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May 10, 1992
May 10, 1992
===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]].
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.
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.
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]]?
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.
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]].
==Session 2==
==Session 2==
May 17, 1992
May 17, 1992
