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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 When appropriate, the name of a [[transmitter]]/receiver has been replaced by the symbol ([[T/R]]). Names of [[students]] have been replaced by the [[symbol]] (S) for student.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 When appropriate, the name of a [[transmitter]]/receiver has been replaced by the symbol ([[T/R]]). Names of [[students]] have been replaced by the [[symbol]] (S) for student.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]]'''''====

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.

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?

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?

===='''''[[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]]?