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*January 20, 1992

*January 20, 1992

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

WILL: The love of God surrounds. The love of God upholds you. The love of God enfolds you. Wherever you are, He is. Whenever you doubt that you are part of the whole scheme of things, you need to look carefully at what you have already been able to contribute to the group. They probably would not be this far if it had not been for you first opening up to my leading. It would have taken much longer for the process to take place. So whenever you are in doubt, please remember that. It should give you comfort.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]]. The love of God upholds you. The love of God enfolds you. Wherever you are, He is. Whenever you [[doubt]] that you are part of the whole [[scheme]] of [[things]], you need to look carefully at what you have already been able to [[contribute]] to the [[group]]. They [[probably]] would not be this far if it had not been for you first opening up to my [[leading]]. It would have taken much longer for the [[process]] to take place. So whenever you are in [[doubt]], please remember that. It should give you [[comfort]].

You have also been concerned about the personal relationship that you and I have. While it is certainly difficult to have a relationship with someone that you cannot see, I am here nonetheless. Just because you can't see me, doesn't mean that I am any the less real. You and I have spent very little time discussing private matters because so much of our attention has been focussed upon group activities. If you would like, we can spend some time just with your own spiritual path. It matters to me that you are concerned that you feel distanced from me because, in reality, you are not. I am ever at hand ready to lend you whatever help I am able. If you feel discouraged or frustrated, just call upon me and I will do what ever I can to alleviate your concerns.

You have also been concerned about the [[personal]] [[relationship]] that you and I have. While it is certainly [[difficult]] to have a [[relationship]] with someone that you cannot see, I am here nonetheless. Just because you can't see me, doesn't mean that I am any the less real. You and I have spent very little time [[discussing]] [[private]] matters because so much of our [[attention]] has been [[focused]] upon group [[activities]]. If you would like, we can spend some time just with your own [[spiritual]] [[path]]. It matters to me that you are concerned that you feel distanced from me because, in [[reality]], you are not. I am ever at hand ready to lend you whatever help I am able. If you feel discouraged or [[frustrated]], just call upon me and I will do what ever I can to alleviate your concerns.

You needn't be subjected to anything that would take away from your spiritual growth and worry is one of the things that will surely separate you from the Father. Far too many times you have a tendency to fret about things that never come to pass. It is a very bad habit--one left over from your childhood. Perhaps after a while, you will learn to put total trust and faith in the Father so that all these fears will dissipate. For now I ask that you refrain from worrying whenever possible. It wastes a lot of energy and you need that energy for the work you have been asked to do. You are very important to this whole movement and we need you in top form without all the extra baggage. Relax, the way of the Father is one of enjoyment, not one of anxiety and trouble. You may be assured that the Father loves you and will do everything to help you overcome these character flaws. It will come, you need not be concerned. For now, do your best. That is all we ask of you. You can be no more than you are--no one can.

You needn't be subjected to anything that would take away from your [[spiritual]] [[growth]] and worry is one of the things that will surely separate you from [[the Father]]. Far too many times you have a [[tendency]] to fret about things that never come to pass. It is a very bad [[habit]]--one left over from your [[childhood]]. Perhaps after a while, you will learn to put [[total]] [[trust]] and [[faith]] in [[the Father]] so that all these fears will dissipate. For now I ask that you refrain from worrying whenever possible. It wastes a lot of [[energy]] and you need that energy for the [[work]] you have been asked to do. You are very important to this whole [[movement]] and we need you in top form without all the extra baggage. [[Relax]], the way of [[the Father]] is one of [[enjoyment]], not one of [[anxiety]] and trouble. You may be [[assured]] that [[the Father]] loves you and will do [[everything]] to help you overcome these [[character]] flaws. It will come, you need not be concerned. For now, do your best. That is all we ask of you. You can be no more than you are--no one can.

Time is what gives us the opportunity to learn and grow in the Father's kingdom. It is always a pleasure to learn whatever He has for us to learn. There is always an opportunity to absorb from others what they already know and then to pass that on to others who are less enlightened. We are all at different stages. No one is at the same level. You will not be today where you were yesterday and today you are not where you will be tomorrow. It is all progressive and thank goodness we have as much help as we do.

[[Time]] is what gives us the [[opportunity]] to [[learn]] and grow in the Father's kingdom. It is always a [[pleasure]] to learn whatever He has for us to learn. There is always an [[opportunity]] to absorb from others what they already know and then to pass that on to others who are less [[enlightened]]. We are all at [[different]] [[stages]]. No one is at the same level. You will not be today where you were yesterday and today you are not where you will be tomorrow. It is all [[progressive]] and thank [[goodness]] we have as much help as we do.

Even I become discouraged at times and, when I do, I take my concerns to those above me who are in a better position to give me a better perspective. Sometimes being too close to a problem is part of the dilemma. That is why we seek out the companionship of others. It helps us deal with problems and helps us finds solutions that we might have otherwise missed. It isn't that we know all the answers for you, but we have had a little more experience in some areas and are in a position to help you. Perhaps you are just leery in reaching out. You are too used to "going it alone". We know that hasn't worked in the past, for it only kept you feeling that more isolated. Open up and take the risk of talking with others about your concerns and your pain. You are not the only one who hurts. You will find a sympathetic ear from many of your comrades. Let them help you.

Even I become [[discouraged]] at times and, when I do, I take my concerns to those above me who are in a better position to give me a better [[perspective]]. Sometimes being too close to a [[problem]] is part of the [[dilemma]]. That is why we seek out the [[companionship]] of others. It helps us deal with [[problems]] and helps us finds solutions that we might have otherwise missed. It isn't that we know all the answers for you, but we have had a little more [[experience]] in some areas and are in a position to help you. Perhaps you are just leery in reaching out. You are too used to "going it [[alone]]". We know that hasn't worked in the [[past]], for it only kept you [[feeling]] that more isolated. Open up and take the [[risk]] of talking with others about your concerns and your [[pain]]. You are not the only one who hurts. You will find a [[sympathetic]] ear from many of your [[comrades]]. Let them help you.

MELISSA: Do you want me to deliver messages like Eric does? He seems to be doing a lot of that and I guess I feel left out.

MELISSA: Do you want me to deliver [[messages]] like Eric does? He seems to be doing a lot of that and I guess I feel left out.

WILL: When I need for you to relay a message to someone I will let you know. Until then it is enough that he is willing to pass on words of encouragement that I present to him. It is alright, you are not being left out, just spared the additional burden right now. We have other work for you to do. The weekly messages that you have graciously consented to bring to the group each week, plus your own prayer time take time, so it is not my wish to load you down with too much at the present time. I know how you feel when you feel overwhelmed. Just relax and have fun doing what we have asked you to do. More will come later when you are better equipped to handle it. You needn't be concerned.

WILL: When I need for you to relay a [[message]] to someone I will let you know. Until then it is enough that he is willing to pass on [[words]] of [[encouragement]] that I present to him. It is alright, you are not being left out, just spared the additional burden right now. We have other [[work]] for you to do. The weekly [[messages]] that you have graciously consented to bring to the [[group]] each week, plus your own [[prayer]] time take [[time]], so it is not my wish to load you down with too much at the present time. I know how you [[feel]] when you feel overwhelmed. Just [[relax]] and have fun doing what we have asked you to do. More will come later when you are better equipped to handle it. You needn't be concerned.

MELISSA: Since I do not hear your voice, it is impossible for me to gauge any inflection in your speech except those times when you are being very emphatic. What I am saying is that I can't feel any warmth. Back years ago when I was writing, I felt much closer to whoever was talking to me and I am having difficulty feeling that closeness with you. I feel like we have more of a business relationship, almost like you prefer to stay aloof. Would you care to comment on this?

WILL: The [[feelings]] you felt all those (years) ago were from [[beings]] who are closer to [[humans]], so they had the [[ability]] to relate to you on a more [[intimate]] basis. They soothed you when you were troubled and caressed you when you were down hearted. They were indeed more closely involved with your [[personal]] needs that am I. As your [[teacher]], my role is a little [[different]]. I do not get as [[emotionally]] evolved with my student and I guess that causes me to be more "aloof" as you say.

WILL: The feelings you felt all those ago were from beings who are closer to humans, so they had the ability to relate to you on a more intimate basis. They soothed you when you were troubled and caressed you when you were down hearted. They were indeed more closely involved with your personal needs that am I. As your teacher, my role is a little different. I do not get as emotionally evolved with my student and I guess that causes me to be more "aloof" as you say.

I may not be able to give you what you want, because I am not here to do that. That you must find from your [[friends]]. That will keep you from getting too [[isolated]]. It will [[force]] you to reach to the others instead of hiding behind the [[computer]]. I am here for instruction only, not to provide you with the [[emotional]] [[support]] you can just as easily get from others. I am sorry if that makes you sad. It simply has to be.

I may not be able to give you what you want, because I am not here to do that. That you must find from your friends. That will keep you from getting too isolated. It will force you to reach to the others instead of hiding behind the computer. I am here for instruction only, not to provide you with the emotional support you can just as easily get from others. I am sorry if that makes you sad. It simply has to be.

MELISSA: Who were those [[beings]] so long ago? The lessons to me were unbelievable [[beautiful]]. Even though your lessons are [[good]] and I do [[appreciate]] them, they are quite [[different]] from the others.

MELISSA: Who were those beings so long ago? The lessons to me were unbelievable beautiful. Even though your lessons are good and I do appreciate them, they are quite different from the others.

WILL: Those who talked with you before were the [[Seraphim]] assigned to look after you. They [[considered]] it a [[privilege]] to be able to [[talk]] with you and, yes their style is quite different because they are [[different]]. They are [[trained]] in the art of [[comforting]] and lending [[support]] of a very [[private]] [[nature]]. It is within their nature that they are very close to humans in their [[understanding]] and, therefore, they are able to reach out and give their [[love]] and [[support]] in a [[manner]] that personally affects the human in a manner needed.

WILL: Those who talked with you before were the Seraphim assigned to look after you. They considered it a privilege to be able to talk with you and, yes their style is quite different because they are different. They are trained in the art of comforting and lending support of a very private nature. It is within their nature that they are very close to humans in their understanding and, therefore, they are able to reach out and give their love and support in a manner that personally affects the human in a manner needed.

You were fortunate to have had two who were most loving at a time when you needed them most. That, as you [[remember]], was not an easy time for you and you needed much [[care]] and [[love]]. They simply provided what you needed, they loved you just as they do now. The same pair care for you now as did then, it is just that they are leaving the teaching up to me at the present time. Never worry, though, they are close at hand ever watchful.

You were fortunate to have had two who were most loving at a time when you needed them most. That, as you remember, was not an easy time for you and you needed much care and love. They simply provided what you needed, they loved you just as they do now. The same pair care for you now as did then, it is just that they are leaving the teaching up to me at the present time. Never worry, though, they are close at hand ever watchful.

MELISSA: Will I ever be able to talk to them again?

MELISSA: Will I ever be able to talk to them again?

WILL: It should not be [[necessary]] if you continue as you have been. You [[relationship]] with your [[friends]] will [[grow]] such that you will spend [[time]] with them instead. You need not concern yourself, all is well. If there ever comes a time they need to [[talk]] to you, believe me, they will let you know.

WILL: It should not be necessary if you continue as you have been. You relationship with your friends will grow such that you will spend time with them instead. You need not concern yourself, all is well. If there ever comes a time they need to talk to you, believe me, they will let you know.

MELISSA: Thank you, Will. I think I would like to stop for tonight. I [[appreciate]] you spending time with me.

MELISSA: Thank you, Will. I think I would like to stop for tonight. I appreciate you spending time with me.

WILL: You're [[welcome]]. For now I bid you adieu. [[Shalom]].

==Session 15==

==Session 15==

*01/21/92 Tuesday a.m.

*01/21/92 Tuesday a.m.