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There will still be human leaders, certainly, but you are on the edge of being aware of a much greater reality. You are coming into contact with a new and greater world. Like the explorers of old who braved the seas and landed in a new world, so have you my friends braved the seas of doubt and the storms of unbelief to set foot in a new and greater world. Indeed, you are becoming as ambassadors from our world to yours.- [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2001-07-22-Bigger_World#Exploration.2C_New_Age Ham]
There will still be human leaders, certainly, but you are on the edge of being aware of a much greater reality. You are coming into contact with a new and greater world. Like the explorers of old who braved the seas and landed in a new world, so have you my friends braved the seas of doubt and the storms of unbelief to set foot in a new and greater world. Indeed, you are becoming as ambassadors from our world to yours.- [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2001-07-22-Bigger_World#Exploration.2C_New_Age Ham]
==Marriage==
Most of you understand the complexity of the marital union. There are so many new things to become accustomed to. There are habits and behaviors your partner has that you cannot possibly comprehend as to why. A true marriage takes continuous maintenance, communication, and a willingness to see one's own mistakes. A healthy marriage does not point out one another's faults, but stands in commitment to assisting a spouse with understanding and honesty, heartfelt genuine honesty, not as a superior individual who knows more but one who is willing to be open to new possibilities.
Persons enter marriage with expectations and there is no doubt all have faced great disappointment, but also there is tremendous growth and lasting bonds of friendship. There is a particular joy you can only receive from a committed, healthful marriage. There is the promise that you are not alone in the world to face everyday harsh realities. You have a place where you feel safe to be who you really are and to know you are very much loved. In a good marriage you are allowed mistakes; you are allowed to grow from them; you have the support of one another instead of the ridicule you might find in other relationships.
The non-reality you show a prospective spouse to win their affections passes away as the reality of seeing who your partner really is becomes clear. This is where real work begins. A good marriage, of course, always puts Father first and tries to view every situation through spiritual eyes. This is not to say there will not be disagreements or even arguments, hurt feelings, etc. We must be firstly committed to Father before we can commit to one another, yes. With any healthy marriage there is sacrifice, there is a giving and receiving, compromise.
There will be those difficulties that arise and many will not be able to endure. Many have not the faith nor commitment to stay the course. This is to be expected. Realize though the benefits from compromising, giving and receiving and sacrifice are required to show forth any fruit. How much are you willing to release so you can receive?
A marriage is centered around the entire family, not just one person--all are considered--all are taken care of. What is your role in this union? Father does not ask you to give all that you have, but more perhaps asks--give all that you are. Be willing to lose self for His sake so that He may make you more than you are. Yes. - [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2001-07-23-The_Marriage_Begins Abraham]
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