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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Music: Elena on Piano: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

Music: Elena on Piano: “[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_a_Friend_We_Have_in_Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus]”

Prayer:  Matthew:      Let us place ourselves in the presence of Jesus, the Christ.

Prayer:  Matthew:      Let us place ourselves in the [[presence]] of [[Jesus]], the Christ.

Master Teacher, we come to you with inquiry and curiosity, but nevertheless faith and dedication, but inquiring as to why there has to be the strife that we experience. It seems distant and far off and concerning and disconcerting, but exists as near as our own interior workings, in terms of difficulty and tumultuous undertakings – frequently – and why it has to be that way, I suppose, it is the growth process and to see the example of a weed breaking through concrete is an example of what it can bring about in terms of overcoming difficulty. And for this we are grateful -- for the opportunity to overcome and to be more Godlike, as you have demonstrated.

Master Teacher, we come to you with [[inquiry]] and [[curiosity]], but nevertheless [[faith]] and [[dedication]], but inquiring as to why there has to be the strife that we experience. It seems distant and far off and concerning and disconcerting, but exists as near as our own interior workings, in terms of [[difficulty]] and tumultuous undertakings – frequently – and why it has to be that way, I suppose, it is the [[growth]] [[process]] and to see the example of a weed breaking through concrete is an example of what it can bring about in terms of overcoming difficulty. And for this we are [[grateful]] -- for the opportunity to overcome and to be more [[Godlike]], as you have demonstrated.

We look forward to the teachings which will bring us closer in our understanding, as we continue our ascension process to become one with you and our Heavenly Father as all is One and Complete, we are forever grateful. And for the cares and concerns that we have, individually and collectively, we place before you now.Amen.

We look forward to the teachings which will bring us closer in our understanding, as we continue our [[ascension]] [[process]] to become one with you and our [[Heavenly Father]] as all is One and Complete, we are forever grateful. And for the cares and concerns that we have, [[individually]] and [[collectively]], we place before you now.[[Amen]].

TOMAS:        Good afternoon, my [[loyal]] friends and [[companions]], as well as my students afar and abroad. I greet you every Sunday afternoon and you here in this precious [[conclave]] hear me, but are you also aware that our [[voice]] is heard throughout the realm? I would therefore like to pause in our greeting today to extend Welcome to those outside our [[immediate]] [[configuration]], to include the many who receive these [[transcripts]], who find nuggets of [[worth]] within to chew over, in hope of disclaiming my [[reality]] or affirming the [[truth]] herein.

TOMAS:        Good afternoon, my loyal friends and companions, as well as my students afar and abroad. I greet you every Sunday afternoon and you here in this precious conclave hear me, but are you also aware that our voice is heard throughout the realm? I would therefore like to pause in our greeting today to extend Welcome to those outside our immediate configuration, to include the many who receive these transcripts, who find nuggets of worth within to chew over, in hope of disclaiming my reality or affirming the truth herein.

The [[prayer]] was offered today in terms of the disparate views within the extension of [[the kingdom]] throughout the realm, even in the kingdoms of men. And this is not the concern for us as it is for you, but how you deal with those [[differences]] is certainly a matter of interest to us, and a [[challenge]] to us as well, for we know well how difficult it is to convey a truth that will extend into the [[hearts]] of each of you so that each of you are able to hear the [[intent]] and the [[purpose]] of my words, our message.

The prayer was offered today in terms of the disparate views within the extension of the kingdom throughout the realm, even in the kingdoms of men. And this is not the concern for us as it is for you, but how you deal with those differences is certainly a matter of interest to us, and a challenge to us as well, for we know well how difficult it is to convey a truth that will extend into the hearts of each of you so that each of you are able to hear the intent and the purpose of my words, our message.

[[The Master]] side-stepped those individual [[differences]] by the use of [[parables]]. In this way, everyone was free to [[receive]] his own [[interpretation]] of the truth within that nugget, something wherewith to chew the substance of that which was [[reflected]] within -- within that man/ that woman/ that child’s [[consciousness]], with its own [[frame of reference]], [[experiential]] background, cultural conditioning and so forth.

The Master side-stepped those individual differences by the use of parables. In this way, everyone was free to receive his own interpretation of the truth within that nugget, something wherewith to chew the substance of that which was reflected within -- within that man/ that woman/ that child’s consciousness, with its own frame of reference, experiential background, cultural conditioning and so forth.

This is the friend we have in Jesus, who can lay his blanket down for all [[humanity]] to sit upon and picnic with him, taking those morsels of [[truth]] which feed and nurture his own [[soul]], leaving the orts [sic] and crumbs to others, even the beasts of the field, to also nourish themselves on the truth within his being.

This is the friend we have in Jesus, who can lay his blanket down for all humanity to sit upon and picnic with him, taking those morsels of truth which feed and nurture his own soul, leaving the orts [sic] and crumbs to others, even the beasts of the field, to also nourish themselves on the truth within his being.

Yet, in the [[structure]] of this [[Teacher Mission]], there are guidelines as to how to proceed, and this will bring us back to this immediate circle of friends who are indeed [[courageous]] to present themselves here in this gathering, to [[expose]] their [[strengths]] and [[weaknesses]] as [[ascending sons and daughters]] in truth, to reveal the [[integrity]] they each individually know and display in their own right, as we offer our own integrity in our own right as [[your teachers]].

Yet, in the structure of this Teacher Mission, there are guidelines as to how to proceed, and this will bring us back to this immediate circle of friends who are indeed courageous to present themselves here in this gathering, to expose their strengths and weaknesses as ascending sons and daughters in truth, to reveal the integrity they each individually know and display in their own right, as we offer our own integrity in our own right as your teachers.

This is how it is that we can speak broadly, across the board, to anyone who chooses to [[listen]], and everyone may hear something [[different]]. But you may be [[assured]] that we are not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_Party_%28United_States%29 Republican] and we are not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_%28United_States%29 Democrat]. We are, however, aware of how these delineations affect you. Nor are we [[Christian]] nor are we [[Islamic]], even though we are aware of what those words [[represent]] to you, our mortal students. Nor are we English nor Spanish, but through the [[methods]] afforded us through the gracious ministrations of the local [[midwayer]] corps, we are able to put forth our concepts through the [[transmitter]] receivers into the language that you can [[understand]]. And I must add “translators” for there are those who delight to spread the word even farther into the realm by way of [[interpreting]] our lessons into forms that will feed [[the multitudes]] – far beyond these community gatherings as you know in the [[Teacher bases]] that are established and announced as such.

This is how it is that we can speak broadly, across the board, to anyone who chooses to listen, and everyone may hear something different. But you may be assured that we are not Republican and we are not Democrat. We are, however, aware of how these delineations affect you. Nor are we Christian nor are we Islamic, even though we are aware of what those words represent to you, our mortal students. Nor are we English nor Spanish, but through the methods afforded us through the gracious ministrations of the local midwayer corps, we are able to put forth our concepts through the transmitter receivers into the language that you can understand. And I must add “translators” for there are those who delight to spread the word even farther into the realm by way of interpreting our lessons into forms that will feed the multitudes – far beyond these community gatherings as you know in the Teacher bases that are established and announced as such.

We are also challenged by the tremendous amount of work that is upon us, and that is our [[challenge]], not so much yours, but how do we begin to approach the needs of [[your soul]] when your souls are so variously situated? It is not our [[desire]] to be so generic as to gloss over those specific and particular concerns that each of you hold. It is not our intent to relegate your [[personal growth]] to your personal spirit guides. Nor is our desire to leave your spiritual [[development]] entirely up to God, as you [[perceive]] God and/or Jesus as we recognize Jesus, for these concepts are not always – not in every case – a [[reality]] you agree with, support or [[aspire]] to.

Therefore, in many ways, our challenge as Teachers would be beyond our capacity to fulfill, except for the fact that we know -- not only because we are told, but -- because we see it in you, that you [[hunger]] for [[truth]], and that as you open yourself to truth, you will be fed. The [[Mystery Monitor]] provides the answers to [[your soul]]’s needs with or without me, but I am pleased to be a [[catalyst]] for you and your growth as much as possible, as I realize that, in turn, you will learn these religious realities for yourself and thus you, too, will put forth these realities which go beyond words, extend beyond cultures, reach beyond [[language]], out step even the [[ideologies]] of [[politics]] and differences which do reside in the hearts and the craw of all of you mortals of this realm.

 

===='''''[[Prayer]]'''''====

Therefore, in many ways, our challenge as Teachers would be beyond our capacity to fulfill, except for the fact that we know -- not only because we are told, but -- because we see it in you, that you hunger for truth, and that as you open yourself to truth, you will be fed. The Mystery Monitor provides the answers to your soul’s needs with or without me, but I am pleased to be a catalyst for you and your growth as much as possible, as I realize that, in turn, you will learn these religious realities for yourself and thus you, too, will put forth these realities which go beyond words, extend beyond cultures, reach beyond language, out step even the ideologies of politics and differences which do reside in the hearts and the craw of all of you mortals of this realm.

We had thought to speak of [[prayer]]. The act of prayer is an acknowledgment of the inner [[actuality]] of your [[self]], in [[communication]] with that which it reaches for. It is the [[shadow]] of the [[Paradise Trinity]]: The [[I AM]] seeks response, thus the [[Universal Father]] expresses this Thought through [[the Word]] of prayer of the [[Eternal Son]], in order that it may be led to Act in accordance with [[Universal Mind]]. Prayer is the [[song]] of [[soul]], the hurt of the [[heart]], the longing of the living, and the [[joy]] of the Children of God.

===Lesson===

We had thought to speak of prayer. The act of prayer is an acknowledgment of the inner actuality of your self, in communication with that which it reaches for. It is the shadow of the Paradise Trinity: The I AM seeks response, thus the Universal Father expresses this Thought through the Word of prayer of the Eternal Son, in order that it may be led to Act in accordance with Universal Mind. Prayer is the song of soul, the hurt of the heart, the longing of the living, and the joy of the Children of God.

What is God? God is a concept that varies with each individual. Thousands of you are followers of a concept or a faith that is the gift of your forefathers, though these forefathers may not be the same. There are those of you who have chosen not to relinquish your will to a nebulous and unknown god, often regarding the god of your neighbors as defiled and unworthy of worship, who brings about destruction, disease and allows all manner of unjust behaviors and beings.

What is [[God]]? God is a concept that varies with each [[individual]]. Thousands of you are followers of a concept or a [[faith]] that is the gift of your [[forefathers]], though these forefathers may not be the same. There are those of you who have chosen not to relinquish your will to a nebulous and [[unknown]] god, often regarding the god of your [[neighbors]] as defiled and unworthy of [[worship]], who brings about destruction, disease and allows all manner of unjust [[behaviors]] and beings.

There are those of you, too, who have what can only be called a personal response to Deity, and that well may be genuine religious experience, but is it the same as your brother? It is very rare that any two people experience the same religious experience, and so each individual is called to answer for himself and with his own consciousness these answers that speak to the yearning soul which yearns to know and celebrate its origin and its destiny. The fact that you have religion or a philosophy is not the answer to prayer, but rather a course of study en route to the response to prayer.

There are those of you, too, who have what can only be called a personal [[response]] to [[Deity]], and that well may be genuine [[religious experience]], but is it the same as your brother? It is very rare that any two people [[experience]] the same religious experience, and so each individual is called to answer for himself and with his own [[consciousness]] these answers that speak to the yearning [[soul]] which yearns to know and celebrate its [[origin]] and its [[destiny]]. The fact that you have [[religion]] or a [[philosophy]] is not the answer to prayer, but rather a [[course]] of [[study]] en route to the response to prayer.

I feel I am going to lose you now if I don’t bring this back to you personally. Your minds tend to wander. This is not bad. This is your own seed wriggling in the soil striving to grow and spring forth from where you are nestled in your reality here in this material world.

I feel I am going to lose you now if I don’t bring this back to you personally. Your [[minds]] tend to [[wander]]. This is not bad. This is your own [[seed]] wriggling in the [[soil]] striving to [[grow]] and spring forth from where you are nestled in your reality here in this material world.

So, as the earth moves before me where you are, let me come into your realm and derive from you individually and in your own words your response to these inquiries that we discuss to and for you and for your own understanding of what that quality is that we yearn to know more of, that being embodied in the word “Prayer”.

So, as the earth moves before me where you are, let me come into your realm and derive from you [[individually]] and in your own words your response to these [[inquiries]] that we [[discuss]] to and for you and for your own [[understanding]] of what that [[quality]] is that we yearn to know more of, that being embodied in the word “Prayer”.

Do we have any volunteers? What is it to you to pray?

Do we have any volunteers? What is it to you to pray?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

MEN-O-PAH:          I’m reminded of some lines from an old hymn. “Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, unuttered or expressed, The motion of a fluttering fire, that thunders in the breast.”

MEN-O-PAH:          I’m reminded of some lines from an old hymn. “[http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/what-is-prayer/ Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, unuttered or expressed, The motion of a fluttering fire, that thunders in the breast].”

Paula:            You have a good memory.

Paula:            You have a good memory.