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| + | ===Topic: ''The Present Is Now''=== | ||
| + | ===Group: [[Arcadia TeaM]]=== | ||
| + | ==Facilitators== | ||
| + | ===Teacher: [[JarEl]]=== | ||
| + | ===TR: [[Betty]]=== | ||
| + | ==Session== | ||
| + | ===Opening=== | ||
| + | JAREL: This is your teacher Jarel. Let us begin with a [[prayer]]. The [[presence]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]]. The [[power]] of God [[protects]] us. The [[love]] of God ever enfolds us and keeps us safe in His care. | ||
| + | ===Lessson=== | ||
| + | ===='''''[[Growth]]''''', '''''[[Moment]]'''''==== | ||
| + | Tonight I would like to remind you that [[time]] and the continuation of [[thoughts]] and [[actions]] are ever [[impressed]] upon your [[mind]] as the [[reality]] of the [[moment]]. However, this too shall pass. Think back to a [[difficult]] time in your life. Think back, you were sure you would never get through it. That it would be forever affecting your thoughts and [[security]]. That your [[life]] would be changed in that instant. Dear ones, was it not a [[trial]], and yet you [[survived]]! | ||
| − | + | Circumstances could arrive from [[decisions]] made under [[stress]] that are very well [[remembered]]. These lessons are reenacted over and over again until they are learned. [[The Father]] is with you. He [[understands]] your needs. He gently [[whispers]] in your ear His love and [[guidance]]. The [[temptation]] to fly like frightened geese, following the flock as they flutter into the [[sky]]. This is a [[natural]] [[reaction]] to [[fear]], and yet if you will [[observe]] you will notice that they return again and again to the [[source]] of their nourishment and [[comfort]], until they take flight once again. | |
| − | + | [[Nature]] moves through all life forms ad brings to [[maturity]] their [[species]], and the [[desires]] for [[procreation]]. This cannot be halted. These desires are but nature's way of [[maturing]] the species. The [[protection]] and [[guidance]] you can offer at this time along with an [[abundance]] of the ever present [[love]] and concern you show. Each one [[matures]] at their own speed ad grade of [[experience]]. Of course, you have the [[choice]] to decide when these efforts and [[obligations]] are sufficient and fulfilled. This is your choice. However, [[cooperation]] will be needed for success and [[satisfaction]] to be forthcoming. | |
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I will answer questions at this time. | I will answer questions at this time. | ||
| + | ===Dialogue=== | ||
| + | HAL: We have been most [[impressed]] and enjoyed the lesson we had on Sunday. It was a highlight. | ||
| − | + | JAREL Thank you. Douglas is also thrilled at his [[participation]] and [[spiritual]] nourishment. | |
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| − | JAREL Thank you. Douglas is also thrilled at his participation and spiritual nourishment | ||
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| − | HAL : | + | HAL: You may have heard us [[discuss]] the [[Spirit of Truth]]. |
| − | JAREL: | + | JAREL Yes. It is a [[wonderful]] thing to [[observe]] my [[students]] participating in this way. The [[love]] and fellowship derived at these [[meetings]] is [[joyful]] to the many who serve these [[proceedings]]. This opening up, not only benefits those [[participating]], it unlocks areas of development and allows for [[growth]] in a deeper richer way. |
| + | ===='''''[[Spirit of Truth]]'''''==== | ||
| + | HAL :We raised the question of trying to identify the [[Spirit of Truth]]. We referred back to [[the text]], which answered it quite well. We have read it before but oft times we forget. It indicated that we are never fully [[aware]] of the Spirit of Truth. It is a [[subtle]] urging within. Can you add anything to this that might help us? | ||
| − | LUCILLE Jarel you know my concern and love for Kendra's safety. I know she has a | + | JAREL: :[[The text]] describes it quite [[clearly]]. We have [[read]] it before and after [[Paper 194 - The Bestowal of the Spirit of Truth|the bestowal on Urantia as Michaels gift]] He promised, and was unmistakable once it arrived. It is quite unfathomable what it would be like without this spirit that indwells each and every one on [[Urantia]]. The gift of the [[Spirit of Truth]] is a gift from [[the Father]] and [[Creator Son|the Son]]. It indwells [[mankind]] with a deep knowing, that he is not [[alone]]. He is forever [[compassionate]] with a loving [[presence]] to [[guide]] and make known to him a [[path]] that would [[lead]] him to [[the Father]]. |
| + | ===='''''[[Youth]]''''', '''''[[Rebellion]]'''''==== | ||
| + | LUCILLE Jarel you know my concern and [[love]] for Kendra's [[safety]]. I know she has a [[Thought Adjuster]] and a [[Spirit of Truth]] both. Will she reach the [[maturity]] where she will [[understand]] and hear these [[callings]] instead of [[rebelling]] as she is now? | ||
| − | JAREL All youth must at some point in their development, rebel. It is the prerequisite for independence. This spirit she is demonstrating will ultimately be of much assistance to her development later on in life. | + | JAREL All [[youth]] must at some point in their development, [[rebel]]. It is the prerequisite for [[independence]]. This spirit she is [[demonstrating]] will ultimately be of much [[assistance]] to her development later on in life. |
| − | It is true that often the lessons are painful in their forthcoming, and these young ones do not understand the effect they have on those who love them. They are too inexperienced, and not yet mature enough to see the far reaching consequences of their actions. However, this one has demonstrated her spiritual nature and curiosity, and it is true the Father cares or her, and looks over her even now. Continue with loving guidance, and see the Father in moments of stress. | + | It is true that often the lessons are [[painful]] in their forthcoming, and these [[young ones]] do not [[understand]] the effect they have on those who [[love]] them. They are too inexperienced, and not yet [[mature]] enough to see the far reaching [[consequences]] of their [[actions]]. However, this one has demonstrated her [[spiritual]] [[nature]] and [[curiosity]], and it is true [[the Father]] cares or her, and looks over her even now. Continue with loving [[guidance]], and see the Father in moments of [[stress]]. |
| − | LUCILLE Should we continue to have her here, or should we have her go back to her father or mother? I mean can we be of more help to her here in her growth? | + | LUCILLE Should we continue to have her here, or should we have her go back to her [[father]] or [[mother]]? I mean can we be of more help to her here in her [[growth]]? |
| − | JAREL As I mentioned earlier that her cooperation is needed, ad communication is a prerequisite to cooperation. You must have serious | + | JAREL As I mentioned earlier that her [[cooperation]] is needed, ad [[communication]] is a prerequisite to cooperation. You must have serious [[discussions]] in order to clarify these disagreemets. |
LUCILLE Thank you Jarel. You have been a great help. | LUCILLE Thank you Jarel. You have been a great help. | ||
| − | HAL :Yes, we need the wisdom to know | + | HAL :Yes, we need the [[wisdom]] to know the [[answers]] as to what is best for her, as well as for our own [[growth]]. |
| − | JAREL It is hard to know at the beginning of a journey what you will find at the destination if | + | JAREL It is hard to know at the beginning of a [[journey]] what you will find at the destination if the destination is unfamiliar. And as you can see the end is not [[clear]], neither to you or to I. So we have to [[trust]] in [[the Father]]'s [[plan]] and [[purpose]] in our lives. So we [[proceed]] on the [[journey]] in faith that His will be done. |
| − | HAL :The purpose is eternal life for each of us. To continue our ascension journey | + | HAL :The [[purpose]] is [[eternal]] life for each of us. To continue our [[ascension]] [[journey]], but whenever I stand in a line I like to see the head of the line to know that I am in the right line. |
| − | JAREL With this one the lesson cannot be found at the head of the line. We must forbear until the | + | JAREL With this one the lesson cannot be found at the head of the line. We must forbear until the fruition comes about on its own [[merit]]. |
| + | ===='''''[[Spirit of Truth]]'''''==== | ||
| + | HAL :Then we need [[faith]] that we are in the right line. I would like to return to this [[Spirit of Truth]] again. You mentioned its [[influence]] on us. This [[endowment]] of the Spirit of Truth on all 5 billion people on [[this planet]] is to advance us [[spiritually]] to where we are being [[prepared]] for [[Light and Life]] on [[Urantia]]. | ||
| − | + | JAREL This is true. [[Truth]] [[changes]] as [[mankind]] grows, just as our [[concept]] of [[the Father]] has changed over the [[aeons]] of time. So the [[Spirit of Truth]] enlarges in our concept, and its [[presence]] in our [[life]]. | |
| − | + | HAL: The [[Spirit of Truth]] does not make itself known to us an [[entity]]. We have to [[assume]] it is a [[subtle]] influence over our [[thought]] patterns, an urge to seek [[the Father]]. That we will never be fully [[aware]] of the Spirit of Truth and its [[actions]]. | |
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| − | HAL: The Spirit of Truth does not make itself known to us an entity. We have to assume it is a subtle | ||
JAREL: Dear ones. The hour grows late and if there are no more pressing spiritual matters. | JAREL: Dear ones. The hour grows late and if there are no more pressing spiritual matters. | ||
| − | HAL: I would like one other question. I think it is a spiritual subject. I was impressed to presenting last Sunday's lesson to the teacher of our | + | ===='''''[[Outreach]]'''''==== |
| − | + | HAL: I would like one other question. I think it is a spiritual subject. I was impressed to presenting last Sunday's lesson to the teacher of our Men's [[Bible]] Class. I would like to [[challenge]] him to see what his [[reaction]] would be. I felt it was a [[wonderful]] lesson. Have you any thoughts on this as to whether it would enhance the [[spiritual growth]] of our group. | |
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| − | + | JAREL: Dear one. This is entirely up to your [[judgement]] of how well prepared you [[feel]] to present these items of [[wisdom]] and thought provoking [[statement]] to your fellow men. As you well know, the outcome of such an [[event]] cannot be foreseen or commented upon by myself. I would [[encourage]] you to decide how well [[prepared]] you [[feel]] to discuss these [[principles]] and [[ideas]] with these others. | |
| − | JAREL: And now dear ones, I leave you with love in my heart for all. I will be with you and do my best to impress upon you any assistance required or contact with your teachers, if only you invite me to participate. Remember I am your servant and your guide, and it gladdens my being to serve you. Farewell!! | + | HAL: I have their [[attention]] now, but I am not sure I am ready yet. |
| + | ===Closing=== | ||
| + | JAREL: And now dear ones, I leave you with [[love]] in my [[heart]] for all. I will be with you and do my best to impress upon you any [[assistance]] required or [[contact]] with [[your teachers]], if only you invite me to [[participate]]. Remember I am your servant and your [[guide]], and it gladdens my being to serve you. Farewell!! | ||
GROUP: Farewell!! | GROUP: Farewell!! | ||
| − | HAL: Farewell. I will invite you when I am contacting Olin. | + | HAL: Farewell. I will invite you when I am [[contacting]] Olin. |
JAREL Please do. | JAREL Please do. | ||
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| + | [[Category: Arcadia TeaM]] | ||
| + | [[Category: JarEl]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Betty]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Growth]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Moment]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Spirit of Truth]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Youth]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Rebellion]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:27, 22 April 2012
Heading
Topic: The Present Is Now
Group: Arcadia TeaM
Facilitators
Teacher: JarEl
TR: Betty
Session
Opening
JAREL: This is your teacher Jarel. Let us begin with a prayer. The presence of God surrounds. The power of God protects us. The love of God ever enfolds us and keeps us safe in His care.
Lessson
Growth, Moment
Tonight I would like to remind you that time and the continuation of thoughts and actions are ever impressed upon your mind as the reality of the moment. However, this too shall pass. Think back to a difficult time in your life. Think back, you were sure you would never get through it. That it would be forever affecting your thoughts and security. That your life would be changed in that instant. Dear ones, was it not a trial, and yet you survived!
Circumstances could arrive from decisions made under stress that are very well remembered. These lessons are reenacted over and over again until they are learned. The Father is with you. He understands your needs. He gently whispers in your ear His love and guidance. The temptation to fly like frightened geese, following the flock as they flutter into the sky. This is a natural reaction to fear, and yet if you will observe you will notice that they return again and again to the source of their nourishment and comfort, until they take flight once again.
Nature moves through all life forms ad brings to maturity their species, and the desires for procreation. This cannot be halted. These desires are but nature's way of maturing the species. The protection and guidance you can offer at this time along with an abundance of the ever present love and concern you show. Each one matures at their own speed ad grade of experience. Of course, you have the choice to decide when these efforts and obligations are sufficient and fulfilled. This is your choice. However, cooperation will be needed for success and satisfaction to be forthcoming.
I will answer questions at this time.
Dialogue
HAL: We have been most impressed and enjoyed the lesson we had on Sunday. It was a highlight.
JAREL Thank you. Douglas is also thrilled at his participation and spiritual nourishment.
HAL: You may have heard us discuss the Spirit of Truth.
JAREL Yes. It is a wonderful thing to observe my students participating in this way. The love and fellowship derived at these meetings is joyful to the many who serve these proceedings. This opening up, not only benefits those participating, it unlocks areas of development and allows for growth in a deeper richer way.
Spirit of Truth
HAL :We raised the question of trying to identify the Spirit of Truth. We referred back to the text, which answered it quite well. We have read it before but oft times we forget. It indicated that we are never fully aware of the Spirit of Truth. It is a subtle urging within. Can you add anything to this that might help us?
JAREL: :The text describes it quite clearly. We have read it before and after the bestowal on Urantia as Michaels gift He promised, and was unmistakable once it arrived. It is quite unfathomable what it would be like without this spirit that indwells each and every one on Urantia. The gift of the Spirit of Truth is a gift from the Father and the Son. It indwells mankind with a deep knowing, that he is not alone. He is forever compassionate with a loving presence to guide and make known to him a path that would lead him to the Father.
Youth, Rebellion
LUCILLE Jarel you know my concern and love for Kendra's safety. I know she has a Thought Adjuster and a Spirit of Truth both. Will she reach the maturity where she will understand and hear these callings instead of rebelling as she is now?
JAREL All youth must at some point in their development, rebel. It is the prerequisite for independence. This spirit she is demonstrating will ultimately be of much assistance to her development later on in life.
It is true that often the lessons are painful in their forthcoming, and these young ones do not understand the effect they have on those who love them. They are too inexperienced, and not yet mature enough to see the far reaching consequences of their actions. However, this one has demonstrated her spiritual nature and curiosity, and it is true the Father cares or her, and looks over her even now. Continue with loving guidance, and see the Father in moments of stress.
LUCILLE Should we continue to have her here, or should we have her go back to her father or mother? I mean can we be of more help to her here in her growth?
JAREL As I mentioned earlier that her cooperation is needed, ad communication is a prerequisite to cooperation. You must have serious discussions in order to clarify these disagreemets.
LUCILLE Thank you Jarel. You have been a great help.
HAL :Yes, we need the wisdom to know the answers as to what is best for her, as well as for our own growth.
JAREL It is hard to know at the beginning of a journey what you will find at the destination if the destination is unfamiliar. And as you can see the end is not clear, neither to you or to I. So we have to trust in the Father's plan and purpose in our lives. So we proceed on the journey in faith that His will be done.
HAL :The purpose is eternal life for each of us. To continue our ascension journey, but whenever I stand in a line I like to see the head of the line to know that I am in the right line.
JAREL With this one the lesson cannot be found at the head of the line. We must forbear until the fruition comes about on its own merit.
Spirit of Truth
HAL :Then we need faith that we are in the right line. I would like to return to this Spirit of Truth again. You mentioned its influence on us. This endowment of the Spirit of Truth on all 5 billion people on this planet is to advance us spiritually to where we are being prepared for Light and Life on Urantia.
JAREL This is true. Truth changes as mankind grows, just as our concept of the Father has changed over the aeons of time. So the Spirit of Truth enlarges in our concept, and its presence in our life.
HAL: The Spirit of Truth does not make itself known to us an entity. We have to assume it is a subtle influence over our thought patterns, an urge to seek the Father. That we will never be fully aware of the Spirit of Truth and its actions.
JAREL: Dear ones. The hour grows late and if there are no more pressing spiritual matters.
Outreach
HAL: I would like one other question. I think it is a spiritual subject. I was impressed to presenting last Sunday's lesson to the teacher of our Men's Bible Class. I would like to challenge him to see what his reaction would be. I felt it was a wonderful lesson. Have you any thoughts on this as to whether it would enhance the spiritual growth of our group.
JAREL: Dear one. This is entirely up to your judgement of how well prepared you feel to present these items of wisdom and thought provoking statement to your fellow men. As you well know, the outcome of such an event cannot be foreseen or commented upon by myself. I would encourage you to decide how well prepared you feel to discuss these principles and ideas with these others.
HAL: I have their attention now, but I am not sure I am ready yet.
Closing
JAREL: And now dear ones, I leave you with love in my heart for all. I will be with you and do my best to impress upon you any assistance required or contact with your teachers, if only you invite me to participate. Remember I am your servant and your guide, and it gladdens my being to serve you. Farewell!!
GROUP: Farewell!!
HAL: Farewell. I will invite you when I am contacting Olin.
JAREL Please do.
