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| ===Teacher: [[Will]]=== | | ===Teacher: [[Will]]=== |
| ===TR: [[Eric]]=== | | ===TR: [[Eric]]=== |
− | ==Sessionn 1== | + | ==Session 1== |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | Our God is a great God. We marvel at His wisdom, His insight, His consistency, His | + | Our [[God]] is a great God. We [[marvel]] at His [[wisdom]], His [[insight]], His [[consistency]], His |
− | thoughtfulness, His rectitude. He has planned well and thoroughly for the progress, not only of | + | thoughtfulness, His rectitude. He has planned well and thoroughly for the [[progress]], not only of |
− | humans, but also for other ascenders. The speed of your lives is not the speed of all lives on all | + | [[humans]], but also for other [[Ascending sons|ascenders]]. The [[speed]] of your lives is not the speed of all lives on all planets. Just as a day on [[Jerusem]] varies from a day on [[Urantia]], so too do days on other planets vary. The very [[pace]] of life is completely [[different]] as well as the concerns, the [[traditions]] and the approaches. |
− | planets. Just as a day on Jerusem varies from a day on Urantia, so too do days on other planets vary. | + | ===='''''[[Ascension]]'''''==== |
− | The very pace of life is completely different as well as the concerns, the traditions and the approaches. | + | All [[paths]] lead in the same [[direction]] ultimately. [[Our Father]] has thoughtfully provided that even in the |
− | All paths lead in the same direction ultimately. Our Father has thoughtfully provided that even in the | + | [[process]] of [[change]] from the most base components to the most rarified and [[pure]] components, |
− | process of change from the most base components to the most rarified and pure components, | + | [[transition]] is preferred. Never [[forget]] that [[our Father]] is [[eternal]], that He never violates His own [[plan]] |
− | transition is preferred. Never forget that our Father is eternal, that He never violates His own plan | + | or the [[laws]] of [[nature]] even at the extremities of [[the universes]]. Neither do [[Descending Sons|His Sons]] [[violate]] the [[laws]] |
− | or the laws of nature even at the extremities of the universes. Neither do His sons violate the laws | + | of [[nature]]. One of the [[laws]] that is not [[violated]] is that [[progress]] shall be sound and steady. It is clear |
− | of nature. One of the laws that is not violated is that progress shall be sound and steady. It is clear | + | from [[everything]] that we have [[observed]] that [[the Father]] prefers substance over [[speed]]. You will note |
− | from everything that we have observed that the Father prefers substance over speed. You will note | + | that even that the passage from the [[material]] life to the [[morontia]] life provides nothing in the realm of |
− | that even that the passage from the material life to the morontia life provides nothing in the realm of | + | [[revealed]] [[knowledge]], no [[challenges]] to overcome, no [[information]] imparted. All that occurs in the |
− | revealed knowledge, no challenges to overcome, no information imparted. All that occurs in the | + | [[transition]] from the [[material]] life to the [[morontia]] life is the fact of the [[survival]] of the material [[death]]. |
− | transition from the material life to the morontia life is the fact of the survival of the material death. | + | In all other respects you pick up your life again at the exact [[point]] that you laid it down in the [[material]] |
− | In all other respects you pick up your life again at the exact point that you laid it down in the material | + | realm only the [[knowledge]] of the [[reality]] of [[survival]] has been added and you go on from there. |
− | realm only the knowledge of the reality of survival has been added and you go on from there. | |
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− | Compare to this scheme. What can we look for in this life to indicate our progress? You | + | [[Compare]] to this scheme. What can we look for in this life to indicate our [[progress]]? You |
− | should approach your challenges the way a rock climber approaches a steep rock face. The rock | + | should approach your [[challenges]] the way a rock climber approaches a steep rock face. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_climbing rock climber] doesn't have time to [[think]] about how [[glorious]] it will be at the top. He or she must get there |
− | climber doesn't have time to think about how glorious it will be at the top. He or she must get there | |
| first. And getting there is what being a rock climber is all about. It is not possible to skip over any | | first. And getting there is what being a rock climber is all about. It is not possible to skip over any |
− | of the steps, neither the easy ones nor the hard ones. It's not possible to think your way up or to have | + | of the steps, neither the easy ones nor the hard ones. It's not possible to [[think]] your way up or to have |
− | your way drawn up with good intentions, or to clamber up through the use of outside devices. You | + | your way drawn up with good [[intentions]], or to clamber up through the use of outside devices. You |
− | must climb the rock face yourself and it is a matter of small things, tiny toeholds, rock ledges, finger | + | must climb the rock face yourself and it is a matter of small [[things]], tiny toeholds, rock ledges, finger |
− | holds and cracks, some of them perilously temporary, yet they will all be traversed in time. And the | + | holds and cracks, some of them perilously temporary, yet they will all be traversed in [[time]]. And the |
− | ascent is a slow and difficult process requiring great fortitude, great opportunism, planning and | + | [[ascent]] is a slow and [[difficult]] [[process]] requiring great [[fortitude]], great opportunism, planning and |
− | courage and the reward is worthwhile. Skilled climbers can do the apparently impossible and they | + | [[courage]] and the reward is worthwhile. Skilled climbers can do the apparently impossible and they |
− | make it look easy. But there is nothing speedy about the process. There is nothing flashy about any | + | make it look easy. But there is nothing [[speedy]] about the [[process]]. There is nothing flashy about any |
| of the moves. | | of the moves. |
| | | |
− | It is the same story as always, step by step, opportunity to opportunity. No rock face, no | + | It is the same [[story]] as always, step by step, [[opportunity]] to opportunity. No rock face, no |
− | matter how sheer, is a total blank. They can all be scaled. The lives in front of each of you meeting | + | matter how sheer, is a total blank. They can all be scaled. The lives in front of each of you [[meeting]] |
− | here tonight present varying degrees of difficulty. No matter the degree of difficulty imposed, it is | + | here tonight present varying [[degrees]] of [[difficulty]]. No matter the degree of difficulty imposed, it is |
− | still necessary to scale to the height. Each of you is on your own. We think that each of you has the | + | still [[necessary]] to scale to the height. Each of you is on your own. We [[think]] that each of you has the |
− | basic tools and the range of skills necessary and your technique gets better. In fact, it gets easier. | + | basic [[tools]] and the range of [[skills]] [[necessary]] and your [[technique]] gets better. In [[fact]], it gets easier. |
− | But it is not speedy and in order to gauge your progress you must look back. You may be surprised | + | But it is not speedy and in order to gauge your [[progress]] you must look back. You may be [[surprised]] |
− | how far you have come, inching along, exploiting those opportunities which have presented | + | how far you have come, inching along, exploiting those [[opportunities]] which have presented |
− | themselves to you. Taking advantage of those opportunities which you have developed for yourself. | + | themselves to you. Taking [[advantage]] of those [[opportunities]] which you have [[developed]] for yourself. |
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| + | We are not offering sweeping [[change]]. We are not offering dazzling [[revelations]]. We are |
| + | offering solid, laborious [[progress]]. But the result is [[good]] and the passage is not nearly as [[dangerous]] |
| + | as it would be if we were attempting something [[foolish]], whimsical or immature. When you look back |
| + | at your lives you can see what great [[progress]] we have made in only one year, it will be something like |
| + | that. This is my lesson for you tonight. |
| | | |
− | We are not offering sweeping change. We are not offering dazzling revelations. We are
| + | ===Closing=== |
− | offering solid, laborious progress. But the result is good and the passage is not nearly as dangerous
| + | The [[Melchizedek]] says, we [[thank]] you for your [[work]] with the shelter people and commend |
− | as it would be if we were attempting something foolish, whimsical or immature. When you look back
| + | your [[efforts]] in that regard. This week, more [[challenges]]. Keep climbing. The [[Adjuster]] works inside |
− | at your lives you can see what great progress we have made in only one year, it will be something like
| + | always to assist you with your [[thoughts]]. |
− | that. This is my lesson for you tonight. | |
| | | |
− | The Melchizedek says, we thank you for your work with the shelter people and commend
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
− | your efforts in that regard. This week, more challenges. Keep climbing. The Adjuster works inside
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− | always to assist you with your thoughts.
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− | Shalom.
| |
| ==Session 2== | | ==Session 2== |
| *December 20, 1992 | | *December 20, 1992 |
− | ===Lesson=== | + | ===Opening=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God supports us. | + | WILL: The [[love]] of God [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] us. |
| Wherever we gather, He is. | | Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | | + | ===='''''[[Communication]]''''', '''''[[Urantia Book]]'''''==== |
− | Greetings to you all and good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Over the | + | Greetings to you all and good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. Over the |
− | remaining days of this holiday season each of you should have ample opportunity to come into | + | remaining days of this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_and_holiday_season holiday season] each of you should have ample [[opportunity]] to come into |
− | contact with those who, for reasons ranging to superficial to deep, are open to the communication | + | [[contact]] with those who, for reasons ranging to [[superficial]] to deep, are open to the [[communication]] |
− | of the Heavenly Father's love and devoted intention. That is what I would like to speak about | + | of the [[Heavenly Father]]'s [[love]] and [[devoted]] [[intention]]. That is what I would like to [[speak]] about |
| tonight. | | tonight. |
| | | |
− | We have been meeting now for some time and it is worthwhile to discuss the purpose of our | + | We have been [[meeting]] now for some time and it is worthwhile to [[discuss]] the [[purpose]] of our |
− | continued association. In the past the concept of the Indwelling Adjuster had nearly disappeared from | + | continued [[association]]. In the [[past]] the [[concept]] of the [[Indwelling Adjuster]] had nearly disappeared from |
− | this planet and, for that reason, as an experimental move, the text now known as the Urantia Book | + | [[this planet]] and, for that reason, as an [[experimental]] move, the text now known as the [[Urantia Book]] |
− | was revealed having that as its primary purpose and, secondarily and most productively, to teach the | + | was [[revealed]] having that as its primary [[purpose]] and, secondarily and most productively, to teach the |
− | lesson that every normal person man, woman or child can live a life in complete harmony with the | + | lesson that every [[normal]] person man, woman or child can live a life in complete [[harmony]] with the |
− | Heavenly Father's desires. That the life of His son, Michael, known among you as Jesus of Nazareth, | + | [[Heavenly Father]]'s [[desires]]. That the life of [[Creator Son|His Son]], [[Michael]], known among you as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], |
− | proved that this was ever and forever so. Each of you has found the teaching presented in the Urantia | + | proved that this was ever and forever so. Each of you has found the teaching presented in the [[Urantia |
− | Book to be a solace, an anchor and a base from which to make forays out into daily life. To represent | + | Book]] to be a [[solace]], an [[anchor]] and a base from which to make forays out into daily life. To [[represent]] |
− | and exemplify your highest understanding of the Heavenly Father's wishes. | + | and exemplify your highest [[understanding]] of the [[Heavenly Father]]'s wishes. |
− | | + | ===='''''[[Teaching Mission]]'''''==== |
− | Now we have this effort, this communication which has as its purpose the schooling of | + | Now we have this [[effort]], this [[communication]] which has as its [[purpose]] the schooling of |
− | individuals in a group setting with the aim of preparing each individual to better deal with timely | + | [[individuals]] in a group setting with the aim of [[preparing]] each [[individual]] to better deal with timely |
− | challenges placed before you by the fact of material life in continuing to reveal to your brothers and | + | [[challenges]] placed before you by the [[fact]] of [[material]] life in continuing to [[reveal]] to your [[brothers and sisters]] the Father's [[love]] and beneficence. Some of you are eager to be about your own [[private]] |
− | sisters the Father's love and beneficence. Some of you are eager to be about your own private | + | ministry. Others pale at the suggestion. This [[communication]] is designed to accommodate both |
− | ministry. Others pale at the suggestion. This communication is designed to accommodate both | + | [[extremes]]. People will [[graduate]] from our group. New members will arrive. It is conceivable that |
− | extremes. People will graduate from our group. New members will arrive. It is conceivable that | |
| some may lose interest. But it is thought helpful that we should continue to talk and to meet, to firm | | some may lose interest. But it is thought helpful that we should continue to talk and to meet, to firm |
− | up your understanding of what it is the Father asks. It is so simple, yet so difficult to put into action. | + | up your [[understanding]] of what it is the Father asks. It is so [[simple]], yet so [[difficult]] to put into [[action]]. |
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− | The Father stands for everything good. How, then, shall you conduct yourselves? In accord | + | [[The Father]] stands for [[everything]] [[good]]. How, then, shall you conduct yourselves? In [[accord]] |
− | with your knowledge thus far gained. You should treat each other fairly, with good humor, | + | with your [[knowledge]] thus far gained. You should treat each other [[fairly]], with good [[humor]], |
− | rewarding the higher thoughts, not challenging people's backward beliefs some of which you also | + | rewarding the higher [[thoughts]], not [[challenging]] people's backward [[beliefs]] some of which you also |
− | possess. The Father stands for love, kindness, justice, mercy, concern for the children, concern for | + | possess. [[The Father]] stands for [[love]], [[kindness]], [[justice]], [[mercy]], concern for the children, concern for |
− | relations between antagonists and the preservation of old friendships. The Father stands for harmony | + | [[relations]] between antagonists and the [[preservation]] of old [[friendships]]. [[The Father]] stands for [[harmony]] |
− | of the marital home. Harmony between neighbors, nations and planets. Harmony between competing | + | of the [[Marriage|marital]] [[home]]. Harmony between [[neighbors]], [[nations]] and [[planets]]. Harmony between [[competing]] |
− | and contentious ideals. But we state now, and positively, that each of you is capable of living your | + | and contentious [[ideals]]. But we state now, and positively, that each of you is capable of living your |
− | life continuously in the Father's love. We ask, as always, that you devote a minimum of ten minutes | + | life continuously in [[the Father]]'s [[love]]. We ask, as always, that you devote a minimum of ten minutes |
− | of daily silent prayer. | + | of daily [[silent]] [[prayer]]. |
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− | Although your world suffers from tragic consequences of others' past activities and choices | + | Although your world [[suffers]] from [[tragic]] [[consequences]] of others' [[past]] activities and [[choices]] |
| it is not we who will overhaul your world. You will. And the only way to competently do so is in | | it is not we who will overhaul your world. You will. And the only way to competently do so is in |
− | accordance with your highest understanding of the Father's essential nature. You cannot go wrong. | + | [[accordance]] with your highest [[understanding]] of [[the Father]]'s essential [[nature]]. You cannot go wrong. |
− | That is all I have to say. Until our next meeting, God go with you always. | + | That is all I have to say. Until our next [[meeting]], God go with you always. |
| + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
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− | Shalom.
| |
| ==Session 3== | | ==Session 3== |
| *December 27, 1992 | | *December 27, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God protects us. | + | WILL: The [[love]] of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God protects us. |
| Wherever we are, He is. | | Wherever we are, He is. |
| | | |
− | Good evening to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. As we gather together this | + | Good evening to you all. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. As we gather [[together]] this |
− | last night of our year together, it is important to remember all the things that we have accomplished. | + | last night of our year [[together]], it is important to [[remember]] all the things that we have accomplished. |
− | For in this year we have made great strides in our spiritual development. Much has been asked of you | + | For in this year we have made great strides in our [[spiritual development]]. Much has been asked of you |
− | and you have been good stewards of those requests. It has not gone unnoticed how hard you have | + | and you have been good [[stewards]] of those requests. It has not gone unnoticed how hard you have |
− | worked. There have been times when these requests have been difficult to carry out. Sometimes they | + | [[worked]]. There have been times when these requests have been [[difficult]] to carry out. Sometimes they |
− | have been easier. Some of you forge ahead with much courage and others lag behind doubting their | + | have been easier. Some of you forge ahead with much [[courage]] and others lag behind [[doubting]] their |
− | own abilities to carry forth what is asked of them. And yet you all have the same abilities from God. | + | own [[abilities]] to carry forth what is asked of them. And yet you all have the same abilities from [[God]]. |
− | You have the love flowing through you that He has given you to carry forth to others. Some of you | + | You have the [[love]] flowing through you that He has given you to carry forth to others. Some of you |
− | are just not yet aware of it as much as are the others and, as such, it is a little more difficult for you | + | are just not yet [[aware]] of it as much as are the others and, as such, it is a little more [[difficult]] for you |
− | to carry out the activities which you have been requested to do. | + | to carry out the [[activities]] which you have been requested to do. |
− | | + | ===='''''[[Progress]]'''''==== |
− | Over this next year you will be given more assignments. And you will be given even more | + | Over this next year you will be given more [[assignments]]. And you will be given even more |
− | courage to carry them out, for only in this way can you truly find the Father and the son and, through | + | [[courage]] to carry them out, for only in this way can you truly find [[the Father]] and [[Creator Son|the Son]] and, through |
− | the Holy Spirit, begin to forge ahead and carry out whatever is asked. You do not yet realize the | + | the [[Holy Spirit]], begin to forge ahead and carry out whatever is asked. You do not yet [[realize]] the |
− | strength you have but it shall be made known unto you. You need not fear, for whatever you need, | + | [[strength]] you have but it shall be made known unto you. You need not [[fear]], for whatever you need, |
| you will have. | | you will have. |
| | | |
− | Many are the times when I look upon you and, even though you are spiritual children, you | + | Many are the times when I look upon you and, even though you are [[spiritual]] [[children]], you |
− | grow day by day. Our Father looks upon you with loving eyes and sees how hard you work. He | + | [[grow]] day by day. [[Our Father]] looks upon you with loving eyes and sees how hard you [[work]]. He |
− | sends you all the spiritual help you could ever need and then some. On down through the lines from | + | sends you all the [[spiritual]] help you could ever need and then some. On down through the lines from |
− | Havona the spiritual teachers come and now as they are being spread throughout your country and | + | [[Havona]] the spiritual [[teachers]] come and now as they are being spread throughout your country and |
− | throughout the world, much more spiritual help will come as more and more groups will be found. | + | throughout [[Urantia|the world]], much more [[spiritual]] help will come as more and more groups will be found. |
− | More and more teachers will come and more receivers will be opened up to help those who will be | + | More and more [[teachers]] will come and more [[receivers]] will be opened up to help those who will be |
− | rounded up and brought together. I use the term "rounded up" for I had anticipated Eric being here | + | rounded up and brought [[together]]. I use the term "rounded up" for I had [[anticipated]] Eric being here |
| tonight and that is a term that he would use. | | tonight and that is a term that he would use. |
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− | The teachers are very proud of the work that they have been able to accomplish. It is a step | + | The [[teachers]] are very proud of the work that they have been able to accomplish. It is a step |
− | by step process and, yet, in the long run there is so much yet to do. They are being trained on a new | + | by step [[process]] and, yet, in the long run there is so much yet to do. They are being [[trained]] on a new |
− | level for as they witness the successes and failures within certain groups they find ways that work and | + | level for as they [[witness]] the [[successes]] and [[failures]] within certain groups they find ways that work and |
− | expound upon those ways. Just like with any other organization there are procedures that work and | + | expound upon those ways. Just like with any other [[organization]] there are [[procedures]] that work and |
− | procedures that don't. We too have had to take a firm look and an honest look at where we are and | + | procedures that don't. We too have had to take a firm look and an [[honest]] look at where we are and |
| the things that work for one group don't work for another. | | the things that work for one group don't work for another. |
− | | + | ===='''''[[Groups]]'''''==== |
− | This group, for instance, is a very rare exception. You are family and within that family is a | + | This group, for instance, is a very rare exception. You are [[family]] and within that family is a |
− | great deal of love and trust. Not all groups are like this. Some groups are just a group of people | + | great deal of [[love]] and [[trust]]. Not all groups are like this. Some groups are just a group of people |
− | gathered together and really no more than that. They don't have the spiritual connection with each | + | gathered [[together]] and really no more than that. They don't have the [[spiritual]] [[connection]] with each |
| other that you have. This is why some of them disband over time. We don't see that, we don't | | other that you have. This is why some of them disband over time. We don't see that, we don't |
− | anticipate that happening with this group. You shouldn't worry about these other groups for, if they | + | [[anticipate]] that happening with this group. You shouldn't worry about these other groups for, if they |
| disband, they will use what they have gotten out of the group and take it on with them. There will | | disband, they will use what they have gotten out of the group and take it on with them. There will |
− | be other groups formed and other successes will be made. | + | be other groups formed and other [[successes]] will be made. |
| | | |
− | No group, even if it fails to remain intact, is a failure in itself. Everything can be used as a | + | No [[group]], even if it fails to remain intact, is a [[failure]] in itself. [[Everything]] can be used as a |
− | success. So you see, even though you worry, some of you, about these groups, you needn't. They | + | [[success]]. So you see, even though you [[worry]], some of you, about these groups, you needn't. They |
− | will all do well and within those groups are individuals who are very much loved by our Father and | + | will all do well and within those groups are [[individuals]] who are very much loved by [[our Father]] and |
− | they can carry on their individual spiritual work on their own. Their handiwork will be shone forth | + | they can carry on their [[individual]] [[spiritual]] work on their own. Their handiwork will be shone forth |
− | by the love of the Father which shines through them. Then all the world will know of their spiritual | + | by the [[love]] of [[the Father]] which shines through them. Then all the world will know of their [[spiritual]] |
− | strength. | + | [[strength]]. |
| | | |
| Now to our lesson for tonight. | | Now to our lesson for tonight. |
− | | + | ===='''''[[Support]]'''''==== |
− | As you go forth this next week and on into the next year, I want you to remember one thing. | + | As you go forth this next week and on into the next year, I want you to [[remember]] one thing. |
− | You are to remember how much you are loved, how much you are cared for. You are to remember | + | You are to remember how much you are loved, how much you are [[cared]] for. You are to remember |
− | how to care for each other. Take that love on to your extended families, to your workplace, to those | + | how to [[care]] for each other. Take that [[love]] on to your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended_family extended families], to your workplace, to those |
− | you meet, to those at the shelter, for those of you who go back, to the strangers on the street. These | + | you meet, to those at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeless_shelter the shelter], for those of you who go back, to the [[strangers]] on the street. These |
| are not lessons that are new. They are things we have talked about throughout the year. But it's | | are not lessons that are new. They are things we have talked about throughout the year. But it's |
− | good to be reminded of them because, from time to time, its easy to slip back into old habits. If we | + | [[good]] to be reminded of them because, from time to time, its easy to slip back into old [[habits]]. If we |
− | keep ever mindful of God's love, then it is so much easier to pass that love on to another. It's so | + | keep ever mindful of [[God]]'s [[love]], then it is so much easier to pass that love on to another. It's so |
− | much easier to get through a difficult day, when we think everything around us is falling apart. Some | + | much easier to get through a [[difficult]] day, when we think [[everything]] around us is falling apart. Some |
− | of you have had difficult years, a difficult year, but that's now behind. And, as always, staying | + | of you have had [[difficult]] years, a difficult year, but that's now behind. And, as always, staying |
− | centered in God's love will ease the pain of whatever you are going through. | + | centered in [[God]]'s [[love]] will ease the [[pain]] of whatever you are going through. |
− | It's easy to get upset and forget to stay centered but remember to pray each day. You've | + | It's easy to get upset and forget to stay centered but remember to [[pray]] each day. You've |
− | already been asked many times to spend that ten or fifteen minutes with the Father. It's so vitally | + | already been asked many times to spend that ten or fifteen minutes with [[the Father]]. It's so [[vitally]] |
− | important both for your spiritual health but also for your emotional health. Your society is much too | + | important both for your [[spiritual]] [[health]] but also for your [[emotional]] health. Your [[society]] is much too |
− | busy to give you the support that you need and you have to pull away from the world in order to | + | [[busy]] to give you the [[support]] that you need and you have to pull away from the world in order to |
− | maintain your balance in it. | + | maintain your [[balance]] in it. |
− | | |
− | Lean upon Him. Call upon Him. Trust in His love, for you are His children, those He loves.
| |
− | I ask you now to take a moment and as you are sitting here with your friends and think about how
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− | much they mean to you and send those feelings throughout the group. For within this group you will
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− | find your strength, your companionship, and your help when you need it.
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− | This next year we will forge ahead. We may even bring new people into the group and, just
| + | Lean upon Him. Call upon Him. [[Trust]] in His [[love]], for you are His [[children]], those He loves. |
− | as with our newcomers this year, they will be loved and accepted. They will be good additions to our
| + | I ask you now to take a [[moment]] and as you are sitting here with your [[friends]] and think about how |
− | group. It is my privilege and it has been so over the last year or so to be your teacher and I will
| + | much they mean to you and send those [[feelings]] throughout the group. For within this group you will |
− | remain with you as long as I am able to serve you for we will work together for the common good,
| + | find your [[strength]], your [[companionship]], and your help when you need it. |
− | that of finding God and bringing Him forth in our lives.
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− | I bid you this evening a very happy new year and, from the bottom of my heart, a very kind | + | This next year we will forge ahead. We may even bring new people into the [[group]] and, just |
− | and happy shalom. | + | as with our newcomers this year, they will be [[loved]] and [[accepted]]. They will be good additions to our |
| + | [[group]]. It is my [[privilege]] and it has been so over the last year or so to be your [[teacher]] and I will |
| + | remain with you as long as I am able to serve you for we will work [[together]] for the common good, |
| + | that of finding [[God]] and bringing Him forth in our lives. |
| + | ===Closing=== |
| + | I bid you this evening a very [[happy]] new year and, from the bottom of my [[heart]], a very kind |
| + | and happy [[shalom]]. |
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− | WILL: Good evening to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. | + | WILL: Good evening to you all. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who loves you. |
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