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The surfer paddles out on the great [[ocean]], waits and watches for just the right [[wave]] and then begins to ride the top of it, the curl of that wave. You, my friends, are like surfers in a [[spiritual]] [[quest]], always paddling out into the vast [[unknown]] relying on [[faith]] that the wave on which you are about to embark will be the one that will bring you to a higher and more [[gratifying]] [[perception]] of the [[purpose]] of [[life]], of the [[grandeur]] of [[God]] and a greater [[understanding]] of all that [[encompasses]] living.

The surfer paddles out on the great [[ocean]], waits and watches for just the right [[wave]] and then begins to ride the top of it, the curl of that wave. You, my friends, are like surfers in a [[spiritual]] [[quest]], always paddling out into the vast [[unknown]] relying on [[faith]] that the wave on which you are about to embark will be the one that will bring you to a higher and more [[gratifying]] [[perception]] of the [[purpose]] of [[life]], of the [[grandeur]] of [[God]] and a greater [[understanding]] of all that [[encompasses]] living.

===='''''[[Crisis]]''''', '''''[[Preparation]]'''''====

===='''''[[Crisis]]''''', '''''[[Preparation]]'''''====

From Romans it is said, "let us pursue peace and upbuilding"[Ed. note: [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_XIV Romans 14:19]] In times of [[crisis]], in times of [[chaos]], and in times of disharmony it is important to seek and find [[peace]] and to pursue that which can be upbuilding. My friends, it is not possible to come away from [[crises]] on top of the [[wave]] if there has not been some [[manner]] of [[preparation]] along the way. Those who prepare daily will meet crisis with a firmer surfboard to ride the waves. It is an unwise surfer who goes out on a bellyboard in waves of tremendous height. It is the unwise surfer who handles these waves without [[experiences]] on the smaller waves of [[life]].

From Romans it is said, "let us pursue peace and upbuilding"[Ed. note: [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_XIV Romans 14:19]] In times of [[crisis]], in times of [[chaos]], and in times of disharmony it is important to seek and find [[peace]] and to pursue that which can be upbuilding. My friends, it is not possible to come away from [[crises]] on top of the [[wave]] if there has not been some [[manner]] of [[preparation]] along the way. Those who prepare daily will meet crisis with a firmer surfboard to ride the waves. It is an unwise surfer who goes out on a bellyboard in waves of tremendous height. It is the unwise surfer who handles these waves without [[experiences]] on the smaller waves of [[life]].

How, then, do you [[prepare]] to meet [[crisis]]? Crisis cannot be met totally from an outer [[perspective]] for that which you come away from often, then, are not lessons that can nurture your [[growth]] but are more like a hollow shell. It is more productive to meet [[crisis]] on the premise of being [[prepared]], for by that means the [[experience]] garnished will be more fulfilling. To pursue [[peace]] and upbuilding requires knowing an inner peace. Inner peace and [[harmony]] [[transforms]] the [[individual]]. There is [[courage]], there is [[confidence]], and there is a general [[knowledge]] that that which [[surrounds]], that which is on the outer life can be managed, can be worked through. There is [[hope]]. There is [[faith]].

How, then, do you [[prepare]] to meet [[crisis]]? Crisis cannot be met totally from an outer [[perspective]] for that which you come away from often, then, are not lessons that can nurture your [[growth]] but are more like a hollow shell. It is more productive to meet [[crisis]] on the premise of being [[prepared]], for by that means the [[experience]] garnished will be more fulfilling. To pursue [[peace]] and upbuilding requires knowing an inner peace. Inner peace and [[harmony]] [[transforms]] the [[individual]]. There is [[courage]], there is [[confidence]], and there is a general [[knowledge]] that that which [[surrounds]], that which is on the outer life can be managed, can be worked through. There is [[hope]]. There is [[faith]].

Daniel: "Indeed is [[Urantia]] heavily laden in many backward [[modes]]. Many characteristics of [[this planet]] could be seen as those of a dying [[race]], a dying planet. However, one must remember that the [[First Source and Center]] is well [[aware]] of this far flung planet. The [[Mother]] and [[Father]] of [[this universe]], [[Michael]] and [[Nebadonia]], are [[Parents]] of great [[wisdom]]. Wise parents allow that which is [[necessary]] for there to be [[experience]] upon which [[growth]] can occur. During times such as you are now [[feeling]] these [[fears]] of gloom and [[doom]] tend to rise. One of the [[goals]] of the [[Teaching Mission]] is to [[stress]] to all [[students]] far and wide the [[necessity]] for [[foundation]] building that will be [[strong]] enough, big enough, to [[support]] your human [[life]] in times when [[Turbulence|disharmony]] abide upon [[your planet]] or within your [[individual]] life. Certainly the [[electro-chemical]] makeup and your [[body]] will feel the effects [[emotionally]] and wearily but as each day brings forth a new [[dawn]] so, too, does the body [[change]] and rejuvenate and clearer [[thinking]] will bring you to understand that, again, [[faith]] has carried you through.

Daniel: "Indeed is [[Urantia]] heavily laden in many backward [[modes]]. Many characteristics of [[this planet]] could be seen as those of a dying [[race]], a dying planet. However, one must remember that the [[First Source and Center]] is well [[aware]] of this far flung planet. The [[Mother]] and [[Father]] of [[this universe]], [[Michael]] and [[Nebadonia]], are [[Parents]] of great [[wisdom]]. Wise parents allow that which is [[necessary]] for there to be [[experience]] upon which [[growth]] can occur. During times such as you are now [[feeling]] these [[fears]] of gloom and [[doom]] tend to rise. One of the [[goals]] of the [[Teaching Mission]] is to [[stress]] to all [[students]] far and wide the [[necessity]] for [[foundation]] building that will be [[strong]] enough, big enough, to [[support]] your human [[life]] in times when [[Turbulence|disharmony]] abide upon [[your planet]] or within your [[individual]] life. Certainly the [[electro-chemical]] makeup and your [[body]] will feel the effects [[emotionally]] and wearily but as each day brings forth a new [[dawn]] so, too, does the body [[change]] and rejuvenate and clearer [[thinking]] will bring you to understand that, again, [[faith]] has carried you through.

There is no easy [[answer]]. There are no [[magic]] [[wands]]. There is the day in and day out of living, of [[experiencing]], of [[growing]]. Those who build a [[spiritual]] [[foundation]] will find that the [[vicissitudes]] of life are manageable, not likeable at all times, but manageable! Spiritually you [[understand]] [[joy]] and you will understand, also, the [[necessity]] for working through [[challenges]] of day to day living. Be [[assured]], all of you, that work is being done on this side and on [[Urantia]] by many [[humans]] who are called, who heed [[the call]], who are working to bring about [[change]]. Recall [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1995-04-14-Key_To_A_New_Life#Closing Abraham's words of last week]. Fear not, you are not [[alone]]!"

There is no easy [[answer]]. There are no [[magic]] [[wands]]. There is the day in and day out of living, of [[experiencing]], of [[growing]]. Those who build a [[spiritual]] [[foundation]] will find that the [[vicissitudes]] of life are manageable, not likeable at all times, but manageable! Spiritually you [[understand]] [[joy]] and you will understand, also, the [[necessity]] for working through [[challenges]] of day to day living. Be [[assured]], all of you, that work is being done on this side and on [[Urantia]] by many [[humans]] who are called, who heed [[the call]], who are working to bring about [[change]]. Recall [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1995-04-14-Key_To_A_New_Life#Closing Abraham's words of last week]. Fear not, you are not [[alone]]!"

Bill: "Thank you very much. Just one last question on this. Does that mean I give no [[thought]] to the [[fact]] that there seems to be a [[problem]] with [[birth]] [[rate]] in this country right now, and that it isn't the more [[intelligent]] or able people who are having the most kids, it is the other way around. Shouldn't that be something that people become [[aware]] of before we can do anything about [[changing]] it? I thought that this was a [[fair]] thing to point out just because it is a [[reality]] that isn't [[promising]]. Should I not worry about that or what?"([[110:4|110:4.6]])

Bill: "Thank you very much. Just one last question on this. Does that mean I give no [[thought]] to the [[fact]] that there seems to be a [[problem]] with [[birth]] [[rate]] in this country right now, and that it isn't the more [[intelligent]] or able people who are having the most kids, it is the other way around. Shouldn't that be something that people become [[aware]] of before we can do anything about [[changing]] it? I thought that this was a [[fair]] thing to point out just because it is a [[reality]] that isn't [[promising]]. Should I not worry about that or what?"([[110:4|110:4.6]])