Changes

*January 23, 1994

*January 23, 1994

===Opening===

===Opening===

WILL: The love of the Father surrounds us. The strength of the Father upholds us. Wherever we are gathered, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[the Father]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[strength]] of [[the Father]] upholds us. Wherever we are gathered, He is.

Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Tonight we have gathered again on our regularly scheduled visit to continue our discussions on the topics mentioned before on charity, hope and faith. In the last week you were asked to perform an exercise consisting of spending a few moments each morning taking time out of your normal scheduled awakenings to listen for inner guidance. I have heard your reports tonight that none were able to discern any particular insights they found helpful or recognizable during the week. This does not surprise me as much as you might think. Upon observation of you at various times I realize that your morning times are oft times regularly interrupted on any given day. Therefore, do not fret that you were not able to discern any particular insight or message for it is something that, like stillness, would become easier with practice. If possible, I ask that you continue to spend a few moments on the mornings you are able in silent meditation. You may later be able to look back and see where you were given an insight in the early hours on a subject that would become important to you shortly thereafter.

Tonight we have gathered again on our regularly scheduled [[visit]] to continue our [[discussions]] on the [[topics]] mentioned before on [[charity]], [[hope]] and [[faith]]. In the last week you were asked to [[perform]] an [[exercise]] consisting of spending a few moments each [[morning]] taking time out of your [[normal]] scheduled [[awakenings]] to [[listen]] for inner [[guidance]]. I have heard your reports tonight that none were able to [[discern]] any particular [[insights]] they found helpful or recognizable during the week. This does not [[surprise]] me as much as you might think. Upon [[observation]] of you at various times I realize that your morning times are oft times regularly [[interrupted]] on any given day. Therefore, do not fret that you were not able to [[discern]] any particular [[insight]] or message for it is something that, like [[stillness]], would become easier with [[practice]]. If possible, I ask that you continue to spend a few moments on the mornings you are able in [[silent]] [[meditation]]. You may later be able to look back and see where you were given an [[insight]] in the early hours on a subject that would become important to you shortly thereafter.

Most humans reach a [[point]] somewhere between [[pure]] [[faith]] and hedging their bets. You may find that you have a backup [[plan]] in case [[the Father]] fails you. This is the [[self]] you must learn to [[conquer]], set aside. To [[clear]] yourself by setting your will aside requires that you put aside fear of the [[future]], [[fears]] of all sorts, for fear is the very [[antithesis]] of [[trust]] in [[the Father]]. When you are able to get a firm grasp on your [[faith]] it will serve you well in all areas of your life. Some of you are familiar with the phrase "leaning on the everlasting arms". There is [[peace]] there as your [[faith]] in [[God]] sustains you through all manner of [[obstacles]] and with each obstacle overcome your [[faith]] increases. It is a changing, [[growing]] thing.

The exercises we ask you to perform are simply that: exercises to stretch your spiritual selves. Not mandates. Not requirements. Simply suggestions on how to build, stretch and grow for those who are willing and able to do the work. Your desire for growth greatly influences the amount of growth you will have for obviously, without desire, little will be accomplished. Those who wish to do the Father's will and set themselves and their wills aside will continually be faced with a series of struggles. It is not an easy path. We ask that you persevere in the hopes that you will experience the growth you so desire.

[[The Father]] is waiting to provide for you. He has your best interests at [[heart]]. Put your [[faith]] to work for you this week. You will like the [[feelings]] you [[receive]], of [[peace]], [[comfort]] and [[joy]]. It will [[change]] your [[perspective]] on life. One of the best ways we know to draw [[strength]] from [[the Father]] is through your [[stillness]] practice. As always, we pray you continue for it is through this [[method]] most of you are able to draw your strength directly therefrom.

 

The Father's love shines down over all. He wishes for you to join Him. To live the life of a disciple, which is to say, ever striving for forward growth, ever mindful of His presence and love. We do not expect you to do these things alone. You would find the struggle impossible. Only by relying on the Father and trust, having faith that His strength and love are there for you. He desires to give you these gifts and they are yours. You need only draw on them. To walk a path of faith requires training, yes. But do not forget, you are beginners on this path. True faith requires much trust that the Father does, indeed, know best and will indeed provide for all of your needs.

We will continue to [[discuss]] these things in depth into the detail [[desired]] in our next several meetings. You will see how the three tie in together to build a firm base with each other for you to rest upon. It requires some work on your part. However, these suggestions are made at your requests for continued ways for [[growth]]. Your days are filled with many small happenings, all of which are [[opportunities]] for [[growth]]. As you are all [[aware]], you are [[free]] to [[choose]] how many you will [[respond]] to. Each small [[act]] does add to your whole as you build your solid base. You can accomplish much if you put your [[minds]] to it. We have great [[faith]] in you. That is all I have to say. Go forth this week leaning on Him more, [[trusting]] in Him more, and see your [[faith]] grow. Each of you can reap the benefits from this [[exercise]]. [[Shalom]]. Will-255

 

Most humans reach a point somewhere between pure faith and hedging their bets. You may find that you have a backup plan in case the Father fails you. This is the self you must learn to conquer, set aside. To clear yourself by setting your will aside requires that you put aside fear of the future, fears of all sorts, for fear is the very antithesis of trust in the Father. When you are able to get a firm grasp on your faith it will serve you well in all areas of your life. Some of you are familiar with the phrase "leaning on the everlasting arms". There is peace there as your faith in God sustains you through all manner of obstacles and with each obstacle overcome your faith increases. It is a changing, growing thing.

==Session 5==

==Session 5==

*January 30, 1994

*January 30, 1994