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===Lesson===
 
===Lesson===
Anyone who has been spiritually reborn knows that hope lies in faith. Your faith in Father is indeed your salvation and shield from those things which would promote hopelessness. Any child willing to allow Father to have influence in their lives knows that hope is not possible without trust in a Supreme Ruler.
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Anyone who has been [[spiritual]]ly reborn knows that [[hope]] lies in [[faith]]. Your faith in [[the Father|Father]] is indeed your [[salvation]] and shield from those [[things]] which would promote hopelessness. Any child willing to allow Father to have influence in their lives knows that hope is not possible without trust in a Supreme Ruler.
    
How do Father's faithful children maintain hope and faith? Why do some fight the good fight and some appear to be incapable of doing so? What keeps hope alive? How, in the midst of unspeakable events, can Father's children regenerate hope amongst themselves?
 
How do Father's faithful children maintain hope and faith? Why do some fight the good fight and some appear to be incapable of doing so? What keeps hope alive? How, in the midst of unspeakable events, can Father's children regenerate hope amongst themselves?
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Surely your faith continues to free you from the burden of hopelessness, but one with faith must surely know that the key to regenerating hope is the capability to worship to feel personally touched by a Supreme Sovereign to know that in their smallness they are deeply cherished to live with a grateful heart, is certainly hope promoting.
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Surely your faith continues to free you from the burden of hopelessness, but one with faith must surely know that the key to regenerating hope is the capability to [[worship]] to feel personally touched by a Supreme Sovereign to know that in their smallness they are deeply cherished to live with a grateful [[heart]], is certainly hope promoting.
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My friends, [for] belief and hope and perseverance one must obtain the ability to worship; to express to our Father that we wholeheartedly believe He watches over our every need and is completely capable of guiding us. With the busy ness of everyday living we forget how important worship is for our spiritual diet. In your worshiping, do you acknowledge Father is certainly working in your life and you are committing your will to doing His.
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My friends, [for] belief and hope and perseverance one must obtain the ability to worship; to express to our Father that we wholeheartedly believe He watches over our every need and is completely capable of guiding us. With the busyness of everyday living we forget how important [[worship]] is for our [[spiritual]] diet. In your worshiping, do you acknowledge Father is certainly working in your life and you are committing your will to doing His.
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You can see your fellow mortals living lives of hopelessness, not putting forth effort because they are without faith and understanding that the Gods are aware of their existence. Your ability to worship is always renewing your commitment to Father and regenerating hope within to persevere, to carry on.
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You can see your fellow mortals living lives of hopelessness, not putting forth effort because they are without faith and understanding that the Gods are aware of their [[existence]]. Your ability to worship is always renewing your commitment to Father and regenerating hope within to persevere, to carry on.
    
Your receiving this rejuvenation is seen through the outworkings of all your daily tasks. Your fellows do recognize you are uplifting in faith and hope.
 
Your receiving this rejuvenation is seen through the outworkings of all your daily tasks. Your fellows do recognize you are uplifting in faith and hope.
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Our goal for this week is to renew your understanding concerning worship. A few moments of acknowledging Father's mighty fingerprints in your life and the world around you is literally energizing energy that is recognized wherever you go. Light dispels the darkness; you are bearers of this light.
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Our goal for this week is to renew your understanding concerning worship. A few moments of acknowledging Father's mighty fingerprints in your life and the world around you is literally energizing [[energy]] that is recognized wherever you go. [[Light]] dispels the darkness; you are bearers of this light.
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Many committed to going about the Father's bidding envision magnificent selfless acts they can perform. My friends, Father's bidding is much closer to home. Whether you are helping a family member, or a friend, or perhaps a neighbor, or coworker, you can be sure you will have the energy to go forth, for you are connected.
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Many committed to going about [[the Father]]'s bidding envision magnificent selfless acts they can perform. My friends, Father's bidding is much closer to [[home]]. Whether you are helping a [[family]] member, or a friend, or perhaps a neighbor, or coworker, you can be sure you will have the energy to go forth, for you are connected.
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Daily worship is your drink from the well of light. Your mortal connections are your mission tasks and the exercise of regenerating hope in their presence goes a long way. This evening, I will receive only a couple questions.
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Daily worship is your drink from the well of [[light]]. Your mortal connections are your mission tasks and the exercise of regenerating [[hope]] in their [[presence]] goes a long way. This evening, I will receive only a couple questions.
    
Proceed.
 
Proceed.
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===Dialogue===
 
===Dialogue===
 
HARRISON: Abraham, today after reading part of the Urantia papers in Christ's ministry, I approached my wife with the possibility of working on a book together. I would appreciate any comments you might have, any support you might offer, and whether or not you think we should even attempt this.
 
HARRISON: Abraham, today after reading part of the Urantia papers in Christ's ministry, I approached my wife with the possibility of working on a book together. I would appreciate any comments you might have, any support you might offer, and whether or not you think we should even attempt this.

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