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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Faith]]'''''====

===='''''[[Faith]]'''''====

Now, what is [[faith]]? What is meant when we use the word symbol, "faith"? Faith is like an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbilical_cord umbilical cord] to [[the Father]], to higher [[universe]] [[reality]]. Faith is also like an outstretched hand reaching upward toward [[security]], [[hope]], and [[trust]]. Faith is the living spiritual [[connection]] between you, as a mortal reaching upward, and the Father's secure [[love]] reaching downward. Faith, then, is always there but it remains up to the mortal person to take hold of his faith and to use in their lives.

Now, what is [[faith]]? What is meant when we use the word symbol, "faith"? Faith is like an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbilical_cord umbilical cord] to [[the Father]], to higher [[universe]] [[reality]]. Faith is also like an outstretched hand reaching upward toward [[security]], [[hope]], and [[trust]]. Faith is the living spiritual [[connection]] between you, as a mortal reaching upward, and the Father's secure [[love]] reaching downward. Faith, then, is always there but it remains up to the mortal person to take hold of his faith and to use in their lives.

Faith is like a lifeline into the realms of [[peace]]. When you utilize your faith, when you [[exercise]] your faith ability, what you are doing is bringing higher peace, security, and trust into the present [[moment]]. When you are faced with a [[disaster]] or seeming disaster, it requires faith to look past the present [[moment]] and to bring peace down from the higher realms of [[consciousness]], the [[superconsciousness]], into the present time and present consciousness. When all [[things]] worldly crumble around you, do you despair and give up [[hope]] or do you rather exercise your faith and trust in God knowing that his [[love]] and [[purpose]] will lead you through any temporal disaster? Can you then bring this greater peace down into your being and therefore be calm and equalized in your [[reactions]] and in your [[thinking]]?

Faith is like a lifeline into the realms of [[peace]]. When you utilize your faith, when you [[exercise]] your faith ability, what you are doing is bringing higher peace, security, and trust into the present [[moment]]. When you are faced with a [[disaster]] or seeming disaster, it requires faith to look past the present [[moment]] and to bring peace down from the higher realms of [[consciousness]], the [[superconsciousness]], into the present time and present consciousness. When all [[things]] worldly crumble around you, do you despair and give up [[hope]] or do you rather exercise your faith and trust in God knowing that his [[love]] and [[purpose]] will lead you through any temporal disaster? Can you then bring this greater peace down into your being and therefore be calm and equalized in your [[reactions]] and in your [[thinking]]?

Q: Is there a [[difference]] between what you are saying and what the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Philosophy#Buddhist_Philosophy Buddhist philosophy] is?

Q: Is there a [[difference]] between what you are saying and what the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Philosophy#Buddhist_Philosophy Buddhist philosophy] is?

Ham: Yes there is a [[difference]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_philosophy Buddhist philosophy] emphasizes the turning away from the world and letting go of [[attachment]]. I am saying rather that there is a transfer of attachment from the world to [[God]] or [[spirit]]-[[faith]]. And this attachment, this new and greater attachment, is real and lasting. And yes, gradually, the [[spirit]] [[dominates]] the [[consciousness]] and directs the entire [[personality]] so that the person is increasingly identifying with the [[spirit]] and in effect merging with the spirit rather than trying to identify with the things of the world and mistakenly make them meaningful.

Ham: Yes there is a [[difference]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_philosophy Buddhist philosophy] emphasizes the turning away from the world and letting go of [[attachment]]. I am saying rather that there is a transfer of attachment from the world to [[God]] or [[spirit]]-[[faith]]. And this attachment, this new and greater attachment, is real and lasting. And yes, gradually, the [[spirit]] [[dominates]] the [[consciousness]] and directs the entire [[personality]] so that the person is increasingly identifying with the [[spirit]] and in effect merging with the spirit rather than trying to identify with the things of the world and mistakenly make them meaningful.

Q: If a [[discussion]] comes up of attachment to the world and desire, then the way to handle this is to talk about making a transfer of attachment from the world to God rather than emphasizing the need to let go of attachment to material things or things of this world.

Q: If a [[discussion]] comes up of attachment to the world and desire, then the way to handle this is to talk about making a transfer of attachment from the world to God rather than emphasizing the need to let go of attachment to material things or things of this world.

Q: I want to ask some things for some people.

Q: I want to ask some things for some people.

Q: Jim from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma Oklahoma] sent this letter of thanks from someone named Norman. {read quote}.

Q: Jim from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma Oklahoma] sent this letter of thanks from someone named Norman. {read quote}.

Ham: Norman, I am [[touched]] by your [[words]] and am sincerely [[grateful]] that you would feel moved to tell me these things. Your faith is growing and you are [[learning]] to walk in the higher ways every day.

Ham: Norman, I am [[touched]] by your [[words]] and am sincerely [[grateful]] that you would feel moved to tell me these things. Your faith is growing and you are [[learning]] to walk in the higher ways every day.

Q: Is there any [[chemistry|chemical]] or herbal thing that you know of that will help Earl's wife's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson's_disease Parkinson's disease] at this time and also would you give a message to Earl?

Q: Is there any [[chemistry|chemical]] or herbal thing that you know of that will help Earl's wife's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson's_disease Parkinson's disease] at this time and also would you give a message to Earl?

Ham: Son, this baffling disease is truly an [[opportunity]] for you both to grow in the [[spirit]] through the [[exercise]] of [[faith]] and [[trust]] in [[God]]. Your ever present devotion to Faye is a true testimonial to your great faith and love of God. Serving God through serving another of his children is in fact the highest privilege of [[human]] [[existence]]. Therefore, be strong, have courage, show your love openly and let go of any anger or unthinking frustration that can cloud your [[thinking]] and steer you in the wrong direction. Stay [[focus]]ed on your own spiritual growth. Your [[soul]] is like a garden that must be weeded, must be fed, must be given sunshine in the form of contact with the Father through spiritual [[meditation]]. Tend to this garden and you will find yourself feeling much better.

Ham: Son, this baffling disease is truly an [[opportunity]] for you both to grow in the [[spirit]] through the [[exercise]] of [[faith]] and [[trust]] in [[God]]. Your ever present devotion to Faye is a true testimonial to your great faith and love of God. Serving God through serving another of his children is in fact the highest privilege of [[human]] [[existence]]. Therefore, be strong, have courage, show your love openly and let go of any anger or unthinking frustration that can cloud your [[thinking]] and steer you in the wrong direction. Stay [[focus]]ed on your own spiritual growth. Your [[soul]] is like a garden that must be weeded, must be fed, must be given sunshine in the form of contact with the Father through spiritual [[meditation]]. Tend to this garden and you will find yourself feeling much better.