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==Facilitators==

==Facilitators==

===Teacher: [[Rayson]]===

===Teacher: [[Rayson]]===

===TR: [[Rebecca]]===

===TR: [[Joan Levine]]===

 

==Foreword==

==Foreword==

This is the second in a series of booklets of the teachings of [[Rayson]] and [[friends]]. It covers the period from January 1, 1993, to the completion of his "primary course" on January 22, 1994. It includes all [[formal]] lessons of Rayson during this period. The text of the lessons, themselves, has not been [[edited]] except to remove false starts, corrections made by Rayson, personal [[names]] of [[students]], and [[messages]] of a [[personal]] [[nature]] to [[individuals]]. When appropriate, the name of a [[transmitter]]/receiver has been replaced by the symbol ([[T/R]]). Names of [[students]] have been replaced by the [[symbol]] (S) for student. When more than one student are asking questions on a subject, this is indicated by the symbols (S1), (S2), etc.

This is the second in a series of booklets of the teachings of [[Rayson]] and [[friends]]. It covers the period from January 1, 1993, to the completion of his "primary course" on January 22, 1994. It includes all [[formal]] lessons of Rayson during this period. The text of the lessons, themselves, has not been [[edited]] except to remove false starts, corrections made by Rayson, personal [[names]] of [[students]], and [[messages]] of a [[personal]] [[nature]] to [[individuals]]. When appropriate, the name of a [[transmitter]]/receiver has been replaced by the symbol ([[T/R]]). Names of [[students]] have been replaced by the [[symbol]] (S) for student. When more than one student are asking questions on a subject, this is indicated by the symbols (S1), (S2), etc.

Within a lesson, all [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monologue monologues] by Rayson are included. Questions relevant to the lesson and Rayson's answers are included in the order in which they were raised and answered. Those of a [[personal]] nature and the answers of Rayson are omitted. The [[questions]] themselves have been edited to [[focus]] on the question asked. The answers by Rayson and friends have not been edited. Like Rayson and Friends I, this booklet is divided into [[three]] [[parts]]. Part I contains those [[messages]] concerning the [[Teaching Mission]] itself. Part II contains the lessons themselves. Part III contains [[prayers]] said at the meetings.

Within a lesson, all [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monologue monologues] by Rayson are included. Questions relevant to the lesson and Rayson's answers are included in the order in which they were raised and answered. Those of a [[personal]] nature and the answers of Rayson are omitted. The [[questions]] themselves have been edited to [[focus]] on the question asked. The answers by Rayson and friends have not been edited. Like Rayson and Friends I, this booklet is divided into [[three]] [[parts]]. Part I contains those [[messages]] concerning the [[Teaching Mission]] itself. Part II contains the lessons themselves. Part III contains [[prayers]] said at the meetings.

Also like Rayson and Friends I, Part II is [[organized]] and arranged alphabetically by [[topics]]. This increases the usefulness of the booklet, as one may [[discover]] the teachings of Rayson upon a particular topic without having to wade through a stack of [[transcripts]] filed by dates. The [[numbers]] after each entry under a [[topic]] indicate the date on which a [[message]] was given.

Also like Rayson and Friends I, Part II is [[organized]] and arranged alphabetically by [[topics]]. This increases the usefulness of the booklet, as one may [[discover]] the teachings of Rayson upon a particular topic without having to wade through a stack of [[transcripts]] filed by dates. The [[numbers]] after each entry under a [[topic]] indicate the date on which a [[message]] was given.

A: Yes. In your teaching mission, our [[teaching mission]], the first major task is to [[achieve]] fellowship among the teaching group members themselves. As some of you have [[discovered]] this is not as easy as it may [[appear]] from the outside. Once this goal has been [[achieved]], the next step will be to go forth - each [[person]] respectively - into your [[society]] and bring forth the same fellowship you have [[learned]] in your teaching group, following the example of [[Michael]] as much as you possibly can. Between these two chores, you will find yourself kept most [[busy]]. And this [[teaching mission]], in its second phase particularly, will most certainly go beyond many of your lifetimes.

A: Yes. In your teaching mission, our [[teaching mission]], the first major task is to [[achieve]] fellowship among the teaching group members themselves. As some of you have [[discovered]] this is not as easy as it may [[appear]] from the outside. Once this goal has been [[achieved]], the next step will be to go forth - each [[person]] respectively - into your [[society]] and bring forth the same fellowship you have [[learned]] in your teaching group, following the example of [[Michael]] as much as you possibly can. Between these two chores, you will find yourself kept most [[busy]]. And this [[teaching mission]], in its second phase particularly, will most certainly go beyond many of your lifetimes.

S: You know the [[problems]] I have with my [[health]]. Could you have the [[Life Carriers]] [[assess]] me now and see how I am doing? I am trying to follow the instructions you gave me on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holistic_medicine#Medicine holistic medicine], herbs, trace minerals, and so on, and I feel much better.

S: You know the [[problems]] I have with my [[health]]. Could you have the [[Life Carriers]] [[assess]] me now and see how I am doing? I am trying to follow the instructions you gave me on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holistic_medicine#Medicine holistic medicine], herbs, trace minerals, and so on, and I feel much better.

R: A [[moment]] please,

R: A [[moment]] please,

(S). (Pause) I am sorry to inform you that I am no longer [[permitted]] to [[assess]] [[health]] issues. This [[decision]] was high level, for a myriad of reasons. It is not [[personal]] to you. (01/21/93)

(S). (Pause) I am sorry to inform you that I am no longer [[permitted]] to [[assess]] [[health]] issues. This [[decision]] was high level, for a myriad of reasons. It is not [[personal]] to you. (01/21/93)

Q: Rayson, a friend of mine is just beginning to read The [[Urantia Book]]. I went to see a movie about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_abduction extraterrestrial abduction] of humans the other day, and she is asking me [[questions]]. To the best of my [[ability]] I tried to [[explain]] that this was not possible. But she had done some little [[research]] on the subject and maintains that there's a great deal of it going on. Is that so? Is there in fact any kind of [[visitation]] happening other than the [[teaching mission]] and the [[celestial]] [[students]]?

Q: Rayson, a friend of mine is just beginning to read The [[Urantia Book]]. I went to see a movie about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_abduction extraterrestrial abduction] of humans the other day, and she is asking me [[questions]]. To the best of my [[ability]] I tried to [[explain]] that this was not possible. But she had done some little [[research]] on the subject and maintains that there's a great deal of it going on. Is that so? Is there in fact any kind of [[visitation]] happening other than the [[teaching mission]] and the [[celestial]] [[students]]?

A: We are not allowed to comment in this area. However I would not be [[surprised]].

A: We are not allowed to comment in this area. However I would not be [[surprised]].

R: You are welcome. Each of [[the teachers]] is given special dispensation to spend extra time with the [[students]] of the [[TeaM|teaching group]], so your [[perception]] is most likely correct.  

R: You are welcome. Each of [[the teachers]] is given special dispensation to spend extra time with the [[students]] of the [[TeaM|teaching group]], so your [[perception]] is most likely correct.  

T/R trainee: Today, I was walking my dog and all of a sudden out of the creek bed rose this [[wonderful]], wonderful [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heron heron]. And in that moment I felt specially [[blessed]] by [[the Father]]'s [[gift]]. At those kinds of [[moments]] I feel very - just [[aware]] of [[everything]] He has created and consider that a special [[blessing]].

T/R trainee: Today, I was walking my dog and all of a sudden out of the creek bed rose this [[wonderful]], wonderful [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heron heron]. And in that moment I felt specially [[blessed]] by [[the Father]]'s [[gift]]. At those kinds of [[moments]] I feel very - just [[aware]] of [[everything]] He has created and consider that a special [[blessing]].

R: Yes, that is the right way. You are doing very well. (05/22/93)  

R: Yes, that is the right way. You are doing very well. (05/22/93)  

R: The substance of these lessons has been [[designed]] such that the important elements shall be [[repeated]] many times so that those who may be [[absent]] from a given session will not miss the teaching. But thank you for your [[consideration]]. And as far as [[the teachers]], if anything there will be more teachers as [[the mission]] continues its [[progress]] and [[growth]]. As the first group of [[students]] goes forth as [[individuals]] and others are [[touched]] there will be greater numbers of persons requesting teachers. We are ready for the call. (06/19/93) My question pertains to a letter we got this week from a [[group]], and I think it's in Delaware, that they ask us to write and give them [[encouragement]] because they have [[private]] teachers but apparently they do not have yet a [[T/R]]. I was [[wondering]] whether there was, other than [[encouraging]] them and giving them some of the [[experiences]] of our group, whether there was any [[message]] for them.

R: The substance of these lessons has been [[designed]] such that the important elements shall be [[repeated]] many times so that those who may be [[absent]] from a given session will not miss the teaching. But thank you for your [[consideration]]. And as far as [[the teachers]], if anything there will be more teachers as [[the mission]] continues its [[progress]] and [[growth]]. As the first group of [[students]] goes forth as [[individuals]] and others are [[touched]] there will be greater numbers of persons requesting teachers. We are ready for the call. (06/19/93) My question pertains to a letter we got this week from a [[group]], and I think it's in Delaware, that they ask us to write and give them [[encouragement]] because they have [[private]] teachers but apparently they do not have yet a [[T/R]]. I was [[wondering]] whether there was, other than [[encouraging]] them and giving them some of the [[experiences]] of our group, whether there was any [[message]] for them.

A: The message is to be willing to allow one of their members to serve as the human conduit without resentment or [[jealousy]], for it is most [[difficult]] for a transmitter receiver to emerge when there is the [[natural]] [[mortal]] vying for [[position]] of leader. It is important to understand that your transmitter receiver is in no way the [[leader]] of your group but is merely one who has offered to [[participate]] as a [[conduit]], not the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgery surgeon] or even the assistant, but merely the one who hands the instrument. This may be helpful to the [[group]] of which you speak. (Thank you) And remember, my [[friends]], that while [[Melchizedek]] oversees this [[Teaching Mission]], and indeed the whole [[Correcting Time]], he is a [[busy]], busy [[administrator]], and like all administrators [[delegates]] very, very much to those beneath him, so to speak, including yourselves. There is as much work for you to do, each of you as an [[individual]], as you are willing to do. (01/22/94)

A: The message is to be willing to allow one of their members to serve as the human conduit without resentment or [[jealousy]], for it is most [[difficult]] for a transmitter receiver to emerge when there is the [[natural]] [[mortal]] vying for [[position]] of leader. It is important to understand that your transmitter receiver is in no way the [[leader]] of your group but is merely one who has offered to [[participate]] as a [[conduit]], not the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgery surgeon] or even the assistant, but merely the one who hands the instrument. This may be helpful to the [[group]] of which you speak. (Thank you) And remember, my [[friends]], that while [[Melchizedek]] oversees this [[Teaching Mission]], and indeed the whole [[Correcting Time]], he is a [[busy]], busy [[administrator]], and like all administrators [[delegates]] very, very much to those beneath him, so to speak, including yourselves. There is as much work for you to do, each of you as an [[individual]], as you are willing to do. (01/22/94)

===='''''[[Celestial Contact]]'''''====

===='''''[[Celestial Contact]]'''''====

S: Yes.) (09/25/93)

S: Yes.) (09/25/93)

R: Before we start our lesson today, I'm going to give you a bit of instruction on transmission for those who wish to [[participate]] as transmitters. I know that many of you here have wished to do this, and have earnestly striven toward this end. That is good. It may be that for some of you at least, the final block is a matter of relinquishing complete and total control of your conscious mind to outside influence. This is not an easy matter for Urantia mortals. It engenders fear, and with good reason. Therefore it is of utmost importance, if you truly wish to do this thing that you call upon your faith and your trust in Father and His servants. Consider that your function as a transmitter is along the line of service. You will not be harmed in any way, nor will you be exalted, but you will help the cause of this mission on Urantia by your participation. You will not be weakened, certainly. If anything, by allowing higher mind to mingle with your own, you will be the stronger in your dealings with your fellow Urantia mortals. Now we will move on to our formal lesson for today. (See [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_2#GOODNESS Lesson on GOODNESS])

R: Before we start our lesson today, I'm going to give you a bit of instruction on transmission for those who wish to [[participate]] as transmitters. I know that many of you here have wished to do this, and have earnestly striven toward this end. That is good. It may be that for some of you at least, the final block is a matter of relinquishing complete and total control of your conscious mind to outside influence. This is not an easy matter for Urantia mortals. It engenders fear, and with good reason. Therefore it is of utmost importance, if you truly wish to do this thing that you call upon your faith and your trust in Father and His servants. Consider that your function as a transmitter is along the line of service. You will not be harmed in any way, nor will you be exalted, but you will help the cause of this mission on Urantia by your participation. You will not be weakened, certainly. If anything, by allowing higher mind to mingle with your own, you will be the stronger in your dealings with your fellow Urantia mortals. Now we will move on to our formal lesson for today. (See [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_2#GOODNESS Lesson on GOODNESS])

S: Thank you so much for the sense I've had quite a bit recently, of your [[presence]] and the [[comfort]] that gives me even though I'm not talking to you.

S: Thank you so much for the sense I've had quite a bit recently, of your [[presence]] and the [[comfort]] that gives me even though I'm not talking to you.

R: You are much loved in return, and the [[message]] is sent. You see, my [[friends]], [[goodness]] is part of [[worship]]. Are there other comments? If not, then I shall bid you [[farewell]]. (10/09/93)

R: You are much loved in return, and the [[message]] is sent. You see, my [[friends]], [[goodness]] is part of [[worship]]. Are there other comments? If not, then I shall bid you [[farewell]]. (10/09/93)

===='''''[[Healing]]'''''====

===='''''[[Healing]]'''''====

S: Pursuant to your [[advice]] to see a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurology neurologist] I saw one yesterday. I went over and had an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MRI MRI], a brain scan. I took the negatives to Dr. A_ head of the neurosurgery department, and he [[examined]] them closely. I also took them later on to the duty neurologist in the neurology department, and he examined them closely. They could find no [[evidence]] of any aberrations, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumor tumors] or anything like that except the scar from the original tumor that was removed. They were very pleased with what they saw.

S: Pursuant to your [[advice]] to see a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurology neurologist] I saw one yesterday. I went over and had an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MRI MRI], a brain scan. I took the negatives to Dr. A_ head of the neurosurgery department, and he [[examined]] them closely. I also took them later on to the duty neurologist in the neurology department, and he examined them closely. They could find no [[evidence]] of any aberrations, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumor tumors] or anything like that except the scar from the original tumor that was removed. They were very pleased with what they saw.

R: That is [[wonderful]] news. So now you probably are [[curious]] about possible [[spirit]] involvement causing the [[phenomena]] that you have described. (S: Yes.) Yes, that is quite possible. Remember that [[communication]] with higher mind can occur in any conceivable fashion, verbal, visual, auditory, and so on. Have you [[discerned]] any particular patterns?

R: That is [[wonderful]] news. So now you probably are [[curious]] about possible [[spirit]] involvement causing the [[phenomena]] that you have described. (S: Yes.) Yes, that is quite possible. Remember that [[communication]] with higher mind can occur in any conceivable fashion, verbal, visual, auditory, and so on. Have you [[discerned]] any particular patterns?

S: No, he did not.

S: No, he did not.

R: You may wish to have this checked to be absolutely sure this is not a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure seizure] phenomenon.

R: You may wish to have this checked to be absolutely sure this is not a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure seizure] phenomenon.

S: OK. Thank you.

S: OK. Thank you.

===='''''[[Guidance]]'''''====

===='''''[[Guidance]]'''''====

R: Such a [[phenomenon]] can indeed occur in the absence of discernible [[brain]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathology pathology]. It may be that your capacity to [[perceive]] spirit [[presence]] is being [[developed]] for reasons that are not [[clear]] to you or to me. Do you sense this?

R: Such a [[phenomenon]] can indeed occur in the absence of discernible [[brain]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathology pathology]. It may be that your capacity to [[perceive]] spirit [[presence]] is being [[developed]] for reasons that are not [[clear]] to you or to me. Do you sense this?

S: I thought it might be the case, yes. Although I don't know to what [[purpose]] I would, see [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. I don't need to see them in order to know that they're real.

S: I thought it might be the case, yes. Although I don't know to what [[purpose]] I would, see [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. I don't need to see them in order to know that they're real.

R: As you wish. It could be very interesting for you someday to try this.

R: As you wish. It could be very interesting for you someday to try this.

S: Yes, someday it could be very interesting, yes. I think I'm planning this afternoon to write a letter to an [[individual]] who sent me a very long letter pertaining to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_of_Sedona Gabriel of Sedona] and his [[belief]] in the validity that he is the only [[representative]] of [[Melchizedek]] and [[Jesus]] on [[this planet]]. I have been [[thinking]] about the form in which this should be put, and I want it to be put in loving form, but I think I know what I want to say and it probably is because of spirit [[guidance]].

S: Yes, someday it could be very interesting, yes. I think I'm planning this afternoon to write a letter to an [[individual]] who sent me a very long letter pertaining to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_of_Sedona Gabriel of Sedona] and his [[belief]] in the validity that he is the only [[representative]] of [[Melchizedek]] and [[Jesus]] on [[this planet]]. I have been [[thinking]] about the form in which this should be put, and I want it to be put in loving form, but I think I know what I want to say and it probably is because of spirit [[guidance]].

R: There is probably a [[mortal]] who once was a man of high [[political]] rank as yourself who has taken you on as a [[student]] and is helping you in this form.

R: There is probably a [[mortal]] who once was a man of high [[political]] rank as yourself who has taken you on as a [[student]] and is helping you in this form.

R: Yes.) Would that be accurate? (

R: Yes.) Would that be accurate? (

R: Yes.) Almost like a [[translator]]. If we had someone in the room from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru Peru] and someone who knew how to translate for that person, that translator would be in the [[position]] of temporarily not voicing their own [[thoughts]] and [[opinions]] but voicing the opinions and thoughts of that Peruvian person.

R: Yes.) Almost like a [[translator]]. If we had someone in the room from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru Peru] and someone who knew how to translate for that person, that translator would be in the [[position]] of temporarily not voicing their own [[thoughts]] and [[opinions]] but voicing the opinions and thoughts of that Peruvian person.

R: Yes, very much like that.

R: Yes, very much like that.

R: You are welcome.

R: You are welcome.

S: I did want to tell you that your, [[the book]] of your teachings entitled Rayson and Friends prior to 1993, in other words for '[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1991-07-08-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._1,_Parts_1%262 91] and '[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1992-10-25-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._1,_Part_3 92], the original last night was off the press, and it's now ready to be duplicated. And I will soon have copies of it for [[distribution]].

S: I did want to tell you that your, [[the book]] of your teachings entitled Rayson and Friends prior to 1993, in other words for '[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1991-07-08-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._1,_Parts_1%262 91] and '[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1992-10-25-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._1,_Part_3 92], the original last night was off the press, and it's now ready to be duplicated. And I will soon have copies of it for [[distribution]].

R: Thank you. That will do much [[good]].

R: Thank you. That will do much [[good]].

R: Yes. I cannot [[perceive]] that as well as a perfectly created being, however, and so I am somewhat guided by their promptings.

R: Yes. I cannot [[perceive]] that as well as a perfectly created being, however, and so I am somewhat guided by their promptings.

S: Also, I would [[assume]] that you don't have any ears, so you can only [[comprehend]] what we're [[thinking]]. If we misstate a few words in asking questions, I notice that many, many times you've answered the [[question]] we were trying to ask rather than the question we did ask. Is this because you have a greater [[ability]] in this area that we call [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sensations#Audition hearing]?

S: Also, I would [[assume]] that you don't have any ears, so you can only [[comprehend]] what we're [[thinking]]. If we misstate a few words in asking questions, I notice that many, many times you've answered the [[question]] we were trying to ask rather than the question we did ask. Is this because you have a greater [[ability]] in this area that we call [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sensations#Audition hearing]?

R: Well, because your verbal [[communication]] has spiritual [[content]] and my [[perceptual]] array is geared to [[spirit]] [[frequencies]], I am able to hear you, so to [[speak]]. It is not hearing as you [[understand]] it to be, or as I [[experienced]] it when I myself was a [[material]] [[being]]. When you pray, you send a complete spirit [[message]] to [[Paradise]] that is heard by all along the way by those who have [[spirit]] [[perception]]. When you speak, what I hear is something that may be called a [[prayer]] fragment. Does that make sense to you?

R: Well, because your verbal [[communication]] has spiritual [[content]] and my [[perceptual]] array is geared to [[spirit]] [[frequencies]], I am able to hear you, so to [[speak]]. It is not hearing as you [[understand]] it to be, or as I [[experienced]] it when I myself was a [[material]] [[being]]. When you pray, you send a complete spirit [[message]] to [[Paradise]] that is heard by all along the way by those who have [[spirit]] [[perception]]. When you speak, what I hear is something that may be called a [[prayer]] fragment. Does that make sense to you?

S: They're pretty cool, I think.

S: They're pretty cool, I think.

R: Your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechauns leprechauns] of ancient [[lore]] bear a faint resemblance to [[midwayers]].

R: Your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechauns leprechauns] of ancient [[lore]] bear a faint resemblance to [[midwayers]].

S: Where are you right now, Rayson, in relation to this room?

S: Where are you right now, Rayson, in relation to this room?

R: Not on [[Urantia]], but I have reviewed the [[records]] of [[this planet]] thoroughly and have beheld the details of which you speak.

R: Not on [[Urantia]], but I have reviewed the [[records]] of [[this planet]] thoroughly and have beheld the details of which you speak.

S: Rayson, I was [[wondering]], we have [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video video tapes] and so on. Do you have the [[ability]] to actually do a revisiting of it as though it were on video tape? Or actually - like in 3-D circumstances - actually re-live that [[moment]] and see it?

S: Rayson, I was [[wondering]], we have [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video video tapes] and so on. Do you have the [[ability]] to actually do a revisiting of it as though it were on video tape? Or actually - like in 3-D circumstances - actually re-live that [[moment]] and see it?

R: The [[Ancients of Days]] guard the [[records]] of the [[cosmos]] and may permit one to review [[historical]] features when it is deemed appropriate. It is far more than the [[visual]] [[record]] to which you allude. There are [[spirit]] [[qualities]] recorded as well.

R: The [[Ancients of Days]] guard the [[records]] of the [[cosmos]] and may permit one to review [[historical]] features when it is deemed appropriate. It is far more than the [[visual]] [[record]] to which you allude. There are [[spirit]] [[qualities]] recorded as well.

R: Two things. We are certain that you are both [[dedicated]] servers. We have [[absolutely]] no [[doubt]] of your [[ability]] to put forth your efforts on behalf of the [[Teaching Mission]]. And secondly - and this may be [[difficult]] to [[accept]] - but it truly matters not whether you are actually able to sustain your [[desire]] to maintain either neutrality or [[acceptance]] of the Teaching Mission - or not. If they do accept the Teaching Mission, [[eventually]] they will [[change]]. And what they are today will pass away, because the Teaching Mission is [[dynamic]]. It is [[powerful]]. It requires [[action]] on the part of the believer; not action as [[dictated]] from above, but action that has welled up in the [[heart]] of the believer. This is not evidenced within [[Urantia Book Fellowship|the Fellowship]] at this time. And so, if they [[accept]] the [[Teaching Mission]], what is now the Fellowship will pass away in favor of this new [[light]]. If they accept neutrality, they will also pass away, because of the [[powerful]] [[movement]] that is now unstoppable on [[Urantia]]. And thirdly, should they [[deny]] the [[existence]] of the Teaching Mission, their demise will be only sooner.

R: Two things. We are certain that you are both [[dedicated]] servers. We have [[absolutely]] no [[doubt]] of your [[ability]] to put forth your efforts on behalf of the [[Teaching Mission]]. And secondly - and this may be [[difficult]] to [[accept]] - but it truly matters not whether you are actually able to sustain your [[desire]] to maintain either neutrality or [[acceptance]] of the Teaching Mission - or not. If they do accept the Teaching Mission, [[eventually]] they will [[change]]. And what they are today will pass away, because the Teaching Mission is [[dynamic]]. It is [[powerful]]. It requires [[action]] on the part of the believer; not action as [[dictated]] from above, but action that has welled up in the [[heart]] of the believer. This is not evidenced within [[Urantia Book Fellowship|the Fellowship]] at this time. And so, if they [[accept]] the [[Teaching Mission]], what is now the Fellowship will pass away in favor of this new [[light]]. If they accept neutrality, they will also pass away, because of the [[powerful]] [[movement]] that is now unstoppable on [[Urantia]]. And thirdly, should they [[deny]] the [[existence]] of the Teaching Mission, their demise will be only sooner.

S: We received a letter from a lady we know who now calls herself Delphius and who is associated with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquarian_Concepts_Community group in Sedona] led by a mortal who calls himself Gabriel, my cosmic brother, and refers to a Celestial Overcontrol as the person or being guiding him. I have never heard of this name before, nor have I seen it in the [[Urantia Book]]. Is there such a being?

S: We received a letter from a lady we know who now calls herself Delphius and who is associated with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquarian_Concepts_Community group in Sedona] led by a mortal who calls himself Gabriel, my cosmic brother, and refers to a Celestial Overcontrol as the person or being guiding him. I have never heard of this name before, nor have I seen it in the [[Urantia Book]]. Is there such a being?

R: No.

R: No.

Q: I would like to [[write]] her because I like her. I do not wish to say [[negative]] things, nor give the [[impression]] that I [[support]] what they are doing - other than to wish them well in whatever [[activities]] they are doing that are in service of [[Michael]]. Do you have any suggestions or are [[guidance]] I might follow?

Q: I would like to [[write]] her because I like her. I do not wish to say [[negative]] things, nor give the [[impression]] that I [[support]] what they are doing - other than to wish them well in whatever [[activities]] they are doing that are in service of [[Michael]]. Do you have any suggestions or are [[guidance]] I might follow?

A: You may [[share]] our teachings with her. And [[hopefully]] the [[light]] of the beauty of our teachings, or are of the teachings of other teachers of which you have [[transcripts]], will supplant the [[negative]] views that she may be acquiring as a part of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Community_Communications_Alliance that group]. By no means should you make [[reference]] to their teachings.

A: You may [[share]] our teachings with her. And [[hopefully]] the [[light]] of the beauty of our teachings, or are of the teachings of other teachers of which you have [[transcripts]], will supplant the [[negative]] views that she may be acquiring as a part of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Community_Communications_Alliance that group]. By no means should you make [[reference]] to their teachings.

Q: Versus somebody else's?

Q: Versus somebody else's?

S: This is the beginning of the two thousandth year since the [[birth of Christ]], culminating with the [[celebration]] of his birthday on August 21, 1994. I'm [[excited]] about this. I personally have [[dedicated]] myself to think about this all year long and to [[act]] upon it in accordance with my own limited [[capacity]]. I feel that all of the [[study]] groups should [[emphasize]] that this is the beginning of a new millennium and that the teachings of the [[Urantia Book]] probably are more relevant now than they were at the time [[Jesus]] spoke them. Do you have any comments on this?

S: This is the beginning of the two thousandth year since the [[birth of Christ]], culminating with the [[celebration]] of his birthday on August 21, 1994. I'm [[excited]] about this. I personally have [[dedicated]] myself to think about this all year long and to [[act]] upon it in accordance with my own limited [[capacity]]. I feel that all of the [[study]] groups should [[emphasize]] that this is the beginning of a new millennium and that the teachings of the [[Urantia Book]] probably are more relevant now than they were at the time [[Jesus]] spoke them. Do you have any comments on this?

R: Yes. You are right in [[understanding]] that a new time has come in the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia history of this planet] and the more [[perceptive]] on [[this planet]] - even those who are not yet consciously aware of the [[Urantia Book]] - are commenting to themselves and others that there has come the time for new [[spiritual]] [[leadership]] on [[this planet]]. There is a great [[hunger]], a great [[thirsting]], among the masses on [[Urantia]], and you, my [[friends]], are being [[trained]] so that you may help to fill those cups. It is no [[accident]] that [[this mission]] was timed as it was, and it is our [[earnest]] [[desire]] that soon we shall be very close to starting the first steps toward [[light and life]] on [[this planet]].

R: Yes. You are right in [[understanding]] that a new time has come in the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia history of this planet] and the more [[perceptive]] on [[this planet]] - even those who are not yet consciously aware of the [[Urantia Book]] - are commenting to themselves and others that there has come the time for new [[spiritual]] [[leadership]] on [[this planet]]. There is a great [[hunger]], a great [[thirsting]], among the masses on [[Urantia]], and you, my [[friends]], are being [[trained]] so that you may help to fill those cups. It is no [[accident]] that [[this mission]] was timed as it was, and it is our [[earnest]] [[desire]] that soon we shall be very close to starting the first steps toward [[light and life]] on [[this planet]].

Q: Yes. I see that the higher an [[individual]] gets, the less [[concept]] of [[time]] he has. For us who live here on this [[earth]], we think that time is so short. I personally feel a great urgency to complete my task before too many years are gone. I [[wonder]] if you feel the same [[urgency]], all in all, on the same basis that I do - if you feel the same urgency about time?

Q: Yes. I see that the higher an [[individual]] gets, the less [[concept]] of [[time]] he has. For us who live here on this [[earth]], we think that time is so short. I personally feel a great urgency to complete my task before too many years are gone. I [[wonder]] if you feel the same [[urgency]], all in all, on the same basis that I do - if you feel the same urgency about time?

===='''''[[Materialization]]''''', '''''[[Sensationalism]]'''''====

===='''''[[Materialization]]''''', '''''[[Sensationalism]]'''''====

Q: (S) and I received invitations to [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_1 Naperville, Illinois, for an event] that is supposed to occur in the 24th of April in which a [[Melchizedek]] - I don't know whether it is Prince [[Machiventa]] or another Melchizedek - is to be [[visible]] to human eyes. I know that there are different types of visibility such as the [[imagery]] that occurs in ones [[mind]], and the second level is that which was used at the [[transfiguration]] where the [[apostles]] were allowed to see [[celestial]] [[beings]], and then there is downright [[materialization]] such as [[Melchizedek]] did when [[Abraham]] was allowed to see him - and all the other people on the world. Do you have any comment, first of all, as to whether or not the Naperville meeting will be [[blessed]] with any one of those three forms of seeing a [[Melchizedek]]?

Q: (S) and I received invitations to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_1 Naperville, Illinois, for an event] that is supposed to occur in the 24th of April in which a [[Melchizedek]] - I don't know whether it is Prince [[Machiventa]] or another Melchizedek - is to be [[visible]] to human eyes. I know that there are different types of visibility such as the [[imagery]] that occurs in ones [[mind]], and the second level is that which was used at the [[transfiguration]] where the [[apostles]] were allowed to see [[celestial]] [[beings]], and then there is downright [[materialization]] such as [[Melchizedek]] did when [[Abraham]] was allowed to see him - and all the other people on the world. Do you have any comment, first of all, as to whether or not the Naperville meeting will be [[blessed]] with any one of those three forms of seeing a [[Melchizedek]]?

A: Don't spend your last dime on the plane ticket. ([[laughter]]) (02/14/93)  

A: Don't spend your last dime on the plane ticket. ([[laughter]]) (02/14/93)  

Q: Rayson, we have heard from several sources that [[Melchizedek]] is going to make an [[effort]] to [[visualize]] himself to [[students]] in various areas of the country on the 24th of next month and thereafter. Do you have any comment on that? Should we make an [[effort]] to visit one of the groups? Or to hold a [[meeting]] ourselves on that day to help Prince [[Melchizedek]] with his [[plans]]?

Q: Rayson, we have heard from several sources that [[Melchizedek]] is going to make an [[effort]] to [[visualize]] himself to [[students]] in various areas of the country on the 24th of next month and thereafter. Do you have any comment on that? Should we make an [[effort]] to visit one of the groups? Or to hold a [[meeting]] ourselves on that day to help Prince [[Melchizedek]] with his [[plans]]?

A: That is for you to [[evaluate]] individually and take your [[action]]. I have no more comment on this issue of [[visualization]]. I have commented about it before, and have not revised my [[opinion]]. (03/28/93) (Prior to the lesson, the [[students]] [[discussed]] the [[fact]] that three or four groups of students of the [[Teaching Mission]] met in various parts of the country the previous day [April 24th] in an effort to "visualize" Prince [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. So far as we knew, no one had been successful. Three of Rayson's students attended the meeting in Orange county and reported that although no one [[visualized]] Prince [[Melchizedek]], most - if not all - had a very spiritual [[experience]] and none expressed [[disappointment]].) Today's lesson was to have dealt with [[perseverance]], but in [[light]] of your [[discussion]] I shall give a short impromptu instruction on the post [[resurrection]] period as illustrated for you in The [[Urantia Book]]. In particular, on the [[Spirit of Truth]]. [See lesson on [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_3#SPIRIT_OF_TRUTH Spirit of Truth]] The need of the [[humans]] to see is something which I, as my own [[individual]] [[personality]] type, have very little [[understanding]] of. I am simply bemused after all this time that it continues to be so important, and have tried to refrain from commenting because it is something I cannot fully [[understand]]. However, it appears to be so [[universal]] that it is obviously built into the [[mortal]].

A: That is for you to [[evaluate]] individually and take your [[action]]. I have no more comment on this issue of [[visualization]]. I have commented about it before, and have not revised my [[opinion]]. (03/28/93) (Prior to the lesson, the [[students]] [[discussed]] the [[fact]] that three or four groups of students of the [[Teaching Mission]] met in various parts of the country the previous day [April 24th] in an effort to "visualize" Prince [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. So far as we knew, no one had been successful. Three of Rayson's students attended the meeting in Orange county and reported that although no one [[visualized]] Prince [[Melchizedek]], most - if not all - had a very spiritual [[experience]] and none expressed [[disappointment]].) Today's lesson was to have dealt with [[perseverance]], but in [[light]] of your [[discussion]] I shall give a short impromptu instruction on the post [[resurrection]] period as illustrated for you in The [[Urantia Book]]. In particular, on the [[Spirit of Truth]]. [See lesson on [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_3#SPIRIT_OF_TRUTH Spirit of Truth]] The need of the [[humans]] to see is something which I, as my own [[individual]] [[personality]] type, have very little [[understanding]] of. I am simply bemused after all this time that it continues to be so important, and have tried to refrain from commenting because it is something I cannot fully [[understand]]. However, it appears to be so [[universal]] that it is obviously built into the [[mortal]].

Very few [[appearances]] have happened: the [Paper 190 - Morontia Appearances of Jesus morontial appearances of Jesus], the [[122:3 Gabriel's Announcement to Mary|appearance of the angel to Mary]], to [[122:4 Joseph's Dream|Joseph]], the [[75:4 The Realization of Default|voice in the garden]], to name a few. But [[appearances]] are unpredictable, and are not the first [[choice]] of [[communication]] on the part of the [[beings]] of the non-material realm. Because of the [[confusing]] [[rebellion]] on [[this planet]] where [[Midwayers]] often appeared - rebellious Midwayers appeared to [[primitive]] mortals and misled them - we have tried to not [[engage]] in this type of activity for fear of building up the [[superstitious]] and [[cult]] type religions that proliferate here more so than on [[other planets]] which have not undergone [[the rebellion]]. I urge you, [[brothers and sisters]], to take [[advantage]] of the sound [[spiritual helpers]] which do exist and are here for your benefit, who [[love]] you and only want to serve your needs. The lesson was not planned, therefore not as well thought out as usual. For this I apologize. Do you have [[questions]]?

Very few [[appearances]] have happened: the [Paper 190 - Morontia Appearances of Jesus morontial appearances of Jesus], the [[122:3 Gabriel's Announcement to Mary|appearance of the angel to Mary]], to [[122:4 Joseph's Dream|Joseph]], the [[75:4 The Realization of Default|voice in the garden]], to name a few. But [[appearances]] are unpredictable, and are not the first [[choice]] of [[communication]] on the part of the [[beings]] of the non-material realm. Because of the [[confusing]] [[rebellion]] on [[this planet]] where [[Midwayers]] often appeared - rebellious Midwayers appeared to [[primitive]] mortals and misled them - we have tried to not [[engage]] in this type of activity for fear of building up the [[superstitious]] and [[cult]] type religions that proliferate here more so than on [[other planets]] which have not undergone [[the rebellion]]. I urge you, [[brothers and sisters]], to take [[advantage]] of the sound [[spiritual helpers]] which do exist and are here for your benefit, who [[love]] you and only want to serve your needs. The lesson was not planned, therefore not as well thought out as usual. For this I apologize. Do you have [[questions]]?

===='''''[[Circuits]]'''''====

===='''''[[Circuits]]'''''====

R: It's so [[good]] to see all of you gathered here. This is a very special day. I want you all to know that on this day the power [[circuits]] for the transmission of [[universe]] [[messages]] to [[Urantia]] have [[received]] an extra power boost in the name of the [[Teaching Mission|present mission]]. This has been done after careful [[evaluation]] of [[responses]] to previous transmissions since the reopening of the universe [[circuits]]. As you may be [[aware]], once the circuits were reopened each and every [[mortal]] on [[Urantia]] was capable of connecting to some extent with the [[communication]] system. The extent to which this occurs in a particular [[person]] is dependent upon many [[factors]] including of course [[personal]] [[desire]] for such [[knowledge]] first and foremost, also [[inherent]] [[capacity]] for [[electrochemical]] transduction of the [[signal]] which is dependent upon one's particular [[physical]] [[properties]]. The degree of [[quietude]] in that part of the individual's [[brain]] which is most [[receptive]] to the [[signal]] is also an important determinant of your [[capacity]] to [[receive]] [[signals]]. There are other [[factors]] also, but I am not [[permitted]] to discuss them at this time, however be aware that the [[signals]] have been coming and since a favorable response has occurred and there has been [[demonstration]] of [[hunger]] for more signal it has been determined that the [[power]] of the signal will be increased and this has happened just today, my friends. This has been an occasion for [[joy]] and [[celebration]]. (See [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_2#FORGIVENESS Lesson on Forgiveness])

R: It's so [[good]] to see all of you gathered here. This is a very special day. I want you all to know that on this day the power [[circuits]] for the transmission of [[universe]] [[messages]] to [[Urantia]] have [[received]] an extra power boost in the name of the [[Teaching Mission|present mission]]. This has been done after careful [[evaluation]] of [[responses]] to previous transmissions since the reopening of the universe [[circuits]]. As you may be [[aware]], once the circuits were reopened each and every [[mortal]] on [[Urantia]] was capable of connecting to some extent with the [[communication]] system. The extent to which this occurs in a particular [[person]] is dependent upon many [[factors]] including of course [[personal]] [[desire]] for such [[knowledge]] first and foremost, also [[inherent]] [[capacity]] for [[electrochemical]] transduction of the [[signal]] which is dependent upon one's particular [[physical]] [[properties]]. The degree of [[quietude]] in that part of the individual's [[brain]] which is most [[receptive]] to the [[signal]] is also an important determinant of your [[capacity]] to [[receive]] [[signals]]. There are other [[factors]] also, but I am not [[permitted]] to discuss them at this time, however be aware that the [[signals]] have been coming and since a favorable response has occurred and there has been [[demonstration]] of [[hunger]] for more signal it has been determined that the [[power]] of the signal will be increased and this has happened just today, my friends. This has been an occasion for [[joy]] and [[celebration]]. (See [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_2#FORGIVENESS Lesson on Forgiveness])

Q: I have questions about the [[announcement]] that you made to begin with, the upstepping of the [[power]]. Is there any way that we can be affected by that in our everyday lives?

Q: I have questions about the [[announcement]] that you made to begin with, the upstepping of the [[power]]. Is there any way that we can be affected by that in our everyday lives?

Q: You said a lot of our [[circuits]] are opening up to [[the universe]]'s offerings, which is very [[encouraging]], but that there are also those members who aren't as capable because of their [[physical]] state or [[emotional]] state. I was wondering if you could give an example of that? And also, tell us if their [[circuits]] are being worked on, too, and improved.

Q: You said a lot of our [[circuits]] are opening up to [[the universe]]'s offerings, which is very [[encouraging]], but that there are also those members who aren't as capable because of their [[physical]] state or [[emotional]] state. I was wondering if you could give an example of that? And also, tell us if their [[circuits]] are being worked on, too, and improved.

A: I can give you an example by [[analogy]]. There are those whose [[vision]], those beings who can see as well as they need to see without [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyeglasses glasses]. There are others because of irregularities in eye [[structure]] require spectacles to [[function]] in your [[culture]]. There are those who can hear well enough to function without [[assistance]], and there are those who require a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_aid hearing aid]. The same applies to [[individual]] [[capacity]] to receive [[signal]].

A: I can give you an example by [[analogy]]. There are those whose [[vision]], those beings who can see as well as they need to see without [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyeglasses glasses]. There are others because of irregularities in eye [[structure]] require spectacles to [[function]] in your [[culture]]. There are those who can hear well enough to function without [[assistance]], and there are those who require a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_aid hearing aid]. The same applies to [[individual]] [[capacity]] to receive [[signal]].

Q: But aren't all individuals capable?

Q: But aren't all individuals capable?

S: As we've [[observed]].

S: As we've [[observed]].

R: At a [[future]] time it will be almost as if a line was drawn in [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia the history of this planet] with a before and an after. It may not be quite so [[clear]] right now because you are living in it. As far as [[visualizations]] and [[materializations]] and such, I am not aware that anything along this line is planned because of the still [[primitive]] condition of [[Urantia]]. There would be much misinterpretation of such an [[event]], unfortunately.

R: At a [[future]] time it will be almost as if a line was drawn in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia the history of this planet] with a before and an after. It may not be quite so [[clear]] right now because you are living in it. As far as [[visualizations]] and [[materializations]] and such, I am not aware that anything along this line is planned because of the still [[primitive]] condition of [[Urantia]]. There would be much misinterpretation of such an [[event]], unfortunately.

S: So then it's safe to say those with eyes will see, and those with ears will hear, and those that don't, won't.

S: So then it's safe to say those with eyes will see, and those with ears will hear, and those that don't, won't.

S: I prefer the lesson first.

S: I prefer the lesson first.

R: Very well. (See [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_4#WORK_with_Respect_to_LOVE Lesson: Work and Love]) I have used this last lesson as a [[model]] for our next phase of [[education]]. What we shall do beginning next session will be to start with basic [[concepts]], and I will serve as the [[moderator]] while [[participants]] in the [[group]] offer components of the lesson. It will seem [[random]] to you at first, but your [[Spiritual helpers|unseen helpers]] will be working with you during the interim periods between [[meetings]] in such a way that the final product of each session will fit [[together]] and form a cohesive unit as if uttered by one [[being]]. This will serve many [[purposes]]. This will help you to see how a loving [[attitude]] enables you to [[cooperate]] together and produce something of real and lasting [[value]]. It also enables you to [[work]] at your own [[speed]] while you are [[alone]] [[preparing]] and set your own pace for [[spiritual growth]]. Additionally, you will be [[learning]] [[skills]] which will enable you to duplicate this teaching [[group]] when you go forth at a later [[stage]] in [[the mission]] and form your own separate groups among new members of [[the mission]]. I sense that you are all [[excited]] and [[enthusiastic]] about this prospect. [[[Enthusiastic]] assents.) I will [[receive]] [[questions]] and comments now.

R: Very well. (See [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_4#WORK_with_Respect_to_LOVE Lesson: Work and Love]) I have used this last lesson as a [[model]] for our next phase of [[education]]. What we shall do beginning next session will be to start with basic [[concepts]], and I will serve as the [[moderator]] while [[participants]] in the [[group]] offer components of the lesson. It will seem [[random]] to you at first, but your [[Spiritual helpers|unseen helpers]] will be working with you during the interim periods between [[meetings]] in such a way that the final product of each session will fit [[together]] and form a cohesive unit as if uttered by one [[being]]. This will serve many [[purposes]]. This will help you to see how a loving [[attitude]] enables you to [[cooperate]] together and produce something of real and lasting [[value]]. It also enables you to [[work]] at your own [[speed]] while you are [[alone]] [[preparing]] and set your own pace for [[spiritual growth]]. Additionally, you will be [[learning]] [[skills]] which will enable you to duplicate this teaching [[group]] when you go forth at a later [[stage]] in [[the mission]] and form your own separate groups among new members of [[the mission]]. I sense that you are all [[excited]] and [[enthusiastic]] about this prospect. [[[Enthusiastic]] assents.) I will [[receive]] [[questions]] and comments now.

Q: Rayson, is there an [[intention]] as this second phase [[progresses]] to [[prepare]] us for [[transmitting]] and receiving in our [[future]] [[study]] groups?

Q: Rayson, is there an [[intention]] as this second phase [[progresses]] to [[prepare]] us for [[transmitting]] and receiving in our [[future]] [[study]] groups?

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

Message from Melchizedek: He wishes you to know that in spite of much [[confusion]] about the [[nature]] of the [[Teaching Mission]] and much upheaval in the [[Urantia movement]] itself, and (S), in spite of the dire conditions on [[Urantia]], that we are [[enthusiastically]] progressing in our task. Much [[progress]] has been made and we are extremely [[optimistic]] about our successes. We continue to [[grow]] [[quietly]] human to human, group to group, country to country. We have great cause for [[celebration]] as more [[circuits]] are opened daily and [[Urantia]] is almost a full member of the [[local universe]]. You will see over the next decade a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradigm_shift shift] in the [[energy]], the spiritual energy, of [[this planet]] which will make you [[realize]] that we are indeed [[progressing]] towards [[light and life]]. The shift in [[economics]], [[health]], and national boundaries is [[violent]] right now, but will result in a much more [[aligned]] and [[democratic]] [[world government]]. The [[Melchizedeks]] working on the world issues [[predict]] a period of [[peace]] and [[growth]] starting 2005 to 10. This does not seem [[attainable]] now, but rest [[assured]] that the [[alignment]] of the world while - as it shifts in this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake earthquake], [[mountains]] will emerge. Solid ground will emerge which will stay in place for centuries. You are seeing a great historical [[moment]] in time: the early formation nationalistically, racially, economically, of the world which will some day be the basis for [[light and life]]. These things must occur, must be broken down, so that we can gain a global [[consciousness]] to solve and overcome other [[problems]] which will lay the groundwork for true [[brotherhood]] on [[this planet]]. The announcement tomorrow concerns new - a further unfolding of the world [[plan]] that we wish to implement. Some [[Reserve corps|reservists]] will be activated during this next decade. We hope to gain more details tomorrow, but we are [[excited]] for we are entering a new [[stage]]. Our [[Teaching Mission]] proceeds well. You must [[accept]] on [[faith]] and using your spiritual [[tools]] that this is real and serves the [[purpose]] of [[the Father]]'s plan. We limp along, [[human]] and [[celestial]] together, really not knowing or are seeing as [[the Father]] sees, but just knowing that [[God]]'s [[plan]] is [[good]] and that we are [[partners]] with Him now. So, my children I commend each of you for your [[diligence]]. There is no right or wrong, there is just God and our [[commitment]] to serving Him, and [[worshiping]] Him, and loving Him. And you and I are [[equal]] in that [[commitment]]. I commend your teacher, [[Rayson]], who - in spite of his own [[personality]] flaws continues to do an excellent and objective job of working with his [[brothers and sisters]]. And I wish you to continue to ask your questions, to live your lives, to stumble, to rise, and to [[progress]] as you have been doing. In the light and love of [[our Father]], I remain your [[Planetary Prince|Prince]] and servant, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]].

Message from Melchizedek: He wishes you to know that in spite of much [[confusion]] about the [[nature]] of the [[Teaching Mission]] and much upheaval in the [[Urantia movement]] itself, and (S), in spite of the dire conditions on [[Urantia]], that we are [[enthusiastically]] progressing in our task. Much [[progress]] has been made and we are extremely [[optimistic]] about our successes. We continue to [[grow]] [[quietly]] human to human, group to group, country to country. We have great cause for [[celebration]] as more [[circuits]] are opened daily and [[Urantia]] is almost a full member of the [[local universe]]. You will see over the next decade a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradigm_shift shift] in the [[energy]], the spiritual energy, of [[this planet]] which will make you [[realize]] that we are indeed [[progressing]] towards [[light and life]]. The shift in [[economics]], [[health]], and national boundaries is [[violent]] right now, but will result in a much more [[aligned]] and [[democratic]] [[world government]]. The [[Melchizedeks]] working on the world issues [[predict]] a period of [[peace]] and [[growth]] starting 2005 to 10. This does not seem [[attainable]] now, but rest [[assured]] that the [[alignment]] of the world while - as it shifts in this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake earthquake], [[mountains]] will emerge. Solid ground will emerge which will stay in place for centuries. You are seeing a great historical [[moment]] in time: the early formation nationalistically, racially, economically, of the world which will some day be the basis for [[light and life]]. These things must occur, must be broken down, so that we can gain a global [[consciousness]] to solve and overcome other [[problems]] which will lay the groundwork for true [[brotherhood]] on [[this planet]]. The announcement tomorrow concerns new - a further unfolding of the world [[plan]] that we wish to implement. Some [[Reserve corps|reservists]] will be activated during this next decade. We hope to gain more details tomorrow, but we are [[excited]] for we are entering a new [[stage]]. Our [[Teaching Mission]] proceeds well. You must [[accept]] on [[faith]] and using your spiritual [[tools]] that this is real and serves the [[purpose]] of [[the Father]]'s plan. We limp along, [[human]] and [[celestial]] together, really not knowing or are seeing as [[the Father]] sees, but just knowing that [[God]]'s [[plan]] is [[good]] and that we are [[partners]] with Him now. So, my children I commend each of you for your [[diligence]]. There is no right or wrong, there is just God and our [[commitment]] to serving Him, and [[worshiping]] Him, and loving Him. And you and I are [[equal]] in that [[commitment]]. I commend your teacher, [[Rayson]], who - in spite of his own [[personality]] flaws continues to do an excellent and objective job of working with his [[brothers and sisters]]. And I wish you to continue to ask your questions, to live your lives, to stumble, to rise, and to [[progress]] as you have been doing. In the light and love of [[our Father]], I remain your [[Planetary Prince|Prince]] and servant, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]].

R: And that is the message, [[brothers and sisters]], from Prince [[Machiventa]] today. (04/25/93)

R: And that is the message, [[brothers and sisters]], from Prince [[Machiventa]] today. (04/25/93)

There is no [[competition]] for first place in the [[spiritual]] race. There is only the [[motivation]] spurred on by a [[thirst]] for God-knowingness that thrusts us forward to become better and better sons and daughters of our [[the Father|eternal Father]]. If God can love you unconditionally now, the way you are, why can you not [[love]] yourself? [[Think]] about that in your daily [[meditations]] and [[prayers]]. For is it not an ungrateful act to not love what such a supreme creator has made and loved so dedicatedly? If you cannot [[forgive]] yourself, you cannot forgive others. If you cannot [[accept]] your [[humanity]], you cannot grant your [[brothers and sisters]] the same gift of this [[humanity]]. Self-[[acceptance]], self-[[tolerance]], is [[necessary]] in order to: one, be more open (next few [[words]] unintelligible) and two, to be able to [[bestow]] [[Divine]] [[love]] through your life and [[interactions]] with others. You cannot be loving in the world or to the [[Divine]] without also [[feeling]] [[love]] for the [[miracle]] of your [[beingness]] and [[uniqueness]]. You are a part of the [[tapestry]] of [[time]] surging forward into [[eternity]], the tapestry of imperfection [[becoming]] [[perfect]], the tapestry of the [[mortal]] [[creature]] becoming one with a [[creator]]. If you do not [[celebrate]] and be [[humbled]] by such a [[gift]], you will not fully [[participate]] in this [[wonderment]]. [[Acceptance]] also [[encompasses]] the will of God which we talk much of when we pray "thy will be done," "It is my will to do thy will." But do we really [[understand]] this?

There is no [[competition]] for first place in the [[spiritual]] race. There is only the [[motivation]] spurred on by a [[thirst]] for God-knowingness that thrusts us forward to become better and better sons and daughters of our [[the Father|eternal Father]]. If God can love you unconditionally now, the way you are, why can you not [[love]] yourself? [[Think]] about that in your daily [[meditations]] and [[prayers]]. For is it not an ungrateful act to not love what such a supreme creator has made and loved so dedicatedly? If you cannot [[forgive]] yourself, you cannot forgive others. If you cannot [[accept]] your [[humanity]], you cannot grant your [[brothers and sisters]] the same gift of this [[humanity]]. Self-[[acceptance]], self-[[tolerance]], is [[necessary]] in order to: one, be more open (next few [[words]] unintelligible) and two, to be able to [[bestow]] [[Divine]] [[love]] through your life and [[interactions]] with others. You cannot be loving in the world or to the [[Divine]] without also [[feeling]] [[love]] for the [[miracle]] of your [[beingness]] and [[uniqueness]]. You are a part of the [[tapestry]] of [[time]] surging forward into [[eternity]], the tapestry of imperfection [[becoming]] [[perfect]], the tapestry of the [[mortal]] [[creature]] becoming one with a [[creator]]. If you do not [[celebrate]] and be [[humbled]] by such a [[gift]], you will not fully [[participate]] in this [[wonderment]]. [[Acceptance]] also [[encompasses]] the will of God which we talk much of when we pray "thy will be done," "It is my will to do thy will." But do we really [[understand]] this?

First, it is [[God]]'s will that you exist or you would not be here at all. So therefore, if your [[prayer]] is [[sincere]] to [[accept]] [[God]]'s will, why not [[accept]] yourself as you are today? This is [[God]]'s will. Two, you [[pray]] to know God's will, but [[children]], you cannot fully know God's will until you stand in the [[presence]] of the [[I AM]]. Until that day some amount of partiality is [[necessary]] in terms of [[understanding]] and [[acting]]. So, the [[idea]] of [[understanding]] God's will in [[totality]] is therefore unachievable. [[Simplify]] again. [[Acceptance]] of the [[mystery]] of God is part of [[worship]]. There is no momentous handing down of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablets_of_stone tablets of stone] for us. There is only [[common sense]], filtered through the [[desire]] to do [[good]], be loving, see [[beauty]], speak [[truth]], and continue to [[learn]]. How [[simple]] it is - when one rises - to [[thank]] [[God]] for this day, to get out of bed, to [[love]] those around you, to have a [[cheerful]] [[word]], to take time out to lend a hand to others, to [[service]]. You can rest [[assured]] that when you drive in [[traffic]], that it is God's will that you [[smile]] rather than be [[angry]] or yell. If you [[simplify]], it is quite easy to do God's will. Would God prefer you to be [[kind]] and loving towards your [[family]] or to be withholding and mean? Would [[God]] prefer you to take time to [[listen]] to another's [[suffering]] or to [[busy]] yourself with tasks? As you go through your day look at the [[simple]] things. It is God's will for you to [[work]] and earn your daily bread or is it God's will that you steal? These are [[simple]] things. There is not [[confusion]]. Is it God's will for you to try always to [[reflect]] the [[inspiration]] of [[Jesus]] in your daily tasks?

First, it is [[God]]'s will that you exist or you would not be here at all. So therefore, if your [[prayer]] is [[sincere]] to [[accept]] [[God]]'s will, why not [[accept]] yourself as you are today? This is [[God]]'s will. Two, you [[pray]] to know God's will, but [[children]], you cannot fully know God's will until you stand in the [[presence]] of the [[I AM]]. Until that day some amount of partiality is [[necessary]] in terms of [[understanding]] and [[acting]]. So, the [[idea]] of [[understanding]] God's will in [[totality]] is therefore unachievable. [[Simplify]] again. [[Acceptance]] of the [[mystery]] of God is part of [[worship]]. There is no momentous handing down of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablets_of_stone tablets of stone] for us. There is only [[common sense]], filtered through the [[desire]] to do [[good]], be loving, see [[beauty]], speak [[truth]], and continue to [[learn]]. How [[simple]] it is - when one rises - to [[thank]] [[God]] for this day, to get out of bed, to [[love]] those around you, to have a [[cheerful]] [[word]], to take time out to lend a hand to others, to [[service]]. You can rest [[assured]] that when you drive in [[traffic]], that it is God's will that you [[smile]] rather than be [[angry]] or yell. If you [[simplify]], it is quite easy to do God's will. Would God prefer you to be [[kind]] and loving towards your [[family]] or to be withholding and mean? Would [[God]] prefer you to take time to [[listen]] to another's [[suffering]] or to [[busy]] yourself with tasks? As you go through your day look at the [[simple]] things. It is God's will for you to [[work]] and earn your daily bread or is it God's will that you steal? These are [[simple]] things. There is not [[confusion]]. Is it God's will for you to try always to [[reflect]] the [[inspiration]] of [[Jesus]] in your daily tasks?

Yes. This is not something one should [[meditate]] on for years and [[discuss]] in forums. Your will enters with [[choices]]. You are tired, you would prefer not to [[listen]] to a [[friend]], but you do [[service]] because that is the higher [[value]]. That, then, is God's will, and your [[free will]] is to [[accept]] it. God in His [[wisdom]], and through the ministry of the [[celestial]] [[beings]] on [[this planet]], throws into each life millions upon millions of [[opportunities]] for [[soul growth]], millions upon millions of situations to choose higher [[values]]. Rather than [[question]] what is the will of God, what is the will of God for me, which gets you no where, [[accept]] all of the [[opportunities]] that come your way as [[gifts]] from the [[celestial]] [[overcontrollers]].

Yes. This is not something one should [[meditate]] on for years and [[discuss]] in forums. Your will enters with [[choices]]. You are tired, you would prefer not to [[listen]] to a [[friend]], but you do [[service]] because that is the higher [[value]]. That, then, is God's will, and your [[free will]] is to [[accept]] it. God in His [[wisdom]], and through the ministry of the [[celestial]] [[beings]] on [[this planet]], throws into each life millions upon millions of [[opportunities]] for [[soul growth]], millions upon millions of situations to choose higher [[values]]. Rather than [[question]] what is the will of God, what is the will of God for me, which gets you no where, [[accept]] all of the [[opportunities]] that come your way as [[gifts]] from the [[celestial]] [[overcontrollers]].

A: We [[ascendant mortals]] are much esteemed throughout [[the universes]] for our great [[capacity]] to [[adapt]] to changing [[circumstances]], a necessary [[quality]] to have in order to [[survive]]. And most survive. Non-survival is a very, very [[rare]] [[event]]. We are also much [[respected]] and - not exactly [[envied]] - but I would say that other more perfect beings sometimes yearn for our - for the [[change]] that does occur during our lives. [[Change]] is an [[inevitable]] [[fact]] of [[existence]] and is multiplied by many orders of [[magnitude]] when one is created imperfect. From the [[moment]] that you came into [[being]] you have been undergoing [[change]] with every [[fragment]] of time that has passed. As you [[listen]] to this lesson you are [[changing]]. It is an [[inevitable]] and irreversible [[process]]. And we call ourselves [[ascendant]] because as we [[change]] we also ascend [[simultaneously]]. There is no turning back. The change that you seek is [[difficult]] to measure by your standard [[physical]] means, for you cannot put it on a yardstick, or hold it in your hands, or leave an [[impression]] on a [[film]] with it. It is measured instead in terms of [[peacefulness]], [[confidence]], [[awareness]], that [[ability]] to be in the world but not of it, [[joy]] in the [[creations]] of [[the Father]] that abound so wonderfully on [[your planet]]. That is how you can [[discern]] the [[change]] within. And also by an increasing [[awareness]] to the promptings of your [[Thought Adjuster]], which you, in particular, are very well [[attuned]] to. Does that help?

A: We [[ascendant mortals]] are much esteemed throughout [[the universes]] for our great [[capacity]] to [[adapt]] to changing [[circumstances]], a necessary [[quality]] to have in order to [[survive]]. And most survive. Non-survival is a very, very [[rare]] [[event]]. We are also much [[respected]] and - not exactly [[envied]] - but I would say that other more perfect beings sometimes yearn for our - for the [[change]] that does occur during our lives. [[Change]] is an [[inevitable]] [[fact]] of [[existence]] and is multiplied by many orders of [[magnitude]] when one is created imperfect. From the [[moment]] that you came into [[being]] you have been undergoing [[change]] with every [[fragment]] of time that has passed. As you [[listen]] to this lesson you are [[changing]]. It is an [[inevitable]] and irreversible [[process]]. And we call ourselves [[ascendant]] because as we [[change]] we also ascend [[simultaneously]]. There is no turning back. The change that you seek is [[difficult]] to measure by your standard [[physical]] means, for you cannot put it on a yardstick, or hold it in your hands, or leave an [[impression]] on a [[film]] with it. It is measured instead in terms of [[peacefulness]], [[confidence]], [[awareness]], that [[ability]] to be in the world but not of it, [[joy]] in the [[creations]] of [[the Father]] that abound so wonderfully on [[your planet]]. That is how you can [[discern]] the [[change]] within. And also by an increasing [[awareness]] to the promptings of your [[Thought Adjuster]], which you, in particular, are very well [[attuned]] to. Does that help?

S: Yes, it helps. It reminds me of a line from the movie called "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starman_%28film%29 Star Man]". It was to the [[effect]] that [[humans]] are at our best when we're at our worst, our very worst. And I do like that part of [[being]] a [[human]]. And there's nothing like it. I'm [[proud]] of that part. And I guess it all fits into what we were just talking about now. Resilient. And I am [[grateful]] for that. I thank you, and Father.

S: Yes, it helps. It reminds me of a line from the movie called "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starman_%28film%29 Star Man]". It was to the [[effect]] that [[humans]] are at our best when we're at our worst, our very worst. And I do like that part of [[being]] a [[human]]. And there's nothing like it. I'm [[proud]] of that part. And I guess it all fits into what we were just talking about now. Resilient. And I am [[grateful]] for that. I thank you, and Father.

R: Yes, how can we ever settle the [[outer universes]] successfully unless we experience all there is to be had at all of the levels of [[ascension]]?

R: Yes, how can we ever settle the [[outer universes]] successfully unless we experience all there is to be had at all of the levels of [[ascension]]?

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