Difference between revisions of "1998-10-05-Accept Or Reject Urantia Experience"
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==Session== | ==Session== | ||
===Opening=== | ===Opening=== | ||
| − | + | I am ABRAHAM. Greetings and welcome my friends. How [[wonderful]] it is to see you in [[support]] of one another. What a [[beautiful]] fruit we [[harvest]] from the garden of the [[Brotherhood]]. | |
| − | I am ABRAHAM. Greetings and welcome my friends. How wonderful it is to see you in support of one another. What a beautiful fruit we harvest from the garden of the Brotherhood. | ||
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===Lesson=== | ===Lesson=== | ||
| + | Many in [[this mission]] our [[Correcting Time]] crave to do grand things, accomplish seemingly [[difficult]] tasks. Their [[motives]] are acceptable and their [[intentions]] are understood. How [[grateful]] we are when we can witness many individuals in [[team work]] for accomplishment of one small goal. How [[pure]] is that goal. How obvious is the intention of this group to be within Father’s will. | ||
| − | + | Definitely, do you possess such a wonderful aspect to your [[group]] personality? It is obvious that [[comfort]] exists here in the group. [[Individuals]] are willing to allow their true selves to be known. Even with the faults of [[the apostles]] [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] their [[personality]] traits were at times annoying, and yet, their comfort to be their true selves was always apparent because of their particular group unity. | |
| − | + | As we learn about [[the Master]]'s chosen [[apostles]], we see that most have [[endured]] some particular hardship. Even the Master himself, had been made to face extraordinary [[pain]]. Some say life is [[cruel]] and we say... yes, we agree, life can be filled with unending hardships and yet, each hardship has added a particular [[design]] to our spiritual [[armor]]. | |
| − | + | Many of the [[apostles]] faced trying times after the Master's mortal sojourn. There was much work to be about concerning Father's business. There were many apostles who had faced [[painful]] agonizing [[deaths]] as had [[the Master]], and still I say, their mortal hardships were indeed [[stepping stones]] to increased spiritual [[learning]] [[strength]] in that spiritual [[armor]]. All, save one, learned from the Master that hard times were but a lesson to the next spiritual level. That [[sorrowful]] [[soul]] we know as [[Judas]], yes, looked upon his hardships as personal [[attacks]] upon him by either Father, or his fellows. | |
| − | + | Judas did not receive the [[training]] by his earthly [[parents]] that in [[life]] terrible things happen and that we must either battle, brainstorm or [[pray]] to [[endure]]. Judas only received a spoiled shield from his parents. Such as these are not [[iniquitous]] individuals so much as they are [[confused]] and somewhat [[slothful]] in their efforts to [[persevere]] to be made stronger when beaten instead of being broken by it all. Judas was truly afraid to allow the Master's [[chastisement]] for it meant Judas had made mistakes. Judas' [[love]] of [[self]] would not allow himself to be corrected spiritually. His [[background]] was [[sheltered]] from those harsh elements, certainly, but also, those educational elements we all require, yes. In this, Judas was [[cowardly]]. | |
| − | + | [[The Master]], however, was faced with a most bitter cup before Him. He could have gladly fled from it. He could have certainly been [[King]] had He desired it so. He could have accepted his [[Sovereignty]] over [[Nebadon]] without that bitter cup and yet, his words were always... my Father's will be done. In Father's will, there are [[eternal]] lessons, there are hard lessons, and there is [[truth]]. And, any one of you could choose to flee this truth in favor of soothing a bruised [[ego]] or a bad self [[perception]]. | |
| − | + | In your [[acceptance]] or [[rejection]] of Father's [[light]], each one of you have experienced hardships and these have not broken you but have made you stronger in [[character]] and [[soul]] building. How wonderful it is that you choose to [[accept]] the full [[Urantian]] experience instead of being like [[Judas]], who would only accept those [[good]] things of life that would uplift his [[self]] [[perception]] and make him [[satisfied]] with himself. This self satisfaction is closing off an end to learning. | |
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| + | One who [[embraces]] the full [[experience]] chooses to [[express]] those words of [[our Master]]... Your will be done and in that there is [[strength]] for whatever your spiritual [[path]] holds. Be not afraid of a little [[self]] [[discipline]] or perhaps allowing a little nudge from Father. In your trying times therein' are those spiritual lessons that you can spiritually advance. | ||
===Closing=== | ===Closing=== | ||
| − | + | My friends, our [[goal]] for this week would be to not [[worry]] about [[self]] [[protection]] or [[defense]], but to be willing to [[embrace]] the full Urantian experience as [[Thomas]] had. He was at times not [[happy]] with this, but, always was he constant in his [[decision]]. Allow Father to aid in your [[comfort]] without your help. My [[love]] is always with you. Until next week, [[Shalom]]. | |
| − | My friends, our goal for this week would be to not worry about self protection or defense, but to be willing to embrace the full Urantian experience as [[Thomas]] had. He was at times not happy with this, but, always was he constant in his decision. Allow Father to aid in your comfort without your help. My love is always with you. Until next week, [[Shalom]]. | ||
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[[Category: Abraham]] | [[Category: Abraham]] | ||
[[Category: Nina]] | [[Category: Nina]] | ||
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[[Category: 1998]] | [[Category: 1998]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:13, 1 February 2013
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Topic: Accepting or Rejecting Full Urantian Experience
Group: Woods Cross TeaM
Facilitators
Teacher: Abraham
TR: Nina
Session
Opening
I am ABRAHAM. Greetings and welcome my friends. How wonderful it is to see you in support of one another. What a beautiful fruit we harvest from the garden of the Brotherhood.
Lesson
Many in this mission our Correcting Time crave to do grand things, accomplish seemingly difficult tasks. Their motives are acceptable and their intentions are understood. How grateful we are when we can witness many individuals in team work for accomplishment of one small goal. How pure is that goal. How obvious is the intention of this group to be within Father’s will.
Definitely, do you possess such a wonderful aspect to your group personality? It is obvious that comfort exists here in the group. Individuals are willing to allow their true selves to be known. Even with the faults of the apostles Peter and Thomas their personality traits were at times annoying, and yet, their comfort to be their true selves was always apparent because of their particular group unity.
As we learn about the Master's chosen apostles, we see that most have endured some particular hardship. Even the Master himself, had been made to face extraordinary pain. Some say life is cruel and we say... yes, we agree, life can be filled with unending hardships and yet, each hardship has added a particular design to our spiritual armor.
Many of the apostles faced trying times after the Master's mortal sojourn. There was much work to be about concerning Father's business. There were many apostles who had faced painful agonizing deaths as had the Master, and still I say, their mortal hardships were indeed stepping stones to increased spiritual learning strength in that spiritual armor. All, save one, learned from the Master that hard times were but a lesson to the next spiritual level. That sorrowful soul we know as Judas, yes, looked upon his hardships as personal attacks upon him by either Father, or his fellows.
Judas did not receive the training by his earthly parents that in life terrible things happen and that we must either battle, brainstorm or pray to endure. Judas only received a spoiled shield from his parents. Such as these are not iniquitous individuals so much as they are confused and somewhat slothful in their efforts to persevere to be made stronger when beaten instead of being broken by it all. Judas was truly afraid to allow the Master's chastisement for it meant Judas had made mistakes. Judas' love of self would not allow himself to be corrected spiritually. His background was sheltered from those harsh elements, certainly, but also, those educational elements we all require, yes. In this, Judas was cowardly.
The Master, however, was faced with a most bitter cup before Him. He could have gladly fled from it. He could have certainly been King had He desired it so. He could have accepted his Sovereignty over Nebadon without that bitter cup and yet, his words were always... my Father's will be done. In Father's will, there are eternal lessons, there are hard lessons, and there is truth. And, any one of you could choose to flee this truth in favor of soothing a bruised ego or a bad self perception.
In your acceptance or rejection of Father's light, each one of you have experienced hardships and these have not broken you but have made you stronger in character and soul building. How wonderful it is that you choose to accept the full Urantian experience instead of being like Judas, who would only accept those good things of life that would uplift his self perception and make him satisfied with himself. This self satisfaction is closing off an end to learning.
One who embraces the full experience chooses to express those words of our Master... Your will be done and in that there is strength for whatever your spiritual path holds. Be not afraid of a little self discipline or perhaps allowing a little nudge from Father. In your trying times therein' are those spiritual lessons that you can spiritually advance.
Closing
My friends, our goal for this week would be to not worry about self protection or defense, but to be willing to embrace the full Urantian experience as Thomas had. He was at times not happy with this, but, always was he constant in his decision. Allow Father to aid in your comfort without your help. My love is always with you. Until next week, Shalom.
