questions that pertained to [[material]] life that you all must live on [[this planet]], those things pertaining to your job, your [[family]] members, may or may not be answered in a way that you would [[hope]]. I can only suggest that you [[prepare]] your questions having put some [[thought]] into those questions. Endeavor first to answer those questions yourselves. If, in [[fact]], you need [[guidance]] at that point, I would entertain hearing them and giving you an answer of some sort. If you have an [[individual]] question at this time, I will be willing to answer to the best of my [[ability]].

====Dialogue====

===Dialogue===

JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I don't understand how you are limited by time. Do you need to know of individual sessions ahead of time? How available are you on call?

JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I don't understand how you are limited by time. Do you need to know of individual sessions ahead of time? How available are you on call?

WILL: When a [[group]] comes together to learn, such as this one, the members of the group whose [[heart]] is open to [[the Father]]'s will receive personal [[seraphim]] within a very short order. There is being done all that may be done to insure, to [[secure]] the [[future]] of [[this mission]], of this [[school]], my [[students]]. I would like to hold any further questions until next week as JoiLyn is having a [[problem]]. I think this sort of [[communication]] is one that will prove beneficial to both of us. I have a need to know what some of your needs are that may not be being met.  

WILL: When a [[group]] comes together to learn, such as this one, the members of the group whose [[heart]] is open to [[the Father]]'s will receive personal [[seraphim]] within a very short order. There is being done all that may be done to insure, to [[secure]] the [[future]] of [[this mission]], of this [[school]], my [[students]]. I would like to hold any further questions until next week as JoiLyn is having a [[problem]]. I think this sort of [[communication]] is one that will prove beneficial to both of us. I have a need to know what some of your needs are that may not be being met.  

====Closing====

===Closing===

So until next week, my dear ones, [[shalom]].

So until next week, my dear ones, [[shalom]].

===Session 6===

==Session 6==

November 28, 1993

November 28, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: (Through JoiLin) The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God upholds us. The [[light]] of God enfolds us. Wherever we go, He is.

WILL: (Through JoiLin) The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God upholds us. The [[light]] of God enfolds us. Wherever we go, He is.

Greetings my [[students]], it is I, your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you. JoiLin did not want to receive my transmissions tonight, however I [[persevered]] and she finally stepped out in [[faith]].

Greetings my [[students]], it is I, your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you. JoiLin did not want to receive my transmissions tonight, however I [[persevered]] and she finally stepped out in [[faith]].

I think I will open the floor for [[questions]] at this time.

I think I will open the floor for [[questions]] at this time.

====Dialogue====

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[Healing]]'''''====

===='''''[[Healing]]'''''====

VINCENT: Will, you've heard us talk about [[faith]] and [[healing]] and what that might have to do with this [[group]] and I would be interested in hearing your [[thoughts]] on this.

VINCENT: Will, you've heard us talk about [[faith]] and [[healing]] and what that might have to do with this [[group]] and I would be interested in hearing your [[thoughts]] on this.

But it does serve as a good [[example]] how [[difficult]] it is for the human mind to stay locked on anything even for a few [[moments]]. No one need be [[embarrassed]] by [[events]] such as these. It is part of being a [[human]]. Regular [[stillness]] [[practice]] will temper your minds, subdue your [[animal]] [[impulses]], cause you to turn your eyes upward to [[the Father]]'s [[path]] and help you to walk in the [[light]]. Therefore we recommend it to you. That is all I have to say.

But it does serve as a good [[example]] how [[difficult]] it is for the human mind to stay locked on anything even for a few [[moments]]. No one need be [[embarrassed]] by [[events]] such as these. It is part of being a [[human]]. Regular [[stillness]] [[practice]] will temper your minds, subdue your [[animal]] [[impulses]], cause you to turn your eyes upward to [[the Father]]'s [[path]] and help you to walk in the [[light]]. Therefore we recommend it to you. That is all I have to say.

====Closing====

===Closing===

 

[[Shalom]].

[[Shalom]].

===Session 7===

==Session 7==

December 5, 1993

December 5, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[thought]] of God [[supports]] us. The love of God enfolds us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[thought]] of God [[supports]] us. The love of God enfolds us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Good evening and greetings to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

Good evening and greetings to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Agondonters]]''''', '''''[[Divorce]]'''''====

===='''''[[Agondonters]]''''', '''''[[Divorce]]'''''====

Many times we have spoken about the openings and closings between people but the [[path]] across [[the heavens]] is also filled with the [[meetings]] and partings between people. It is a part of the price of the [[path]] of [[progress]]. We have called you [[Agondonters]] because you [[act]] without seeing the [[consequences]] and [[rewards]] of your acts. You [[love]] without any reasonable [[expectation]] of having that love returned. You [[believe]] where there is no basis for the belief. We [[value]] you because you are capable of working [[alone]] unlike most other [[Paper 30 - Personalities of the Grand Universe|orders of beings]]. And when we say alone, we mean [[alone]].

Many times we have spoken about the openings and closings between people but the [[path]] across [[the heavens]] is also filled with the [[meetings]] and partings between people. It is a part of the price of the [[path]] of [[progress]]. We have called you [[Agondonters]] because you [[act]] without seeing the [[consequences]] and [[rewards]] of your acts. You [[love]] without any reasonable [[expectation]] of having that love returned. You [[believe]] where there is no basis for the belief. We [[value]] you because you are capable of working [[alone]] unlike most other [[Paper 30 - Personalities of the Grand Universe|orders of beings]]. And when we say alone, we mean [[alone]].

Soon arrives the [[ritual]] [[celebration]] of [[Michael]]'s [[incarnation]] in human flesh. Notwithstanding commercial [[exploitation]], many human [[minds]] are open to the suggestion that there was in [[fact]] validity and [[meaning]] and a special [[purpose]] in the [[birth]] and [[life]] of [[Jesus|the teacher of Nazareth]]. Your job is to recognize those openings and, when they occur, to [[respond]] as though Jesus of Nazareth were standing by your side [[silently]] and, by your [[actions]], you [[demonstrate]] to him your understanding and grasp of his [[message]] and all that he lived for and, in so acting, you [[abandon]] [[thoughts]] of yourself and serve as a conduit for the [[light]] of [[the Father]]'s [[love]] to [[flow]] through you so that the Father may [[interact]] directly with the person and that you allow the Father's [[light]] to shine neither filtered nor [[refracted]] by any inappropriate attempts at [[levity]] or deprecation. When you can do this, then you are doing something worth counting. That is [[service]].

Soon arrives the [[ritual]] [[celebration]] of [[Michael]]'s [[incarnation]] in human flesh. Notwithstanding commercial [[exploitation]], many human [[minds]] are open to the suggestion that there was in [[fact]] validity and [[meaning]] and a special [[purpose]] in the [[birth]] and [[life]] of [[Jesus|the teacher of Nazareth]]. Your job is to recognize those openings and, when they occur, to [[respond]] as though Jesus of Nazareth were standing by your side [[silently]] and, by your [[actions]], you [[demonstrate]] to him your understanding and grasp of his [[message]] and all that he lived for and, in so acting, you [[abandon]] [[thoughts]] of yourself and serve as a conduit for the [[light]] of [[the Father]]'s [[love]] to [[flow]] through you so that the Father may [[interact]] directly with the person and that you allow the Father's [[light]] to shine neither filtered nor [[refracted]] by any inappropriate attempts at [[levity]] or deprecation. When you can do this, then you are doing something worth counting. That is [[service]].

====Closing====

===Closing===

[[Shalom]].

[[Shalom]].

 

==Session 8==

===Session 8===

December 12, 1993

December 12, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: Good evening my dear ones, it is I, Will, your [[teacher]] who [[loves]] you truly. We are gathered here this evening [[embraced]] by [[the Father|the very Father]], Himself, as are all those spirit-led [[individuals]] throughout the [[land]]. All of His [[children]] are held within His [[embrace]].

WILL: Good evening my dear ones, it is I, Will, your [[teacher]] who [[loves]] you truly. We are gathered here this evening [[embraced]] by [[the Father|the very Father]], Himself, as are all those spirit-led [[individuals]] throughout the [[land]]. All of His [[children]] are held within His [[embrace]].

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Christmas]]'''''====

===='''''[[Christmas]]'''''====

We, your [[teachers]], are always filled with such [[pride]] when we watch you as you go about your day throughout the week taking those [[opportunities]] to shine forth [[the Father]]'s [[light]]. This [[plan]] that you have to feed those members of the [[brotherhood]] that are less fortunate than yourselves is one we both [[appreciate]] and thank you for. [Editor's note, the group discussed plans to cook and serve a meal at the local [[homeless]] [[shelter]].] You will come away from this offer of [[love]] understanding that you are gaining much more than you are giving. We [[think]] it unfortunate that this sort of [[effort]] is not put forth by more people even at other times during the year. It takes a [[remembrance]] of the day you celebrate [[Michael]]'s birthday to put you in a frame of [[mind]] wherein you seem more inclined to do these kinds of [[service]] projects. Do not mistake this, my dear ones, as recriminations. I was speaking more on a general frame - all people in your world. Would it not be lovely were this to happen on a daily basis across your [[land]]? We see this as a [[probability]] at some time in the [[future]] and you, my precious [[students]], are workers at this grass roots level. It will be because of the work that you do that this [[effort]] will gain [[momentum]].

We, your [[teachers]], are always filled with such [[pride]] when we watch you as you go about your day throughout the week taking those [[opportunities]] to shine forth [[the Father]]'s [[light]]. This [[plan]] that you have to feed those members of the [[brotherhood]] that are less fortunate than yourselves is one we both [[appreciate]] and thank you for. [Editor's note, the group discussed plans to cook and serve a meal at the local [[homeless]] [[shelter]].] You will come away from this offer of [[love]] understanding that you are gaining much more than you are giving. We [[think]] it unfortunate that this sort of [[effort]] is not put forth by more people even at other times during the year. It takes a [[remembrance]] of the day you celebrate [[Michael]]'s birthday to put you in a frame of [[mind]] wherein you seem more inclined to do these kinds of [[service]] projects. Do not mistake this, my dear ones, as recriminations. I was speaking more on a general frame - all people in your world. Would it not be lovely were this to happen on a daily basis across your [[land]]? We see this as a [[probability]] at some time in the [[future]] and you, my precious [[students]], are workers at this grass roots level. It will be because of the work that you do that this [[effort]] will gain [[momentum]].

There is nothing within the [[scope]] of your lives that goes unseen by [[the Father]]. Those [[efforts]] made by you, both large and small, are all properly recorded and given their due.

There is nothing within the [[scope]] of your lives that goes unseen by [[the Father]]. Those [[efforts]] made by you, both large and small, are all properly recorded and given their due.

====Closing====

===Closing===

I would ask you, in your spare [[time]], to re[[read]] some of our past lessons and rekindle some of the [[energy]] you all exhibited at the beginning of [[our mission]] work. Each lesson building on the one [[past]] and, brought to [[light]] again, helps to rekindle the [[flame]] in the [[heart]]. This would be all I would ask, keeping in [[mind]] always to give [[the Father]] His time first. I [[love]] you my dear ones and I am with you, each and every one, as you go about your week. [[Shalom]].

I would ask you, in your spare [[time]], to re[[read]] some of our past lessons and rekindle some of the [[energy]] you all exhibited at the beginning of [[our mission]] work. Each lesson building on the one [[past]] and, brought to [[light]] again, helps to rekindle the [[flame]] in the [[heart]]. This would be all I would ask, keeping in [[mind]] always to give [[the Father]] His time first. I [[love]] you my dear ones and I am with you, each and every one, as you go about your week. [[Shalom]].

I won't keep you, I simply wanted to [[share]] with you our [[appreciation]] for the [[service]] you do both among your group and among your [[community]]. You are not overlooked. We see and [[appreciate]]. And now, my children, I leave you with my [[blessings]] giving you the [[understanding]] that you are all in my [[thoughts]] and in my [[heart]]. [[Shalom]].

I won't keep you, I simply wanted to [[share]] with you our [[appreciation]] for the [[service]] you do both among your group and among your [[community]]. You are not overlooked. We see and [[appreciate]]. And now, my children, I leave you with my [[blessings]] giving you the [[understanding]] that you are all in my [[thoughts]] and in my [[heart]]. [[Shalom]].

===Session 9===

==Session 9==

December 19, 1993

December 19, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: Greetings, my [[students]], it is I, your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you. I would like to [[welcome]] our guest. We like to see new [[faces]] among the old.

WILL: Greetings, my [[students]], it is I, your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you. I would like to [[welcome]] our guest. We like to see new [[faces]] among the old.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Family]]''''', '''''[[Home]]'''''====

===='''''[[Family]]''''', '''''[[Home]]'''''====

I would like to speak today of those [[kindnesses]] that are so oft time neglected toward our own [[families]]. Many people, in beginning the [[spiritual]] [[journey]], put more [[energy]] toward helping others outside the [[family]] and completely forget that that [[charity]] and love by rights ought to begin within one's own [[home]]. How many times we take [[offense]] from a family member over small issues that, when coming from someone else outside our own [[family]], a [[stranger]], we would so easily overlook. This is sometimes [[difficult]] to [[understand]] with hindsight why it is. It seems so easy to hurt those we [[love]]. It is also easy to take those we [[love]] for granted. With a [[stranger]] this doesn't happen for we have no [[history]] with them.

I would like to speak today of those [[kindnesses]] that are so oft time neglected toward our own [[families]]. Many people, in beginning the [[spiritual]] [[journey]], put more [[energy]] toward helping others outside the [[family]] and completely forget that that [[charity]] and love by rights ought to begin within one's own [[home]]. How many times we take [[offense]] from a family member over small issues that, when coming from someone else outside our own [[family]], a [[stranger]], we would so easily overlook. This is sometimes [[difficult]] to [[understand]] with hindsight why it is. It seems so easy to hurt those we [[love]]. It is also easy to take those we [[love]] for granted. With a [[stranger]] this doesn't happen for we have no [[history]] with them.

Over the next week I would like to ask all of you to look within your [[family]] and try to [[recognize]] those times when you become short, when you take for granted or hold back [[considerations]] that you would give to a [[stranger]]. [[Change]] those times into the loving, into the giving, into the [[understanding]] times. [[Family]] is so important. Family is the [[foundation]] upon which your [[future]] spiritual [[life]] will [[flow]]. He doesn't only work through you to [[strangers]]. He works through you to all people. More often with your [[family]] members if you but give Him a [[chance]].

Over the next week I would like to ask all of you to look within your [[family]] and try to [[recognize]] those times when you become short, when you take for granted or hold back [[considerations]] that you would give to a [[stranger]]. [[Change]] those times into the loving, into the giving, into the [[understanding]] times. [[Family]] is so important. Family is the [[foundation]] upon which your [[future]] spiritual [[life]] will [[flow]]. He doesn't only work through you to [[strangers]]. He works through you to all people. More often with your [[family]] members if you but give Him a [[chance]].

====Closing====

===Closing===

The hour grows late so I will leave you now with my [[blessing]], [[admonishing]] you, as always, to seek [[the Father]] first. Let Him fill you from the [[fountain]] that knows no end. [[Shalom]].

The hour grows late so I will leave you now with my [[blessing]], [[admonishing]] you, as always, to seek [[the Father]] first. Let Him fill you from the [[fountain]] that knows no end. [[Shalom]].

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