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| ===Opening=== | | ===Opening=== |
− | WILL: The love of God enfolds you. The love of God upholds you. The love of God surrounds | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] enfolds you. The love of God upholds you. The love of God [[surrounds]] |
| you. Wherever you are, He is. | | you. Wherever you are, He is. |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
| + | ===='''''[[Faith]], '''''[[Trust]]'''''==== |
| In looking upon you tonight, I'm taking a look at those of you because you are those whom I | | In looking upon you tonight, I'm taking a look at those of you because you are those whom I |
− | love. We have worked hard and are building trust one for the other. It is important that we | + | [[love]]. We have worked hard and are building [[trust]] one for the other. It is important that we |
− | continue the work together. Doubt not that the work will continue for there is so much to be | + | continue the [[work]] [[together]]. [[Doubt]] not that the work will continue for there is so much to be |
− | done. There may be times when you will have doubt, but we encourage you to trudge forward | + | done. There may be times when you will have doubt, but we [[encourage]] you to trudge forward |
− | and never wane with the spirit of what we are doing. For what we are trying to accomplish is to | + | and never wane with the [[spirit]] of what we are doing. For what we are trying to accomplish is to |
− | stay in tune with the Father's will and His will is that we provide an avenue for each one of you to | + | stay in [[tune]] with [[the Father]]'s will and His will is that we [[provide]] an avenue for each one of you to |
− | open your hearts, to open your minds, to have the opportunity to come into the presence, His | + | open your [[hearts]], to open your [[minds]], to have the [[opportunity]] to come into the [[presence]], His |
− | presence, and give of yourself whatever you can give. He offers you the opportunity daily to give | + | presence, and give of yourself whatever you can give. He offers you the [[opportunity]] daily to give |
| forth in small measure that which He has given to you for there are many opportunities for you to | | forth in small measure that which He has given to you for there are many opportunities for you to |
− | bestow upon your fellow man that which our Father has bestowed upon you. Look forward each | + | [[bestow]] upon your fellow man that which [[our Father]] has bestowed upon you. Look forward each |
| day to the opportunities that you have and seek for the opportunity, for in doing so you will find | | day to the opportunities that you have and seek for the opportunity, for in doing so you will find |
− | that many more floodgates will open as the Father provides many more opportunities for you to | + | that many more floodgates will open as [[the Father]] provides many more opportunities for you to |
− | serve. It is in doing so that each one of us finds a closer relationship with our Father and as He | + | serve. It is in doing so that each one of us finds a closer [[relationship]] with [[our Father]] and as He |
| brings us closer to Himself we then find a closer relationship to each other. We work hard but in | | brings us closer to Himself we then find a closer relationship to each other. We work hard but in |
− | the long run the outcome will be so great that you will be glad that you have taken the path. It is | + | the long run the outcome will be so great that you will be glad that you have taken the [[path]]. It is |
− | a great opportunity to work for God. It is no small measure that the outcome will be one of | + | a great [[opportunity]] to [[work]] for God. It is no small measure that the outcome will be one of |
− | sincere gratitude. | + | [[sincere]] [[gratitude]]. |
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− | Each one of you here tonight brings to this group very special gifts and each one of you are | + | Each one of you here tonight brings to this group very special [[gifts]] and each one of you are |
− | very dear to our Father and He loves you. Some of you do not yet realize how close you are to | + | very dear to [[our Father]] and He loves you. Some of you do not yet [[realize]] how close you are to |
− | Him but in the future you will feel a closer relationship. All we ask is that you continue to work | + | Him but in the [[future]] you will [[feel]] a closer [[relationship]]. All we ask is that you continue to work |
− | on the exercises that you have been given and in doing so you will daily find your relationship | + | on the [[exercises]] that you have been given and in doing so you will daily find your [[relationship]] |
− | with the Father increasing until at some point you will feel His presence. You will not have to | + | with [[the Father]] increasing until at some [[point]] you will [[feel]] His [[presence]]. You will not have to |
− | question whether He is there or not. You will know and that knowing will give you confidence to | + | question whether He is there or not. You will know and that knowing will give you [[confidence]] to |
− | go forth into the world. To speak to others knowingly about your relationship and to know that | + | go forth into the world. To [[speak]] to others knowingly about your [[relationship]] and to know that |
− | God is with you. All doubt will be stricken down and in its place will be confidence such as you | + | [[God]] is with you. All [[doubt]] will be stricken down and in its place will be [[confidence]] such as you |
− | have never known. Those of you who doubt even your own faith will have the opportunity to | + | have never known. Those of you who [[doubt]] even your own [[faith]] will have the [[opportunity]] to |
| know for certain that all avenues will be open to you. You need not stumble along the way, for | | know for certain that all avenues will be open to you. You need not stumble along the way, for |
− | you have help at every turn. Some of you feel that you must walk cautiously now and that's | + | you have help at every turn. Some of you [[feel]] that you must walk [[cautiously]] now and that's |
− | understood. Faith is something that builds over time and as your faith begins to strengthen you | + | [[understood]]. [[Faith]] is something that builds over [[time]] and as your faith begins to [[strengthen]] you |
− | will know for certain that you are not alone. Your brothers and sisters already feel it and you will | + | will know for certain that you are not [[alone]]. Your [[brothers and sisters]] already feel it and you will |
| over time. | | over time. |
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− | Our Father spares nothing from His children. Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall | + | [[Our Father]] spares nothing from His [[children]]. Ask and you shall [[receive]]. Seek and you shall |
− | find for in searching for the Father's love surely nothing shall be withheld from you. Those of you | + | find for in searching for the Father's [[love]] surely nothing shall be withheld from you. Those of you |
− | who are in doubt, I say to you, have confidence and doubt not. Love all and let that love come | + | who are in [[doubt]], I say to you, have [[confidence]] and doubt not. [[Love]] all and let that love come |
− | from the Father and let it be shed on all others, for once the Father's love is flowing, there is no | + | from [[the Father]] and let it be shed on all others, for once the Father's love is [[flowing]], there is no |
− | way to stop it. Those who are truly seeking to do the Father's will act as a conduit for that love. | + | way to stop it. Those who are truly seeking to [[do the Father's will]] act as a [[conduit]] for that love. |
− | All other activities seem to be less important because the doing of the Father's will is of primary | + | All other [[activities]] seem to be less important because the doing of the Father's will is of primary |
− | importance. Nothing else matters. The only thing that matters is finding the Father's will and | + | importance. Nothing else matters. The only thing that matters is finding [[the Father]]'s will and |
− | doing it. You have begun and you will find, within time, that that will will be made known to you. | + | doing it. You have begun and you will find, within [[time]], that that will will be made known to you. |
− | It is not necessary that you concern yourself about it at this point in time; all will be revealed in | + | It is not [[necessary]] that you concern yourself about it at this point in time; all will be [[revealed]] in |
| good time. | | good time. |
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− | I ask that you have patience, for not only is it a virtue but it is the only way for God's children | + | I ask that you have [[patience]], for not only is it a [[virtue]] but it is the only way for God's children |
− | to truly carry out that which needs to be done. Have patience each day as you go through your | + | to truly carry out that which needs to be done. Have [[patience]] each day as you go through your |
− | life. God will show you what He wants you to do. Love each other. Spread that love to others. | + | life. God will show you what He wants you to do. [[Love]] each other. Spread that love to others. |
− | Show them what you have learned. Part of passing on the kingdom is to show to others what our | + | Show them what you have [[learned]]. Part of passing on [[the kingdom]] is to show to others what [[our |
− | Father has taught you. It is one thing to learn the facts but to be able to live the life is another. | + | Father]] has taught you. It is one thing to learn the [[facts]] but to be able to live the life is another. |
− | You know what is expected of you. You can never go back to the way things were. Too many | + | You know what is [[expected]] of you. You can never go back to the way things were. Too many |
− | of you have changed and for you that would be an impossibility anyway. Not that any of you | + | of you have [[changed]] and for you that would be an impossibility anyway. Not that any of you |
− | would want to. The strivings that you have made, the longings of your soul provide an easy | + | would want to. The strivings that you have made, the longings of your [[soul]] provide an easy |
− | opportunity for the spirit to speak to you and growth will be imminent. You want so much to do | + | [[opportunity]] for [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit]] to [[speak]] to you and [[growth]] will be imminent. You want so much to [[do |
− | the will of the Father and it is such an easy step. You need only to open the door to be led. | + | the will of the Father]] and it is such an easy step. You need only to open the door to be led. |
− | Given the opportunity, wouldn't you rather do the will of the Father? | + | Given the [[opportunity]], wouldn't you rather do the will of [[the Father]]? |
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− | Looking back over your lives haven't you seen the change that has come over you? Taking a | + | Looking back over your lives haven't you seen the [[change]] that has come over you? Taking a |
| look over the last few months, you see the changes in each other. Look forward then to the times | | look over the last few months, you see the changes in each other. Look forward then to the times |
− | that are ahead for surely there are joyful times. There is yet so much that you do not understand, | + | that are ahead for surely there are [[joyful]] times. There is yet so much that you do not [[understand]], |
− | so many opportunities that are yet unopened for you and yet they are there just waiting until the | + | so many [[opportunities]] that are yet unopened for you and yet they are there just waiting until the |
− | time you are able to grasp them. Keep working. Keep praying. Keep your silence treatments | + | time you are able to grasp them. Keep working. Keep [[praying]]. Keep your [[silence]] treatments |
− | each day and within that time ask our Father to guide you. Our Father is so close to each one of | + | each day and within that time ask [[our Father]] to [[guide]] you. Our Father is so close to each one of |
− | you. The Adjuster within is a sure-fire way of always being near you. If you can pray for His | + | you. The [[Adjuster]] within is a sure-fire way of always being near you. If you can [[pray]] for His |
− | guidance, that connection should never be broken. | + | [[guidance]], that [[connection]] should never be broken. |
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− | I welcome the opportunity to talk with you and I listened to you tonight. I know that you | + | I [[welcome]] the [[opportunity]] to talk with you and I [[listened]] to you tonight. I know that you |
− | have concerns. I ask that you wait. Be patient, for there is a lot going on right now. I may not | + | have concerns. I ask that you wait. Be [[patient]], for there is a lot going on right now. I may not |
− | be accessible to answer all of your questions, but I am aware of your concerns. We ask that you | + | be [[accessible]] to answer all of your [[questions]], but I am aware of your concerns. We ask that you |
− | just continue as you are, holding fast in faith. Hold fast to that you which know is the right path. | + | just continue as you are, holding fast in [[faith]]. Hold fast to that you which know is the right path. |
− | Continue to love each other. Continue to call upon each other. Trust in God. Trust in each | + | Continue to [[love]] each other. Continue to call upon each other. [[Trust]] in God. Trust in each |
| other. You know that you have found a bond among all here so that any one of you can trust the | | other. You know that you have found a bond among all here so that any one of you can trust the |
| other. This is very important. Oh, if we could only spread that throughout the world. We have | | other. This is very important. Oh, if we could only spread that throughout the world. We have |
− | seen such terrible things over the last week [the Los Angeles riots] and we all weep for the world. | + | seen such terrible things over the last week [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_riots_of_1992 the Los Angeles riots] and we all weep for the world. |
− | We are doing everything we can to help, but there is so much work that has to be done. | + | We are doing [[everything]] we can to help, but there is so much [[work]] that has to be done. |
− | As you go through your week we ask that you go through it with a joyful heart thinking about | + | As you go through your week we ask that you go through it with a [[joyful]] [[heart]] [[thinking]] about |
− | all the many blessings you have. You have so much more than most people and certainly more | + | all the many [[blessings]] you have. You have so much more than most people and certainly more |
| than the people that you have seen this last week. | | than the people that you have seen this last week. |
| ===Closing=== | | ===Closing=== |
− | Know that the Father is with you. Doubt not His love for you. And love each other. For | + | Know that [[the Father]] is with you. [[Doubt]] not His love for you. And [[love]] each other. For |
− | tonight, we will stop. But I bid you adieu. Remember that I love you. | + | tonight, we will stop. But I bid you adieu. [[Remember]] that I love you. |
| [[Shalom]]. | | [[Shalom]]. |
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| ==Session 2== | | ==Session 2== |
| May 17, 1992 | | May 17, 1992 |