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-Do you find that certain blessings that may come your way are perhaps just [[good]] fortune, perhaps [[luck]]? Do you find [[gratitude]] in this?

-Do you find that certain blessings that may come your way are perhaps just [[good]] fortune, perhaps [[luck]]? Do you find [[gratitude]] in this?

===='''''[[Sacrifice]]'''''====

===='''''[[Sacrifice]]'''''====

We have found it is as important to [[accept]] [[service]] as it is to [[perform]] service. It is popular in certain [[cultures]] that [[martyrdom]] is altogether [[selfless]] and [[holy]]. And these individuals accept not any blessing that may [[chance]] to [[counteract]] their [[understanding]] of holiness. I would say this is outdated and certainly misunderstood. Father does not ask you to [[sacrifice]] anything for your son or daughtership with Him.

We have found it is as important to [[accept]] [[service]] as it is to [[perform]] service. It is popular in certain [[cultures]] that [[martyrdom]] is altogether [[selfless]] and [[holy]]. And these individuals accept not any blessing that may [[chance]] to counteract their [[understanding]] of holiness. I would say this is outdated and certainly misunderstood. Father does not ask you to [[sacrifice]] anything for your son or daughtership with Him.

It is known that there are lessons of [[wisdom]] and [[love]] to be gained from [[adversity]], but I would say to you this evening, this is not always [[necessary]] to be [[burdened]] by adversity to receive good marks from Father. It is not always necessary to overlook the divine [[goodness]] for what you feel you would deserve. It is not necessary that you are your own [[supreme]] bookkeeper. [[Mortal]] life is not about [[service]] and [[suffering]], overcoming adversities to appear [[victorious]], no. The spiritual life is [[adversity]], yes, but also is it filled with divine [[goodness]] and indescribable [[joy]] that is yours free for the taking.

It is known that there are lessons of [[wisdom]] and [[love]] to be gained from [[adversity]], but I would say to you this evening, this is not always [[necessary]] to be [[burdened]] by adversity to receive good marks from Father. It is not always necessary to overlook the divine [[goodness]] for what you feel you would deserve. It is not necessary that you are your own [[supreme]] bookkeeper. [[Mortal]] life is not about [[service]] and [[suffering]], overcoming adversities to appear [[victorious]], no. The spiritual life is [[adversity]], yes, but also is it filled with divine [[goodness]] and indescribable [[joy]] that is yours free for the taking.

===='''''[[Silence]]''''', '''''[[Communion]]'''''====

===='''''[[Silence]]''''', '''''[[Communion]]'''''====

Those [[dedicated]] to the [[spiritual]] life make great attempts at keeping [[focused]] on the [[eternal]] [[goal]]. The eternal goal is not always accomplished by self-denial, [[suffering]], no. In the [[path]] of those who are spiritually [[focused]] need to attempt to [[accept]] their Father's [[joy]] just as [[the Master]] Himself had done. The Master, being the best that man can be, continually looked up for His Father's great [[abundance]] of [[joy]] and [[wisdom]]. The Master had spent much time [[alone]] in [[silent]] [[communion]] with Father, enabling [[the Master]] to know more of the Father's perfect [[joy]]. The Master in such excellent [[communion]] with His Father had achieved much through inner knowing. He experienced, yes, but I say, His [[communion]] with Father enabled Him to know so much more. How else could one accomplish all his human requirements before age thirty.

Those [[dedicated]] to the [[spiritual]] life make great attempts at keeping [[focused]] on the [[eternal]] [[goal]]. The eternal goal is not always accomplished by self-denial, [[suffering]], no. In the [[path]] of those who are spiritually [[focused]] need to attempt to [[accept]] their Father's [[joy]] just as [[the Master]] Himself had done. The Master, being the best that man can be, continually looked up for His Father's great [[abundance]] of [[joy]] and [[wisdom]]. The Master had spent much time [[alone]] in [[silent]] [[communion]] with Father, enabling [[the Master]] to know more of the Father's perfect [[joy]]. The Master in such excellent [[communion]] with His Father had achieved much through inner knowing. He experienced, yes, but I say, His [[communion]] with Father enabled Him to know so much more. How else could one accomplish all his human requirements before age thirty.

CALVIN: Yes it is. I always look at the [[story]] of Him [[washing the apostles feet]] as teaching them, hey, you know better than anyone else, you go wash feet and serve, but what I hear you saying also is allow yourself to be served equal as allowing yourself for enjoying the benefits of serving. (ABRAHAM: Yes, exactly.)

CALVIN: Yes it is. I always look at the [[story]] of Him [[washing the apostles feet]] as teaching them, hey, you know better than anyone else, you go wash feet and serve, but what I hear you saying also is allow yourself to be served equal as allowing yourself for enjoying the benefits of serving. (ABRAHAM: Yes, exactly.)

RACHEL: Last week Father Abraham you told us to ask: Do I have the [[ability]] to [[care]] for myself and the world as a whole as would a [[supreme being]]? My land, I don't know what [[mortal]] on this earth could ever answer yes to that or have the gall to answer yes to that. I think you were putting us on right there.

RACHEL: Last week Father Abraham you told us to ask: Do I have the [[ability]] to [[care]] for myself and the world as a whole as would a [[supreme]] [[being]]? My land, I don't know what [[mortal]] on this earth could ever answer yes to that or have the gall to answer yes to that. I think you were putting us on right there.

ABRAHAM: [[Understood]]. I also know not of anyone who would be qualified to [[power]] [[the universes]] with [[divine]] [[love]]. I agree with you. Another question?

ABRAHAM: [[Understood]]. I also know not of anyone who would be qualified to [[power]] [[the universes]] with [[divine]] [[love]]. I agree with you. Another question?

CALVIN: Abraham, a quick question about my daughter. You must be [[aware]] of the situation. Both Kamille and I [[think]] we have come to a standstill, a [[roadblock]]. I don't know what else to do. I can see I can learn to be more [[patient]], [[understanding]] and loving, less [[angered]] and stuff. There has got to be some other way for this child who is [[perceiving]] herself miserable, [[hates]] life. Any suggestions that you would have...?

CALVIN: Abraham, a quick question about my daughter. You must be [[aware]] of the situation. Both Kamille and I [[think]] we have come to a standstill, a [[roadblock]]. I don't know what else to do. I can see I can learn to be more [[patient]], [[understanding]] and loving, less [[angered]] and stuff. There has got to be some other way for this child who is [[perceiving]] herself miserable, [[hates]] life. Any suggestions that you would have...?

ABRAHAM: I am aware she has a powerful [[hatred]] towards herself, but the [[source]] of this cause is only known by her. I would [[assure]] the child that you are willing to bear with whatever may befall her and you. And attempt to retrieve the [[source]] of her [[self]]-[[hatred]] through [[communications]] and [[assurance]] that you would not [[abandon]] her. There is something that troubles her from the [[past]] and this is as a thorn in her side and she seeks relief. I am also [[happy]] to assist with this. I would ask Amelia to [[fear]] not for she is a daughter of the living [[God]] and has all the [[answers]] at hand. [[Reassure]] her of your [[dedication]] and it is permissible for us, Amelia and I, to meet.  

ABRAHAM: I am aware she has a powerful [[hatred]] towards herself, but the [[source]] of this cause is only known by her. I would [[assure]] the child that you are willing to bear with whatever may befall her and you. And attempt to retrieve the [[source]] of her [[self]]-[[hatred]] through [[communications]] and [[assurance]] that you would not [[abandon]] her. There is something that troubles her from the [[past]] and this is as a thorn in her side and she seeks relief. I am also [[happy]] to assist with this. I would ask Amelia to [[fear]] not for she is a daughter of the living [[God]] and has all the [[answers]] at hand. [[Reassure]] her of your [[dedication]] and it is permissible for us, Amelia and I, to meet.

 

===Closing===

===Closing===

More questions? If there are no more questions I would recommend that this week watch for Father to serve you and how it affects your [[service]] to others. My [[love]] go with you until next week. [[Shalom]].

More questions? If there are no more questions I would recommend that this week watch for Father to serve you and how it affects your [[service]] to others. My [[love]] go with you until next week. [[Shalom]].