Changes

== Session==

== Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

WELMEK: Greetings to all those who have gathered here this evening. This is Welmek, your teacher and guide.

WELMEK: Greetings to all those who have gathered here this evening. This is Welmek, your [[teacher]] and guide.

===Announcement===

===Announcement===

I have an announcement I wish to make. I will not be with you for two of your weeks. I have been asked to visit our Creator on the capital, Salvington. I am looking forward to this, as you can imagine. I have somewhat of an agenda, and I will also have time for rest and to visit this sphere. I have never been there before, so again, as you can imagine, my anticipation grows day by day. I will take leave of your planet in two days. I wish to let you know that there will be several who will be in charge and speak to you over the course of your next meetings. [[Norsen]] will be in charge, and I have been advised that there will be several guests who will be here with you and deliver messages to you. I will give you whatever I can upon my return as to what has happened. I doubt if I will be able to share much, but I understand your need to know and I will share with you as I am permitted to. We have several guests with us this evening; and if time permits, we will invite them to address you. However, I would like to engage in what our teacher last week asked us to.

I have an [[announcement]] I wish to make. I will not be with you for two of your weeks. I have been asked to [[visit]] our [[Creator Son|Creator]] on the capital, [[Salvington]]. I am looking forward to this, as you can [[imagine]]. I have somewhat of an [[agenda]], and I will also have time for [[rest]] and to [[visit]] this sphere. I have never been there before, so again, as you can [[imagine]], my [[anticipation]] grows day by day. I will take leave of [[your planet]] in two days. I [[wish]] to let you know that there will be several who will be [[in charge]] and speak to you over the course of your next meetings. [[Norsen]] will be in charge, and I have been [[advised]] that there will be several guests who will be here with you and deliver [[messages]] to you. I will give you whatever I can upon my return as to what has happened. I [[doubt]] if I will be able to [[share]] much, but I [[understand]] your need to know and I will share with you as I am [[permitted]] to. We have several guests with us this evening; and if time [[permits]], we will invite them to address you. However, I would like to [[engage]] in what our teacher last week asked us to.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

First, I will share with you the thoughts that David has in regards to this assignment, and then we will ask others to share. That which he has read came from the paper on the crucifixion. When our Master was being nailed to the crossbeam, he reached out with his mind to the Father and said "Forgive them, for they know not what they do." This concept to David means that what mankind needs more than anything at this point in evolution is a better understanding of our relationship to each other as far as universe citizens and to simply forgive and forget all that has happened and make a new beginning. Indeed, your world would change rapidly if man could do such a thing. Unfortunately, this will not happen overnight. It will take time for us to help you make these changes. But as you all are aware, forgiveness is a key factor in doing the will of the Father; for our Creator, Michael, knew well of this when he spoke those words. Let us now share with each other some of your thoughts.

First, I will [[share]] with you the [[thoughts]] that David has in regards to this [[assignment]], and then we will ask others to share. That which he has read came from [[Paper 187 - The Crucifixion|the paper on the crucifixion]]. When [[our Master]] was being nailed to [[Crucifixion|the crossbeam]], he reached out with his [[mind]] to [[the Father]] and said "[[Forgive]] them, for they know not what they do." This [[concept]] to David means that what [[mankind]] needs more than anything at this point in [[evolution]] is a better [[understanding]] of our [[relationship]] to each other as far as [[universe]] [[citizens]] and to simply [[forgive]] and forget all that has happened and make a new beginning. Indeed, your world would change rapidly if man could do such a thing. Unfortunately, this will not happen overnight. It will take [[time]] for us to help you make these [[changes]]. But as you all are [[aware]], [[forgiveness]] is a key [[factor]] in [[doing the will of the Father]]; for our [[Creator Son|Creator]], [[Michael]], knew well of this when he spoke those [[words]]. Let us now [[share]] with each other some of your [[thoughts]].

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Q. I really couldn't pick out a favorite paper because I don't know the book well enough, so what I did, I'm in the process of reading the Jesus papers. The next paper that I was on was Paper l3l, which was the world religions; and when I looked at this, I thought "Wow, I'm going to skip this." You know I thought it was going to be full of facts and this is really what I'm going to do. But I was really happy that I did. Jesus and Ganid had gone to Alexandria to the library and looked up all the different religions; and they found some similarities in these religions and this is what they wrote about. What came to me out of these papers was the fact that God being the Almighty, and as wondrous and larger than we can even imagine, yet He is active in our lives. He is with us all the time, and He is within us all the time. He is truly our best friend. I have always known, I have always said that God is everywhere, but now I really realize that He is active in my life, that all I need do is ask Him. All I need do is have faith and to reach inside of myself and He is there to guide me. A couple of things here...it says "The Most High is like a loving father and mother; he really loves us, his children on earth. Our God will forgive us and guide our footsteps into the ways of salvation. He will take us by the hand and lead us to himself." It just made me realize that He is here, that He is with us, and with me and that no one loves me more than He does. If I need guidance, all I need to do is ask Him and He's there for me. And it really brought it home for me, even though I think I've always known it, now it's more of a realization for me.

Q. I really couldn't pick out a [[favorite]] paper because I don't know [[the book]] well enough, so what I did, I'm in the [[process]] of reading [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus the Jesus papers]. The next paper that I was on was [[Paper 131]], which was [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_religions the world religions]; and when I looked at this, I thought "Wow, I'm going to skip this." You know I thought it was going to be full of [[facts]] and this is really what I'm going to do. But I was really [[happy]] that I did. [[Jesus]] and [[Ganid]] had gone to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria Alexandria to the library] and looked up all the different [[religions]]; and they found some similarities in these religions and this is what they wrote about. What came to me out of these papers was the [[fact]] that [[God]] being the [[Almighty]], and as [[wondrous]] and larger than we can even [[imagine]], yet He is [[active]] in our lives. He is with us all the [[time]], and He is within us all the time. He is truly our best [[friend]]. I have always known, I have always said that [[God]] is everywhere, but now I really [[realize]] that He is active in my life, that all I need do is ask Him. All I need do is have [[faith]] and to reach inside of myself and He is there to [[guide]] me. A couple of things here...it says "The [[Most High]] is like a loving [[father]] and [[mother]]; he really [[loves]] us, his [[children]] on [[earth]]. Our [[God]] will [[forgive]] us and guide our footsteps into the ways of [[salvation]]. He will take us by the hand and lead us to himself." It just made me [[realize]] that He is here, that He is with us, and with me and that no one [[loves]] me more than He does. If I need [[guidance]], all I need to do is ask Him and He's there for me. And it really brought it [[home]] for me, even though I [[think]] I've always known it, now it's more of a [[realization]] for me.

A. And so it is with your soul growth. As you become more aware of this fact, day by day, you will literally begin your morontial career. It is an everlasting truth that our Father is literally with us, no matter where we go or what we do.

A. And so it is with your [[soul growth]]. As you become more [[aware]] of this [[fact]], day by day, you will [[literally]] begin your [[morontial]] career. It is an everlasting [[truth]] that [[our Father]] is [[literally]] with us, no matter where we go or what we do.

Q. Welmek, my name is Stan. I [[thought]] this week about my favorite paper. I think probably over the last 10 years, the paper I've probably read the most would be [[Paper 47]] on the [[mansion worlds]]. I think that in my [[mind]], the highest [[truth]] or most real truth to me is [[personality survival]], that in spite of [[everything]] that happens on [[this planet]], it's just beginning.

Q. Welmek, my name is Stan. I thought this week about my favorite paper. I think probably over the last l0 years, the paper I've probably read the most would be Paper 47 on the mansion worlds. I think that in my mind, the highest truth or most real truth to me is personality survival, that in spite of everything that happens on this planet, it's just beginning.

A. There is no [[question]] to this [[fact]]; for it is [[literally]] true that you all have your beginning here. Through [[faith]], you will be [[saved]]; and by [[fusion]] with [[Thought Adjuster|your spirit]], you will be [[literally]] [[eternal]] in actual [[experience]]. It is indeed a [[wonderful]] gift that [[our Father]] has [[bestowed]] upon all of us, the [[possibility]] of [[surviving]] the flesh. As you [[realize]] this concept more fully in your daily life, [[death]] no longer seems to be such a terrible or [[horrible]] [[experience]]. You grasp that it is [[simply]] a [[transition]] from one [[phase]] of [[existence]] to another. [[Encourage]] your [[brothers and sisters]] with this [[thought]], that life indeed can be everlasting. It is also interesting to [[compare]] your style of [[witnessing]] [[death]] compared to such a [[planet]] as mine, where on my world in our [[temples]], we gather together in [[celebration]] as one of our family transits to the [[morontial worlds]] as they [[fuse]] with [[their spirit]] on the world itself. In time your world will [[experience]] this also. For now, the [[grief]] that is [[experienced]] at [[death]], while it is true there is a certain sadness at the loss of one's [[association]], you should [[rejoice]] in the [[fact]] that this [[person]] now moves toward a greater and even more [[adventurous]] [[goal]].

Q. It's also hard to find a favorite paper. But I turned to the last paper, "[[Paper 196 - The Faith of Jesus|The Faith of Jesus]]", because it contains one of my favorite one-liner quotes and that is "Of all human knowledge, that which is of greatest value is to know the religious life of Jesus and how he lived it."([[196:1 Jesus-The Man|196:1.3]]) I guess over time more and more of that becomes more deeply [[impressed]] upon my [[mind]]. It's a powerful [[statement]] to say "of all human [[knowledge]]". Also, just in [[reading]] that paper, to look at what he went through on this world and to see the undaunting [[faith]] and [[trust]] that he had in [[the Father]], to get through all that he did, to me is very [[inspiring]].

A. There is no question to this fact; for it is literally true that you all have your beginning here. Through faith, you will be saved; and by fusion with your spirit, you will be literally eternal in actual experience. It is indeed a wonderful gift that our Father has bestowed upon all of us, the possibility of surviving the flesh. As you realize this concept more fully in your daily life, death no longer seems to be such a terrible or horrible experience. You grasp that it is simply a transition from one phase of existence to another. Encourage your brothers and sisters with this thought, that life indeed can be everlasting. It is also interesting to compare your style of witnessing death compared to such a planet as mine, where on my world in our temples, we gather together in celebration as one of our family transits to the morontial worlds as they fuse with their spirit on the world itself. In time your world will experience this also. For now, the grief that is experienced at death, while it is true there is a certain sadness at the loss of one's association, you should rejoice in the fact that this person now moves toward a greater and even more adventurous goal.

A. What is it about [[our Master]]'s life that strikes you most significantly regarding his [[spiritual]] [[progress]] or [[attainment]]?

Q. It's also hard to find a favorite paper. But I turned to the last paper, "The Faith of Jesus", because it contains one of my favorite one-liner quotes and that is "Of all human knowledge, that which is of greatest value is to know the religious life of Jesus and how he lived it." I guess over time more and more of that becomes more deeply impressed upon my mind. It's a powerful statement to say "of all human knowledge". Also, just in reading that paper, to look at what he went through on this world and to see the undaunting faith and trust that he had in the Father, to get through all that he did, to me is very inspiring.

Q. Well, two things. Again, his [[faith]] that he could [[experience]] and go through all the [[adversity]] and [[difficulty]] that he did and yet still have complete and [[total]] [[trust]] in [[the Father]]; and secondly, to be over-all as [[balanced]] a [[personality]], as balanced in [[character]].

A. What is it about our Master's life that strikes you most significantly regarding his spiritual progress or attainment?

A. Does anyone in this [[group]] feel that this is something that you cannot [[achieve]] in your lifetime? (some group [[laughter]] and comment) I will tell you that each of you are capable in [[relative]] [[degrees]], in achieving both a [[balance]] in your life as well as a [[faith]] that will [[transcend]] that which you now have. As you [[progress]] on your [[journey]], as you [[practice]] those things which you are now practicing, in time these things will become more apparent to you. And as you become more [[aware]] of the [[reality]] of the teachings that you have heard [[our Master]], myself and others [[share]] with you, you will be drawn even more into a [[consciousness]] of this saving [[faith]] and of [[gracious]] living. Do not ever let anything keep you from what you have started if you truly [[wish]] to know Him more fully than you do now. As I have told you, if you do this, many things will be added to you; and you will truly find that [[peace]], [[happiness]] and [[joy]] that you now seek.

Q. Welmek, I took the paper "[[Paper 143 - Going Through Samaria|Going Through Samaria]]". [[Jesus]] and the [[apostles]] left [[Jerusalem]] and headed for [[Samaria]]; and the apostles were having a hard time with this because they had [[prejudice]] against the [[Samaritans]]. They were beginning to [[work]] that out, and then they went on to a couple of [[cities]] where they were addressing [[Greeks]] and [[Romans]]. The Greeks and Romans were not taking them seriously. They were pretty upset about this. The [[Greeks]] and [[Romans]] seemed to tell them that even though they liked [[Jesus]], they really couldn't live a life like Jesus because this was a life for weaklings. So the [[apostles]] went to [[Jesus]], [[complaining]], and I would like to [[read]] what [[Jesus]] told them, the beginning of what he told them. Somehow it seemed to strike a [[chord]] with me because, to me, it is what we're going through right now. It says "I have come into this world to [[do the will of my Father]] and to reveal his loving [[character]] to all [[mankind]]. That, my brethren, is my [[mission]]. And this one thing I will do, regardless of the misunderstandings of my teachings by [[Jews]] or [[gentiles]] of this day or of another [[generation]]. But you should not overlook the [[fact]] that even [[divine]] [[love]] has its severe [[disciplines]]. A [[father]]'s [[love]] for his son oftentimes [[impels]] the father to restrain the unwise [[acts]] of his thoughtless offspring. The child does not always [[comprehend]] the [[wise]] and loving [[motives]] of the father's restraining [[discipline]]. But I [[declare]] to you that my Father in [[Paradise]] does rule a [[universe of universes]] by the compelling [[power]] of his [[love]]. Love is the greatest of all [[spirit]] [[realities]]. [[Truth]] is a [[liberating]] [[revelation]], but [[love]] is the [[supreme]] [[relationship]]. And no matter what blunders your fellow men make in their world [[management]] of today, in an [[age]] to come the [[gospel]] which I [[declare]] to you will rule this very world. The [[ultimate]] [[goal]] of human [[progress]] is the [[reverent]] [[recognition]] of the fatherhood of God and the loving [[materialization]] of the brotherhood of man."([[143:1 Preaching At Archelais|143:1.4]])

Q. Well, two things. Again, his faith that he could experience and go through all the adversity and difficulty that he did and yet still have complete and total trust in the Father; and secondly, to be over-all as balanced a personality, as balanced in character.

A. And so it is, as we who have [[volunteered]] to come here to help you to [[understand]] in your daily life, the [[meaning]] of what has just been [[read]]. [[Our Master]] clearly [[understood]] his [[purpose]] and his [[relationship]] to his Father. Now you are so charged to do the same. You can do it, and I have [[confidence]] in all of you that you will do it. It must take [[effort]], it must take [[practice]], it must take [[dedication]] on your part. Go forth each day with this [[thought]] in your [[mind]] about the [[fatherhood]] and the [[brotherhood]] as you have just heard, and soon your lives will be [[transformed]]. You will live a life [[dominated]] by [[love]], [[motivated]] by [[truth]]-[[sharing]] and a life as [[Jesus]] himself lived, where many sought him out and found [[comfort]] within his [[presence]].

Q. Welmek, I was [[studying]] the paper on " [[Paper 5 - God's Relation to the Individual|God's Relation to the Individual]]" and the [[theme]] of that paper I also enjoy in many of the other papers throughout [[the book]]; but this seemed to be more [[focused]] in one direction than any place, very similar to what Karla had mentioned before that with her [[recognition]] of the [[religions]] of the world that [[God]] is not far off, but has done everything in His [[power]] to make His [[love]] [[personal]] through His [[Adjuster]] and through the [[communion]] with [[Michael]]. It's a [[personal]] [[relationship]]; and through the everyday affairs that are governed by the [[personalities]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]]. It's very comforting to have such a vast [[ministry]] with yours added, to enrich our lives and give us a sense of [[direction]] and guide us in the [[paths]] of [[service]].

A. Does anyone in this group feel that this is something that you cannot achieve in your lifetime? (some group laughter and comment) I will tell you that each of you are capable in relative degrees, in achieving both a balance in your life as well as a faith that will transcend that which you now have. As you progress on your journey, as you practice those things which you are now practicing, in time these things will become more apparent to you. And as you become more aware of the reality of the teachings that you have heard our Master, myself and others share with you, you will be drawn even more into a consciousness of this saving faith and of gracious living. Do not ever let anything keep you from what you have started if you truly wish to know Him more fully than you do now. As I have told you, if you do this, many things will be added to you; and you will truly find that peace, happiness and joy that you now seek.

Q. Welmek, I kept coming back to the papers on [[Paper 100 - Religion in Human Experience|religion in human experience]]. In [[Paper 101]], the very first section really kind of summed up where I am right now. I remember how [[impressed]] I was the first time I [[read]] it but most specifically now it seems it sort of [[explains]] where I am and what I want to do with my life and where others of us are and can be in [[relation]] to developing our religious [[belief]] and developing that further into [[faith]] and making that a living faith. It says basically that "[[Religion]] is not the product of [[reason]], but viewed from within, it is altogether reasonable. Religion is not derived from the [[logic]] of human [[philosophy]], but as a mortal [[experience]] it is altogether logical. Religion is the [[experiencing]] of [[divinity]] in the [[consciousness]] of a [[moral]] being of [[evolutionary]] origin; it represents true experience with [[eternal]] realities in [[time]], the [[realization]] of spiritual [[satisfactions]] while yet in the [[flesh]]."[[[101:1 True Religion|101:1.1]]) It's the very last sentence that means so much now to me, that it's kind of a living [[faith]] in God is not something that you do on Sunday or on whatever the established [[sabbath]] day is, it's something that you can use and utilize in your daily life. While you [[change]], and you notice the changes and others notice the changes, it's not necessarily something that's so demanding on you that it requires you to become someone other than what you want to be or what you are. It's like [[God]] knows how to take each one of us as we are and bring out the best in us. It's sort of like a [[spiritual]] air- brushing. He just makes us better inside than we could make ourselves and kind of eliminates all of our blemishes.

Q. Welmek, I took the paper "Going Through Samaria". Jesus and the apostles left Jerusalem and headed for Samaria; and the apostles were having a hard time with this because they had prejudice against the Samarians. They were beginning to work that out, and then they went on to a couple of cities where they were addressing Greeks and Romans. The Greeks and Romans were not taking them seriously. They were pretty upset about this. The Greeks and Romans seemed to tell them that even though they liked Jesus, they really couldn't live a life like Jesus because this was a life for weaklings. So the apostles went to Jesus, complaining, and I would like to read what Jesus told them, the beginning of what he told them. Somehow it seemed to strike a chord with me because, to me, it is what we're going through right now. It says "I have come into this world to do the will of my Father and to reveal his loving character to all mankind. That, my brethren, is my mission. And this one thing I will do, regardless of the misunderstandings of my teachings by Jews or gentiles of this day or of another generation. But you should not overlook the fact that even divine love has its severe disciplines. A father's love for his son oftentimes impels the father to restrain the unwise acts of his thoughtless offspring. The child does not always comprehend the wise and loving motives of the father's restraining discipline. But I declare to you that my Father in Paradise does rule a universe of universes by the compelling power of his love. Love is the greatest of all spirit realities. Truth is a liberating revelation, but love is the supreme relationship. And no matter what blunders your fellow men make in their world management of today, in an age to come the gospel which I declare to you will rule this very world. The ultimate goal of human progress is the reverent recognition of the fatherhood of God and the loving materialization of the brotherhood of man."

A. I would add this. As [[conscious]] [[beings]] we all are, it is not just [[the Father]] making these [[changes]] within us. It [[literally]] requires your [[decision]], your conscious [[dedication]] to [[effect]] this [[change]]. For if one were to live a long time and not make these decisions, sooner or later something must be done. The [[individual]] will be given many [[opportunities]] to make the decision to seek the will of [[the Father]] and live this will in this life. But if this [[person]] [[decides]], again, after ample [[opportunity]], not to so seek, then [[the Father]] will not automatically wave this [[magic]] [[wand]] and this person will be [[awakened]] into the [[reality]] of [[the universe]]. The person will simply be made as though they never were. It is important for you to [[understand]] this. Do not [[expect]] [[the Father]] to [[change]] you without [[decision]] and [[effort]] on your part. [[The Father]], as you have said, will be there in any situation, any day, any [[moment]] of your [[existence]]; and there will be help beyond that which you need. But if you do not take an [[active]] part, nothing can be added to you.

Q. Welmek, I couldn't pick a favorite paper either. I have a lot of favorite parts of [[the book]]; but one thing they all seem to have in common, or most of them, is that they are a [[practical]] [[application]] in everyday [[language]] of the [[truths]] in the book, for instance, "[[As Jesus Passed By]]" or the religion papers that Mary talked about. There's a section in paper "[[Paper 156 - The Sojourn at Tyre and Sidon|Sojourn at Tyre and Sidon]]" that I go back to on a regular basis because [[Jesus]] is trying to [[explain]] . . I guess he's trying to put what he's teaching into a way the [[apostles]] and [[disciples]] can look at themselves and see if they've made any [[progress]]. I can't read the whole thing here but I guess this would sum it up.."Are your [[ideals]] sufficiently high to insure your [[eternal]] [[salvation]] while your [[ideas]] are so [[practical]] as to render you a useful [[citizen]] to [[function]] on [[earth]] in [[association]] with your [[mortal]] fellows?"([[156:5 Jesus' Teaching at Tyre|156:5.16]]) If you [[read]] the section, for me it's a way of saying, "Well, am I doing any better?", I guess because I'm a [[practical]] person, and if I'm going to have a [[revelation]] of [[truth]], I have to be able to use it, or it really doesn't have the [[meaning]] for me I guess, that it should.

A. And so it is now with all of you. You have [[read]] this [[text]], some of you for many years, yet the [[truth]] rang only softly. Now in your lives you are beginning to [[witness]] more of the [[reality]] of what has been already given to you. It is time for each one of you here this evening, in your own way, to take up the [[challenge]] and to move forward in your life. As I have said, never let anything get in the way of this [[goal]]. If you truly [[wish]] that which you are seeking now, by this [[consecrated]] [[effort]] on your part, it will be [[attained]]. It is not [[wishful thinking]] that will [[achieve]] it; it is hard [[work]]. But you must [[trust]] me when I tell you, for I have already [[fused]] with [[my spirit]], that there is hardly anything that I can [[compare]] this [[experience]] with. All of the hard [[work]] that I put forth in [[achieving]] this [[fusion]] was nothing in [[comparison]] to the reward that I received upon such [[fusion]]. Know that [[our universe]] is filled with [[love]] and that you have [[everything]] to look forward to. Be not [[discouraged]] when you find yourself at times where you feel [[disappointed]] because you have not lived up to that which you seek, to these [[ideals]] or [[goals]]. Simply gain [[control]] of yourself once again, re-[[think]] what you did, [[learn]] from the [[experience]] and rededicate yourself to the will. You will not ever be [[forsaken]]. You will never be lost. You will be led in this [[direction]] more fully by [[the spirit within]], and as time goes on, this spirit will, in more or less terms, be able to [[communicate]] directly to your [[mind]].

A. And so it is, as we who have volunteered to come here to help you to understand in your daily life, the meaning of what has just been read. Our Master clearly understood his purpose and his relationship to his Father. Now you are so charged to do the same. You can do it, and I have confidence in all of you that you will do it. It must take effort, it must take practice, it must take dedication on your part. Go forth each day with this thought in your mind about the fatherhood and the brotherhood as you have just heard, and soon your lives will be transformed. You will live a life dominated by love, motivated by truth-sharing and a life as Jesus himself lived, where many sought him out and found comfort within his presence.

I remember my very first encounter with my [[Thought Adjuster|own spirit]], as far as a [[conscious]] [[communication]]. While I had much [[training]] that led me in this [[direction]], I must admit that I was still somewhat startled by this [[occasion]]. I was also [[comforted]] in the fact that indeed, [[everything]] that I knew and felt was now becoming [[real]]. And so it will be with you. The [[love]] that I felt by this [[communication]] is beyond my [[ability]] to communicate to you; but yet I know in your [[hearts]] you glimmer an [[understanding]] of such [[love]]. [[Rejoice]] in the [[fact]] that you are alive. Rejoice in the fact that [[the Father]] [[loves]] you and that you are all [[children]] of this Father. It is truly a [[wondrous]] time to be alive on [[your planet]], for there is so much that you can do to help your [[brothers and sisters]].

Q. One of my favorite papers is the [[Rodan]] papers. There is so much in that paper about how we can live our daily lives. The thing that rang fresh in my [[heart]] was taking those strivings that are really high [[ideals]] and incorporating them into a daily way of life and making that into a [[religion]]. That was just so [[appealing]] to hear after [[struggling]] with the organized [[religions]] for so many years, to [[read]] that again with a new eye. It's what everyone has been saying tonight. There's a thread of commonality, that [[struggling]] for the [[ideal]], that [[faith]], to feel the love, to know with faith what you can [[attain]]. It just made a very deep [[impression]] on me, that we can live our [[religion]] every day.

Q. Welmek, I was studying the paper on " God's Relation to the Individual" and the theme of that paper I also enjoy in many of the other papers throughout the book; but this seemed to be more focused in one direction than any place, very similar to what Karla had mentioned before that with her recognition of the religions of the world that God is not far off, but has done everything in His power to make His love personal through His Adjuster and through the communion with Michael. It's a personal relationship; and through the everyday affairs that are governed by the personalities of the Infinite Spirit. It's very comforting to have such a vast ministry with yours added, to enrich our lives and give us a sense of direction and guide us in the paths of service.

A. Would you [[share]] with us an [[experience]] that you have had that relates to what you have said?

Q. Welmek, I kept coming back to the papers on religion in human experience. In Paper l0l, the very first section really kind of summed up where I am right now. I remember how impressed I was the first time I read it but most specifically now it seems it sort of explains where I am and what I want to do with my life and where others of us are and can be in relation to developing our religious belief and developing that further into faith and making that a living faith. It says basically that "Religion is not the product of reason, but viewed from within, it is altogether reasonable. Religion is not derived from the logic of human philosophy, but as a mortal experience it is altogether logical. Religion is the experiencing of divinity in the consciousness of a moral being of evolutionary origin; it represents true experience with eternal realities in time, the realization of spiritual satisfactions while yet in the flesh." It's the very last sentence that means so much now to me, that it's kind of a living faith in God is not something that you do on Sunday or on whatever the established sabbath day is, it's something that you can use and utilize in your daily life. While you change, and you notice the changes and others notice the changes, it's not necessarily something that's so demanding on you that it requires you to become someone other than what you want to be or what you are. It's like God knows how to take each one of us as we are and bring out the best in us. It's sort of like a spiritual air- brushing. He just makes us better inside than we could make ourselves and kind of eliminates all of our blemishes.

Q. Well, I guess one of the things that I'm just finding is that I'm doing a lot that I've never really done before, kind of going around with a [[smile]] on my [[face]] and saying hello to people I never would make eye [[contact]] with before, and [[Jesus]] talking about being a good sharer. Sharing good [[cheer]] and [[sharing]] [[love]] is something that I don't [[think]] I've ever really done before, until I [[actualized]] the teachings of [[the book]] and the [[Teaching Mission|teaching groups]].

A. I am [[curious]] of something. I [[wish]] that you would [[respond]] to why in your [[experience]] it more or less required the [[relationship]] of myself and other [[teachers]] with humans to make you more [[consciously]] [[aware]] of what you already knew?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. I am curious of something. I wish that you would respond to why in your experience it more or less required the relationship of myself and other teachers with humans to make you more consciously aware of what you already knew?

Q. I'd like to know that myself.

Q. I'd like to know that myself.

Q. I think a lot of times, too, you know something but it's kind of put on the back burner. I mean, just like I said I knew that God was everywhere and God was within me, but I never really knew how to actualize that. I don't know. It just seems that your presence has helped me to make that more a reality in my life.

Q. I think a lot of times, too, you know something but it's kind of put on the back burner. I mean, just like I said I knew that [[God]] was everywhere and God was within me, but I never really knew how to [[actualize]] that. I don't know. It just seems that your [[presence]] has helped me to make that more a [[reality]] in my life.

Q. The other thing, too, Welmek, is you know, you go up and talk with Michael, and I'm not sure whether you talk to the Father or not, but you bring back messages from him, from Michael, and I think that helps all of us because at least we have something that we can hang onto or something new that touches all of us, not tangible, but something that we can all look forward to, a new message, a new hope, something to raise our spirits. I think that's why, you know I've begun opening up since I've been here. I think that's why all of us began to open up and be more aware of one another and more loving, because there is something here. We don't have the same things we've had since the first time we went into Sunday school or to adult Sunday school drummed into us, beat into us and threatened into us. Yet we find when Welmek came here with all the messages and that, we found love and understanding and not the prejudice that's in each church or each home or anything else.

Q. The other thing, too, Welmek, is you know, you go up and talk with [[Michael]], and I'm not sure whether you talk to [[the Father]] or not, but you bring back [[messages]] from him, from [[Michael]], and I think that helps all of us because at least we have something that we can hang onto or something new that [[touches]] all of us, not tangible, but something that we can all look forward to, a new [[message]], a new [[hope]], something to raise our spirits. I think that's why, you know I've begun opening up since I've been here. I [[think]] that's why all of us began to open up and be more [[aware]] of one another and more loving, because there is something here. We don't have the same things we've had since the first time we went into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday_school Sunday school] or to adult Sunday school drummed into us, beat into us and threatened into us. Yet we find when Welmek came here with all the [[messages]] and that, we found [[love]] and [[understanding]] and not the [[prejudice]] that's in each [[church]] or each [[home]] or anything else.

Q. But even in the [[Urantia Book]] you get an [[intellectual]] sense of the [[love]] and the [[faith]], and intellectually you know it; but it really takes something a little bit more of a [[personal]] [[nature]] to really feel it in your [[heart]].

Q. But even in the Urantia Book you get an intellectual sense of the love and the faith, and intellectually you know it; but it really takes something a little bit more of a personal nature to really feel it in your heart.

Q. I think it's one thing to [[read]] it, but it's entirely another when you actually [[experience]] it and can [[feel]] it; it brings it to an entirely [[different]] level.

Q. I think it's one thing to read it, but it's entirely another when you actually experience it and can feel it; it brings it to an entirely different level.

Q. It's also helpful to have a [[guide]] to help us through some of these things. That's the main thing with me, and to help us [[focus]] as a group more, and to [[discuss]] things that are more pertinent to our [[spiritual development]] instead of some of the [[tangents]] that we have been notorious for getting off on.

Q. It's also helpful to have a guide to help us through some of these things. That's the main thing with me, and to help us focus as a group more, and to discuss things that are more pertinent to our spiritual development instead of some of the tangents that we have been notorious for getting off on.

Q. I [[think]] these [[meetings]] have enhanced our [[faith]] so much that our [[hearts]] have kind of overflowed with the [[messages]] that you've brought us that we want to [[share]] with others. That just spreads itself around and I've certainly noticed a [[difference]] in my life.

Q. I think these meetings have enhanced our faith so much that our hearts have kind of overflowed with the messages that you've brought us that we want to share with others. That just spreads itself around and I've certainly noticed a difference in my life.

Q. You know as far as [[worship]] and [[prayer]], I think a lot of us maybe try to do that; but we really didn't know how to do it. Or we were [[thinking]] that maybe what we were trying to do was not [[worthy]], or that we were not doing it the right way in [[communicating]] with [[God]] or really not even taking the time to [[listen]] to Him talk to us as you've taught us to do. So there are a lot of reasons why what you just said is what we're trying to [[experience]] and make more come to [[light]].

Q. You know as far as worship and prayer, I think a lot of us maybe try to do that; but we really didn't know how to do it. Or we were thinking that maybe what we were trying to do was not worthy, or that we were not doing it the right way in communicating with God or really not even taking the time to listen to Him talk to us as you've taught us to do. So there are a lot of reasons why what you just said is what we're trying to experience and make more come to light.

A. Yet have I told you anything of a [[spiritual]] [[value]] that has not already been [[explained]] in [[Urantia Text|this book]]?

A. Yet have I told you anything of a spiritual value that has not already been explained in this book?

Q. Welmek, you're a living [[example]].

Q. Welmek, you're a living example.

A. That's right.

A. That's right.

Q. You're the next best thing to us dying and reawakening on a [[mansion world]].

Q. You're the next best thing to us dying and reawakening on a mansion world.

Q. Well, I think it's...I look at how we rear our [[children]] and it's by our [[feedback]] and the [[environment]] that they're in that they [[develop]] into what they are. I think there isn't [[consistent]], [[positive]] feedback to correct our [[behavior]] and I think that's what gets us so [[confused]]. We can stumble on some of the right things and live some of those in our lives. I think that someone reaching out and loving all of us probably at [[different]] times in our life. I can think of several times I felt that was a big part of my life. But then when you find yourself in a new [[situation]] where that's not well-received, where even though you're [[projecting]] that, you're getting, you know, less or very blatant [[negative]] things back, then you become very [[confused]] as to what the real [[truths]] are at times.

Q. Well, I think it's...I look at how we rear our children and it's by our feedback and the environment that they're in that they develop into what they are. I think there isn't consistent, positive feedback to correct our behavior and I think that's what gets us so confused. We can stumble on some of the right things and live some of those in our lives. I think that someone reaching out and loving all of us probably at different times in our life. I can think of several times I felt that was a big part of my life. But then when you find yourself in a new situation where that's not well-received, where even though you're projecting that, you're getting, you know, less or very blatant negative things back, then you become very confused as to what the real truths are at times.

A. Therefore, based on your comments, we can all [[discern]] the [[wisdom]] in the [[fact]] that on any [[evolutionary planet]], there are [[Teacher Sons]] sent throughout the entire [[course]] of [[evolution]]. We can see the [[wisdom]] in the [[fact]] that indeed, all [[mortals]] need more than just pure instruction. They need to know of the living [[presence]] of [[the Father]] Himself.  

A. Therefore, based on your comments, we can all discern the wisdom in the fact that on any evolutionary planet, there are Teacher Sons sent throughout the entire course of evolution. We can see the wisdom in the fact that indeed, all mortals need more than just pure instruction. They need to know of the living presence of the Father Himself. GROUP: Yes.

GROUP: Yes.

Q. We need guidance.

Q. We need [[guidance]].

Q. Other people have felt they've gone without it.

Q. Other people have felt they've gone without it.

Q. Other people that I know who have an active religious life have felt the living presence of God within them through conventional religious experience, but it's still the same thing. They know when it's real, and we know when it's real.

Q. Other people that I know who have an active [[religious]] life have felt the living [[presence]] of [[God within]] them through [[conventional]] religious [[experience]], but it's still the same thing. They know when it's [[real]], and we know when it's real.

 

 

Q. Welmek, it seems to me that you're pointing out to us the importance of us going out into our world and modeling to others what you're modeling to us.

Q. I've always [[wondered]] why we didn't continue on with the [[Material Son and Daughter]] even after the [[default]] because that seemed to be one of the things that we're lacking, and it could have fostered a lot quicker our spiritual and [[soul growth]].

Q. And another thing too, is I feel so much love from you, radiating from your words. And it's an unconditional love and you know we've only just met, and I know that you have been watching us and studying us for a while. But for you to love us as much as the love that I sense from you without really even knowing us really helps me anyway, to love my brothers and sisters on this planet that I don't really know.

A. An interesting [[question]]. However, let's get back to the [[topics]] at hand. (group [[laughter]])

Q. I understand Welmek's question, why did it take his revelations to move us in the direction that.. there's no additional knowledge, there's no additional truths that he is portraying to us than is already there and that we had already read. If I ask myself in my own mind why I did not act upon these truths before this, I simply can't come up with a reason. I feel like I've faltered in the fact that those truths were there, we knew them, but in fact it was knowledge, it wasn't really truth. I'm thinking indeed it's unfortunate that it took this type of revelation to inspire us to live and to practice the will of the Father.

Q. Welmek, it seems to me that you're pointing out to us the importance of us going out into our world and [[modeling]] to others what you're modeling to us.

A. Do not look at it as unfortunate. For your planet has experienced so many deviations from the norm that indeed the opposite is true. It is fortunate that we are here and able to help you in this regard. It is not so much your lack of desire that kept you from the Father as it is your real motivation to do this every day in a way that you can understand and appreciate. While it is true that everything you need in relationship to our Father and this understanding is contained within the text, there are levels of understanding this book beyond which you now comprehend. Part of what I can do is help bridge that gap, along with the fact that the reality of my experience, whether you wholeheartedly believe it or not does not matter, the fact that there is so much spiritual energy now being pressured upon this planet also facilitates your receptivity to these truths. There are other factors involved which I cannot elaborate on. In response to the idea of modeling, I could not have said it any better myself. But in order to be a model, you must first have all of your thoughts and emotions balanced, not as a perfect being such as our Master was, but better than what you have achieved now. This does not mean that you should not go out and do the best that you can, but it does mean that you must pay attention to yourself. You must become well-grounded in the truths which you are now beginning to understand; and as you do this, as I have said and others have said, the light will surely shine within you and will literally attract many to you. Let us proceed with the next comment on our assignment.

Q. And another thing too, is I [[feel]] so much [[love]] from you, [[radiating]] from your [[words]]. And it's an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconditional_love unconditional love] and you know we've only just met, and I know that you have been watching us and [[studying]] us for a while. But for you to [[love]] us as much as the love that I sense from you without really even knowing us really helps me anyway, to love my b[[rothers and sisters]] on this planet that I don't really know.

Q. My favorite paper is the reserve corps of destiny. This concerns "living men and women who are admitted to the special service of the superhuman administration of world affairs." They are chosen from each generation as soon as they are competent and trustworthy to assume their responsibilities. This is such an exciting and such a blessing that it has become my favorite paper to read. The greatest truth I perceived here is the statement that our isolated world has not been forgotten in the councils of the universe. "Urantia is not a cosmic orphan stigmatized by sin and shut away from divine watchcare by rebellion." To me this is the greatest truth as we have already been informed by Welmek that organizations have been set up on Urantia to speed up evolution and make tremendous changes, that millions of superior beings are already here for that purpose. Machiventa is coming back in the flesh to oversee these changes, and Jesus is making his second appearance on earth. Also he has told us that these activities have been in preparation for a long time.

Q. I [[understand]] Welmek's question, why did it take his [[revelations]] to move us in the [[direction]] that.. there's no additional [[knowledge]], there's no additional [[truths]] that he is portraying to us than is already there and that we had already [[read]]. If I ask myself in my own [[mind]] why I did not act upon these [[truths]] before this, I simply can't come up with a reason. I feel like I've faltered in the [[fact]] that those [[truths]] were there, we knew them, but in [[fact]] it was [[knowledge]], it wasn't really [[truth]]. I'm [[thinking]] indeed it's unfortunate that it took this type of [[revelation]] to [[inspire]] us to live and to [[practice]] the will of [[the Father]].

A. Some challenge the authenticity of this mission by the fact that you are mustered into this corps. I would tell you that anyone on your planet or any planet in isolation who wholeheartedly chooses to do the will of the Father, while this actualizing may be imperfect, is indeed granted their own guardian angels. For it is the desire of our Father as well as Michael to encourage the mortal of these realms to further advance in spiritual understanding, not only with God but with their brothers and sisters. If you as parents had children who dedicated themselves to pursue any course of activity that was noble and worthwhile, would you not help as wisely and as much as you could? Why then expect anything less from our Father? Just because you may think that there are only a select few who may be asked to join this corps, in no way whatsoever validates their rejection of what is happening now. There is no mystery about this reserve corps of destiny. Humans are as I have perceived, so inclined to make more out of that which really is. While it is true for many of your years there were only a few that were mustered into the corps for certain reasons, things have literally changed. There is much need of your help; and as a result, as well as a reward, you are given this additional ministry.

A. Do not look at it as unfortunate. For [[your planet]] has experienced so many deviations from the [[norm]] that indeed the [[opposite]] is true. It is fortunate that we are here and able to help you in this regard. It is not so much your lack of [[desire]] that kept you from [[the Father]] as it is your real [[motivation]] to do this every day in a way that you can [[understand]] and [[appreciate]]. While it is true that [[everything]] you need in [[relationship]] to [[our Father]] and this [[understanding]] is contained within [[the text]], there are levels of [[understanding]] this book beyond which you now [[comprehend]]. Part of what I can do is help bridge that gap, along with the [[fact]] that the [[reality]] of my [[experience]], whether you wholeheartedly [[believe]] it or not does not matter, the [[fact]] that there is so much [[spiritual]] [[energy]] now being [[Spiritual Pressure|pressured]] upon [[this planet]] also [[facilitates]] your [[receptivity]] to these [[truths]]. There are other [[factors]] involved which I cannot elaborate on. In [[response]] to the [[idea]] of modeling, I could not have said it any better myself. But in order to be a [[model]], you must first have all of your [[thoughts]] and [[emotions]] [[balanced]], not as a [[perfect]] being such as [[our Master]] was, but better than what you have [[achieved]] now. This does not mean that you should not go out and do the best that you can, but it does mean that you must pay [[attention]] to yourself. You must become well-grounded in the [[truths]] which you are now beginning to [[understand]]; and as you do this, as I have said and others have said, the [[light]] will surely shine within you and will [[literally]] [[attract]] many to you. Let us [[proceed]] with the next comment on our [[assignment]].

These beings are virtually unknown to you now, but in time you will be fully cognizant of their existence, and you will be able to completely communicate with them. It is my prayer and my hope that this happens to each of you in your life in the flesh. However, if it does not, as your text tells you and as I can attest to, when you are resurrected on the first world, these beings will be there to greet you and to guide you for an age to come.

Q. My favorite paper is the [[114:7 The Reserve Corps of Destiny|reserve corps of destiny]]. This concerns "living men and women who are admitted to the special service of the superhuman administration of world affairs."([[114:7 The Reserve Corps of Destiny|114:7.1]]) They are chosen from each [[generation]] as soon as they are competent and trustworthy to [[assume]] their [[responsibilities]]. This is such an [[exciting]] and such a [[blessing]] that it has become my favorite paper to read. The greatest [[truth]] I [[perceived]] here is the [[statement]] that [[Urantia|our isolated world]] has not been forgotten in the [[councils]] of [[the universe]]. "[[Urantia]] is not a [[cosmic]] [[orphan]] stigmatized by [[sin]] and shut away from [[divine]] watchcare by [[rebellion]]."([[114:7 The Reserve Corps of Destiny114:7.14]]) To me this is the greatest [[truth]] as we have already been informed by Welmek that [[organizations]] have been set up on [[Urantia]] to speed up [[evolution]] and make tremendous [[changes]], that millions of superior [[beings]] are already here for that [[purpose]]. [[Machiventa]] is coming back in the [[flesh]] to oversee these [[changes]], and [[Jesus]] is making his [[Second Coming|second appearance on earth]]. Also he has told us that these [[activities]] have been in [[preparation]] for a long time.

Q. Welmek, I had a hard time picking just one paper. The one focus I had is from the "Personality Survival" paper. I think the last paragraph probably sums it up, what's most important to me: "True it is, you mortals are of earthly, animal origin; your frame is indeed dust. But if you actually will, if you really desire, surely the heritage of the ages is yours, and you shall someday serve throughout the universes in your true characters--children of the Supreme God of experience and divine sons of the Paradise Father of all personalities." I feel like in my life my biggest grief has been not feeling like I've been able to fully live my true character and it's inspiring to think that I'll have that opportunity if I don't succeed here.

A. Some [[challenge]] the [[authenticity]] of [[this mission]] by the [[fact]] that you are mustered into this [[Reserve Corps|corps]]. I would tell you that anyone on [[your planet]] or any [[Isolated worlds|planet in isolation]] who wholeheartedly chooses to [[do the will of the Father]], while this [[actualizing]] may be imperfect, is indeed granted their own [[guardian angels]]. For it is the [[desire]] of [[our Father]] as well as [[Michael]] to [[encourage]] the [[mortal]] of these realms to further advance in [[spiritual]] [[understanding]], not only with [[God]] but with their [[brothers and sisters]]. If you as [[parents]] had children who [[dedicated]] themselves to pursue any [[course]] of [[activity]] that was [[noble]] and worthwhile, would you not help as [[wisely]] and as much as you could? Why then [[expect]] anything less from [[our Father]]? Just because you may [[think]] that there are only a select few who may be asked to join [[Reserve Corps|this corps]], in no way whatsoever [[validates]] their [[rejection]] of what is happening now. There is no [[mystery]] about this [[reserve corps of destiny]]. [[Humans]] are as I have [[perceived]], so inclined to make more out of that which really is. While it is true for many of your years there were only a few that were mustered into [[Reserve Corps|the corps]] for certain reasons, things have [[literally]] changed. There is much need of your help; and as a result, as well as a reward, you are given this additional [[ministry]].

These beings are [[virtually]] [[unknown]] to you now, but in time you will be fully cognizant of their [[existence]], and you will be able to completely [[communicate]] with them. It is my [[prayer]] and my [[hope]] that this happens to each of you in your life in the [[flesh]]. However, if it does not, as [[Urantia Text|your text]] tells you and as I can attest to, when you are [[resurrected]] on the [[First Mansion World|first world]], these beings will be there to greet you and to guide you for an [[age]] to come.

A. Do you know of any mortal who has achieved that in your association at this time?

A. Do you know of any [[mortal]] who has [[achieved]] that in your [[association]] at this time?

Q. I guess I really hadn't thought about it. Probably not.

Q. I guess I really hadn't [[thought]] about it. Probably not.

A. Indeed, for there is much in those words as far as a realization of one's true and full identity. This is what you are becoming aware of, and there is much for you to learn.

A. Indeed, for there is much in those [[words]] as far as a [[realization]] of one's true and full [[identity]]. This is what you are becoming [[aware]] of, and there is much for you to [[learn]].

Q. I think in the learning process we have to achieve a certain contentedness about where you are in order to go on. I think that's been hard for me at times.

Q. I think in the [[learning]] [[process]] we have to achieve a certain contentedness about where you are in order to go on. I [[think]] that's been hard for me at times.

A. If by contentedness you mean that you have to be patient and allow time to run its course, then I agree with that.

A. If by contentedness you mean that you have to be [[patient]] and allow time to run its [[course]], then I [[agree]] with that.

Q. I think there's also self-acceptance that we're doing.

Q. I [[think]] there's also [[self]]-[[acceptance]] that we're doing.

A. Indeed, you must always accept that. You must be aware of where you have been, where you are now, and where you hope to be. But in a spiritual sense, you are not conscious as you grow. It is only in retrospect that you become aware of some of the movement in this are

A. Indeed, you must always [[accept]] that. You must be [[aware]] of where you have been, where you are now, and where you [[hope]] to be. But in a [[spiritual]] sense, you are not [[conscious]] as you [[grow]]. It is only in [[retrospect]] that you become [[aware]] of some of the movement in this are...

A. Do not be concerned about your spiritual growth. Many of you have asked me in private "Where am I in my spiritual growth?" I am here to tell you all tonight that this question does not mean much to me. The reason why is, it is your relationship with the Father that determines this, not my comments about it. Do not be concerned wit where you are, but more, what you strive to be. Think upon this, know the truth of what I say, practice each day what you know you should; and more meaning, more understanding will be added to you. I would like to comment here that there is much that I am permitted to share with you about universe experience and my relationship with not only the Father and Michael, but also with other personalities. I can share with you certain group dynamics that I have experienced so far, but obviously it is not time for me to engage in such discussions. My first priority, as with any teacher on this mission, is to help each of you become well-rounded and well- grounded in your religious daily living.

A. Do not be concerned about your [[spiritual growth]]. Many of you have asked me in [[private]] "Where am I in my [[spiritual growth]]?" I am here to tell you all tonight that this [[question]] does not mean much to me. The [[reason]] why is, it is your [[relationship]] with [[the Father]] that determines this, not my comments about it. Do not be concerned wit where you are, but more, what you strive to be. [[Think]] upon this, know the [[truth]] of what I say, [[practice]] each day what you know you should; and more [[meaning]], more [[understanding]] will be added to you. I would like to comment here that there is much that I am [[permitted]] to [[share]] with you about [[universe]] [[experience]] and my [[relationship]] with not only [[the Father]] and [[Michael]], but also with other [[personalities]]. I can [[share]] with you certain [[group]] [[dynamics]] that I have [[experienced]] so far, but obviously it is not time for me to [[engage]] in such [[discussions]]. My first [[priority]], as with any [[teacher]] on [[this mission]], is to help each of you become well-rounded and well- grounded in your [[religious]] daily living.

Q. Welmek, I have selected from the last paper a section called "Jesus- the Man". "To 'follow Jesus' means to personally share his religious faith and to enter into the spirit of the Master's life of unselfish service for man. One of the most important things in human living is to find out what Jesus believed, to discover his ideals, and to strive for the achievement of his exalted life purpose. Of all human knowledge, that which is of greatest value is to know the religious life of Jesus and how he lived it." If that sounds familiar, it's because it's the same selection that Michael picked.

Q. Welmek, I have selected from the last paper a section called "[[196:1 Jesus-The Man|Jesus- the Man]]". "To 'follow [[Jesus]]' means to personally [[share]] his religious [[faith]] and to enter into the spirit of [[the Master]]'s life of [[unselfish]] [[service]] for man. One of the most important [[things]] in [[human]] living is to find out what [[Jesus]] believed, to discover his [[ideals]], and to strive for the [[achievement]] of his exalted life [[purpose]]. Of all human knowledge, that which is of greatest value is to know the religious life of Jesus and how he lived it."([[196:1 Jesus-The Man|196:1.3]]) If that sounds familiar, it's because it's the same selection that Michael picked.

A. Would you elaborate more fully on what that means to you in your personal experience?

A. Would you elaborate more fully on what that means to you in your [[personal]] [[experience]]?

Q. My understanding of this is that Jesus earthly life purpose was devoted to finding or doing the Father's will, loving your brother and sister, and to serve them.

Q. My [[understanding]] of this is that [[Jesus]] earthly life [[purpose]] was [[devoted]] to finding or [[doing the Father's will]], loving your [[brother and sister]], and to serve them.

A. And do you feel that this is becoming more meaningful to you in your life now?

A. And do you feel that this is becoming more [[meaningful]] to you in your life now?

Q. Yes.

Q. Yes.

A. Do you feel that in the area of intolerance these words give you insight and understanding?

A. Do you [[feel]] that in the area of [[intolerance]] these [[words]] give you [[insight]] and [[understanding]]?

Q. Definitely. I sense more a loving attitude toward my neighbor, and I now, although not perfectly, try to assess from his point of view or her point of view and any of the actions I try to respond to why they are acting as such, when I feel that it's been unneighborly.

Q. Definitely. I sense more a loving [[attitude]] toward my [[neighbor]], and I now, although not perfectly, try to [[assess]] from his [[point of view]] or her point of view and any of the [[actions]] I try to respond to why they are [[acting]] as such, when I [[feel]] that it's been unneighborly.

A. As I told one of your sisters yesterday, I will now tell you all. If anything that I have done or said has helped you become closer to our Father, to realize the love that is within you already, to help you communicate with the spirit, to help you in your relationships with your brothers and sisters, or to help you with your own self- awareness, then I am honored. I am humbled by the fact that I, Welmek, can do such things, can help contribute to the well-being of you, my friends. It is truly an honor to serve our Father, for in so serving our Father's will, we serve ourself. We learn by doing. We learn by sharing with each other. I cannot tell you how much my association with you has helped me, and I am truly humbled by the fact that I am able to help you. This is why, at least in part, my love for you continues to grow and that I only want what is best for you.

A. As I told one of your sisters yesterday, I will now tell you all. If anything that I have done or said has helped you become closer to [[our Father]], to [[realize]] the [[love]] that is within you already, to help you [[communicate]] with [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit]], to help you in your [[relationships]] with your [[brothers and sisters]], or to help you with your own [[self]]- [[awareness]], then I am [[honored]]. I am [[humbled]] by the fact that I, Welmek, can do such things, can help [[contribute]] to the well-being of you, my [[friends]]. It is truly an honor to serve [[our Father]], for in so serving our Father's will, we serve ourself. We [[learn]] by doing. We learn by [[sharing]] with each other. I cannot tell you how much my [[association]] with you has helped me, and I am truly [[humbled]] by the fact that I am able to help you. This is why, at least in part, my [[love]] for you continues to [[grow]] and that I only want what is best for you.

I do not look upon you as my children. I look upon you as my brothers and sisters. While I am indeed beyond you in understanding and spiritual awareness, you have so much potential within you; and I see this. And I respect it greatly.

I do not look upon you as my [[children]]. I look upon you as my [[brothers and sisters]]. While I am indeed beyond you in [[understanding]] and [[spiritual]] [[awareness]], you have so much [[potential]] within you; and I see this. And I [[respect]] it greatly.

Q. Welmek, this is Peter. The one, not paper so much, the one part of the book that meant the most to me is "Rodan of Alexandria". He's talking about Christ's coping with things, which to me sounds strange. Coping is important to me in an effort to control my own epilepsy as well as my own spiritual growth, realize that. One phrase "Not my will, but yours, be done." strikes me as by far the most important.

Q. Welmek, this is Peter. The one, not paper so much, the one part of [[the book]] that meant the most to me is "[[Paper 160 - Rodan of Alexandria|Rodan of Alexandria]]". He's talking about [[Christ]]'s coping with [[things]], which to me sounds [[strange]]. Coping is important to me in an [[effort]] to control my own [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epilepsy epilepsy] as well as my own [[spiritual growth]], [[realize]] that. One phrase "Not my will, but yours, be done."([[160:1 Rodan's Greek Philosophy|160:1.11]]) strikes me as by far the most important.

A. While I agree that indeed this statement is of great importance, it is not so easy to always discern the meaning. It takes repeated decisions on your part to allow the greater understanding and wisdom of what you said impact our minds and become a reality in our experience. Do not expect more of yourselves than you are capable of giving. This is a human fault that I find very often; and when you do not achieve that which you set out to seek, you are unrelenting in your lack of forgiveness for yourself. And as a result, you fall short of your real potential. As one as already said, expect yourself to do good, but learn to live with what you have achieved for the day. Tomorrow will take care of itself.

A. While I [[agree]] that indeed this [[statement]] is of great importance, it is not so easy to always [[discern]] the [[meaning]]. It takes repeated [[decisions]] on your part to allow the greater [[understanding]] and [[wisdom]] of what you said impact our [[minds]] and become a [[reality]] in our [[experience]]. Do not [[expect]] more of yourselves than you are capable of giving. This is a [[human]] [[fault]] that I find very often; and when you do not [[achieve]] that which you set out to seek, you are unrelenting in your lack of [[forgiveness]] for yourself. And as a result, you fall short of your real [[potential]]. As one as already said, [[expect]] yourself to do [[good]], but learn to live with what you have [[achieved]] for the day. Tomorrow will take [[care]] of itself.

Q. Welmek, I don't have a favorite paper. I don't know all of them to pick one. I can make an observation. I know that I've been in the group about a year, and the last two months that you've been around I have had the following experience with growth within myself and wondered where I was at. Of course that's not what we're supposed to worry about. I have noticed that since we've been on vacation and come back that my daughter asked me what's wrong with me, I'm changed. I think that's the greatest comment I believe I could ever have. She's very difficult to get along with. I've noticed that in the last 3 or 4 months in this group that everyone has got a purpose in mind, and we're all gathered together, we're all one, almost, and difficulties that were between one another have sort of faded out or are non-existent, or it just doesn't matter anymore. I know that the love that's in here I feel a lot more now than I did when I came, about 8 months ago.

Q. Welmek, I don't have a favorite paper. I don't know all of them to pick one. I can make an observation. I know that I've been in the group about a year, and the last two months that you've been around I have had the following experience with growth within myself and wondered where I was at. Of course that's not what we're supposed to worry about. I have noticed that since we've been on vacation and come back that my daughter asked me what's wrong with me, I'm changed. I think that's the greatest comment I believe I could ever have. She's very difficult to get along with. I've noticed that in the last 3 or 4 months in this group that everyone has got a purpose in mind, and we're all gathered together, we're all one, almost, and difficulties that were between one another have sort of faded out or are non-existent, or it just doesn't matter anymore. I know that the love that's in here I feel a lot more now than I did when I came, about 8 months ago.