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Elyon (Jonathan TR): Greetings to you all, this is Elyon.

Elyon (Jonathan TR): Greetings to you all, this is Elyon.

Father, it is a great [[pleasure]] to witness your [[presence]] in each of these, your children, my [[friends]], embodied here on [[Urantia]]; to behold the [[faith]] commingling with your [[spirit]] [[presence]], to see the [[trust]], to witness the [[hope]], to be one granted permission to offer service to feed my fellows with increased understanding, the nourishment therefrom that builds the [[soul]]. I, though enhanced by [[morontia]] senses, am aware that each one here is increasing the ability to perceive your presence among one another and in oneself. May your blessings always be perceived and received by these, my friends.

Father, it is a great [[pleasure]] to witness your [[presence]] in each of these, your children, my [[friends]], embodied here on [[Urantia]]; to behold the [[faith]] commingling with your [[Ta|spirit presence]], to see the [[trust]], to witness the [[hope]], to be one granted permission to offer service to feed my fellows with increased [[understanding]], the nourishment therefrom that builds the [[soul]]. I, though enhanced by [[morontia]] senses, am aware that each one here is increasing the ability to perceive your presence among one another and in oneself. May your [[blessings]] always be perceived and received by these, my friends.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Today I would like to speak to you about [[conviction]]. [[Fear]] not for the rebellious [[midwayers]], those who were convicted, for it is true that each is now convicted and dedicated to the cause of bringing Urantia to [[Light and Life]], their [[original]] mission and goal before [[Caligastia]] instigated an alternate route to [[planetary]] [[destiny]].

Today I would like to speak to you about [[conviction]]. [[Fear]] not for the [[Rebel Midwayers|rebellious midwayers]], those who were convicted, for it is true that each is now convicted and [[dedicated]] to the cause of bringing Urantia to [[Light and Life]], their [[original]] mission and goal before [[Caligastia]] instigated an alternate route to [[planetary]] [[destiny]].

Every one of you has [[experience]]d the regret that follows behind the [[realization]] of [[error]], all within the larger [[context]] of the [[perception]] of what is true and real and how the error further hindered the advancement of [[truth]]. You have received instruction from many avenues encouraging you to recognize and overcome unnecessary [[guilt]] or regrets from past wrongs. All of you have experienced the [[love]] and close association of [[our Father]] after even having taken [[actions]] that you now realize were improper. You know the Father loves you unconditionally, seeks to minister to you continually, and will minister even more so during your errant episodes.

Every one of you has [[experience]]d the [[regret]] that follows behind the [[realization]] of [[error]], all within the larger [[context]] of the [[perception]] of what is true and real and how the error further hindered the advancement of [[truth]]. You have received instruction from many avenues encouraging you to recognize and overcome unnecessary [[guilt]] or regrets from past wrongs. All of you have experienced the [[love]] and close association of [[our Father]] after even having taken [[actions]] that you now realize were improper. You know the Father loves you unconditionally, seeks to minister to you continually, and will minister even more so during your errant episodes.

The [[midwayers]] have likewise experienced this as a [[collective]]. They have undergone great training. On most planets midwayers have a period of training that you could call boot camp where they can train under situations that are exercises prior to a true battle to gain the strength and the stamina, the keenness and alertness, necessary to confront the hardship ahead. Here on [[Urantia]] this was suspended, and your close associates, the midwayers, were faced with hitting the field with little or no training. Today they have emerged with purple hearts, victorious in seeking not only the [[truth]] but the truth of rectification and the value of correction and reestablishment. They have also discovered the secret of Supreme advancement, that all [[things]] do work together for the good to those who [[love]] [[God]].

The [[midwayers]] have likewise experienced this as a [[collective]]. They have undergone great [[training]]. On most planets midwayers have a period of training that you could call [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boot_camp boot camp] where they can train under situations that are [[exercises]] prior to a true battle to gain the [[strength]] and the [[stamina]], the keenness and alertness, necessary to confront the hardship ahead. Here on [[Urantia]] this was suspended, and your close associates, the midwayers, were faced with hitting the field with little or no training. Today they have emerged with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_hearts purple hearts], victorious in seeking not only the [[truth]] but the truth of rectification and the value of [[correction]] and reestablishment. They have also discovered the secret of [[Supreme]] advancement, that all [[things]] do work together for the [[good]] to those who [[love]] [[God]].

Hold strong everlastingly to your [[faith]] and [[trust]] in the ministry and overcare of [[the Father]] of all and the manifold [[ministering spirits]] that stand in ever-ready state to be of assistance. There are more supernals present throughout this [[local universe]] than there are flesh and blood creatures. You are amply attended to. Trust these personalities as you would a handrail in your [[ascent]].

Hold strong everlastingly to your [[faith]] and [[trust]] in the ministry and [[overcare]] of [[the Father]] of all and the manifold [[ministering spirits]] that stand in ever-ready state to be of [[assistance]]. There are more [[supernals]] present throughout this [[local universe]] than there are flesh and blood creatures. You are amply attended to. Trust these personalities as you would a handrail in your [[ascent]].

Today this world is rounding the corner toward a more [[spiritual]] age. To you the corner will appear gradual. To those like myself from a [[perspective]] and life experience above yours, that corner is sharper in perspective, and it is being turned. Your engineering, transportation, and exploration are reaching a limit of physical ability for this current time period. Though you wish you could take to the seas and discover new continents, the hurdle today is getting beyond the [[gravity]] pull of your [[planet]] and traveling to another world. Your [[science]] is not quite prepared as yet for this. Therefore, until greater advancements are made, your best avenue of [[discovery]] and of the advancement of civilization is the exploration of the [[Inner Life|inner realm]] of [[personality]], the inter-associative realm of fellowship with your kind and your close planetary associates, and that cherished personal relationship with the Father. You are aided by comforts that ought to contribute to your ability to pursue the near [[morontia]] and pre-morontia experiences while here on Urantia. With your efforts, with your conviction to pursue the deeper or higher spiritual life, you will bring in morontia sensibility and [[consciousness]] and reactivity. By reactivity I mean your ability to respond to your physical and social occurrences with an application that could be summed up succinctly as an [[action]] that is what [[Jesus]] would do.

Today this world is rounding the corner toward a more [[spiritual]] age. To you the corner will appear [[gradual]]. To those like myself from a [[perspective]] and life [[experience]] above yours, that corner is sharper in perspective, and it is being turned. Your engineering, transportation, and [[exploration]] are reaching a limit of physical [[ability]] for this current time period. Though you wish you could take to the [[seas]] and discover new continents, the hurdle today is getting beyond the [[gravity]] pull of your [[planet]] and traveling to another world. Your [[science]] is not quite [[prepared]] as yet for this. Therefore, until greater advancements are made, your best avenue of [[discovery]] and of the advancement of [[civilization]] is the exploration of the [[Inner Life|inner realm]] of [[personality]], the inter-associative realm of fellowship with your kind and your close planetary [[associates]], and that cherished personal [[relationship]] with [[the Father]]. You are aided by [[comforts]] that ought to contribute to your ability to pursue the near [[morontia]] and pre-morontia experiences while here on Urantia. With your efforts, with your conviction to pursue the deeper or higher spiritual life, you will bring in morontia sensibility and [[consciousness]] and reactivity. By reactivity I mean your ability to respond to your physical and social occurrences with an application that could be summed up succinctly as an [[action]] that is what [[Jesus]] would do.

It is an exciting time ahead. Michael loves this world. You know he loves them all, but Urantia does have a special spot in his [[heart]], for he dwelt upon this world. One day Urantia will stand in perfection. It will be a shrine to the overcoming of [[evil]] with [[good]]. It will be a testament to the emergence of Supreme values in spite of havoc and [[chaos]], and willful and deliberate [[rebellion]].

It is an exciting time ahead. Michael loves this world. You know he loves them all, but Urantia does have a special spot in his [[heart]], for he dwelt upon this world. One day Urantia will stand in perfection. It will be a [[shrine]] to the overcoming of [[evil]] with [[good]]. It will be a testament to the emergence of [[Supreme]] [[values]] in spite of havoc and [[chaos]], and willful and deliberate [[rebellion]].

Your [[education]] system will invite into the classroom a rehabilitated individual to witness to the youngsters. When this is done, the [[intention]] is that a real life experience speaks more deeply and more [[profound]]ly than any [[theory]], any rules of 'thou shalt not'. You are receiving such rehabilitated individuals as your midway cousins who can bequeath to you much of the [[insight]] they have gained. Treat them as your peers, as an older brother or sister, rather than as an instructor, a parent, or a coach. They prefer to be your comrades rather than your commanders.

Your [[education]] system will invite into the classroom a rehabilitated individual to witness to the youngsters. When this is done, the [[intention]] is that a real life experience speaks more deeply and more [[profound]]ly than any [[theory]], any rules of 'thou shalt not'. You are receiving such rehabilitated individuals as your midway cousins who can bequeath to you much of the [[insight]] they have gained. Treat them as your [[peers]], as an older brother or sister, rather than as an instructor, a [[parent]], or a coach. They prefer to be your [[comrades]] rather than your commanders.

When you have traveled extensively upon a world, you overcome the anxiety of stepping into a foreign [[culture]], the fears associated with ignorance and not knowing the [[behavior]]al patterns, the cultural requirements, the social standards. But soon with experience you realize the common [[humanity]] that ties all people together, the friendliness, the helpfulness, the curiosity. Today -- and I speak beyond the construction of your 24 hour measurement when I say today -- you are realizing the nationality of the midwayers. You are discovering another culture. Their [[language]], their [[manner]]isms, will be different, but you will find the commonality of two distinct orders of beings who originated on Urantia. Embrace them. Stand united with them.

When you have traveled extensively upon a world, you overcome the [[anxiety]] of stepping into a foreign [[culture]], the fears associated with ignorance and not knowing the [[behavior]]al patterns, the cultural requirements, the social standards. But soon with experience you realize the common [[humanity]] that ties all people together, the friendliness, the helpfulness, the [[curiosity]]. Today -- and I speak beyond the construction of your 24 hour measurement when I say today -- you are realizing the nationality of the [[midwayers]]. You are discovering another [[culture]]. Their [[language]], their [[manner]]isms, will be different, but you will find the commonality of two distinct orders of beings who originated on Urantia. [[Embrace]] them. Stand united with them.

That is all.

That is all.

Veronica (Gerdean): Patient patrons of [[pattern]], pastel petals of perfection strewn around the ground gathered together as potpourri, fragrant in your [[diversity]] and your ways: We gladly gather you into our company and make of you a poultice to salve the wounds of your [[relationship]] with your most [[intimate]] kin.

Veronica (Gerdean): Patient patrons of [[pattern]], pastel petals of [[perfection]] strewn around the ground gathered together as potpourri, fragrant in your [[diversity]] and your ways: We gladly gather you into our company and make of you a poultice to [[salve]] the wounds of your [[relationship]] with your most [[intimate]] kin.

'Human associations' is a class you have attended in attempting to understand each other as [[creature]]s in this [[human]] species. You have still a ways to go until you have mastered your lessons in the brotherhood of man, but you will be attended and assisted in your appreciation of relationship as you begin to perceive the [[presence]] and association of your cousins, our precious planetary aids who present themselves to you and to us as participants in this pageantry of advancing perfection. [[Joy|Joyousness]] is upon us, and the work has commenced. Bring now together your [[tools]], your [[perceptions]], your human [[experiences]], and add them to the mix, to the large vat of experience that will preserve the flavor of your lives and nourish your growth.

'Human associations' is a class you have attended in attempting to understand each other as [[creature]]s in this [[human]] species. You have still a ways to go until you have mastered your lessons in the [[brotherhood of man]], but you will be attended and assisted in your appreciation of [[relationship]] as you begin to perceive the [[presence]] and association of your cousins, our precious planetary aids who present themselves to you and to us as participants in this [[pageantry]] of advancing perfection. [[Joy|Joyousness]] is upon us, and the work has commenced. Bring now together your [[tools]], your [[perceptions]], your human [[experiences]], and add them to the mix, to the large vat of experience that will preserve the flavor of your lives and nourish your growth.

I am Veronica. I am pleased to have an opportunity to present my words to you for your pondering.

I am Veronica. I am pleased to have an opportunity to present my words to you for your pondering.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Gerdean: Elyon, I'm wondering about [[Beelzebub]]. Wasn't he a bit of a stinker? I appreciate what you said about midwayers being assimilated and having conviction. Others [[wonder]] about this, too. If someone built a rehabilitation center in one's neighborhood, it's a concern.

Gerdean: Elyon, I'm wondering about [[Beelzebub]]. Wasn't he a bit of a stinker? I appreciate what you said about [[midwayers]] being [[assimilated]] and having conviction. Others [[wonder]] about this, too. If someone built a rehabilitation center in one's neighborhood, it's a concern.

Elyon (Jonathan): I understand. I am sympathetic to your concerns as I have witnessed several rebellious realms in [[Nebadon]], and have seen the effects, both good and deleterious. Beelzebub did promote and perpetuate much errantry. If I may put it into a bigger perspective, [[Lucifer]] and [[Satan]] undertook far more nefarious schemes than Beelzebub had even the [[power]] to accomplish. Beelzebub falls more in the category of a juvenile delinquent than a professional criminal. His deviancy over the long term has been easier to counsel and to rehabilitate. You are receiving [[word]] that midwayers are being reinstated. You have long beforehand received word that [[Lucifer]] had not. Therefore ones like Beelzebub ought to be given the [[chance]] to reestablish standing, [[forgiveness]], as in the parable of the prodigal.

Elyon (Jonathan): I [[understand]]. I am [[sympathetic]] to your concerns as I have witnessed several rebellious realms in [[Nebadon]], and have seen the effects, both good and deleterious. Beelzebub did promote and perpetuate much errantry. If I may put it into a bigger [[perspective]], [[Lucifer]] and [[Satan]] undertook far more [[nefarious]] schemes than Beelzebub had even the [[power]] to accomplish. Beelzebub falls more in the category of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juvenile_delinquent juvenile delinquent] than a professional [[criminal]]. His deviancy over the long term has been easier to [[counsel]] and to rehabilitate. You are receiving [[word]] that midwayers are being reinstated. You have long beforehand received word that [[Lucifer]] had not. Therefore ones like Beelzebub ought to be given the [[chance]] to reestablish standing, [[forgiveness]], as in the [[The prodigal son|parable of the prodigal]].

One other addition, it is simple for a child to [[trust]] a parent; it is simple for each of you to trust [[Michael]], but there is a depth of [[faith]] and [[goodness]] which comes about in learning to trust one who is re-establishing and rehabilitating new and old [[behavior]]s.

One other addition, it is simple for a child to [[trust]] a parent; it is simple for each of you to trust [[Michael]], but there is a depth of [[faith]] and [[goodness]] which comes about in learning to trust one who is re-establishing and rehabilitating new and old [[behavior]]s.