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Our greatest benefit from being of [[service]] to our fellows is a closer personal [[relationship]] to Father and the divine realm. To serve out of a [[love]] for God literally takes us from an [[ego]] mind-set to a mind-set quite like [[the Master]] Himself possessed. With evolution we have learned that we do not have to be of [[service]]--we need to. We need to be a part of the inner workings of the wheel of life. Serving takes us from [[focus]] on self to something greater, something so much more than what we are.

Our greatest benefit from being of [[service]] to our fellows is a closer personal [[relationship]] to Father and the divine realm. To serve out of a [[love]] for God literally takes us from an [[ego]] mind-set to a mind-set quite like [[the Master]] Himself possessed. With evolution we have learned that we do not have to be of [[service]]--we need to. We need to be a part of the inner workings of the wheel of life. Serving takes us from [[focus]] on self to something greater, something so much more than what we are.

Anyone who has ever seen the [[satisfaction]] on the face of a child, who has been [[thanked]] for performing a [[selfless]] act of service, knows that there is definitely a living [[energy]], a gateway to balanced [[self-esteem]], an opening to belief in a [[divine]] realm. Of course, the child craves the [[praise]], but praise alone will not encourage them to keep serving, no. A belief in that they are useful, needed [[beings]] among the whole of [[society]] teaches them cosmic [[responsibility]]. Selfless serving teaches a child that they are not the center of [[the universe]], but most definitely an equal part of it, along with all their fellows.

Anyone who has ever seen the [[satisfaction]] on the face of a child, who has been thanked for performing a [[selfless]] act of service, knows that there is definitely a living [[energy]], a gateway to balanced [[self-esteem]], an opening to belief in a [[divine]] realm. Of course, the child craves the [[praise]], but praise alone will not encourage them to keep serving, no. A belief in that they are useful, needed [[beings]] among the whole of [[society]] teaches them cosmic [[responsibility]]. Selfless serving teaches a child that they are not the center of [[the universe]], but most definitely an equal part of it, along with all their fellows.

When we view some of the [[elderly]] in your [[society]], they are without [[value]] because they are no longer needed or considered a productive part of [[the whole]]. If the people of [[Urantia]] knew how detrimental this was to their seniors, they would most definitely implement a new plan to put these valuable citizens back into productive positions. We can [[understand]] how some of the elderly become [[bitter]] in mind, frail in body and hopeless in [[attitude]]. Can you imaging the self-worth of these downcast [[individuals]]?

When we view some of the [[elderly]] in your [[society]], they are without [[value]] because they are no longer needed or considered a productive part of [[the whole]]. If the people of [[Urantia]] knew how detrimental this was to their seniors, they would most definitely implement a new plan to put these valuable citizens back into productive positions. We can [[understand]] how some of the elderly become [[bitter]] in mind, frail in body and hopeless in [[attitude]]. Can you imaging the self-worth of these downcast [[individuals]]?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer's_disease Alzheimer's disease] is not merely a physical aliment within the [[brain]], but almost an [[escape]] for those who no longer feel needed and productive. On the other end of that [[spectrum]], the seniors, who are still employed or volunteering or taking part in their [[family]] life, act with more [[energy]] than many of our young people today. They are at the end of life and still they are with a [[beautiful]] [[countenance]], a lively [[radiance]] and a smile that goes on forever.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer's_disease Alzheimer's disease] is not merely a physical aliment within the [[brain]], but almost an [[escape]] for those who no longer feel needed and productive. On the other end of that [[spectrum]], the seniors, who are still employed or volunteering or taking part in their [[family]] life, act with more [[energy]] than many of our young people today. They are at the end of life and still they are with a [[beautiful]] [[countenance]], a lively [[radiance]] and a smile that goes on forever.

We need not to serve out of spiritual [[obligation]], no. We need to serve because that is the [[energy]] that moves [[life]]. [[Service]] is the [[act]] and [[love]] is the [[consequence]]. We become more [[humbled]] in true service, not exalted because we show ourselves to be good and highly [[worthy]] of our fellows praise. Service becomes an [[honor]]--not a [[duty]]. It becomes a [[feeling]] that you stand side-by-side working with Father.

We need not to serve out of spiritual [[obligation]], no. We need to serve because that is the [[energy]] that moves [[life]]. [[Service]] is the [[act]] and [[love]] is the [[consequence]]. We become more [[humbled]] in true service, not exalted because we show ourselves to be good and highly [[worthy]] of our fellows praise. Service becomes an [[honor]]--not a [[duty]]. It becomes a [[feeling]] that you stand side-by-side working with Father.

I would suggest that you look for [[opportunities]] to be of [[service]] this week and also allow your fellows to serve you. Remember we all need to serve out of [[feeling]] [[universe]] [[connection]], not human [[obligation]]. Move away from [[focus]] on attachments to a new focus on new [[goals]]. Continue with a few moments of daily [[worship]] when you find opportunity, yes. A few questions.

I would suggest that you look for [[opportunities]] to be of [[service]] this week and also allow your fellows to serve you. Remember we all need to serve out of [[feeling]] [[universe]] [[connection]], not human [[obligation]]. Move away from [[focus]] on attachments to a new focus on new [[goals]]. Continue with a few moments of daily [[worship]] when you find opportunity, yes. A few questions.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

ANGIE: Abraham, I have a question about finding a way to exist in [[peace]] with my [[parents]] and [[family]], who don't [[agree]] with me and my daughter not going to [[church]]. How can I resolve the tension there?

ANGIE: Abraham, I have a question about finding a way to exist in [[peace]] with my [[parents]] and [[family]], who don't [[agree]] with me and my daughter not going to [[church]]. How can I resolve the tension there?