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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. |
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| + | 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=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The power of God enfolds us. The thought of God
| + | ===='''''[[Experience]]'''''==== |
− | supports us. Wherever we gather, He is.
| + | [[Michael]]'s [[gospel]] is the living gospel. It cannot be captured on [[paper]]. It can rarely be |
− | Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Thank you for your kind attention
| + | [[communicated]] in [[words]]. Michael's gospel, the [[gospel]] of the life and the [[love]] of the [[Heavenly |
− | tonight. For myself and the members of my team, we appreciate you gathering on this regular
| + | Father]] can only be [[experienced]], never [[described]]. It does not lend itself to [[analysis]]. Michael's |
− | basis to hear our words. We enjoy hearing your words.
| + | 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. |
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| + | [[Shalom]]. |
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| ==Session 4== | | ==Session 4== |
| *July 26, 1992 | | *July 26, 1992 |