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TOMAS: How are you this evening? Group: Great. Full. Full of [[mischief]].

TOMAS: How are you this evening? Group: Great. Full. Full of [[mischief]].

TOMAS: Have I not dubbed you "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Rascals little rascals]"? Group: Um-hum. Yes you have.

TOMAS: Have I not dubbed you "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Rascals little rascals]"? Group: Um-hum. Yes you have.

TOMAS: Actually, your [[behavior]] is improving. For a [[moment]] there I felt like a true teacher, one who comes in and raps on the desk or on the blackboard, so thank you for that flash of [[awareness]] of how it is in your [[literal]] classrooms.

TOMAS: Actually, your [[behavior]] is improving. For a [[moment]] there I felt like a true teacher, one who comes in and raps on the desk or on the blackboard, so thank you for that flash of [[awareness]] of how it is in your [[literal]] classrooms.

It is a [[pleasure]] for me to be here with you as always, and my pleasure [[grows]] as you grow, [[individually]] and as a [[group]]. It gives me pause to [[celebrate]] when I perceive the growth of the greater [[community]], as well. It is easy to [[become]] single-minded in your own realm/ in our own realm, so [[busy]] are we at our sundry tasks, but the plan is all-[[encompassing]]; the growth extends far beyond this [[teacher base]].

It is a [[pleasure]] for me to be here with you as always, and my pleasure [[grows]] as you grow, [[individually]] and as a [[group]]. It gives me pause to [[celebrate]] when I perceive the growth of the greater [[community]], as well. It is easy to [[become]] single-minded in your own realm/ in our own realm, so [[busy]] are we at our sundry tasks, but the plan is all-[[encompassing]]; the growth extends far beyond this [[teacher base]].

The [[experience]] at the [http://www.grailville.org/ Grailville conference] was a small sampling of the actual [[spiritual]] [[awakening]] taking place all around you. Other groups are coming into [[being]]; other teachers are coming on-line; all of these advances are made possible because of [[Michael]]'s [[dedication]] to calling you forth into a living loving [[ideal]] of [[personal]] [[spiritual]] [[experience]].

The [[experience]] at the [https://www.grailville.org/ Grailville conference] was a small sampling of the actual [[spiritual]] [[awakening]] taking place all around you. Other groups are coming into [[being]]; other teachers are coming on-line; all of these advances are made possible because of [[Michael]]'s [[dedication]] to calling you forth into a living loving [[ideal]] of [[personal]] [[spiritual]] [[experience]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Comfort]]''''', '''''[[Presence]]'''''====

===='''''[[Comfort]]''''', '''''[[Presence]]'''''====

Let me now return my [[focus]] of [[attention]] to the qualifier, the descriptive qualifier of "comforting". It has been said and it is true that only [[the Father]] can provide true [[comfort]], that even as those who practice [[merciful]] ministry -- [[care]]-givers, [[mothers]], and others who provide succor and nourishment -- are in [[truth]] only acting as a vehicle for the comforting [[inherent]] in [[divinity]].

Let me now return my [[focus]] of [[attention]] to the qualifier, the descriptive qualifier of "comforting". It has been said and it is true that only [[the Father]] can provide true [[comfort]], that even as those who practice [[merciful]] ministry -- [[care]]-givers, [[mothers]], and others who provide succor and nourishment -- are in [[truth]] only acting as a vehicle for the comforting [[inherent]] in [[divinity]].

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Comforter The Comforter] is one of the designated [[names]] given our [[Creator Son]]. And so you, his child, are able to provide comfort to those in your [[life]], as you pass by, since it is from Him. This new fruit of comforting [[presence]] is available to you as a son, as a daughter, of God, and as you remain close to Him, you then can provide a comforting presence to your [[peers]].

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Comforter The Comforter] is one of the designated [[names]] given our [[Creator Son]]. And so you, his child, are able to provide comfort to those in your [[life]], as you pass by, since it is from Him. This new fruit of comforting [[presence]] is available to you as a son, as a daughter, of God, and as you remain close to Him, you then can provide a comforting presence to your [[peers]].

I would like for you, this week, to think about your [[relationships]]. First, about the relationship between you and [[the Father]]. See and [[feel]] how it is that He provides you with His comforting presence, and how [[meaningful]] it is to you when you thus bask in the [[knowledge]] that He is there to comfort you. Think also of your relationship with yourself and how it is that your presence is comforted by the [[understanding]] that the God of all is present with you and comforts you.

I would like for you, this week, to think about your [[relationships]]. First, about the relationship between you and [[the Father]]. See and [[feel]] how it is that He provides you with His comforting presence, and how [[meaningful]] it is to you when you thus bask in the [[knowledge]] that He is there to comfort you. Think also of your relationship with yourself and how it is that your presence is comforted by the [[understanding]] that the God of all is present with you and comforts you.

Having now taken this as a, [[reality]] for yourself, turn it outward toward [[service]] in terms of those with whom you have [[contact]], with those with whom you have [[relationships]] and [[associations]], and portray yourself as an embodiment of comforting [[presence]]. In the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer prayer of St. Francis], he asks, he seeks, that he may [[comfort]] rather than be comforted, and I ask you now this week to take this fruit and savor it and to feed His sheep with the fruit of your [[understanding]] of comforting presence. Report back to me then and to each other how it has affected your [[associations]].

Having now taken this as a, [[reality]] for yourself, turn it outward toward [[service]] in terms of those with whom you have [[contact]], with those with whom you have [[relationships]] and [[associations]], and portray yourself as an embodiment of comforting [[presence]]. In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer prayer of St. Francis], he asks, he seeks, that he may [[comfort]] rather than be comforted, and I ask you now this week to take this fruit and savor it and to feed His sheep with the fruit of your [[understanding]] of comforting presence. Report back to me then and to each other how it has affected your [[associations]].

Dear ones, I am [[eager]] to interact with you. I offer myself as your [[friend]] and [[servant]]. How may I help you this evening?

Dear ones, I am [[eager]] to interact with you. I offer myself as your [[friend]] and [[servant]]. How may I help you this evening?

TOMAS: No. In regard to what she's asking for.

TOMAS: No. In regard to what she's asking for.

===='''''[[Discernment]]''''', '''''[[Urantia Movement]]'''''====

===='''''[[Discernment]]''''', '''''[[Urantia Movement]]'''''====

Leah: "I am full of questions." She wanted to know . .. she just mentions that she was in a [http://www.religioustolerance.org/kumasi01.htm Martha syndrome], that she was not able to spend time with us at [[Jesus]]' birthday party but she wanted to know "if the lady (Gerdean) in the red blouse was a [[T/R]]. Please [[enlighten]] me. What is going on? And indeed, if the [[Buffalo TeaM|Buffalo group]] is having [[meetings]] like that," she feels that certain members of her group might like to be present and [[feel]] the atmosphere. I believe she is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki Reiki] person and that's why she made that comment. That's just my [[opinion]] and conjecture.

Leah: "I am full of questions." She wanted to know . .. she just mentions that she was in a [https://www.religioustolerance.org/kumasi01.htm Martha syndrome], that she was not able to spend time with us at [[Jesus]]' birthday party but she wanted to know "if the lady (Gerdean) in the red blouse was a [[T/R]]. Please [[enlighten]] me. What is going on? And indeed, if the [[Buffalo TeaM|Buffalo group]] is having [[meetings]] like that," she feels that certain members of her group might like to be present and [[feel]] the atmosphere. I believe she is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki Reiki] person and that's why she made that comment. That's just my [[opinion]] and conjecture.

She writes: "Have you [[entertained]] any [[doubt]] that it might be the works of [[Caligastia]], the wily one?" and she puts this [[statement]], "who caused the shift between the [[Urantia Foundation|Foundation]] and [[the Fellowship]] by working on their [[egos]]? I feel I must be totally [[clear]] in my [[intent]] and integrity, to be without a [[shadow]] of a [[doubt]]. Too much is happening on [[this planet]]. We cannot afford another screw up. Please find time to answer my questions."

She writes: "Have you [[entertained]] any [[doubt]] that it might be the works of [[Caligastia]], the wily one?" and she puts this [[statement]], "who caused the shift between the [[Urantia Foundation|Foundation]] and [[the Fellowship]] by working on their [[egos]]? I feel I must be totally [[clear]] in my [[intent]] and integrity, to be without a [[shadow]] of a [[doubt]]. Too much is happening on [[this planet]]. We cannot afford another screw up. Please find time to answer my questions."

Abram: I think that's a great [[explanation]]. Leah: Thanks very much.

Abram: I think that's a great [[explanation]]. Leah: Thanks very much.

TOMAS: I told you I am [[happy]] to serve … as are you all. I am going to begin to [[reference]] the [[fact]] that we have soon been together for a full year. As we come up to our anniversary date, which is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_%28United_States%29 Thanksgiving] or thereabouts, I will ask you to begin to [[think]] about our next year's agenda. I would like to begin to see you take a more [[active]] role in our [[community]]. I would, therefore, like for you to begin to [[ponder]] in your [[heart]] how you might bring about that which you [[perceive]] yourself or this group as doing.

TOMAS: I told you I am [[happy]] to serve … as are you all. I am going to begin to [[reference]] the [[fact]] that we have soon been together for a full year. As we come up to our anniversary date, which is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_%28United_States%29 Thanksgiving] or thereabouts, I will ask you to begin to [[think]] about our next year's agenda. I would like to begin to see you take a more [[active]] role in our [[community]]. I would, therefore, like for you to begin to [[ponder]] in your [[heart]] how you might bring about that which you [[perceive]] yourself or this group as doing.

Do not get hung up on it at this point, but we cannot sit forever in the lap of [[comfort]] and [[truth]] and not ultimately [[feel]] compelled to go out and [[proclaim]], publish, this good news. It is to that end that I ask you to [[consider]] this in the next month or so along with all the other things that I have asked you to think about and [[ponder]].

Do not get hung up on it at this point, but we cannot sit forever in the lap of [[comfort]] and [[truth]] and not ultimately [[feel]] compelled to go out and [[proclaim]], publish, this good news. It is to that end that I ask you to [[consider]] this in the next month or so along with all the other things that I have asked you to think about and [[ponder]].

Elizabeth: Well, I already have been [[thinking]], and I know you don't want to entertain these things right now, but we just have this [[wonderful]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borders_Bookstores Border's Book Store] and they will do a book fair for us, and it will feature a [[book]] in that certain way that they do, but I will let that hang. But I have a question or two.

Elizabeth: Well, I already have been [[thinking]], and I know you don't want to entertain these things right now, but we just have this [[wonderful]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borders_Bookstores Border's Book Store] and they will do a book fair for us, and it will feature a [[book]] in that certain way that they do, but I will let that hang. But I have a question or two.

TOMAS: Please.

TOMAS: Please.

TOMAS: Ask.

TOMAS: Ask.

Elizabeth: It has something to do with [[life]] and [[death]] and how much [[control]] or right we have to exercise over it, and I really would like to know if you could give us any input on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._kavorkian Dr. Kavorkian].

Elizabeth: It has something to do with [[life]] and [[death]] and how much [[control]] or right we have to exercise over it, and I really would like to know if you could give us any input on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._kavorkian Dr. Kavorkian].

TOMAS: I have [[discussed]] him as well. Elizabeth: Okay. I'll find it.

TOMAS: I have [[discussed]] him as well. Elizabeth: Okay. I'll find it.

I am glad to see you back with us, Jude. I [[understand]] you had a difficult furrow to [[plow]].

I am glad to see you back with us, Jude. I [[understand]] you had a difficult furrow to [[plow]].

Jude: Yes, I sure did, Tomas. I was looking forward to making the trip to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati,_Ohio Cincinnati], to [http://www.grailville.org/ Grailville], and in the meantime I got sick and missed more than half of it. I came [[home]] and remained sick and I had a visit from -- I'm not sure who it was yet, but I rebelled against [[everything]] that was said with my [[mission]], what I am to do. I rebelled against everyone. I'm afraid that I hurt [[Christ Michael]], Daniel who [[trusted]] me, you Tomas, and all my brothers and sisters in this room here. I [[rebelled]] with [[anger]] against Gerdean who you know I [[love]] very much. And I have never been a quitter or a [[coward]]. I felt like I was both this time. I need everyone's [[forgiveness]].

Jude: Yes, I sure did, Tomas. I was looking forward to making the trip to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati,_Ohio Cincinnati], to [https://www.grailville.org/ Grailville], and in the meantime I got sick and missed more than half of it. I came [[home]] and remained sick and I had a visit from -- I'm not sure who it was yet, but I rebelled against [[everything]] that was said with my [[mission]], what I am to do. I rebelled against everyone. I'm afraid that I hurt [[Christ Michael]], Daniel who [[trusted]] me, you Tomas, and all my brothers and sisters in this room here. I [[rebelled]] with [[anger]] against Gerdean who you know I [[love]] very much. And I have never been a quitter or a [[coward]]. I felt like I was both this time. I need everyone's [[forgiveness]].

TOMAS: Jude, my son.  

TOMAS: Jude, my son.