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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Diversity]]'''''====

===='''''[[Diversity]]'''''====

Elyon (Jonathan): Greetings, friends, Elyon speaking. Jonathan has [[received]] a [[visual]] of my lesson, and I would like to [[unfold]] this before he orders the arrangement. I would speak using the [[imagery]] of a spiritual [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_pool swimming pool], for it has many implications that I would like to [[share]]. At times I would say, "some of you are", but it can be replaced with "sometimes you each", for both [[perspectives]] will provide [[insight]].

Elyon (Jonathan): Greetings, friends, Elyon speaking. Jonathan has [[received]] a [[visual]] of my lesson, and I would like to [[unfold]] this before he orders the arrangement. I would speak using the [[imagery]] of a spiritual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_pool swimming pool], for it has many implications that I would like to [[share]]. At times I would say, "some of you are", but it can be replaced with "sometimes you each", for both [[perspectives]] will provide [[insight]].

This spiritual swimming pool is like the [[family of God]] with various [[dimensions]] and a variety of activities. Some of you approach the pool timidly, a toe or two at a time, as you carefully [[transition]] through the [[temperature]] [[change]]. Some of you enjoy the [[shock]] of a rapid plunge for it proves [[invigorating]]. Some of you prefer the diving board, go through great gyrations, and make a big splash, while others prefer the [[solitude]] of pursuing the pool bottom in the [[quiet]]. At times you find yourself resting upon a flotation device, such as a sound teaching, that [[supports]] you in this [[spiritual]] water. At times you each are content with your activities and bask on the deck, taking time off. Some of you are socially minded and enjoy the [[games]], not so concerned with [[understanding]], but play such as "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Polo_(game) Marco Polo]" where even your eyes are closed and you can't see, but you call in [[faith]]. Some of you enjoy the athletic [[discipline]] of swimming laps, of [[study]], of spiritual [[techniques]] that enhance your [[growth]]. Yet all of you are together enjoying [[recreation]] and athletics. I will also point out that all around this pool are the lifeguard chairs upon which are sitting your [[Seraphic Guardians|guardians]], your [[Thought Adjuster]], and [[Spirit of Truth|Michael's good spirit]], ever watching over your activities, ever [[prepared]] to provide [[counsel]] and alert you to the better [[methods]] of play and work.

This spiritual swimming pool is like the [[family of God]] with various [[dimensions]] and a variety of activities. Some of you approach the pool timidly, a toe or two at a time, as you carefully [[transition]] through the [[temperature]] [[change]]. Some of you enjoy the [[shock]] of a rapid plunge for it proves [[invigorating]]. Some of you prefer the diving board, go through great gyrations, and make a big splash, while others prefer the [[solitude]] of pursuing the pool bottom in the [[quiet]]. At times you find yourself resting upon a flotation device, such as a sound teaching, that [[supports]] you in this [[spiritual]] water. At times you each are content with your activities and bask on the deck, taking time off. Some of you are socially minded and enjoy the [[games]], not so concerned with [[understanding]], but play such as "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Polo_(game) Marco Polo]" where even your eyes are closed and you can't see, but you call in [[faith]]. Some of you enjoy the athletic [[discipline]] of swimming laps, of [[study]], of spiritual [[techniques]] that enhance your [[growth]]. Yet all of you are together enjoying [[recreation]] and athletics. I will also point out that all around this pool are the lifeguard chairs upon which are sitting your [[Seraphic Guardians|guardians]], your [[Thought Adjuster]], and [[Spirit of Truth|Michael's good spirit]], ever watching over your activities, ever [[prepared]] to provide [[counsel]] and alert you to the better [[methods]] of play and work.

This is all I will [[express]] in this imagery, and I know you are capable of deriving [[meaning]] from the various elements. I thank you.

This is all I will [[express]] in this imagery, and I know you are capable of deriving [[meaning]] from the various elements. I thank you.

Jonathan: Thank you for your [[visit]].

Jonathan: Thank you for your [[visit]].

===='''''[[Faith]]'''''====

===='''''[[Faith]]'''''====

When I was a child and was told [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus Santa Claus] would [[visit]] everybody around the world, go down everyone's chimney, I was baffled how that was possible in one night. Later in [[church]] I heard through [[prayers]] the request that you be with the congregation that day. I began to think, how could you do that and be with every other church at that same hour? Through my [[study]] of The [[Urantia Book]] I learned that through your [[Creative Spirit]] that pervades this universe and your [[Spirit of Truth]] which is anchored with her on [[Salvington]], I can see how you could be everywhere, how you could [[visit]] even as you have with us, having come down our chimney. All these years I have loved you, and I seek to love you even more as time [[unfolds]]. I look forward to the day I can visit with you on Salvington, though I am not so sure I look forward to the day of leaving you, of saying [[good bye]].

When I was a child and was told [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus Santa Claus] would [[visit]] everybody around the world, go down everyone's chimney, I was baffled how that was possible in one night. Later in [[church]] I heard through [[prayers]] the request that you be with the congregation that day. I began to think, how could you do that and be with every other church at that same hour? Through my [[study]] of The [[Urantia Book]] I learned that through your [[Creative Spirit]] that pervades this universe and your [[Spirit of Truth]] which is anchored with her on [[Salvington]], I can see how you could be everywhere, how you could [[visit]] even as you have with us, having come down our chimney. All these years I have loved you, and I seek to love you even more as time [[unfolds]]. I look forward to the day I can visit with you on Salvington, though I am not so sure I look forward to the day of leaving you, of saying [[good bye]].

Michael: And so the [[desires]] of your [[heart]], so shall it be. You and I will [[commune]] on many different levels. These [[mechanics]] of how and where, the [[logistics]] are but one simple aspect of the many aspects incapable of your [[mortal]] [[comprehension]] at this time . ... many levels . ..have reached beyond your [[ability]] to understand, and through [[faith]] you have believed that it is so. This is far greater of an achievement than the [[knowledge]] of how this is so. At this point it is far more beneficial to you to develop this [[faith]]-grasp of the [[truth]]. You do well in this regard as in so many.

Michael: And so the [[desires]] of your [[heart]], so shall it be. You and I will [[commune]] on many different levels. These [[mechanics]] of how and where, the [[logistics]] are but one simple aspect of the many aspects incapable of your [[mortal]] [[comprehension]] at this time . ... many levels . ..have reached beyond your [[ability]] to understand, and through [[faith]] you have believed that it is so. This is far greater of an achievement than the [[knowledge]] of how this is so. At this point it is far more beneficial to you to develop this [[faith]]-grasp of the [[truth]]. You do well in this regard as in so many.