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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Opening Prayer: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

Opening Prayer: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

Daniel: "Good afternoon. I am Daniel. I am your [[teacher]] and your [[friend]]. I am pleased that those who were able could attend our [[meeting]]. I am likewise [[happy]] with your [[sharing]]. It is through these times that you will come to know one another. And through [[knowledge]], through [[understanding]] then [[relationships]] can be bonded, cemented, and you will continue to [[grow]] as a [[group]], [[necessary]] for further teaching work. As you can [[perceive]] the [[joys]] and [[tribulations]] of one another in the group, so will you be able to help others in the outer realm with their life when you can be of loving [[service]] and [[understanding]] of one another. You are laying the groundwork for greater [[mission]] work, indeed!

Daniel: "Good afternoon. I am Daniel. I am your [[teacher]] and your [[friend]]. I am pleased that those who were able could attend our [[meeting]]. I am likewise [[happy]] with your [[sharing]]. It is through these times that you will come to know one another. And through [[knowledge]], through [[understanding]] then [[relationships]] can be bonded, cemented, and you will continue to [[grow]] as a [[group]], [[necessary]] for further teaching work. As you can [[perceive]] the [[joys]] and [[tribulations]] of one another in the group, so will you be able to help others in the outer realm with their life when you can be of loving [[service]] and [[understanding]] of one another. You are laying the groundwork for greater [[mission]] work, indeed!

In the third level you [[understand]] that the [[First Source and Center]] is reaching down to you as you reach up to Him. You must in this level be much more [[aware]] of your [[being]], your [[actions]] and where you come from. When you are at the second level, [[religion]] is quite easy. When you [[decide]] that religion must be lived, not something looked upon, but actually lived and [[experienced]], you will find that it is not always easy. Daily you will work to [[understand]] and to know [[the Father]]'s will. Daily you will work to [[manifest]] His will in your own life. Daily you will come to know [[the Father]], for you understand that by your consistent [[communication]] with Him, you are led in the [[direction]] that He calls you. And it is in this coming forth and following that you [[learn]] what [[God-consciousness]] is truly about.

In the third level you [[understand]] that the [[First Source and Center]] is reaching down to you as you reach up to Him. You must in this level be much more [[aware]] of your [[being]], your [[actions]] and where you come from. When you are at the second level, [[religion]] is quite easy. When you [[decide]] that religion must be lived, not something looked upon, but actually lived and [[experienced]], you will find that it is not always easy. Daily you will work to [[understand]] and to know [[the Father]]'s will. Daily you will work to [[manifest]] His will in your own life. Daily you will come to know [[the Father]], for you understand that by your consistent [[communication]] with Him, you are led in the [[direction]] that He calls you. And it is in this coming forth and following that you [[learn]] what [[God-consciousness]] is truly about.

You will at some [[point]] move past [[barriers]] where you see only people, only [[problems]]. You will begin to see these same people as sons and daughters of the [[First Source and Center]], as your [[brothers and sisters]]; as those who are most capable, just as you are, of following [[the Father]], of standing on [[Paradise]] Isle together. As you watch in your [[media]] [[events]] those saddened and [[hungry]] wide eyed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_children urchins] of the third world countries, as you worry about them and [[wonder]] how they can [[understand]] a loving [[Father]] because their life is so hard; if you are truly [[understanding]] of the spiritual aspect of [[religion]], you will know that these same [[individuals]] will be able to [[proceed]] to [[Paradise Isle]], just as you; that they will be given the [[choice]] to [[ascend]], as you are. It is when you can begin to see on a broader [[spectrum]] that you can begin to bring about [[change]] within the realm. You will be able to [[support]] and [[love]] these people, knowing they are your [[brothers and sisters]].

You will at some [[point]] move past [[barriers]] where you see only people, only [[problems]]. You will begin to see these same people as sons and daughters of the [[First Source and Center]], as your [[brothers and sisters]]; as those who are most capable, just as you are, of following [[the Father]], of standing on [[Paradise]] Isle together. As you watch in your [[media]] [[events]] those saddened and [[hungry]] wide eyed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_children urchins] of the third world countries, as you worry about them and [[wonder]] how they can [[understand]] a loving [[Father]] because their life is so hard; if you are truly [[understanding]] of the spiritual aspect of [[religion]], you will know that these same [[individuals]] will be able to [[proceed]] to [[Paradise Isle]], just as you; that they will be given the [[choice]] to [[ascend]], as you are. It is when you can begin to see on a broader [[spectrum]] that you can begin to bring about [[change]] within the realm. You will be able to [[support]] and [[love]] these people, knowing they are your [[brothers and sisters]].

Even those who are very hardened of [[heart]] deserve your [[love]] just as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_children urchin of the street]. Because you have been so fortunate to come to the [[knowledge]] of the [[cosmology]] of [[the universe]], of the [[love]] of [[the Father]], means that your life is also given more [[responsibility]]. For it is by your fruits that others will heed the call as you have. Know that all of [[God]]'s [[love]] [[embraces]] all of His children, even those who are still at the [[primitive]] level of [[understanding]]; that the [[First Source and Center]] forever [[understands]] even the smallest flame, smallest flicker, smallest [[spark]] of [[faith]]. How much more you can give your [[brothers and sisters]] as you become more [[confident]] in your [[apostleship]]. [[Understand]] that the [[religion]] that you live now is one which calls for [[action]], for the [[understanding]] of who you really are. As you have been over these many months working and coming to more [[clarity]], this is but a beginning! You see, you are going to, as time [[unfolds]], become even more of [[understanding]]. And this will give you the [[confidence]] you need in your [[mission]] ahead.

Even those who are very hardened of [[heart]] deserve your [[love]] just as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_children urchin of the street]. Because you have been so fortunate to come to the [[knowledge]] of the [[cosmology]] of [[the universe]], of the [[love]] of [[the Father]], means that your life is also given more [[responsibility]]. For it is by your fruits that others will heed the call as you have. Know that all of [[God]]'s [[love]] [[embraces]] all of His children, even those who are still at the [[primitive]] level of [[understanding]]; that the [[First Source and Center]] forever [[understands]] even the smallest flame, smallest flicker, smallest [[spark]] of [[faith]]. How much more you can give your [[brothers and sisters]] as you become more [[confident]] in your [[apostleship]]. [[Understand]] that the [[religion]] that you live now is one which calls for [[action]], for the [[understanding]] of who you really are. As you have been over these many months working and coming to more [[clarity]], this is but a beginning! You see, you are going to, as time [[unfolds]], become even more of [[understanding]]. And this will give you the [[confidence]] you need in your [[mission]] ahead.

One of the important [[aspects]] about [[Christ]] [[Michael]] and His teachings to [[this planet]] was to help others to lay down [[fears]], to [[realize]] that their [[religion]], [[the kingdom]] that He spoke about, was one that was of [[love]], one that was of [[forgiveness]], one that was of endless [[possibilities]] for those who [[chose]] to follow Him. Following [[Christ]] does not mean giving up anything. There may be some material gains one could give up, but these are stunted in [[light]] of a [[spiritual]] life.

One of the important [[aspects]] about [[Christ]] [[Michael]] and His teachings to [[this planet]] was to help others to lay down [[fears]], to [[realize]] that their [[religion]], [[the kingdom]] that He spoke about, was one that was of [[love]], one that was of [[forgiveness]], one that was of endless [[possibilities]] for those who [[chose]] to follow Him. Following [[Christ]] does not mean giving up anything. There may be some material gains one could give up, but these are stunted in [[light]] of a [[spiritual]] life.

V1: "First of all, Daniel, I want to thank you for whatever [[contact]] you made with the wayward son in Italy and that he called us today. I really [[appreciate]] it! It did remove a lot of [[anxiety]] and I was able to call L2's [[mother]] too. And thank you very much.

V1: "First of all, Daniel, I want to thank you for whatever [[contact]] you made with the wayward son in Italy and that he called us today. I really [[appreciate]] it! It did remove a lot of [[anxiety]] and I was able to call L2's [[mother]] too. And thank you very much.

Your lesson tonight reminds me once again of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohlberg%27s_stages_of_moral_development Kohlberg's step of morality]. And I [[realize]] that [[spirituality]] and [[morality]] are all [[different]], but I couldn't help but think of the pre-conventional as [[fear]], and the conventional as being [[intellectual]], and the post-conventional as being [[religion of the spirit]]. And it gave me a lot more [[insight]], so I really [[appreciate]] that. Your [[statement]] in [[conclusion]] that we needed to [[forgive]] and to show [[tolerance]]..this last week I have [[listened]] to [[Rayson]]'s tape on [[forgiveness]]..maybe four times. And on the tape he says that [[offense]] is really a matter of the other [[person]]; that if we are filled with [[God]]'s [[love]], then nothing will [[offend]] us. And I know that I am [[mortal]], but I am just wondering if you would expand on that a little bit, maybe deal with the [[prodigal son]] and the elder brother on that?"

Your lesson tonight reminds me once again of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohlberg%27s_stages_of_moral_development Kohlberg's step of morality]. And I [[realize]] that [[spirituality]] and [[morality]] are all [[different]], but I couldn't help but think of the pre-conventional as [[fear]], and the conventional as being [[intellectual]], and the post-conventional as being [[religion of the spirit]]. And it gave me a lot more [[insight]], so I really [[appreciate]] that. Your [[statement]] in [[conclusion]] that we needed to [[forgive]] and to show [[tolerance]]..this last week I have [[listened]] to [[Rayson]]'s tape on [[forgiveness]]..maybe four times. And on the tape he says that [[offense]] is really a matter of the other [[person]]; that if we are filled with [[God]]'s [[love]], then nothing will [[offend]] us. And I know that I am [[mortal]], but I am just wondering if you would expand on that a little bit, maybe deal with the [[prodigal son]] and the elder brother on that?"

Daniel: "Of course, because you are of a [[dual]] [[nature]] means that you will not be [[perfect]] for a long time. And so, one may, and one often does [[feel]] [[offense]], which is [[natural]], but which can be overcome through the [[knowledge]] and the [[understanding]] of [[God]]'s [[love]]. Yes, those [[mortals]] who are fortunate enough to be so totally [[committed]] to [[doing the Father's will]], who [[understand]] so totally His [[love]], will be able to [[transcend]] these human [[animal]]istic [[traits]], such as [[offense]]. And that which is given to you will be seen in a broader [[picture]]. However, do not [[think]] that because you may take [[offense]] at something or feel offended by something that you are not filled with [[God]]'s [[love]], for this is not true. You are.

Daniel: "Of course, because you are of a [[dual]] [[nature]] means that you will not be [[perfect]] for a long time. And so, one may, and one often does [[feel]] [[offense]], which is [[natural]], but which can be overcome through the [[knowledge]] and the [[understanding]] of [[God]]'s [[love]]. Yes, those [[mortals]] who are fortunate enough to be so totally [[committed]] to [[doing the Father's will]], who [[understand]] so totally His [[love]], will be able to [[transcend]] these human [[animal]]istic [[traits]], such as [[offense]]. And that which is given to you will be seen in a broader [[picture]]. However, do not [[think]] that because you may take [[offense]] at something or feel offended by something that you are not filled with [[God]]'s [[love]], for this is not true. You are.

V1: "Thank you."

V1: "Thank you."

===='''''[[Sacrifice]]'''''====

===='''''[[Sacrifice]]'''''====

N1: "Daniel, toward the end of your lesson...I don't know exactly how you stated it, but I [[think]] it was that following [[Christ]] [[Michael]] didn't ask [[sacrifice]]. It certainly keyed me in to Christ Michael's [[message]] that His burden was [[light]], which I have been having such a [[struggle]] with, I know, the last several weeks. And when I was [[reading]] in the [[Urantia Book]] about the [[apostles]], it seemed like half of them ended up [[crucified]] and other believers got [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoning stoned to death] and Christ [[Michael]] got [[crucified]]. And I find that very [[difficult]] to put together with the [[idea]] that there is no [[sacrifice]] required for [[doing the Father's will]] and that Christ Michael's burden is [[light]]! And [[intellectually]] I can say that it is because this [[material]] world is of no [[value]], but it has an awful lot of [[value]] to me right now! And I guess I, in my own [[personal]] life, felt like [[doing the Father's will]] and following [[Christ]] [[Michael]] does mean [[sacrifice]], does mean loss of [[desires]] and [[dreams]] and so I am still in [[struggle]] over that! And I don't know if you can [[clarify]] that for me more. It may just be a [[process]] that I just have to go though. But if you could address that I would [[appreciate]] that."

N1: "Daniel, toward the end of your lesson...I don't know exactly how you stated it, but I [[think]] it was that following [[Christ]] [[Michael]] didn't ask [[sacrifice]]. It certainly keyed me in to Christ Michael's [[message]] that His burden was [[light]], which I have been having such a [[struggle]] with, I know, the last several weeks. And when I was [[reading]] in the [[Urantia Book]] about the [[apostles]], it seemed like half of them ended up [[crucified]] and other believers got [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoning stoned to death] and Christ [[Michael]] got [[crucified]]. And I find that very [[difficult]] to put together with the [[idea]] that there is no [[sacrifice]] required for [[doing the Father's will]] and that Christ Michael's burden is [[light]]! And [[intellectually]] I can say that it is because this [[material]] world is of no [[value]], but it has an awful lot of [[value]] to me right now! And I guess I, in my own [[personal]] life, felt like [[doing the Father's will]] and following [[Christ]] [[Michael]] does mean [[sacrifice]], does mean loss of [[desires]] and [[dreams]] and so I am still in [[struggle]] over that! And I don't know if you can [[clarify]] that for me more. It may just be a [[process]] that I just have to go though. But if you could address that I would [[appreciate]] that."

Daniel: "My dear, I can [[assure]] you, you will not be [[crucified]] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoning stoned]. But, yes, I do [[understand]] your concern. If you can understand that part of your [[nature]] is [[spiritual]], and this is the aspect that will go on with you to meet [[the Father]], and so [[Christ]]'s burden in the [[spiritual]] aspect was [[light]]. And even the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoning stonings] and [[crucifixions]] are [[light]] in the realm of the [[spiritual]]. And while you on this [[human]] [[plane]] go through much [[adversity]], do not always see those [[goals]], those [[desires]] you have humanly put forth as being met, again you must [[consider]] that you are either going to [[commit]] to laying down these aspects to follow [[the Father]], or you will forgo the Father to follow the human aspects.

Daniel: "My dear, I can [[assure]] you, you will not be [[crucified]] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoning stoned]. But, yes, I do [[understand]] your concern. If you can understand that part of your [[nature]] is [[spiritual]], and this is the aspect that will go on with you to meet [[the Father]], and so [[Christ]]'s burden in the [[spiritual]] aspect was [[light]]. And even the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoning stonings] and [[crucifixions]] are [[light]] in the realm of the [[spiritual]]. And while you on this [[human]] [[plane]] go through much [[adversity]], do not always see those [[goals]], those [[desires]] you have humanly put forth as being met, again you must [[consider]] that you are either going to [[commit]] to laying down these aspects to follow [[the Father]], or you will forgo the Father to follow the human aspects.

One must [[realize]] that in nearly all [[modes]] of [[work]], [[occupations]], one can follow [[the Father]]'s will. Of course there are some occupations that only follow human [[greed]] and [[power]] in which none of you are involved. And so, while you are [[realizing]] or [[feeling]] that those [[desires]] and [[goals]] which you have put before you are not being met, if you will but turn your life over completely to [[the Father]], those [[things]] which you have deemed important will either be [[manifested]] or because of other [[circumstances]] and your [[desire]] to truly follow [[the Father]], these now set [[goals]] will become less important. And so my [[words]] to you in this regard: Because you are in a period of great [[transition]], great [[uncertainty]], many [[questions]] you are dealing with concerning your life's [[purpose]] and [[goals]], it is important for you at this time to speak frankly with [[the Father]]. And if you truly [[desire]] to follow Him, He will [[provide]] you the [[guidance]] [[necessary]] and with the guidance will come [[love]] and [[confidence]] and [[support]]. And in all of this there comes a switch in [[understanding]], that you will not [[feel]] like you are [[sacrificing]], but rather you are doing what you [[desire]] to do in [[fulfilling]] [[the Father]]'s will. [[Pray]] on this, that you can begin to see more [[clarity]] in this regard. Is this helping at all?"

One must [[realize]] that in nearly all [[modes]] of [[work]], [[occupations]], one can follow [[the Father]]'s will. Of course there are some occupations that only follow human [[greed]] and [[power]] in which none of you are involved. And so, while you are [[realizing]] or [[feeling]] that those [[desires]] and [[goals]] which you have put before you are not being met, if you will but turn your life over completely to [[the Father]], those [[things]] which you have deemed important will either be [[manifested]] or because of other [[circumstances]] and your [[desire]] to truly follow [[the Father]], these now set [[goals]] will become less important. And so my [[words]] to you in this regard: Because you are in a period of great [[transition]], great [[uncertainty]], many [[questions]] you are dealing with concerning your life's [[purpose]] and [[goals]], it is important for you at this time to speak frankly with [[the Father]]. And if you truly [[desire]] to follow Him, He will [[provide]] you the [[guidance]] [[necessary]] and with the guidance will come [[love]] and [[confidence]] and [[support]]. And in all of this there comes a switch in [[understanding]], that you will not [[feel]] like you are [[sacrificing]], but rather you are doing what you [[desire]] to do in [[fulfilling]] [[the Father]]'s will. [[Pray]] on this, that you can begin to see more [[clarity]] in this regard. Is this helping at all?"

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