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(Abraham June 25, 2001)
 
(Abraham June 25, 2001)
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We are straying off the lesson of overcoming obstacles in the Brotherhood a bit, but when you think about it, if you feel so unworthy how can you possibly be connected in the family of God? Living the mortal life naturally, instinctively, draws out those imperfections within that need attention. This is shown to you to give you drive towards greater things, not discouragement and feelings of unworthiness.
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We are straying off the lesson of overcoming [[obstacles]] in the [[Brotherhood]] a bit, but when you think about it, if you feel so unworthy how can you possibly be [[connected]] in the [[family of God]]? Living the mortal life naturally, [[instinctively]], draws out those imperfections within that need [[attention]]. This is shown to you to give you drive towards greater things, not discouragement and [[feelings]] of unworthiness.
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When one feels so unworthy, inadequate and alone, one is likely to neglect themselves, spiritually and physically. It is difficult to draw upon spiritual power when you feel physically ill. Do you see the mental or emotional focus causes physical effects that complicates everything and really takes away the joy of mortal living.
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When one feels so unworthy, inadequate and [[alone]], one is likely to neglect themselves, [[spiritually]] and [[physically]]. It is [[difficult]] to draw upon spiritual [[power]] when you feel physically ill. Do you see the mental or emotional [[focus]] causes physical effects that complicates [[everything]] and really takes away the [[joy]] of mortal living.
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Always do we recommend you to stay connected to the Spirit through *stillness* practice and prayer. This is a natural antidote to animal tendencies. When faced with stressful events use your words to describe how you are really feeling. Do not assume anything without asking questions and attempting to view the overall difficulty. A little understanding can diffuse any stressful situation practically.
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Always do we recommend you to stay connected to the [[Spirit]] through [[stillness]] practice and [[prayer]]. This is a natural [[antidote]] to [[animal]] tendencies. When faced with stressful [[events]] use your words to describe how you are really [[feeling]]. Do not assume anything without asking questions and attempting to view the overall difficulty. A little [[understanding]] can diffuse any stressful situation practically.
    
===Lesson 49===
 
===Lesson 49===
(Abraham July 16, 2001)
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[[2001-07-16-Which Master Do You Serve|(Abraham July 16, 2001)]]
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JOHN: Abraham, I definitely relate to what you were saying in the lesson about parts of your life where you want to include Father and there are other parts where you exclude or even just forget about His existence. I guess my question is--maybe besides the *stillness*, how do we get to a place where we can go ahead and allow Father into those places that we are not so proud of or feel worthy of?
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JOHN: Abraham, I definitely relate to what you were saying in the lesson about parts of your [[life]] where you want to include Father and there are other parts where you exclude or even just [[forget]] about His [[existence]]. I guess my question is--maybe besides the [[stillness]], how do we get to a place where we can go ahead and allow Father into those places that we are not so proud of or feel [[worthy]] of?
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ABRAHAM: Understood John. You know you are not perfect and are in a state of becoming. Certainly Father knows that. That is indeed part of His plan. What other mortals may deem shameful, Father sees these things as opportunities to become closer with you. He knows you at your very worst and He does not love you any less, no. Once you have committed to bring Father even into your darkest areas, the levels of shame fades away and your co-creating partnership with Father excels. Many individuals cannot seem to overcome their past mistakes, and their guilt is a barricade to God. The ego loathes to see its own mistakes and seeks to cover them up with excuses, but the divine seeks Father's guidance on how to correct or to find a better way. Yes, *stillness* is good. That keeps a close communion with Father, but real honesty with yourself and Father takes you to a new level of taking action towards really putting the divine way to work, yes. Father is not about atoning or even red!eeming after deeds are done. He desires to be brought into every situation beforehand as if He was a partner in all your decision making. Good question, John.
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ABRAHAM: You know you are not [[perfect]] and are in a state of [[becoming]]. Certainly Father knows that. That is indeed part of His [[plan]]. What other mortals may deem [[shameful]], Father sees these things as [[opportunities]] to become closer with you. He know you at your very worst and He does not love you any less, no. Once you have [[committed]] to bring Father even into your [[darkest]] areas, the levels of shame fades away and your co-creating [[partnership]] with Father excels. Many [[individuals]] cannot seem to overcome their [[past]] [[mistakes]], and their [[guilt]] is a barricade to God. The [[ego]] loathes to see its own mistakes and seeks to cover them up with excuses, but the [[divine]] seeks Father's [[guidance]] on how to correct or to find a better way. Yes, [[stillness]] is good. That keeps a close [[communion]] with Father, but real [[honesty]] with yourself and Father takes you to a new level of taking [[action]] towards really putting the divine way to work, yes. Father is not about [[atoning]] or even [[redeeming]] after deeds are done. He desires to be brought into every situation beforehand as if He was a [[partner]] in all your [[decision]] making. Good question.
    
===Lesson 50===
 
===Lesson 50===
(Abraham Dec. 10, 2001)
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[[2001-12-10-Allow Room To Grow|(Abraham Dec. 10, 2001)]]
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As I think back to my life in the flesh, I wish I had more courageously faced those mortal inevitability's. I wish I would have felt every aspect of emotion, instead of protecting myself. To know the fulfillment of a quenched thirst, you must travel through the desert. To have real spiritual joy you must define your mortal experiences through a spiritual perspective.
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As I think back to my life in the flesh, I wish I had more [[courageously]] faced those mortal [[inevitabilities]]. I wish I would have felt every aspect of [[emotion]], instead of protecting myself. To know the fulfillment of a quenched [[thirst]], you must travel through the [[desert]]. To have real spiritual [[joy]], you must define your mortal experiences through a spiritual [[perspective]].
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Just as we had difficulty in beginning our lesson this evening, it is all the more difficult to be in touch with that Father-fragment when you are in a state of self-guarding or preoccupied with trivial things. *stillness* practice is keeping those lines of communication open. Without this practice it becomes somewhat difficult to be spirit led. A few moments of silence every day increases trust in Father and you feel protected; you feel watched over and cared for. You need not build your own wall of protection that keeps away pain, as well as happiness.
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Just as we had [[difficulty]] in beginning our lesson this evening, it is all the more difficult to be in [[touch]] with that [[Ta|Father-fragment]] when you are in a state of self-guarding or preoccupied with [[trivial]] things. [[Stillness]] practice is keeping those lines of [[communication]] open. Without this practice it becomes somewhat difficult to be spirit led. A few moments of [[silence]] every day increases [[trust]] in Father and you feel protected; you feel watched over and cared for. You need not build your own wall of [[protection]] that keeps away [[pain]], as well as [[happiness]].
     

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