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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Tenderness]]'''''====

===='''''[[Tenderness]]'''''====

We have been on a [[vigorous]] [[path]] of [[absorption]] of [[truth]] and experientials and I am going to back off in our strenuous pursuit somewhat; not that we might grow [[trivial]], no, but that we may access and [[appreciate]] some of the refinements of the [[spirit]], in order that you may appreciate the [[gentle]] qualities of your [[spirit]] [[reality]] as well as those [[strengths]] of [[character]] which pull you forward and earmark you as a [[valiant]] [http://urantiabook.org/archive/history/doc279.htm soldier of the circles]. And therefore today, precious ones, I will call to your [[attention]] a characteristic, a [[quality]] of [[divinity]], which you yourselves can sincerely [[understand]] and appreciate, and that has to do with that of [[tenderness]].

We have been on a [[vigorous]] [[path]] of [[absorption]] of [[truth]] and experientials and I am going to back off in our strenuous pursuit somewhat; not that we might grow [[trivial]], no, but that we may access and [[appreciate]] some of the refinements of the [[spirit]], in order that you may appreciate the [[gentle]] qualities of your [[spirit]] [[reality]] as well as those [[strengths]] of [[character]] which pull you forward and earmark you as a [[valiant]] [https://urantiabook.org/archive/history/doc279.htm soldier of the circles]. And therefore today, precious ones, I will call to your [[attention]] a characteristic, a [[quality]] of [[divinity]], which you yourselves can sincerely [[understand]] and appreciate, and that has to do with that of [[tenderness]].

As [[parents]], as elder siblings, as owners of [[pets]], even as mortals indwelling the tabernacle of [[flesh]], you have an [[understanding]] and [[appreciation]] for various degrees of [[tenderness]]. When you [[exercise]] robustly, your muscles grow tender. In that [[light]], then, today, let us nurture ourselves in tenderness of the [[mortal condition]], the [[child of God]] who grows weary and who hurts, who calls upon the [[Third Source and Center]] for ministry in [[healing]] of tender [[wounds]], the [[solace]] of [[Michael]] and his [[Divine Minister]], to [[assure]] us of their tender [[mercy]] on our [[assaults]] upon ourselves and on others.

As [[parents]], as elder siblings, as owners of [[pets]], even as mortals indwelling the tabernacle of [[flesh]], you have an [[understanding]] and [[appreciation]] for various degrees of [[tenderness]]. When you [[exercise]] robustly, your muscles grow tender. In that [[light]], then, today, let us nurture ourselves in tenderness of the [[mortal condition]], the [[child of God]] who grows weary and who hurts, who calls upon the [[Third Source and Center]] for ministry in [[healing]] of tender [[wounds]], the [[solace]] of [[Michael]] and his [[Divine Minister]], to [[assure]] us of their tender [[mercy]] on our [[assaults]] upon ourselves and on others.

This peculiar [[assignment]], dear ones, is intended to provide you with a [[perspective]] on how truly [[tender]] the [[relationship]] is between you and your Parent, how [[gentle]] and soulful and meaningful this [[merger]] is. If you have this [[experience]] in the next few days, if you allow this [[exercise]], it would lend for some interesting [[discourse]] among you, again [[reflecting]] a [[tenderness]] and a [[patience]] and a [[forbearance]] you might not have realized possible.

This peculiar [[assignment]], dear ones, is intended to provide you with a [[perspective]] on how truly [[tender]] the [[relationship]] is between you and your Parent, how [[gentle]] and soulful and meaningful this [[merger]] is. If you have this [[experience]] in the next few days, if you allow this [[exercise]], it would lend for some interesting [[discourse]] among you, again [[reflecting]] a [[tenderness]] and a [[patience]] and a [[forbearance]] you might not have realized possible.

There is an old [[Christian]] [[song]], "[http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/softlyat.htm softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]," and so many of you have such a sense of [[urgency]], as if an [[evil]] were nipping at your heels, as if you must run to [[secure]] yourselves within the walls of [[Havona]] before the sun goes down. And yet you are bidden to come forward, to come into this [[holy]] place softly and [[tenderly]].

There is an old [[Christian]] [[song]], "[https://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/softlyat.htm softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]," and so many of you have such a sense of [[urgency]], as if an [[evil]] were nipping at your heels, as if you must run to [[secure]] yourselves within the walls of [[Havona]] before the sun goes down. And yet you are bidden to come forward, to come into this [[holy]] place softly and [[tenderly]].

It is not [[necessary]] to march in the gate and show [[God]] how good you are, how on [[time]] you are, how [[noble]] you are by showing up. Part of this [[attitude]] is [[anger]] at [[God]] in the fissures and crevices of your conditioning. And so talk it over with Him, by [[experiencing]] sufficient [[camaraderie]] and tenderness with yourself, in conjunction with Him, that you can [[experience]] [[forgiveness]] together. And then, children, go forth in tenderness and greet one another.

It is not [[necessary]] to march in the gate and show [[God]] how good you are, how on [[time]] you are, how [[noble]] you are by showing up. Part of this [[attitude]] is [[anger]] at [[God]] in the fissures and crevices of your conditioning. And so talk it over with Him, by [[experiencing]] sufficient [[camaraderie]] and tenderness with yourself, in conjunction with Him, that you can [[experience]] [[forgiveness]] together. And then, children, go forth in tenderness and greet one another.

TOMAS: In her childlikeness she is [[tender]]. It is perhaps a [[commentary]] on your society that says that only those who are [[strong]] can afford to be [[tender]], for many tender-hearted individuals are taken [[advantage]] of or glossed over as being insignificant, and so many of you, if not all of you, have your dukes up, and therein is why I suggest you . ..

TOMAS: In her childlikeness she is [[tender]]. It is perhaps a [[commentary]] on your society that says that only those who are [[strong]] can afford to be [[tender]], for many tender-hearted individuals are taken [[advantage]] of or glossed over as being insignificant, and so many of you, if not all of you, have your dukes up, and therein is why I suggest you . ..

Hunnah: Try a little [[tenderness]]. There was a popular song years ago called, "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Try_a_Little_Tenderness Try a little tenderness]." [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXmLjbTBcdU]

Hunnah: Try a little [[tenderness]]. There was a popular song years ago called, "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Try_a_Little_Tenderness Try a little tenderness]." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXmLjbTBcdU]

TOMAS: Yes, try it. The [[song]] wafts to the [[mind]] of the [[transmitter]], of course, that [[women]] get weary wearing the same shabby dress, and perhaps your [[understanding]] of tenderness is to treat yourself by going shopping (group [[laughter]]) for in some ways it nurtures and caters to that in you which is wounded and bruised. But it is costly!

TOMAS: Yes, try it. The [[song]] wafts to the [[mind]] of the [[transmitter]], of course, that [[women]] get weary wearing the same shabby dress, and perhaps your [[understanding]] of tenderness is to treat yourself by going shopping (group [[laughter]]) for in some ways it nurtures and caters to that in you which is wounded and bruised. But it is costly!

It is referenced in [[the text]] that you may adorn the person, but that will not [[satisfy]] the longings of the [[soul]], and in that [[context]] then, although "when the going gets the tough, the tough go shopping," to assuage that internal [[tenderness]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping shopping] is not the solution. The solution is in directly [[accepting]] the true tenderness and not putting a Band-Aid on it, not putting a new dress on it, not sidestepping the need for tenderness with a material dressing.

It is referenced in [[the text]] that you may adorn the person, but that will not [[satisfy]] the longings of the [[soul]], and in that [[context]] then, although "when the going gets the tough, the tough go shopping," to assuage that internal [[tenderness]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping shopping] is not the solution. The solution is in directly [[accepting]] the true tenderness and not putting a Band-Aid on it, not putting a new dress on it, not sidestepping the need for tenderness with a material dressing.

Celeste: Often there's a [[pretense]] at tenderness, too, that is not really there. It's a front.

Celeste: Often there's a [[pretense]] at tenderness, too, that is not really there. It's a front.