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==Session 3==
==Session 3==
*July 19, 1992
*July 19, 1992
===Opening===
WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God enfolds us. The [[thought]] of God
[[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is.
Good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. Thank you for your kind [[attention]]
tonight. For myself and the members of my team, we appreciate you gathering on this regular
basis to hear our [[words]]. We [[enjoy]] hearing your words.
===Lesson===
===Lesson===
===='''''[[Experience]]'''''====
[[Michael]]'s [[gospel]] is the living gospel. It cannot be captured on [[paper]]. It can rarely be
[[communicated]] in [[words]]. Michael's gospel, the [[gospel]] of the life and the [[love]] of the [[Heavenly
Father]] can only be [[experienced]], never [[described]]. It does not lend itself to [[analysis]]. Michael's
gospel can be found in the [[experiences]] between people and the experience between [[persons]] and
Michael's gospel is the living gospel. It cannot be captured on paper. It can rarely be
their [[Creator|Maker]]. It is an [[insight]] into life itself that [[glimpses]] into [[eternity]] and in experience and the [[realization]] of the [[essential]] [[nature]] of [[the Father]]. Little that we can say in meetings such as this is useful to you in that regard.
communicated in words. Michael's gospel, the gospel of the life and the love of the Heavenly
===='''''[[Growth]]'''''====
Father can only be experienced, never described. It does not lend itself to analysis. Michael's
Your regular [[stillness]] [[practice]] is like a vehicle to seize you and guide
gospel can be found in the experiences between people and the experience between persons and
you for this [[experience]]. Our weekly meetings are like a huddle before the big play. We all gather
their Maker. It is an insight into life itself that glimpses into eternity and in experience and the
[[together]], contribute our [[thoughts]] toward a [[cooperative]] venture with [[responsibilities]] equally
realization of the essential nature of the Father. Little that we can say in meetings such as this is
[[shared]] between the [[human]] and the [[celestial]] all in pursuit of the [[divine]].
useful to you in that regard. Your regular stillness practice is like a vehicle to seize you and guide
you for this experience. Our weekly meetings are like a huddle before the big play. We all gather
This [[interaction]] is [[unusual]]
together, contribute our thoughts toward a cooperative venture with responsibilities equally
for this [[planet]] and it is new in each of your [[personal]] [[experiences]] and it has its [[weaknesses]]. These
shared between the human and the celestial all in pursuit of the divine. This interaction is unusual
weaknesses are well known to you and we [[observe]] that they are the source of some [[frustration]] in
for this planet and it is new in each of your personal experiences and it has its weaknesses. These
your [[spiritual development]]. We will say in an attempt to provide some [[solace]] that the [[process]] of
weaknesses are well known to you and we observe that they are the source of some frustration in
[[spiritual growth]] is akin to the process of [[seeing]] with new eyes, hearing with new ears, smelling
your spiritual development. We will say in an attempt to provide some solace that the process of
with new noses, [[tasting]] with new tongues. It is as if you have been schooled and then asked to
spiritual growth is akin to the process of seeing with new eyes, hearing with new ears, smelling
[[perform]] in an arena for which all your [[skills]] are useless except the [[essence]]. The [[method]] of
with new noses, tasting with new tongues. It is as if you have been schooled and then asked to
[[learning]] is the piece which you take forward with you. The way of [[thinking]] about things and how
perform in an arena for which all your skills are useless except the essence. The method of
to approach people, how to solicit aid from [[the Father]], how to resolve the [[practical]] [[difficulties]] of
learning is the piece which you take forward with you. The way of thinking about things and how
to approach people, how to solicit aid from the Father, how to resolve the practical difficulties of
life.
life.
When Michael walked upon the planet, his apostles and disciples and their families went
===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''====
through the exact experience of which you are now engaged. It is trying. We know that you
When [[Michael]] walked upon the [[planet]], his [[apostles]] and [[disciples]] and their [[families]] went
through the exact [[experience]] of which you are now [[engaged]]. It is trying. We know that you
often feel unfit, unprepared, inept and unguided. Yet we say that this is not so, that you are as
often feel unfit, unprepared, inept and unguided. Yet we say that this is not so, that you are as
well and as lovingly prepared as any creature, for the Universal Father has bestowed to each of
well and as lovingly [[prepared]] as any [[creature]], for the [[Universal Father]] has [[bestowed]] to each of
you individually and as a group all that is necessary for you to arrive and grow. We have said
you [[individually]] and as a group all that is [[necessary]] for you to arrive and [[grow]]. We have said
repeatedly in these meetings that our contribution by comparison is trivial and we believe that that
repeatedly in these meetings that our contribution by [[comparison]] is [[trivial]] and we believe that that
is so. Stillness is the method by which you will save yourselves. Stillness is the method which
is so. [[Stillness]] is the [[method]] by which you will save yourselves. Stillness is the [[method]] which
will bring calm and composure to your daily lives. Stillness will give you courage. It will give
will bring [[calm]] and [[composure]] to your daily lives. [[Stillness]] will give you courage. It will give
you a thick skin, strong heart and a well organized mind. Stillness will make you fully human-the
you a thick skin, strong [[heart]] and a well [[organized]] [[mind]]. Stillness will make you fully [[human]]-the
proper launching pad from which to soar to heaven. Therefore, we are gratified when we ever see
proper launching pad from which to soar to [[heaven]]. Therefore, we are [[gratified]] when we ever see
you people gathered individually or together and take a few moments from your earthly exertions
you people gathered [[individually]] or [[together]] and take a few moments from your [[earthly]] exertions
and reestablish communication with the Universal Father. We urge you to look to this
and reestablish [[communication]] with the [[Universal Father]]. We urge you to look to this
mechanism.
[[mechanism]].
It should be becoming painfully clear to all by now the limitations of the type of
===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====
communication which we are now presently enjoying. However, this is the vehicle that is
It should be becoming painfully [[clear]] to all by now the [[limitations]] of the type of
authorized and no other. Many among us, the teachers and instructors and facilitators, feel that
[[communication]] which we are now presently enjoying. However, this is the vehicle that is
certain aspects of this communication could be improved but so far it is not authorized. We are
[[authorized]] and no other. Many among us, the [[teachers]] and instructors and facilitators, [[feel]] that
keenly aware of your comments and your desires but it has been proved many times in the history
certain aspects of this [[communication]] could be improved but so far it is not [[authorized]]. We are
of your own planet and many times moreover among the other inhabited planets that individually
keenly [[aware]] of your comments and your [[desires]] but it has been proved many times in the [[history]]
initiated attempts to improve upon the divine plan always end in unhappiness. We believe that
of your own [[planet]] and many times moreover among the other [[inhabited planets]] that [[individually]]
there is no way to improve upon the divine plan. This plan is authorized on high. It is fairly
[[initiated]] attempts to improve upon the [[divine]] [[plan]] always end in unhappiness. We [[believe]] that
serviceable. Yet communication has been promised to each of you - it is in the offing. Stillness is
there is no way to improve upon the [[divine]] [[plan]].
the way to achieve that communication. The two who presently serve to facilitate this
communication have begun to rebalance from the initial rush of enthusiasm; first, for purposes of
This plan is [[authorized]] on high. It is fairly
self defense and second, at our instruction. Yet we foresee that this communication will continue
serviceable. Yet [[communication]] has been [[promised]] to each of you - it is in the offing. [[Stillness]] is
the way to [[achieve]] that [[communication]]. The two who presently serve to [[facilitate]] this
communication have begun to rebalance from the [[initial]] rush of [[enthusiasm]]; first, for [[purposes]] of
[[self]] [[defense]] and second, at our instruction. Yet we foresee that this [[communication]] will continue
unhindered. It cannot serve as the bridge for each of you. You must set about building your own
unhindered. It cannot serve as the bridge for each of you. You must set about building your own
connection through regular stillness practice. The Father will show you. He is a gentle father and
[[connection]] through regular [[stillness]] practice. [[The Father]] will show you. He is a [[gentle]] [[father]] and
a good teacher.
a good [[teacher]].
The celestial instructors possess a quality that you would call single minded. They are
===='''''[[Guidance]]'''''====
devoted to their respective tasks. It is the reason for which they were created. That is how they
The [[Teacher Corps|celestial instructors]] possess a [[quality]] that you would call [[Focus|single minded]]. They are
render service. They are performing that which was asked. But the Father's ministry is personal
[[devoted]] to their respective tasks. It is the reason for which they were created. That is how they
and each Adjuster is keenly attuned to the indwelt human. We cannot fathom how He does it.
render [[service]]. They are [[performing]] that which was asked. But [[the Father]]'s ministry is [[personal]]
Some of His choices are surprising, but we must admit that it works. It seems to be an absolutely
and each [[Adjuster]] is keenly [[attuned]] to the indwelt human. We cannot [[fathom]] how He does it.
successful program. There is no other program that has achieved this rate of success. So, we say
Some of His [[choices]] are [[surprising]], but we must admit that it works. It seems to be an absolutely
again for the hundredth time, the thousandth time, regular daily silent communication with the
successful program. There is no other [[program]] that has achieved this rate of success. So, we say
Heavenly Father will illuminate your path - the path that is right for you. This life is a worldwind
again for the hundredth time, the thousandth time, regular daily [[silent]] [[communication]] with the
experience yet with the Father as the polestar and the Adjuster as your compass you may pass
[[Heavenly Father]] will [[illuminate]] your [[path]] - the path that is right for you. This life is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whirlwind whirlwind]
through the maelstrom undisturbed while you earth brothers and sisters and the celestial ministers
[[experience]] yet with [[the Father]] as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] and the [[Adjuster]] as your [[compass]] you may pass
crash and bang around you in pursuit of their own individual objectives you may serenely walk
through the [[maelstrom]] undisturbed while you [[earth]] [[brothers and sisters]] and the [[Ministering spirits|celestial ministers]]
into the Father's light. He is the way.
crash and bang around you in pursuit of their own [[individual]] [[objectives]] you may serenely walk
These are my words for you tonight. Heed them. Time is slipping away.
into [[the Father]]'s [[light]]. He is the way.
This team welcomes our colleague and compatriot, Roland. We hope to see more of this type
===Closing===
of cross fertilization between believers on the path. It is a good mechanism, particularly satisfying
These are my [[words]] for you tonight. Heed them. [[Time]] is slipping away.
to humans and we enjoy it ourselves. There should be more of it whenever possible -mistake-
whenever practical.
This team welcomes our [[colleague]] and compatriot, Roland. We [[hope]] to see more of this type
Thank you for your kind attention tonight. I will visit each of you during the week and we
of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allogamy cross fertilization] between believers on the [[path]]. It is a [[good]] [[mechanism]], particularly satisfying
will continue the work which we have so recently begun. That is all I have to say. God bless you
to humans and we [[enjoy]] it ourselves. There should be more of it whenever possible -mistake-
and love you and guide you.
whenever [[practical]].
Shalom.
Thank you for your kind [[attention]] tonight. I will [[visit]] each of you during the week and we
will continue the work which we have so recently begun. That is all I have to say. [[God]] [[bless]] you
and [[love]] you and [[guide]] you.
[[Shalom]].
==Session 4==
==Session 4==
*July 26, 1992
*July 26, 1992
