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===Teacher: [[Daniel]], [[Larenzo]], [[Tomas]]===

===Teacher: [[Daniel]], [[Larenzo]], [[Tomas]]===

===TR: [[Unknown]]===

===TR: [[Rutha]], [[Gerdean]]===

==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Opening prayer with prayer requests

Opening [[prayer]] with prayer requests

Daniel: "Greetings, my friends. I am Daniel, your guide and your teacher. I welcome you here as always with open arms and a great sense of accomplishment.  

Daniel: "Greetings, my [[friends]]. I am Daniel, your [[guide]] and your teacher. I [[welcome]] you here as always with open arms and a great sense of accomplishment.  

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

As you can readily witness your growth is ever moving upward, ever spreading out. You are moving in many directions and this movement is all conducive to following the will of the First Source and Center. Whenever one makes a commitment and a desire to follow the Father then there is a growing strength within the human structure. Whenever groups or more unite with this same commitment is there a growing and broadening basis.

As you can readily [[witness]] your [[growth]] is ever moving upward, ever spreading out. You are moving in many [[directions]] and this movement is all conducive to following the will of the [[First Source and Center]]. Whenever one makes a [[commitment]] and a [[desire]] to follow [[the Father]] then there is a growing [[strength]] within the human [[structure]]. Whenever groups or more unite with this same commitment is there a growing and broadening basis.

And like thought then moves out into broader realms, thus bringing those on the periphery into a state where they are able to witness firsthand, and in witnessing thereby are they able to receive information that they can make better choices in their own lives. And so as individuals you show strength. As a group you are even more able to change and change thoughts, and can implement much service toward one another.

And like [[thought]] then moves out into broader realms, thus bringing those on the [[periphery]] into a state where they are able to [[witness]] firsthand, and in witnessing thereby are they able to receive [[information]] that they can make better [[choices]] in their own lives. And so as [[individuals]], you show [[strength]]. As a [[group]] you are even more able to [[change]] and change thoughts, and can implement much [[service]] toward one another.

We have been asked this evening to allow another to speak. And so this day will be of much importance for you, K3. Larenzo will speak. Note that your understanding of this name is not L-o-r-enzo but L-a-r-enzo. One moment please."

We have been asked this evening to allow another to speak. And so this day will be of much importance for you, K3. Larenzo will speak. Note that your [[understanding]] of this name is not L-o-r-enzo but L-a-r-enzo. One moment please."

Larenzo: "Hello and thank you for this opportunity to come here today and to speak twice in one time span. This is, indeed, an honor for one who has waited for many years to speak. I hope that my speaking will not seem too forceful or enthusiastic. However, my joy this day is overwhelming in that I have, I believe, been able to strengthen a long time friendship with my dear student K3 to whom I send love this evening.

Larenzo: "Hello and thank you for this [[opportunity]] to come here today and to speak twice in one time span. This is, indeed, an [[honor]] for one who has waited for many years to speak. I [[hope]] that my speaking will not seem too [[forceful]] or [[enthusiastic]]. However, my [[joy]] this day is overwhelming in that I have, I believe, been able to [[strengthen]] a long time [[friendship]] with my dear student K3 to whom I send [[love]] this evening.

And may I extend that love to the members of this group, all of which I have enjoyed getting to know over the years. And let me report that I have seen tremendous growth and outreaching. The words that were spoken by B3 this evening do attest to my feelings as well, that through groups such as this, sitting down and sharing, there is growing and a great amount of learning that can take place. And this is part of what the Teaching Mission has on the agenda, that all can come together to form groups and friendships that support one another.

And may I extend that [[love]] to the members of this [[group]], all of which I have enjoyed getting to know over the years. And let me report that I have seen tremendous [[growth]] and [[outreach]]ing. The [[words]] that were spoken by B3 this evening do attest to my [[feelings]] as well, that through groups such as this, sitting down and [[sharing]], there is growing and a great amount of [[learning]] that can take place. And this is part of what the [[Teaching Mission]] has on the agenda, that all can come [[together]] to form [[groups]] and friendships that [[support]] one another.

The topic which I have been asked to speak upon this evening is on [[strength]]. Strength is that [[gift]] given by the [[Spirit of Truth]]. This is, as with all gifts, subject to many areas of [[interpretation]] and given to many layers of [[thought]]. In [[thinking]] about strength you can label it and divide it into [[physical]] strength of [[body]], the [[mental]] strength, the [[intellectual]] strength and the [[spiritual]] strength. And so, you see, each one of these areas can hold for you various [[gifts]], various [[attributes]] which make you a whole [[personality]]. Let us look at strengths first on the very [[finite]] material level of which you are, that being the [[physical]].

The topic which I have been asked to speak upon this evening is on strength. Strength is that gift given by the Spirit of Truth. This is, as with all gifts, subject to many areas of interpretation and given to many layers of thought. In thinking about strength you can label it and divide it into physical strength of body, the mental strength, the intellectual strength and the spiritual strength. And so, you see, each one of these areas can hold for you various gifts, various attributes which make you a whole personality. Let us look at strengths first on the very finite material level of which you are, that being the physical.

Indeed is it [[necessary]] for you as a [[human being]] to know [[strength]] of [[body]]. To be able to move your physical body in [[time and space]] requires that you have the [[muscular]] strength, [[skeletal]] strength, and bodily organ strength to help you [[maintain]] this wonderful finite [[being]] that you are.

Indeed is it necessary for you as a human being to know strength of body. To be able to move your physical body in time and space requires that you have the muscular strength, skeletal strength, and bodily organ strength to help you maintain this wonderful finite being that you are.

The rules for maintaining [[strength]] require that you keep a good [[balance]] of [[exercise]] and [[diet]], which you are well appraised of. And so we will not stay long on this area.

The rules for maintaining strength require that you keep a good balance of exercise and diet, which you are well appraised of. And so we will not stay long on this area.

In moving on to the next area, that of the [[mental]] strength, with which I will include the [[intellect]], it is very important that you do not remain in a feeble or [[weakened]] state in the [[intellect]]. Rather is it asked of you to go through life ever [[being]] open to [[learning]] and processing new [[ideas]], new [[information]], and gathering to yourself as much [[knowledge]] as is possible to help you to grow into your [[potential]] and in seeing more first hand the [[First Source and Center]]. And so as with the [[physical]] you are asked to maintain a [[balance]] in your [[intellect]], to continue to [[grow]] in this area as well. Do not be [[satisfied]] with [[mediocrity]] and sitting back and allowing others to learn. Rather take it upon yourself to be a [[student]] of [[life]] in its many areas.

In moving on to the next area, that of the mental strength, with which I will include the intellect, it is very important that you do not remain in a feeble or weakened state in the intellect. Rather is it asked of you to go through life ever being open to learning and processing new ideas, new information, and gathering to yourself as much knowledge as is possible to help you to grow into your potential and in seeing more first hand the First Source and Center. And so as with the physical you are asked to maintain a balance in your intellect, to continue to grow in this area as well. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity and sitting back and allowing others to learn. Rather take it upon yourself to be a student of life in its many areas.

The next level which I will address is that of the [[emotional]]/[[feeling]] state that you have. [[Strength]] in this area helps you in doing and following through with your [[desire]] and [[commitment]] to follow the [[First Source and Center]]. If you do not have [[emotional]] strength and [[fortitude]] then you often lack the ability to reach out and to help one another. When you are in a [[weakened]] state emotionally your body becomes unbalanced and [[thought]] processes become less [[clear]]. And therefor, voids are created. And so, it is asked of you to do what you can to maintain a [[positive]] higher level of emotional state. This is, of course, subject to [[electro/chemical]] fluctuations within your [[body]]. If the emotional and electro/chemical state is not in [[harmony]] then [[medical]] assistance is often required. There is also a greater aid and that is to seek that inner [[silence]] and [[quiet]]. For often the mental/emotional state is not a permanent state, but rather one of fleeting [[moments]] in which events trigger certain [[feelings]]. If a feeling of intolerance, for example, is upon you, (this is that [[attitude]] that has been spoken to you on several occasions) and if this is the case a moment of [[silence]] helps to bring you back into that [[alignment]] which will then bring back a more harmonizing [[effect]] within the body, and [[strength]] will again be quickened. And so [[strength]] in the mental apparatus helps you to be more outgoing and to help one another.

The next level which I will address is that of the emotional/feeling state that you have. Strength in this area helps you in doing and following through with your desire and commitment to follow the First Source and Center. If you do not have emotional strength and fortitude then you often lack the ability to reach out and to help one another. When you are in a weakened state emotionally your body becomes unbalanced and thought processes become less clear. And therefor, voids are created. And so, it is asked of you to do what you can to maintain a positive higher level of emotional state. This is, of course, subject to electro/chemical fluctuations within your body. If the emotional and electro/chemical state is not in harmony then medical assistance is often required. There is also a greater aid and that is to seek that inner silence and quiet. For often the mental/emotional state is not a permanent state, but rather one of fleeting moments in which events trigger certain feelings. If a feeling of intolerance, for example, is upon you, (this is that attitude that has been spoken to you on several occasions) and if this is the case a moment of silence helps to bring you back into that alignment which will then bring back a more harmonizing effect within the body, and strength will again be quickened. And so strength in the mental apparatus helps you to be more outgoing and to help one another.

And the last area that I will address this evening is that of [[strength]] within your [[divine]] nature. As you have each been a [[witness]] to, this area has [[grown]] immensely for you all. For as you have [[discovered]] through your [[study]] of The [[Urantia Book]], through your study in other areas of [[religion]], [[science]], and [[philosophy]], you have begun and have come to the grand [[knowledge]] of the higher Source, the [[First Source and Center]]. Once this [[truth]] is known then you are able to [[understand]] a greater life's [[purpose]] and therefor do you catapult yourself into the [[desire]] to follow the [[First Source and Center]]. How you came to all of this was through that gift known as [[strength]]. Strength enough to follow the [[commitment]], and strength enough to follow those promptings from within.

And the last area that I will address this evening is that of strength within your divine nature. As you have each been a witness to, this area has grown immensely for you all. For as you have discovered through your study of The Urantia Book, through your study in other areas of religion, science, and philosophy, you have begun and have come to the grand knowledge of the higher Source, the First Source and Center. Once this truth is known then you are able to understand a greater life's purpose and therefor do you catapult yourself into the desire to follow the First Source and Center. How you came to all of this was through that gift known as strength. Strength enough to follow the commitment, and strength enough to follow those promptings from within.

This day I ask you to [[consider]] the [[strength]] that has been given to you to help you maintain all these areas of [[existence]]. And in realizing that [[strength]], that you give thanks and open yourself up stating you [[desire]] that you be [[supported]], or you welcome that strength that is needed to support your desire to follow the [[First Source and Center]]. You see, without [[strength]] you would not be able to build and grow and [[become]]. The gift of strength has brought you to the [[point]] where you are now. For you have, each and every one of you, that great [[potential]] to [[achieve]]. Those who do not allow the [[fruit of the Spirit]] and the strength that is given to be a part of their lives are unable to make great gains in this earthly [[existence]] toward their [[potential]]. They fail to see that each [[experience]], even though it requires, [[courage]], [[fortitude]], and [[strength]] to walk through that experience; they fail to realize that these experiences help them to [[grow]] [[humanly]] and [[divinely]]. And so as you sit in the [[stillness]] this week, allow the strength of the [[Spirit of Truth]] to aid you in meeting your higher and higher [[potential]].

This day I ask you to consider the strength that has been given to you to help you maintain all these areas of existence. And in realizing that strength, that you give thanks and open yourself up stating you desire that you be supported, or you welcome that strength that is needed to support your desire to follow the First Source and Center. You see, without strength you would not be able to build and grow and become. The gift of strength has brought you to the point where you are now. For you have, each and every one of you, that great potential to achieve. Those who do not allow the fruit of the Spirit and the strength that is given to be a part of their lives are unable to make great gains in this earthly existence toward their potential. They fail to see that each experience, even though it requires, courage, fortitude, and strength to walk through that experience; they fail to realize that these experiences help them to grow humanly and divinely. And so as you sit in the stillness this week, allow the strength of the Spirit of Truth to aid you in meeting your higher and higher potential.

And that my friends is my [[message]] this evening, to look at the [[strength]] you have, realize it, and utilize it in your [[apostleship]], in your sonship and daughtership, in your own human [[growing]]. I wish again to thank Daniel and Tomas for giving over this [[time]] to me this evening. And I must concur that Daniel and I have in many respects the same [[patterning]] of teaching, having gone to the same [[schools]] at the [[same time]]. We are linked in many ways. And so I again thank you for [[listening]] to my [[words]], for allowing me to come into your lives. And to K3 and P4 I say that my [[conscious]] [[presence]] known to you now will aid you in your own lives. My love to you.

And to all of you, I commend you on your [[strength]]. For it has been the strength that you have opened up to that has helped you to [[accept]] this [[Teaching Mission]], to accept teachers, to accept the love of the [[First Source and Center]]. I have been asked to not answer questions this evening, but will turn this over to Tomas who will now speak. Good evening."

 

And to all of you, I commend you on your strength. For it has been the strength that you have opened up to that has helped you to accept this Teaching Mission, to accept teachers, to accept the love of the First Source and Center. I have been asked to not answer questions this evening, but will turn this over to Tomas who will now speak. Good evening."

Group: "Good evening, Larenzo."

Group: "Good evening, Larenzo."

Tomas: "I am Tomas. And I, myself, have enjoyed the lesson, the words, the essence, and the truth presented by Larenzo. And it is refreshing and joyous to hear able teachers present their words to a captive audience such as this. Your eager absorption of the words of the teachers is impressive to us in that it is an indication that you do not believe that you have all the answers, that you do not need help. We interpret absorption of these teachings as humility and truly this is so. And the result of your willingness to accept truths from your teachers, be they in the spirit or in the flesh, is a pleasure. Would that this example of you twelve apostles were expanded. And remember that your energies joining together does, indeed, accelerate, stabilize, solidify and propel forward those truths which we attempt to put forth in our teachings. Were it not for your willingness, Correcting Time would remain inert or be allowed to drift forward in leisurely fashion. And although we are not necessarily in a great rush, it is all too evident to those with ears to hear and eyes to see and hearts to feel that there are those who are languishing and are feeling untouched by Spirit reality. The energies put forth in believers such as yourselves strengthens Correcting Time and the teachers, as well as yourselves and your community. Are there questions?"

Tomas: "I am Tomas. And I, myself, have enjoyed the lesson, the [[words]], the [[essence]], and the [[truth]] presented by Larenzo. And it is refreshing and [[joyous]] to hear able teachers present their [[words]] to a captive [[audience]] such as this. Your eager [[absorption]] of the words of [[the teachers]] is impressive to us in that it is an indication that you do not believe that you have all the answers, that you do not need help. We interpret absorption of these teachings as humility and truly this is so. And the result of your willingness to accept truths from your teachers, be they in the spirit or in the flesh, is a pleasure. Would that this example of you twelve apostles were expanded. And remember that your energies joining together does, indeed, accelerate, stabilize, solidify and propel forward those truths which we attempt to put forth in our teachings. Were it not for your willingness, Correcting Time would remain inert or be allowed to drift forward in leisurely fashion. And although we are not necessarily in a great rush, it is all too evident to those with ears to hear and eyes to see and hearts to feel that there are those who are languishing and are feeling untouched by Spirit reality. The energies put forth in believers such as yourselves strengthens Correcting Time and the teachers, as well as yourselves and your community. Are there questions?"

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

K3: "No question Tomas, just a statement: Thank you. Thank you Daniel and thank you my teacher for being here! Twice in one day for the first time, that's outstanding! I love it! I enjoyed it and I send my love back. And to all those personalities that are in this room, our love again. Thank you."

K3: "No question Tomas, just a statement: Thank you. Thank you Daniel and thank you my teacher for being here! Twice in one day for the first time, that's outstanding! I love it! I enjoyed it and I send my love back. And to all those personalities that are in this room, our love again. Thank you."

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