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Group: Greetings.

Group: Greetings.

TOMAS: I am [[happy]] to be here with you today as the heavenly [[chorus]] sings, "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_Nowell Noel, Noel]" in [[anticipation]] and appreciation of our [[joys]] of [[Christmas|the season]].

TOMAS: I am [[happy]] to be here with you today as the heavenly [[chorus]] sings, "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_Nowell Noel, Noel]" in [[anticipation]] and appreciation of our [[joys]] of [[Christmas|the season]].

We have enjoyed your party today, and [[Celestial Artisans|the artisans]] who have come by to [[observe]] your representations have twittered among themselves with delight at your precious and prosaic approach to [[creative]] [[divinity]]. Crease not in your efforts to [[understand]] and, indeed, to convey those [[values]] and realities which you perceive to be your [[destiny]] and your birthright, for your [[perceptions]], as they are acted upon, are experiential and a training ground for your enlarging perceptions.

We have enjoyed your party today, and [[Celestial Artisans|the artisans]] who have come by to [[observe]] your representations have twittered among themselves with delight at your precious and prosaic approach to [[creative]] [[divinity]]. Crease not in your efforts to [[understand]] and, indeed, to convey those [[values]] and realities which you perceive to be your [[destiny]] and your birthright, for your [[perceptions]], as they are acted upon, are experiential and a training ground for your enlarging perceptions.

TOMAS: Your request is noted and I will remind us all that through the requests and indeed, the deep heart-felt [[prayers]] of many, the many believers who languished in spiritual [[isolation]], those prayers which were sent up individually resulted in the accelerated arrival of [[the Teachers|we teachers]] and [[Correcting Time]] as an [[emergency]] measure to assist [[Urantia]], so your requests are not overlooked. Indeed, it behooves you all, us all, to take our concerns and [[earnest]] desires to [[Our Father]] for His judgment, for all things in [[time and space]] are in accordance with His will.

TOMAS: Your request is noted and I will remind us all that through the requests and indeed, the deep heart-felt [[prayers]] of many, the many believers who languished in spiritual [[isolation]], those prayers which were sent up individually resulted in the accelerated arrival of [[the Teachers|we teachers]] and [[Correcting Time]] as an [[emergency]] measure to assist [[Urantia]], so your requests are not overlooked. Indeed, it behooves you all, us all, to take our concerns and [[earnest]] desires to [[Our Father]] for His judgment, for all things in [[time and space]] are in accordance with His will.

===='''''[[Prayer]]'''''====

===='''''[[Prayer]]'''''====

Mrs. M: In speaking about [[prayers]] and [[effective prayer]]s, I have been [[wondering]] how I can make more effective my prayers for Gary. You know Gary -- and many people in this group know Gary -- who put in my patio, who might have to have a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidney_transplantation kidney transplant] and is so very young, and I've been deeply moved by his concern and have turned it over to the people in the group here and was wondering, perhaps -- I did tell his mother, now that I understand this condition as stated in [[the Book]] -- that you told the person that you're praying for them, and is there any other thing I can do? I've asked many good praying people. Have you any other suggestions as to how we can be more effective when somebody strikes us as being such a very special person, in our praying?

Mrs. M: In speaking about [[prayers]] and [[effective prayer]]s, I have been [[wondering]] how I can make more effective my prayers for Gary. You know Gary -- and many people in this group know Gary -- who put in my patio, who might have to have a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidney_transplantation kidney transplant] and is so very young, and I've been deeply moved by his concern and have turned it over to the people in the group here and was wondering, perhaps -- I did tell his mother, now that I understand this condition as stated in [[the Book]] -- that you told the person that you're praying for them, and is there any other thing I can do? I've asked many good praying people. Have you any other suggestions as to how we can be more effective when somebody strikes us as being such a very special person, in our praying?

TOMAS: Yes, and no, for you have already garnered much of the [[truth]] about [[effective prayer]]. To advise, to [[share]] with that [[individual]] for whom you are praying is helpful, as that opens the door for them to [[understand]] that their plight is not one which has gone unnoticed, that there are other connected [[individuals]] who are pulling for him or her as the case may be.

TOMAS: Yes, and no, for you have already garnered much of the [[truth]] about [[effective prayer]]. To advise, to [[share]] with that [[individual]] for whom you are praying is helpful, as that opens the door for them to [[understand]] that their plight is not one which has gone unnoticed, that there are other connected [[individuals]] who are pulling for him or her as the case may be.

To [[devote]] quality time in [[stillness]] with [[the Father]], to take the love of the Father in prayer to your [[friend]], by [[focusing]] on your friend that love which you feel, is a direct line for [[healing]] energies. As more people focus these healing [[energies]] on the aggrieved one, that individual is then [[strengthened]] to follow through with what His will is for that [[individual]]. It is not necessarily what you [[feel]] is the proper outcome.

To [[devote]] quality time in [[stillness]] with [[the Father]], to take the love of the Father in prayer to your [[friend]], by [[focusing]] on your friend that love which you feel, is a direct line for [[healing]] energies. As more people focus these healing [[energies]] on the aggrieved one, that individual is then [[strengthened]] to follow through with what His will is for that [[individual]]. It is not necessarily what you [[feel]] is the proper outcome.

[[Pray]] for the individual to have [[strength]], to [[understand]], to have [[faith]] and to [[trust]], to trust the [[process]] of life, to process their life's experience in such a way as to open their [[heart]] and [[soul]] to the acceptance of their infinite [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filiation filiality], which extends beyond this [[life]] experience.

[[Pray]] for the individual to have [[strength]], to [[understand]], to have [[faith]] and to [[trust]], to trust the [[process]] of life, to process their life's experience in such a way as to open their [[heart]] and [[soul]] to the acceptance of their infinite [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filiation filiality], which extends beyond this [[life]] experience.

If an individual lives in the understanding that he, she, is part of the [[grand universe]], the celestial [[family]], then tenacity to this life is not as desperate.

If an individual lives in the understanding that he, she, is part of the [[grand universe]], the celestial [[family]], then tenacity to this life is not as desperate.

Loreenia: Tomas, a question came to my mind yesterday. There are in the [[Urantia Book]] names of groups of beings like [[Lanonandek]] and [[Vorondadek]] Sons and on and on and on. When man -- well, we're all sons of God, but -- when [[this planet]] goes into the [[morontia]] worlds, the [[mansion worlds]] or wherever … I know that we're the last of the [[agondonters]] and that's true of the [[other worlds]] as well. What will man be called besides the [[Faith sons|sons of God]]? Do we have a particular -- on this planet -- do we have a particular name that we'll be called as a group?

Loreenia: Tomas, a question came to my mind yesterday. There are in the [[Urantia Book]] names of groups of beings like [[Lanonandek]] and [[Vorondadek]] Sons and on and on and on. When man -- well, we're all sons of God, but -- when [[this planet]] goes into the [[morontia]] worlds, the [[mansion worlds]] or wherever … I know that we're the last of the [[agondonters]] and that's true of the [[other worlds]] as well. What will man be called besides the [[Faith sons|sons of God]]? Do we have a particular -- on this planet -- do we have a particular name that we'll be called as a group?

TOMAS: No, not in particular, although [[Agondonter]] is certainly a category you fall under and will, indeed, for some time. [[Urantia]] is a permanent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo tattoo] of yours, if you will, and [[Corps of the Finality]] is also a [[classification]] that you will also wear. In fact, although you may wear many hats and [[experience]] many [[lifestyles]] on the way to [[Paradise]], you will increasingly learn to become part of the greater [[community]] and not seek so much for [[unique]] and individual [[recognition]], either as individuals or as a [[classification]].

TOMAS: No, not in particular, although [[Agondonter]] is certainly a category you fall under and will, indeed, for some time. [[Urantia]] is a permanent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo tattoo] of yours, if you will, and [[Corps of the Finality]] is also a [[classification]] that you will also wear. In fact, although you may wear many hats and [[experience]] many [[lifestyles]] on the way to [[Paradise]], you will increasingly learn to become part of the greater [[community]] and not seek so much for [[unique]] and individual [[recognition]], either as individuals or as a [[classification]].

All [[life]] is part of the great [[dance]], the great [[symphony]]. All are children of [[Our Father]]. All are one. And the further up you go in your [[cosmic]] [[citizenship]], the less it matters how you are identified, for your uniqueness becomes a pivotally unique Reality that is an aspect of [[First Source and Center|the First Cause]].

All [[life]] is part of the great [[dance]], the great [[symphony]]. All are children of [[Our Father]]. All are one. And the further up you go in your [[cosmic]] [[citizenship]], the less it matters how you are identified, for your uniqueness becomes a pivotally unique Reality that is an aspect of [[First Source and Center|the First Cause]].

Leah: Thank you.

Leah: Thank you.

TOMAS: But, however, the red light has come onto my dash, that this [[transport]] into realms of [[spiritual]] [[understanding]] is soon to run out of fuel, and we will therefor cease our format for this afternoon with the [[understanding]] that we are united, we are a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_field_%28physics%29 force field], if you will, in and for your benefit "living [[color]]." I am ever so much enjoying our [[rapport]] and look forward, yes, to our continued developing [[relationship]].

TOMAS: But, however, the red light has come onto my dash, that this [[transport]] into realms of [[spiritual]] [[understanding]] is soon to run out of fuel, and we will therefor cease our format for this afternoon with the [[understanding]] that we are united, we are a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_field_%28physics%29 force field], if you will, in and for your benefit "living [[color]]." I am ever so much enjoying our [[rapport]] and look forward, yes, to our continued developing [[relationship]].

===Closing===

===Closing===

Enjoy your holiday season. Be of good cheer and be [[merciful]] in your ministry to your brothers and sisters in the upcoming days. Be [[sensitive]] to loneliness and be tender of [[emotions]]. Be calm and real underneath your festive appearance. Until we meet again next week, I wish you a happy holiday and [[joyous]] moments in [[Christmas|season]].

Enjoy your holiday season. Be of good cheer and be [[merciful]] in your ministry to your brothers and sisters in the upcoming days. Be [[sensitive]] to loneliness and be tender of [[emotions]]. Be calm and real underneath your festive appearance. Until we meet again next week, I wish you a happy holiday and [[joyous]] moments in [[Christmas|season]].