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What a wondrous [[journey]] you are embarking upon! It is as if the [[portals]] of your eyes are opening to the [[spiritual]] realm, and you are seeing all the [[beauty]] and the [[goodness]] and the [[joy]] and the wonder that is yours to partake of as children of the spirit. This is one small byproduct of [[prayer]]. Is it, indeed not a [[glorious]] byproduct, indeed? ([[Amen]]. Yes.)

What a wondrous [[journey]] you are embarking upon! It is as if the [[portals]] of your eyes are opening to the [[spiritual]] realm, and you are seeing all the [[beauty]] and the [[goodness]] and the [[joy]] and the wonder that is yours to partake of as children of the spirit. This is one small byproduct of [[prayer]]. Is it, indeed not a [[glorious]] byproduct, indeed? ([[Amen]]. Yes.)

Student: Welmek, I've noticed over the last few weeks, starting when you introduced the [[topic]] of [[prayer]], a pretty [[radical]] [[transformation]] in how I am experiencing life. It's a [[distillation]] [[process]] that has let go of a lot of irrelevant things. And remaining is, essentially, the [[fatherhood of God]], the brotherhood of man, and loving [[service]] to my brothers and sisters in a manner in which [[Michael]], or [[Jesus]], and the [[Mother Spirit]], would provide.

Student: Welmek, I've noticed over the last few weeks, starting when you introduced the [[topic]] of [[prayer]], a pretty [[radical]] [[transformation]] in how I am experiencing life. It's a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distillation distillation] [[process]] that has let go of a lot of irrelevant things. And remaining is, essentially, the [[fatherhood of God]], the brotherhood of man, and loving [[service]] to my brothers and sisters in a manner in which [[Michael]], or [[Jesus]], and the [[Mother Spirit]], would provide.

And, in that sense of [[awareness]], what's come through is a recollection about what you said of [[prayer]] as being a [[communication]], a [[connection]], and an activation of the energies in the entire [[universe]] that can be brought to bear on whatever situation is on the screen at that time. And in that, the successful-ness and the activation of the will of the Father is most likely to happen, because the [[technique]] or the [[thinking]] [[process]] is strictly from the purest place.

And, in that sense of [[awareness]], what's come through is a recollection about what you said of [[prayer]] as being a [[communication]], a [[connection]], and an activation of the energies in the entire [[universe]] that can be brought to bear on whatever situation is on the screen at that time. And in that, the successful-ness and the activation of the will of the Father is most likely to happen, because the [[technique]] or the [[thinking]] [[process]] is strictly from the purest place.

Student: Yes, your words ring very true in my [[heart]]. I understand your answer. Thank you for that. (You are most welcome).

Student: Yes, your words ring very true in my [[heart]]. I understand your answer. Thank you for that. (You are most welcome).

Student: Welmek, I'd like to add something to this [[process]], based on what you said a couple of minutes ago. I'm remembering that it's only very, very recently that this state of spiritizing is part of me as much as it is. And that the [[process]] I had to go through was a very long and drawn out letting go of [[everything]] I had done in the [[past]] - focusing on developing myself. And basically [[detoxing]] from that approach, while starting all over again at the bottom of the [[faith]] in God as [[the Father]], and all of the variations of that, through [[Michael]] and Jesus and Mother and [[the teachers]], and so forth. I noticed that.

Student: Welmek, I'd like to add something to this [[process]], based on what you said a couple of minutes ago. I'm remembering that it's only very, very recently that this state of spiritizing is part of me as much as it is. And that the [[process]] I had to go through was a very long and drawn out letting go of [[everything]] I had done in the [[past]] - focusing on developing myself. And basically [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detoxification detoxing] from that approach, while starting all over again at the bottom of the [[faith]] in God as [[the Father]], and all of the variations of that, through [[Michael]] and Jesus and Mother and [[the teachers]], and so forth. I noticed that.

And the other part that I noticed was that the recommendations and the [[habit]] of a lot of people and the beings that I have been hearing have been around loving the Father and the [[Mother Spirit]]. I noticed during quite a bit of this period of time I didn't really [[feel]] that. I recognized intellectually how important it was to feel it. So I kept on [[practicing]] it, as if I felt it. And I would like to report that it's just a very, very short time that I've begun to be able to truly feel that love. And that the [[love]] is activated through the [[power]] of this process of [[prayer]] and [[worship]].

And the other part that I noticed was that the recommendations and the [[habit]] of a lot of people and the beings that I have been hearing have been around loving the Father and the [[Mother Spirit]]. I noticed during quite a bit of this period of time I didn't really [[feel]] that. I recognized intellectually how important it was to feel it. So I kept on [[practicing]] it, as if I felt it. And I would like to report that it's just a very, very short time that I've begun to be able to truly feel that love. And that the [[love]] is activated through the [[power]] of this process of [[prayer]] and [[worship]].

Student: Welmek, the question that comes to mind: All the love and power of the universe, I know it can change things here in an instant. Yet it seems only our prayers can really bring about this change. I am having a difficult time understanding this concept. In my heart I do know the answer. I would like you to speak about it, if you would.

Student: Welmek, the question that comes to mind: All the love and power of the universe, I know it can change things here in an instant. Yet it seems only our prayers can really bring about this change. I am having a difficult time understanding this concept. In my heart I do know the answer. I would like you to speak about it, if you would.

Welmek: You well know the evolutionary nature of the growth of spiritual awareness for a planet and for the individual. This is part of the Father's plan for the worlds of time and space. And while it is true the Creators could step in and instantaneously change this world; you, my friends, are given a great opportunity to participate in the outworking of the evolutionary plan, both on an individual and collective basis. While it may seem to be a struggle, and even be discouraging at times because you do not see progress, that is not the point. The validity of the exercise comes in building this deep, strong, flexible, spiritual foundation that grows very slowly over time and gives each individual the opportunity to participate, as they grow more in spirit accordance with the plans and the over-workings of the Supreme Being.

Welmek: You well know the [[evolutionary]] nature of the [[growth]] of spiritual awareness for a planet and for the individual. This is part of the Father's plan for [[the worlds]] of [[time and space]]. And while it is true the Creators could step in and instantaneously change this world; you, my friends, are given a great opportunity to [[participate]] in the outworking of the evolutionary plan, both on an [[individual]] and [[collective]] basis. While it may seem to be a struggle, and even be discouraging at times because you do not see [[progress]], that is not the point. The validity of the [[exercise]] comes in building this deep, strong, flexible, spiritual [[foundation]] that grows very slowly over time and gives each individual the opportunity to participate, as they grow more in spirit accordance with the plans and the over-workings of the [[Supreme Being]].

So, as you ponder this answer, I encourage you to think about the evolving Supreme, and reread in your text the function and the over-control and the reason for this to be so. And you will see more of the divine wisdom as to why this evolutionary plan is so important. Does this answer your question?

So, as you ponder this answer, I [[encourage]] you to think about the [[evolving Supreme]], and reread in [[your text]] the function and the [[overcontrol]] and the reason for this to be so. And you will see more of the divine [[wisdom]] as to why this evolutionary plan is so important. Does this answer your question?

Student: Yes, it does. Thank you very much.

Student: Yes, it does. Thank you very much.

Student: Welmek, I'm in this echo of R.'s quandary, because center most in my mind for the last two weeks, because prayer seemed in one way so new, the nature of the spirit you are revealing to us, at times, strikes me as really, really strange. And I pondered it, what is this mechanism that enables Michael, in any way, shape or form, love someone more. And I came to that same conclusion that enables me to participate. And I accept on faith what both you and Michael have told us, that it does work - because, as you say, the results in an objective sense are not there. That I trust further what the text says that the nature of divinity is something called sharing, which is maybe why God has this whole universe, to begin with.

Student: Welmek, I'm in this echo of R.'s [[quandary]], because center most in my mind for the last two weeks, because [[prayer]] seemed in one way so new, the nature of the spirit you are [[revealing]] to us, at times, strikes me as really, really [[strange]]. And I pondered it, what is this [[mechanism]] that enables Michael, in any way, shape or form, love someone more. And I came to that same conclusion that enables me to participate. And I [[accept]] on [[faith]] what both you and Michael have told us, that it does work - because, as you say, the results in an objective sense are not there. That I trust further what [[the text]] says that the nature of [[divinity]] is something called [[sharing]], which is maybe why God has this whole universe, to begin with.

Welmek: My dear friend, you are emerging from the shadow of your basic evolutionary nature. You are coming into the reality of life in the spirit; and as you say, it is new. It is different, challenging, and strange and an yet exciting and wonderful experience all at once. You are being acclimated to a new reality. And so it is quite understandable that it would all seem to be somewhat disorienting, strange, foreign, at first.

Welmek: My dear friend, you are emerging from the [[shadow]] of your basic evolutionary [[nature]]. You are coming into the [[reality]] of life in the [[spirit]]; and as you say, it is new. It is [[different]], challenging, and strange and an yet exciting and wonderful experience all at once. You are being [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acclimation acclimated] to a new reality. And so it is quite understandable that it would all seem to be somewhat disorienting, strange, foreign, at first.

But as your faith grows, and as you begin to see more with the eyes of the spirit, you will see more of the subtleties of the workings of the spirit. Your spiritual vision will become more finely tuned, your senses more richly honed to the subtleties of the spirit. You will find your senses to be magnified, as it were, to these subtle impressions that grow and weave through you.

But as your [[faith]] [[grows]], and as you begin to see more with the eyes of the spirit, you will see more of the [[subtleties]] of the workings of the spirit. Your spiritual [[vision]] will become more finely [[tuned]], your [[senses]] more richly honed to the subtleties of the spirit. You will find your senses to be [[magnified]], as it were, to these subtle impressions that grow and [[weave]] through you.

You are in a time of transition and integration of the new, with that which you have experienced. This is a great time of discovery. And it is even, I would say, more compelling, because it is happening at the level of the material realm, whereas some of your brothers and sisters must awaken on the morontia spheres to experience what you are now partaking of as you live your life in the spirit.

You are in a time of [[transition]] and [[integration]] of the new, with that which you have experienced. This is a great time of [[discovery]]. And it is even, I would say, more compelling, because it is happening at the level of the [[material]] realm, whereas some of your brothers and sisters must awaken on the [[morontia]] spheres to experience what you are now partaking of as you live your life in the spirit.

Enjoy this time in your life, my friend. It will be unique in the whole universal career that awaits you, this being awakening. The spiritual rebirth in a mortal of time of space is the most wonderful awakening there is.

Enjoy this [[time]] in your life, my friend. It will be [[unique]] in the whole [[Ascension Career|universal career]] that awaits you, this being [[awakening]]. The spiritual rebirth in a mortal of time of space is the most wonderful awakening there is.

I honor that which you have accomplished, and look forward to that which you will see unfolding within you. (Pause) Are there any more comments or questions before we conclude this evening?

I honor that which you have accomplished, and look forward to that which you will see [[unfolding]] within you. (Pause) Are there any more comments or questions before we conclude this evening?

Student: Welmek, do you have any suggestions on introducing this wonderful thing called prayer, any suggestions to introduce it to members of family or friends - people who are, essentially, unaware or in some cases skeptical and maybe non-believing. I want so much to share this with folks that are close to me, and find it very difficult to do that; although I pray for that, whether they know it or not. And sometimes I just want so much for them to have this wonderful gift and tool to use in their daily lives. Do you have anything to suggest on this?

Student: Welmek, do you have any suggestions on introducing this wonderful thing called [[prayer]], any suggestions to introduce it to members of [[family]] or [[friends]] - people who are, essentially, unaware or in some cases [[skeptical]] and maybe non-believing. I want so much to share this with folks that are close to me, and find it very difficult to do that; although I pray for that, whether they know it or not. And sometimes I just want so much for them to have this wonderful gift and [[tool]] to use in their daily lives. Do you have anything to suggest on this?

Welmek: When you engage in conversation with them, before speaking with them, bring in prayer an idea that you would appreciate an opportunity to share these ideas of spirit with them. Make an appeal, and then begin to talk with them as you would normally do - being mindful in your speaking of being led by your spirit. And practice this many times, and wait and see how the conversation meanders; and when you feel so inspired, then the time will be to share more of what you have experienced on your own with them.

Welmek: When you engage in [[conversation]] with them, before speaking with them, bring in [[prayer]] an [[idea]] that you would appreciate an [[opportunity]] to [[share]] these ideas of spirit with them. Make an [[appeal]], and then begin to talk with them as you would normally do - being mindful in your speaking of being led by your spirit. And [[practice]] this many times, and wait and see how the conversation meanders; and when you feel so [[inspired]], then the time will be to share more of what you have experienced on your own with them.

This may take several attempts, and I do not want you to be discouraged when, after the first, second or third or fourth time, it does not seem to work. All the time that you hold this focus in all of your conversations will you be adding that spiritual connection from your mind into theirs. And you can make an appeal to their inner spirit before you engage in conversation with them; that your spirit and their spirit can communicate one with the other. And allow some time to elapse before you speak, and thereby be assured that more of this spiritual connection is well grounded.

This may take several attempts, and I do not want you to be discouraged when, after the first, second or third or fourth time, it does not seem to work. All the time that you hold this [[focus]] in all of your conversations will you be adding that spiritual [[connection]] from your mind into theirs. And you can make an appeal to their [[Ta|inner spirit]] before you engage in conversation with them; that your spirit and their spirit can communicate one with the other. And allow some time to elapse before you speak, and thereby be [[assured]] that more of this spiritual connection is well grounded.

At this level of your engagement with them at the spirit, you will find that what you say will flow more effortlessly, and you will not be so concerned about trying to convince them about the validity of what you speak. They will sense a dynamism within you of the spirit - at some level - and in time their conscious mind will respond. So I ask that you be patient as you try this; and see it emerge over the course of several weeks, as opposed to the course of several conversations. Do you understand? (Yes, thank you.) Does this help? (Yes, it does.)

At this level of your engagement with them at the [[spirit]], you will find that what you say will flow more effortlessly, and you will not be so concerned about trying to convince them about the validity of what you speak. They will sense a [[dynamism]] within you of the spirit - at some level - and in time their [[conscious]] mind will respond. So I ask that you be patient as you try this; and see it emerge over the [[course]] of several weeks, as opposed to the course of several conversations. Do you understand? (Yes, thank you.) Does this help? (Yes, it does.)

===Closing===

===Closing===

My friends, what we are embarked upon is a very enriched course of study. You are using your mind in new and improved ways. And so I encourage you to be not discouraged if your attempts to be prayerful are not as optimal as you would like. There are still many habits of the past that are still to be weeded out of your being.

My friends, what we are embarked upon is a very enriched [[course]] of [[study]]. You are using your mind in new and improved ways. And so I [[encourage]] you to be not discouraged if your attempts to be prayerful are not as optimal as you would like. There are still many [[habits]] of the past that are still to be weeded out of your being.

And so be patient with yourselves, and try to be in this state of prayer fullness as much as possible. Do not be discouraged if your other thoughts get the better of you. Simply acknowledge them and return your focus as best you can to the realm of spirit. In time, you will feel this environment of prayerfulness grow within you. All we ask is that you try. Your spirit will guide you. It will lead you more assuredly into deeper realms of spiritual communication. Know that any attempt you make is honored and accepted and loved and appreciated. Good evening.

And so be patient with yourselves, and try to be in this state of [[prayer]] fullness as much as possible. Do not be discouraged if your other [[thoughts]] get the better of you. Simply acknowledge them and return your [[focus]] as best you can to the realm of spirit. In time, you will feel this environment of prayerfulness grow within you. All we ask is that you try. Your spirit will [[guide]] you. It will lead you more assuredly into deeper realms of spiritual [[communication]]. Know that any attempt you make is [[honored]] and accepted and loved and [[appreciated]]. Good evening.

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