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[[Image:lighterstill.jpg]][[File:Teaching_buddha_small.jpg|right|frame]] ==Heading== ===Topic: ''Michael's Birthday Celebration''=== ===Group: [[Pocatello TeaM]], [[Woods Cross TeaM]]=== ==Facilitators== ===Teacher: [[Ham]], [[Abraham]], [[Daniel]]=== ===TR: [[Bill K.]], [[Nina]], [[Calvin]]=== ==Session== ===Opening=== HAM: [TR: Bill K.] Greetings my dear [[friends]]. This is your brother, teacher, and friend, Ham. I am overwhelmed with [[pleasure]] to be in your midst and in your [[joy]] this afternoon. I do [[visit]] often with you, and some of you have responded to my overtures. I have never lost interest, of course, in your welfare, nor of the [[Woods Cross Group]], as you know. While I do very much enjoy my new work in this supervisory capacity that is mine, still do I also enjoy my weekly sessions through [[Rebecca]] in [[Nashville TeaM|Nashville]], and my other [[chances]] to visit in other groups. ===Lesson=== Your [[words]] to each other contain a great deal of [[wisdom]]. You are indeed progressing most aptly, most favorably. You are [[pupils]] that [[we teachers]] are proud of. Of course, you [[understand]] that you are merely spiritual babes in terms of the [[universe career]], and we, your older brothers and sisters, are just somewhat older than you. We are not [[perfected]] yet. We do not have all [[wisdom]] and we are not a self-governing body. Your attempts to organize as [[human beings]], as [[apostles]] of Michael--these [[gestures]] of [[cooperation]] that you are struggling with--are indeed useful and beneficial, for [[the Master]] never interfered with the internal problems of His [[apostles]], but left it up to them to find their own answers, and then, He approved of their [[decisions]]. It has not changed. This is still your [[experience]]. You do well to take these moments of fellowship and [[camaraderie]] to come apart from your routine tasks and meet with your brothers and sisters from longer distances, for surely you are experiencing the larger [[family]], which is but a pale [[reflection]] of the true [[reality]] of the [[cosmic family]], which is your true [[home]]. We all do [[honor]] our Father\Brother [[Christ Michael]] of [[Nebadon]] that He voluntarily chose to do the will of His [[Paradise Father]] in [[perfection]], and therefore, has gained the [[sovereignty]] of Nebadon through His own experience. Remember though His experience continues to expand as His [[Spirit of Truth]] lives in each of us. He knows more than He knew in the [[past]] in terms of experience, and His [[growth]] and our growth in the [[Supreme]] is going to complete the marvelous plan of eternity to [[express]] themselves in fullness of both [[existential]] reality and [[experiential]] [[reality]] within the limits of [[time and space]]. Finally I would say, cherish each other with the deepest [[love]] and the greatest [[respect]]. When you disagree do not despise the other person. Do not put yourself in the category of [[wise]] and that one whom you disagree with in the category of [[foolish]], neither is appropriate, for life is not a [[debate]]. It is a [[participation]] in [[creation]] and [[spiritual evolution]]. My friends, I love you all deeply. May God's peace fill you. Good afternoon. ABRAHAM: [TR: NINA] I am ABRAHAM. Welcome. What a [[beautiful]] [[sight]] we behold here today. We are able to witness the [[Brotherhood]] in action. It is wonderful for us to see these lessons put to use through your [[interaction]]. The [[friendship]] between you each was important enough for you to keep [[communicating]]. Beyond your [[faith]]; beyond we [[the teachers]]; beyond your spiritual knowing--there is the genuine [[care]] that you have for one another. This is the [[Brotherhood]]. Many of you, my friends, have experienced hardships that would add to your experience that would enable you to be the bearers of spiritual [[light]]. Your [[path]] has strengthened you to minister to one another and your fellows as one who speaks in [[authority]], yes. [[The apostles]], having experienced [[debate]] over certain spiritual subjects, always returned to their [[foundation]] of [[Brotherhood]] and [[friendship]]. All, save one, could have [[freedom]] in speaking without worry of destroying friendship. All had the [[comfort]] of knowing that even when their unpleasant [[personality]] traits were laid out that their fellow [[apostles]] were dedicated to staying the [[course]]. The course being--the teaching of [[Jesus]], the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man. To [[the apostles]], [[Jesus]] was a [[superhuman]] being and many times they had not understood Him. Therefore, the [[friendship]] between the apostles always held them in [[comfort]] knowing each was a mortal attempting to attain [[spirituality]]. You, my friends, have this spiritual [[cohesion]] where the Master is a teacher of sorts and you may not always [[understand]] Him, but certainly can you always find [[comfort]] in one another's company. Always is there many growing [[ideas]] within your [[fellowship]], but there is always the common [[bond]] of being [[mortal]], sometimes struggling to attain [[spirituality]]. In [[this world]] that is not always easy. Beyond [[faith]] and [[beliefs]], hardship or [[victories]], there is always your [[friendship]] with one another. Your friendship enables you to be more than you could be. Your fellowship promotes [[faith]] and keeps each one in balance. The example of [[Part 4|Michael's sojourn here on Urantia]] is a beautiful example in which to [[study]], for He has lived your life and knows you like a Father. It is well that you [[renew]] your [[relationship]] with Him, and make [[effort]] to really know and [[understand]] your Brother\Father. How excellent it is to gather in His name for fellowship and [[celebration]] of His earthly birthday! You gather in [[love]] and [[positive]] [[thought]]. Many [[mortals]] find sad occasions to gather to remember strife and [[tragedy]] of the Master's earth life. How [[wonderful]] it is that you can gather to remember a day that changed [[Part 3|the history of the world]]! We are in such [[gratitude]] to [[our Father]] for making these things possible. I would take my leave and allow you to continue with your [[celebration]]. My [[love]] is with you. [[Shalom]]. DANIEL [TR: CALVIN] Greetings my good friends who have traveled to this [[beautiful]] location of Michael's creation. We also marvel the [[surrounding]] setting of which we gather. I, DANIEL, am pleased with your group [[associations]], and we must confess we would be somewhat [[disappointed]] if this gathering between your two groups were to cease, yet we allow your group [[decision]] in these decisions. Our [[efforts]] in your behalf are to teach [[truth]] as we have [[understood]] and [[experienced]]. It is your [[privilege]] and [[responsibility]] to act upon these words or to set them aside. Each [[mortal]], has understood our [[words]]--our lessons--one a little differently than another, and this is a continuance of Father's guarantee of [[individualism]] and [[freewill]] choosing. Therefore, in this freewill setting there are [[possibilities]] for great [[unification]] of thought as well as great division in [[thinking]]. I would point out, these great divisions do [[challenge]] the somewhat lackadaisical human mind to search and search within. It is [[mortals]]' natural tendency to want [[proof]], and yet, the proof of which mortals think they seek is not that proof which is convincing and promotes [[soul growth]]. Only through spiritual [[insight]] and [[experiential]] [[understanding]] does [[truth]] become [[reality]], and, it is not Father's will to [[force]] feed His children. His children must want His truth and pay the price of real [[intent]] through [[devotion]] to Father's will in receiving experiential reality. The [[evidence]] of His truth is cemented in your [[hearts]], your [[souls]], by the mortar of His [[love]]. Through His never-ending, ever-increasing in our [[assimilation]] of His love, is He--[[our Father]]-ever [[becoming]] more real to us. ===Closing=== So my fellow associates, I would ask that you [[exercise]] extreme [[patience]] in trying to realize these [[truths]] of which you seek, for it takes time and [[experience]] for a [[satisfactory]] answer, not just an [[intellectual]] understanding. When faced with [[confusion]] and [[doubt]], you, as [[faith children]], do seek inwardly. Through [[patience]], [[forbearance]] and [[experience]], you will always receive your answers from Father. [[Trust]] in this always, and trust that your fellows will [[receive]] experiential truth in the same manner. Be patient with one another and feel free to [[express]] yourselves as you see fit. If I know you correctly, you are not [[afraid]] of making mistakes, and this [[evolution]] of your [[spiritual growth]] is very commendable. I again, [[express]] my deepest [[love]] for your [[faithful]] attendance and participation in [[this Mission]]. We now join you in your further [[association]] and fellowship with each other. My [[love]] go with you. Farewell. [[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]] [[Category: Pocatello TeaM]] [[Category: Woods Cross TeaM]] [[Category: Ham]] [[Category: Abraham]] [[Category: Daniel]] [[Category: Bill K.]] [[Category: Nina]] [[Category: Calvin]] [[Category: Cooperation]] [[Category: 1998]]

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