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| 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_holiday holiday season] each of you should have ample [[opportunity]] to come into | + | remaining days of this [http://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. |
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− | 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. |
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− | Shalom. | + | [[Shalom]]. |
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| ==Session 3== | | ==Session 3== |