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*JUNE 21, 1992

*JUNE 21, 1992

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God uplifts us. Wherever He is, we are.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God uplifts us. Wherever He is, we are.

Greetings to you all for I am your [[teacher]], Will, who loves you. We are tonight gathered [[together]] and there are two among you whom we [[welcome]] as not having been among us in our gatherings, one before, but one new this night. It is [[good]] to see that we bring others into our fold for the more we can bring into the [[service]] of [[God]]'s [[the Kingdom|kingdom]] and to [[share]] God's [[word]], the more we will be able to carry the [[message]] out into the world. It is our job and surely yours to keep the message [[unfolding]] for there is much [[work]] to do. The work is great and the [[harves]]ters are few. If you at any time can find yourselves in a position of working for [[the Father]] in bringing more people into the [[understanding]] of His word, then it is by all means your [[duty]] to do so. If at all possible whenever you see these, His [[children]], gather them into the fold, disburse whatever [[spiritual]] [[knowledge]] you possess and [[share]] it with them. Only in this way can [[our Father]]'s word be spread and only in this way can we be about our Father's business as [[our Master]] did when he walked this earth. It is for us to set an example of those who will follow.

Greetings to you all for I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. We are tonight gathered together and there are two among you whom we welcome as not having been among us in our gatherings, one before, but one new this night. It is good to see that we bring others into our fold for the more we can bring into the service of God's kingdom and to share God's word, the more we will be able to carry the message out into the world. It is our job and surely yours to keep the message unfolding for there is much work to do. The work is great and the harvesters are few. If you at any time can find yourselves in a position of working for the Father in bringing more people into the understanding of His word, then it is by all means your duty to do so. If at all possible whenever you see these, His children, gather them into the fold, disburse whatever spiritual knowledge you possess and share it with them. Only in this way can our Father's word be spread and only in this way can we be about our Father's business as our Master did when he walked this earth. It is for us to set an example of those who will follow.

All those who heed His [[word]] and follow His [[guidance]] will surely [[understand]] what He has provided for us in the way of [[spiritual]] nurturing. Master the [[skills]] that you have already been given. Seek daily [[the Father]]'s [[presence]] in your lives. Daily [[pray]] that He be with you. Daily seek that you may be a [[conduit]] of His [[love]], a [[sea]] of which the grains of sand may [[flow]] to those who need it the most and, in this way, His [[love]] shall spread to others. For of you who have had trouble reaching out, continue to do so. It is not all that [[difficult]] once you get the hang of it, but you must try. To some of you, it comes more easily. You have been asked over this last week to find three [[opportunities]] to speak of [[spiritual]] matters with people, some of you we have heard from have been more successful than others. There have been other [[opportunities]] that you may have missed. Others of you have had [[opportunities]] and you have little [[knowledge]] of the lives you have [[touched]]. Just by saying [[kind]] [[words]], letting them know how much you [[appreciate]] them, these are all ways that you show [[God]]'s [[love]]. It does not always have to be in direct talking about [[spiritual]] things. Some of you have had your three people this week and you did not bring it up in the [[discussion]] because you little knew of the lives that you affected. We ask that you continue this next week. Try to reach as many people as you can. Be [[aware]] more and more of the [[opportunities]] that you have of [[expressing]] God's love in your life. If you have the opportunity to talk of things of a [[spiritual]] [[nature]], great. If not, lend what [[service]] you can in a kind way - a [[gesture]], or a [[thought]] to those around you. If you run upon someone who is of a gruff [[nature]], hold whatever [[good]] [[thoughts]] you are capable of in your [[mind]]. Show your [[kindness]] to them and see if you are able to disarm their [[nature]]. It is amazing how the gentlest, kindest [[word]] to someone else may disarm someone who is having a [[difficult]] day. Wouldn't it be nice if someone did that to you on days when you didn't feel well? How much it would [[change]] your [[attitude]] towards the [[events]]? That is all it would take: a little reaching out.

All those who heed His word and follow His guidance will surely understand what He has provided for us in the way of spiritual nurturing. Master the skills that you have already been given. Seek daily the Father's presence in your lives. Daily pray that He be with you. Daily seek that you may be a conduit of His love, a sea of which the grains of sand may flow to those who need it the most and, in this way, His love shall spread to others. For of you who have had trouble reaching out, continue to do so. It is not all that difficult once you get the hang of it, but you must try. To some of you, it comes more easily. You have been asked over this last week to find three opportunities to speak of spiritual matters with people, some of you we have heard from have been more successful than others. There have been other opportunities that you may have missed. Others of you have had opportunities and you have little knowledge of the lives you have touched. Just by saying kind words, letting them know how much you appreciate them, these are all ways that you show God's love. It does not always have to be in direct talking about spiritual things. Some of you have had your three people this week and you did not bring it up in the discussion because you little knew of the lives that you affected. We ask that you continue this next week. Try to reach as many people as you can. Be aware more and more of the opportunities that you have of expressing God's love in your life. If you have the opportunity to talk of things of a spiritual nature, great. If not, lend what service you can in a kind way - a gesture, or a thought to those around you. If you run upon someone who is of a gruff nature, hold whatever good thoughts you are capable of in your mind. Show your kindness to them and see if you are able to disarm their nature. It is amazing how the gentlest, kindest word to someone else may disarm someone who is having a difficult day. Wouldn't it be nice if someone did that to you on days when you didn't feel well? How much it would change your attitude towards the events? That is all it would take: a little reaching out.

[[Jesus]] effected people as he walked by as the [[Urantia Book]] says. Few knew what had happened to them. They just knew that they felt better having been in his [[presence]]. That is all it took and [[our Master]] was adept at handling people and seeing that their needs were met. For those that he could help, he did so. There were those that he knew he was unable to help and he did pass them by. But more often than not, he did what he could to help his [[children]] for they were those that he loved and loved deeply and wanted to do whatever he could to help.

Jesus effected people as he walked by as the Urantia Book says. Few knew what had happened to them. They just knew that they felt better having been in his presence. That is all it took and our Master was adept at handling people and seeing that their needs were met. For those that he could help, he did so. There were those that he knew he was unable to help and he did pass them by. But more often than not, he did what he could to help his children for they were those that he loved and loved deeply and wanted to do whatever he could to help.

[[Our Father]] loves all His [[children]] equally. He is no respecter of people and when [[our Father]] says that, how can we be any less? How can we go around [[judging]] others? We must learn to walk in their shoes to [[understand]] their natures, to understand what it is like from their life [[experience]]. Only then can we truly begin to [[love]] our fellow man. It is of little concern what they have gone through or what they are [[enduring]] at the [[moment]]. Our only concern should be to [[love]] them in the best way possible and I have already listed those ways for you.

In this next week, and surely for all the rest of your lives, be [[aware]] of what you can do to ease a fellow's burden. Watch your [[Speech|tongues]]. Watch your tempers. Those of you who have [[family]] [[entanglements]], try to find a way to solve them because surely they are a [[waste]] of [[energy]]. There is so much more to be about than to [[waste]] our time [[worrying]] about things we cannot [[change]]. If there is someone you are having [[trouble]] getting along with, [[love]] them. Love them even though they seem [[difficult]] to love for [[God]] does and in this way, and [[hopefully]] within time, you will come to have a new [[understanding]] of this [[person]]. By nursing a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grudge grudge], by holding onto [[feelings]] that are not helpful to the situation, you cannot [[heal]] it. You will only keep it going and that was not [[the Master]]'s way. He was a healer, and in our [[studies]], we learn to be one also. The best way to be God's child is to be a child of [[love]]. That means putting aside all [[ego]] and demands for yourself and looking to the other [[person]], not to be used by that person, but to [[understand]] him. Rely upon your good [[judgment]] but know that [[God]] is taking care of the situation. [[Our Father]] is always working His way and the [[problem]], whatever it be, is in His hands. You do not have to solve it. Turn it over to Him. Whenever you face something that you find insurmountable, [[pray]] about it. Let God have it and then don't dig it up again to find out how He is doing. Just [[confidently]] know that [[everything]] is being worked out. It may not work out the way that you intended it to, but it will work out and it will work out [[God]]'s way. Some [[surprising]] results have come about by turning our [[problems]] over to Him. Things have been accomplished that we never could have [[imagined]]. Solutions to our [[problems]] have come about and suggestions for the [[future]] and for our lives have come about that never could have dawned upon us. We are so [[limited]] that all we see is our [[Spacetime|time and our space]]. God sees all and in His [[sight]], all is solved. There are no [[problems]] for God has already solved them. Call upon Him while He is near. Seek His [[gentleness]]. Have [[confidence]] that He is with you, helping you in all that you face.

Our Father loves all His children equally. He is no respecter of people and when our Father says that, how can we be any less? How can we go around judging others? We must learn to walk in their shoes to understand their natures, to understand what it is like from their life experience. Only then can we truly begin to love our fellow man. It is of little concern what they have gone through or what they are enduring at the moment. Our only concern should be to love them in the best way possible and I have already listed those ways for you.

Rely not upon your own ways for surely you have help. You have more [[spiritual]] help that you can yet [[realize]]. You are [[aware]] of some of the spiritual helpers that you have. We have talked about them many times and you have had some [[visit]] you in our group but there is still yet more to come. There are more helpers coming to each one of you and, indeed, to [[Urantia|your world]]. I was glad to hear the [[reading]] off of the [[names]] and the [[TeaM|groups]] around our country for surely you need to be [[aware]] of the [[work]] that is proceeding. Our work grows by leaps and bounds every day as we look for groups who are ready to [[accept]] new [[teachers]]. There is much work to do and we are so pleased that things are [[proceeding]] at such a rapid [[pace]]. Before long, we will have many more [[teachers]] in place and many more [[groups]] as they are ready and receivers as they are [[trained]] to receive them. I urge you to [[practice]] your own [[stillness]] for indeed each one of you are capable of receiving us if you would just continue to [[practice]]. I know it must be [[frustrating]] but continue your practice, your [[stillness]]. You will not [[regret]] it. There are times that we [[realize]] when your lives are very active and you truly do not have time, but many of you are [[engaged]] in activities that, from the [[spiritual]] realm, are a [[waste]] of time. While you need your [[recreation]], there are things that you could be doing instead of spending time, wasting time, you could be spending time with your [[Heavenly Father]]. All that we have asked you to do is spend fifteen to twenty minutes each day, twice a day if you are able. What a lighter burden you would carry if you would only find this time. The solutions that you seek to daily [[problems]], the [[struggles]] that you hassle with, the [[relationships]] that seem strained will all be resolved and in their place you will find [[peace]], contentment and a peace of [[mind]] that only comes from [[the Father]]. He dwells with you daily. The inner [[Adjuster]] helps whenever you are [[attuned]]; standing alert to help you in whatever [[manner]] you are able to allow Him to do so.

Take that time. Go to the bridge of a [[spiritual]] [[nature]]. If you have that special place, wherever it is, find yourself in it and seek y[[our Father]]'s [[presence]]. All of us have from time to time things that we look back on and wish that we could have done [[differently]] but we cannot go back, we can only look to the [[future]] with [[hope]] and our [[dreams]] of things left to be filled. We can start a new beginning now. You all, each one of you, have the [[tools]] you need. Those of you who are new in our [[group]] can be coached very easily as to the things that you will need. It is not [[difficult]]. Find someone to help you. There are many here who have a [[spiritual]] [[nature]]. Most of you have [[dedicated]] your lives to [[doing the Father's will]] and, with a little urging, all it would take is a little [[effort]] to spend more time in that dedication. He is there all the time. Can't you but take some time for Him? I do not mean to scold you, only to urge you to look forward and spend that time [[together]] for I know the [[value]] of spending that time with Him. He [[loves]] us more than you could possibly [[understand]] and the gifts He has yet to give you are yours for the asking. All you have to do is [[work]] at it.

In the coming years, there is so much more for you. We can't even yet begin to [[describe]] it. This [[group]] has a lot of growing, a lot of deepening of [[friendships]] and yet you have grown so much already. We look forward to the times ahead. We look forward to the teachings that we will have [[together]], the lessons that we will plan by the [[committee]], for we all look forward to teaching you as much as we know or are allowed to [[reveal]] to you. We [[realize]] that your [[understanding]] is limited, but we will do the best that we can by revealing one thing at a time to keep building on what you already know. We ask that you keep reviewing what you have already been given for only in this way can you [[maintain]] the [[knowledge]] that you have already. Reread the [[material]] if you are unable to retain it. You have already been given some [[beautiful]] lessons and, of course, the [[Urantia Book]] with all the chapters in it with such a [[spiritual]] [[nature]]. How can you help but not be uplifted? We urge you to [[read]] some every day. If you would supplement the time that you have been doing other things with rereading your papers or reading the [[Urantia Book]], what do you [[think]] would happen? I can tell you what would happen. Your spiritual [[light]] would become brighter. Your [[problems]] would seem lighter. [[The Father]]'s [[presence]] would seem nearer and the [[relationships]] with people would grow brighter. You have that [[opportunity]]. How can you waste it? If you have such a precious jewel in your hands, how can you throw it away? If one has been given a diamond, you don't hide it. You put in a [[beautiful]] setting and wear it about your throat or on your hand for the whole world to see and such is what you have here. [[Share]] with others for truly [[the Father]] has given you the greatest diamond of all, His [[love]].

In this next week, and surely for all the rest of your lives, be aware of what you can do to ease a fellow's burden. Watch your tongues. Watch your tempers. Those of you who have family entanglements, try to find a way to solve them because surely they are a waste of energy. There is so much more to be about than to waste our time worrying about things we cannot change. If there is someone you are having trouble getting along with, love them. Love them even though they seem difficult to love for God does and in this way, and hopefully within time, you will come to have a new understanding of this person. By nursing a grudge, by holding onto feelings that are not helpful to the situation, you cannot heal it. You will only keep it going and that was not the Master's way. He was a healer, and in our studies, we learn to be one also. The best way to be God's child is to be a child of love. That means putting aside all ego and demands for yourself and looking to the other person, not to be used by that person, but to understand him. Rely upon your good judgment but know that God is taking care of the situation. Our Father is always working His way and the problem, whatever it be, is in His hands. You do not have to solve it. Turn it over to Him. Whenever you face something that you find insurmountable, pray about it. Let God have it and then don't dig it up again to find out how He is doing. Just confidently know that everything is being worked out. It may not work out the way that you intended it to, but it will work out and it will work out God's way. Some surprising results have come about by turning our problems over to Him. Things have been accomplished that we never could have imagined. Solutions to our problems have come about and suggestions for the future and for our lives have come about that never could have dawned upon us. We are so limited that all we see is our time and our space. God sees all and in His sight, all is solved. There are no problems for God has already solved them. Call upon Him while He is near. Seek His gentleness. Have confidence that He is with you, helping you in all that you face.

Most of [[Urantia Book|the papers]] are about [[our Father]]'s love. Few of you have yet to begin to [[understand]] it. Those of you who have [[children]] have a slight inkling of what that [[love]] might be but that is on such a small [[scale]]. [[Our Father]]'s love is precious and it [[grows]] within us each day. It lights up our lives. It [[lights]] up everything we do and, if we are open to it, we open ourselves for that [[love]] to be passed to us to others and we are able to spread that love when we come into [[contact]] with other people. We have said before to [[act]] as a beacon and let people be drawn to Him. Let that [[love]] [[flow]] to others to re-energize their lives and let the whole world be filled with His [[love]]. Our [[churches]] are trying to do it but there is not enough [[individual]] work that is being done. God's love is done on a one-to-one basis and such it must be so. So, lighten your hearts. Carry your day forward with [[love]]. Uplift your [[hearts]]. Lighten your day and carry yourselves so that your head is held high knowing that you [[possess]] something very special for God loves you as [[our Father]] loves all His children. He does not love you any more because you have the special [[knowledge]] and, because you do have this special knowledge, you have more of a [[responsibility]]. You can no longer be [[ignorant]] of His [[laws]]. You can no longer be ignorant of His ways for all that you do, you have to be [[responsible]] for. For all that you do, there is a price. There is no turning back, for at this [[point]] you know too much. [[Our Father]] has given you this [[opportunity]]. Do no waste it. [[Cherish]] it as you do a pearl. Use it to the best of your [[ability]].

Rely not upon your own ways for surely you have help. You have more spiritual help that you can yet realize. You are aware of some of the spiritual helpers that you have. We have talked about them many times and you have had some visit you in our group but there is still yet more to come. There are more helpers coming to each one of you and, indeed, to your world. I was glad to hear the reading off of the names and the groups around our country for surely you need to be aware of the work that is proceeding. Our work grows by leaps and bounds every day as we look for groups who are ready to accept new teachers. There is much work to do and we are so pleased that things are proceeding at such a rapid pace. Before long, we will have many more teachers in place and many more groups as they are ready and receivers as they are trained to receive them. I urge you to practice your own stillness for indeed each one of you are capable of receiving us if you would just continue to practice. I know it must be frustrating but continue your practice, your stillness. You will not regret it. There are times that we realize when your lives are very active and you truly do not have time, but many of you are engaged in activities that, from the spiritual realm, are a waste of time. While you need your recreation, there are things that you could be doing instead of spending time, wasting time, you could be spending time with your Heavenly Father. All that we have asked you to do is spend fifteen to twenty minutes each day, twice a day if you are able. What a lighter burden you would carry if you would only find this time. The solutions that you seek to daily problems, the struggles that you hassle with, the relationships that seem strained will all be resolved and in their place you will find peace, contentment and a peace of mind that only comes from the Father. He dwells with you daily. The inner Adjuster helps whenever you are attuned; standing alert to help you in whatever manner you are able to allow Him to do so.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: Greetings, my children, for I am one who loves you. I am [[Machiventa]] Melchizedek. I have been [[listening]] to your [[discussion]] tonight, all the things that you have done throughout the week, and all your [[activities]], and I urge you continue doing what you have done. As [[Will]] has told you, there are many [[opportunities]] to [[do the Father's will]] and we here offer you that [[opportunity]]. Take Him by the hand for He is there for you. In the weeks to come, there will be even more [[opportunities]] for you and we ask that you be alert to them. If you come across someone who needs [[encouragement]], give him that. If someone needs a [[kind]] [[word]], a [[gesture]], a [[smile]], what a gift you can give by being the one to offer it. The [[spirit of truth]] being the teachings of [[the Master]] for you is ever with you providing you the [[words]] to say to help another. It is such a simple thing to do. Do not be so concerned about your own lives for [[the Father]] is taking care of things. Don't spend your [[energy]] being [[anxious]] about tomorrow for the Father has you well in hand. Not one of you has anything truly to worry about. So with that in [[mind]], you can go out and truly give to others. There is not one [[reason]] for you to hold back. Not one reason for you not to give to the fullest and to be there for all who need it. So put aside all concerns you have for yourselves, all your [[worries]] and [[focus]] all your energies on things of a [[spiritual]] [[nature]]. Rest [[assured]] that [[the Father]] is with you. You are left in good hands. I bid you goodnight. God holds you in the palm of His hand. For this evening, [[Shalom]].

==Session 5==

==Session 5==

*6/24/92 a.m. stillness exercise, following initial thoughts of tire service on Soldette's car, Machiventa Melchizedek initiated this exchange:

*6/24/92 a.m. stillness exercise, following initial thoughts of tire service on Soldette's car, Machiventa Melchizedek initiated this exchange: