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Group: Pocatello, Idaho

 

 

 

Unknown celestial(Bob S.): Listen to these words from a brother from afar. Shall we pray.

Unknown celestial(Bob S.): Listen to these words from a brother from afar. Shall we pray.

To Him Who is able to keep you from falling, reach Your hand down to touch the lives of these, our younger brothers and sisters, who, in their immaturity fail to see all that is before them. We seek, oh God of all, Your words of wisdom, Your truths of the universe, Your example of examples, so that we may all one day be before You as personages who have accomplished all that You have set before us. Amen.

To Him Who is able to keep you from falling, reach Your hand down to touch the lives of these, our younger brothers and sisters, who, in their immaturity fail to see all that is before them. We seek, oh God of all, Your words of wisdom, Your truths of the universe, Your example of examples, so that we may all one day be before You as personages who have accomplished all that You have set before us. Amen.

Daniel(Bill): Greetings, my friends. I am Daniel, your guide, your teacher, your friend, and your companion. Ah, indeed, is the mortal life a struggle on a planet such as this one, despite the fact that it is always an arena of difficulty for all spheres in all realms! You are stalwart students, my friends, for you persist to struggle with words which, while they make sense in your minds, do not always strike a resonant tone in your souls. But you haven't tossed in the towel and turned and left the ring. You haven't surrendered to the temptation of doubt, discouragement, depression, pessimism, or cynicism. Yes, I know that you are somewhat familiar with these moods, but, I say, you do not submit. You are, indeed, an inspiration to many, not only among your friends and acquaintances, but to many high beings who observe the behavior of this group and others as you strain against the negativity of your culture to press forward and constantly increase your potential by displaying it in actual terms. You are like a runner who is running the marathon, and instead of slowing down as the miles fly by, you strain harder and continue to improve your time.

Daniel(Bill): Greetings, my friends. I am Daniel, your guide, your teacher, your friend, and your companion.  

Ah, indeed, is the mortal life a struggle on a planet such as this one, despite the fact that it is always an arena of difficulty for all spheres in all realms! You are stalwart students, my friends, for you persist to struggle with words which, while they make sense in your minds, do not always strike a resonant tone in your souls. But you haven't tossed in the towel and turned and left the ring. You haven't surrendered to the temptation of doubt, discouragement, depression, pessimism, or cynicism. Yes, I know that you are somewhat familiar with these moods, but, I say, you do not submit. You are, indeed, an inspiration to many, not only among your friends and acquaintances, but to many high beings who observe the behavior of this group and others as you strain against the negativity of your culture to press forward and constantly increase your potential by displaying it in actual terms. You are like a runner who is running the marathon, and instead of slowing down as the miles fly by, you strain harder and continue to improve your time.

Thoughts were expressed tonight which made it clear to us that it is hard for you to accept encouragement, at times. Your self appraisal seems to disagree with the words of encouragement which come to you from your teachers and in particular, your Master Teacher, Michael. It is difficult to swim upstream against the currents which constantly buffet you and sap your strength. Your faith is tested when we tell you things that contradict what you really believe about yourselves. So we are back on familiar ground, my dears. We are back on the ground of the fundamental reality of God's love as a Parent.

Thoughts were expressed tonight which made it clear to us that it is hard for you to accept encouragement, at times. Your self appraisal seems to disagree with the words of encouragement which come to you from your teachers and in particular, your Master Teacher, Michael. It is difficult to swim upstream against the currents which constantly buffet you and sap your strength. Your faith is tested when we tell you things that contradict what you really believe about yourselves. So we are back on familiar ground, my dears. We are back on the ground of the fundamental reality of God's love as a Parent.

So, why do you struggle so much with this issue when there is an answer and a method to change your self appraisal from the shame and guilt consequent upon the Lucifer Rebellion and Calagastia debacle to an attitude which is of the same quality as the divine attitude of the Creator of all? Yes, there is a way. In a manner of speaking, it is very simple! It entails "stop listening" and "start listening".

So, why do you struggle so much with this issue when there is an answer and a method to change your self appraisal from the shame and guilt consequent upon the Lucifer Rebellion and Calagastia debacle to an attitude which is of the same quality as the divine attitude of the Creator of all? Yes, there is a way. In a manner of speaking, it is very simple! It entails "stop listening" and "start listening".

 

"Stop listening" to the negative messages of your culture. Limit your exposure to negativity. As much as possible, reduce it. Challenge, when you have to listen to this sort of thing, challenge the authenticity of the message. Ask yourself, "Is it really true that people are basically evil, born under a racial guilt? Is it really true that most people . .., etc?" Challenge those messages when the balance between good media presentations and negative ones are so heavily in favor of the negativity. Challenge them and ask yourselves whether this is the way most people live: killing others, cheating others, committing all of these acts that have caught the attention of the media.

"Stop listening" to the negative messages of your culture. Limit your exposure to negativity. As much as possible, reduce it. Challenge, when you have to listen to this sort of thing, challenge the authenticity of the message. Ask yourself, "Is it really true that people are basically evil, born under a racial guilt? Is it really true that most people . .., etc?" Challenge those messages when the balance between good media presentations and negative ones are so heavily in favor of the negativity. Challenge them and ask yourselves whether this is the way most people live: killing others, cheating others, committing all of these acts that have caught the attention of the media.

 

But most effectively you need to start listening to your Thought Adjuster...and, yes, you can hear. Hearing is at several levels. For some it is just an unconscious impression, a very vague, on the edge of consciousness, sense of the value, beauty, and goodness of some person, situation, some concept. But as you grow spiritually those thoughts become more conscious and whole concepts come through with either visual impressions or possibly word by word communication.

But most effectively you need to start listening to your Thought Adjuster...and, yes, you can hear. Hearing is at several levels. For some it is just an unconscious impression, a very vague, on the edge of consciousness, sense of the value, beauty, and goodness of some person, situation, some concept. But as you grow spiritually those thoughts become more conscious and whole concepts come through with either visual impressions or possibly word by word communication.

I tell you the truth. No one who gets up after they fall and keeps on walking is ever criticized, demeaned, or put down. Everyone who strives forward is cheered on by an innumerable host, invisible to your eyes, but nevertheless surrounding you. Haven't you felt at times that you were not alone; that the room was filled with encouragement? At some point haven't you had that experience? When the writer of Hebrews [Ed. Note: The New Testament letter of Hebrews] said that we are surrounded by an innumerable host, he meant just what he said. He was right in that regard. You are surrounded by innumerable hosts. This room is filled like an auditorium during a sporting event. The bleachers are crammed! They are all cheering for you, my friends. They know you will win the race. You will become the victors over all the difficulties that you struggle with.

I tell you the truth. No one who gets up after they fall and keeps on walking is ever criticized, demeaned, or put down. Everyone who strives forward is cheered on by an innumerable host, invisible to your eyes, but nevertheless surrounding you. Haven't you felt at times that you were not alone; that the room was filled with encouragement? At some point haven't you had that experience? When the writer of Hebrews [Ed. Note: The New Testament letter of Hebrews] said that we are surrounded by an innumerable host, he meant just what he said. He was right in that regard. You are surrounded by innumerable hosts. This room is filled like an auditorium during a sporting event. The bleachers are crammed! They are all cheering for you, my friends. They know you will win the race. You will become the victors over all the difficulties that you struggle with.

 

I desire to close this time without questions and have you repeat in unison the Serenity Prayer. Let us conclude our meeting.

I desire to close this time without questions and have you repeat in unison the Serenity Prayer. Let us conclude our meeting.

All: God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.

All: God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.