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===='''''[[Service]]''''', '''''[[Discernment]]'''''====

===='''''[[Service]]''''', '''''[[Discernment]]'''''====

N1: "Daniel this is N1. Thank you for the [[message]]. I was getting on the freeway this past week and there were some [[hitchhikers]] there and it brought up an issue for me that I [[thought]] I have handled and I have been [[struggling]] with different aspects of this issue again and I was [[wondering]] if you might give me some help. I felt really [[guilty]] going by the hitchhikers and leaving them there. And especially it seems like since I have started coming here I have these old [[feelings]] of being watched all the time([[laughter]] from group)..not [[supported]] and loved which I know has to do with my [[perceptions]]..but [[judged]] and condemned..being watched and feeling really wrong and I feel like a lot of things I do are really wrong and passing the hitchhikers I felt really wrong...I had the [[Good Samaritan]] story in [[mind]]...but I also have been [[learning]] about boundaries and taking care of myself and not becoming a [[victim]] and I'm having a real hard time being loving and offering [[compassion]] and not being a [[victim]]. I'm not setting myself up and acting like I am [[immortal]] or something. Could you give me some help with this distinction?"

N1: "Daniel this is N1. Thank you for the [[message]]. I was getting on the freeway this past week and there were some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitchhiker  hitchhikers] there and it brought up an issue for me that I [[thought]] I have handled and I have been [[struggling]] with different aspects of this issue again and I was [[wondering]] if you might give me some help. I felt really [[guilty]] going by the hitchhikers and leaving them there. And especially it seems like since I have started coming here I have these old [[feelings]] of being watched all the time([[laughter]] from group)..not [[supported]] and loved which I know has to do with my [[perceptions]]..but [[judged]] and condemned..being watched and feeling really wrong and I feel like a lot of things I do are really wrong and passing the hitchhikers I felt really wrong...I had the [[Good Samaritan]] story in [[mind]]...but I also have been [[learning]] about boundaries and taking care of myself and not becoming a [[victim]] and I'm having a real hard time being loving and offering [[compassion]] and not being a [[victim]]. I'm not setting myself up and acting like I am [[immortal]] or something. Could you give me some help with this distinction?"

Daniel: "Yes, of course N1 and know that this teaching mission has nothing whatsoever to do with [[judging]]. The [[observations]] are meant just for your [[growth]]. For you see, only [[God]] can judge and you see, I, too, am an [[ascending mortal]], and I, too, do not know [[everything]]. I, too, am often [[feeling]] as you do that you are being watched. However, I am knowledgeable about the [[love]] of [[the Father]] that you are not able to see or feel as yet. And you see, the Father knows all of your [[thoughts]], all of your [[desires]]. And so you see, you need not feel [[guilt]] when you are driving and see hitchhikers. Do not feel guilt for not picking them up. For your being [[desirous]] to help them, your [[compassion]] for them being there is understood; and because of the bad rap, so to speak, that hitchhikers have gotten over the years, it is not within your [[understanding]] to know who you could pick up or not. These kinds of [[questions]] will always be a part of your everyday life and it is not always easy to know which way to go. And it is true that these hitchhikers probably would have been fine, would have been ever so [[grateful]] to have gotten a ride and yet you are not knowing of their [[intent]]. What is important is to have in your overall [[story]] one of [[love]], of [[compassion]], of wanting to help and be of [[service]] to your [[brothers and sisters]]. And maybe you cannot help these [[individuals]] on the side of the road, but further down the road there may be a time when you can be of [[service]] to someone else. And it is when your overall [[story]] follows this path of servitude and this is what is measured. For you see, you had the [[desire]]. You would have, had you known their [[intent]]. And so throughout life you all will be making these kinds of [[judgments]] of what to do, which way to go. And so you must do what is best at any given time. N1, had you had three of four football players in the van with you, the situation may have been [[different]]. This is facetious of course, but I am trying to make a [[point]] that it is your overall desire, your overall [[wishes]], the path that your life takes in general. And N1 you are a [[person]] of [[love]] and [[compassion]] and you do [[realize]] the value of [[service]]. So feel no [[guilt]]. Rather look back on this situation and all of you when these things occur, send [[love]] to those you can't help and this may be more help than the actual doing of something. And know that you cannot be there for everyone. You cannot always be the servant; that you too are a vessel of the Lord, of the [[Indwelling Spirit]], and in such cases you must [[protect]] and take care of yourselves. You must use [[wise]] discretion and [[knowledge]] when these types of situations occur. So release your [[guilt]] and [[forgive]] yourself and then [[love]]. Is this helping?"

Daniel: "Yes, of course N1 and know that this teaching mission has nothing whatsoever to do with [[judging]]. The [[observations]] are meant just for your [[growth]]. For you see, only [[God]] can judge and you see, I, too, am an [[ascending mortal]], and I, too, do not know [[everything]]. I, too, am often [[feeling]] as you do that you are being watched. However, I am knowledgeable about the [[love]] of [[the Father]] that you are not able to see or feel as yet. And you see, the Father knows all of your [[thoughts]], all of your [[desires]]. And so you see, you need not feel [[guilt]] when you are driving and see hitchhikers. Do not feel guilt for not picking them up. For your being [[desirous]] to help them, your [[compassion]] for them being there is understood; and because of the bad rap, so to speak, that hitchhikers have gotten over the years, it is not within your [[understanding]] to know who you could pick up or not. These kinds of [[questions]] will always be a part of your everyday life and it is not always easy to know which way to go. And it is true that these hitchhikers probably would have been fine, would have been ever so [[grateful]] to have gotten a ride and yet you are not knowing of their [[intent]]. What is important is to have in your overall [[story]] one of [[love]], of [[compassion]], of wanting to help and be of [[service]] to your [[brothers and sisters]]. And maybe you cannot help these [[individuals]] on the side of the road, but further down the road there may be a time when you can be of [[service]] to someone else. And it is when your overall [[story]] follows this path of servitude and this is what is measured. For you see, you had the [[desire]]. You would have, had you known their [[intent]]. And so throughout life you all will be making these kinds of [[judgments]] of what to do, which way to go. And so you must do what is best at any given time. N1, had you had three of four football players in the van with you, the situation may have been [[different]]. This is facetious of course, but I am trying to make a [[point]] that it is your overall desire, your overall [[wishes]], the path that your life takes in general. And N1 you are a [[person]] of [[love]] and [[compassion]] and you do [[realize]] the value of [[service]]. So feel no [[guilt]]. Rather look back on this situation and all of you when these things occur, send [[love]] to those you can't help and this may be more help than the actual doing of something. And know that you cannot be there for everyone. You cannot always be the servant; that you too are a vessel of the Lord, of the [[Indwelling Spirit]], and in such cases you must [[protect]] and take care of yourselves. You must use [[wise]] discretion and [[knowledge]] when these types of situations occur. So release your [[guilt]] and [[forgive]] yourself and then [[love]]. Is this helping?"

V1: "Daniel, this is V1. And this is right up the line of what B1 and I were [[speculating]] you might be [[talking]] on tonight. All my life I have 'hoped' that I would be [[doing God's will]]. And I guess I today came to the [[conclusion]] that there may be many ways to [[do God's will]] in the sense that [[God]] is not going to tell me exactly what [[path]] to take but within that path I am to [[act]] in a loving and kind way. I'm [[wondering]] if you would just talk on this and whether or not indeed there has only been one [[path]] and many misses along the way or if indeed a path that has been taken and in trying or attempting to be loving and [[kind]], is this [[doing God's will]], whatever the path might be?"

V1: "Daniel, this is V1. And this is right up the line of what B1 and I were [[speculating]] you might be [[talking]] on tonight. All my life I have 'hoped' that I would be [[doing God's will]]. And I guess I today came to the [[conclusion]] that there may be many ways to [[do God's will]] in the sense that [[God]] is not going to tell me exactly what [[path]] to take but within that path I am to [[act]] in a loving and kind way. I'm [[wondering]] if you would just talk on this and whether or not indeed there has only been one [[path]] and many misses along the way or if indeed a path that has been taken and in trying or attempting to be loving and [[kind]], is this [[doing God's will]], whatever the path might be?"

Daniel: "Yes, V1. A very [[thoughtful]] [[question]]. You see, the [[message]] of God, the [[First Source and Center]], is very [[simple]]. This message is to know Him, to [[love]] Him, and to serve Him. And when you are doing this you will be [[assured]] of [[eternal]] life. And know that in the [[love]] that you have for your fellow man, for your [[brothers and sisters]], in the love that you have for [[the Father]], in the [[service]] that you do for one another, you are doing His will. And as I have said many times, there are many [[paths]], many roads to [[the Father]]'s house. And know that your [[path]] may have an overall [[picture]]; and as you look closely, as you put your path under a [[microscope]], you will see that it is not real smooth; that there are jigs and jags and ups and downs and curves in this road. But yet the overall [[picture]] is one of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becoming_(philosophy) becoming], moving forward and meeting [[the Father]]. And all of you will have such a [[path]]; one that drifts one way and then the other; one that vacillates; that is not always seeming to be on a direct course. Yet the true trajectory of your path will be to make it to the [[Paradise Isle]], to be one with [[the Father]], with God the [[First Source and Center]]. So know that while there are times in your life where you [[feel]] that you are not loving, where you feel that perhaps [[compassion]] or [[tolerance]] or whatever is not part of your [[being]]; if it has been in the past, it will surely begin to be that way again, if you will always strive to come back to [[the Father]], if you will daily take time to be with Him. For if you take this time you cannot stray too far. For in taking this time you're beginning to know Him and the love you feel for Him cannot but help bring you back on your [[path]]. And again these [[virtues]] will be a part of your life. And most of you have been on this [[course]] for many years. And this is not to say that even those most hardened of [[hearts]] cannot [[change]], for there is always the possibility of change within an [[individual]] as long as that person wills it. Is this helpful?"

Daniel: "Yes, V1. A very [[thoughtful]] [[question]]. You see, the [[message]] of God, the [[First Source and Center]], is very [[simple]]. This message is to know Him, to [[love]] Him, and to serve Him. And when you are doing this you will be [[assured]] of [[eternal]] life. And know that in the [[love]] that you have for your fellow man, for your [[brothers and sisters]], in the love that you have for [[the Father]], in the [[service]] that you do for one another, you are doing His will. And as I have said many times, there are many [[paths]], many roads to [[the Father]]'s house. And know that your [[path]] may have an overall [[picture]]; and as you look closely, as you put your path under a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microscope microscope], you will see that it is not real smooth; that there are jigs and jags and ups and downs and curves in this road. But yet the overall [[picture]] is one of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becoming_(philosophy) becoming], moving forward and meeting [[the Father]]. And all of you will have such a [[path]]; one that drifts one way and then the other; one that vacillates; that is not always seeming to be on a direct course. Yet the true trajectory of your path will be to make it to the [[Paradise Isle]], to be one with [[the Father]], with God the [[First Source and Center]]. So know that while there are times in your life where you [[feel]] that you are not loving, where you feel that perhaps [[compassion]] or [[tolerance]] or whatever is not part of your [[being]]; if it has been in the past, it will surely begin to be that way again, if you will always strive to come back to [[the Father]], if you will daily take time to be with Him. For if you take this time you cannot stray too far. For in taking this time you're beginning to know Him and the love you feel for Him cannot but help bring you back on your [[path]]. And again these [[virtues]] will be a part of your life. And most of you have been on this [[course]] for many years. And this is not to say that even those most hardened of [[hearts]] cannot [[change]], for there is always the possibility of change within an [[individual]] as long as that person wills it. Is this helpful?"

 

===='''''[[Process]]'''''====

===='''''[[Process]]'''''====

V1: "Yes, Daniel. Thank you. I had one other thought this week...well actually it came to a head last night when we were [[listening]] to a [[Ham]] tape and in there he said that [[perfection]] was a [[process]] and I believe that even though I [[wish]] it were a lot faster process, but I couldn't help but think in terms of the concept of [[perfection]] that I have had in the past and how that in the organized [[Christian]] religions we have been taught, and I certainly believed up until recently, that you died and went to [[heaven]] and were presented perfect before [[God]] because of [[Jesus]] the Son. I am just [[wondering]] how to help the concept of [[process]] to those [[friends]] of ours who would prefer as I do to make a quick and instant jump into heaven, [[understand]] this [[concept]]."

V1: "Yes, Daniel. Thank you. I had one other thought this week...well actually it came to a head last night when we were [[listening]] to a [[Ham]] tape and in there he said that [[perfection]] was a [[process]] and I believe that even though I [[wish]] it were a lot faster process, but I couldn't help but think in terms of the concept of [[perfection]] that I have had in the past and how that in the organized [[Christian]] religions we have been taught, and I certainly believed up until recently, that you died and went to [[heaven]] and were presented perfect before [[God]] because of [[Jesus]] the Son. I am just [[wondering]] how to help the concept of [[process]] to those [[friends]] of ours who would prefer as I do to make a quick and instant jump into heaven, [[understand]] this [[concept]]."