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I am ABRAHAM. My greetings to you this evening. Tonight’s lesson will be kept short for any questions you might have. My lesson tonight is about resistance.

I am ABRAHAM. My greetings to you this evening. Tonight’s lesson will be kept short for any questions you might have. My lesson tonight is about resistance.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

[[Resistance]] is a natural [[emotion]] among [[humans]]. As time goes by it appears mortals struggle and fight out of [[habit]]. Many are so used to resisting, so opposed to having their will impinged upon by others and/or circumstances. Yes, struggle is a part of your human [[existence]], but tonight this lesson on resistance applies to your lack of willingness to meet struggles with an [[attitude]] of challenge.

[[Resistance]] is a natural [[emotion]] among [[humans]]. As time goes by it appears mortals struggle and fight out of [[habit]]. Many are so used to resisting, so opposed to having their will impinged upon by others and/or circumstances. Yes, struggle is a part of your human [[existence]], but tonight this lesson on resistance applies to your lack of willingness to meet struggles with an [[attitude]] of challenge.

More times than not mortals dwell in their troubles with an attitude of, 'why me?' And they may find it more natural to resist than to move through their troubles slowly, each step learning and accepting. Like children, who need certain medications or injections to fight disease, do not understand the implications of the disease. They only know that the shot is painful. They would rather resist than to take a deep [[breath]] and [[relax]] and receive this pain that will benefit them in the long run.

More times than not mortals dwell in their troubles with an [[attitude]] of, 'why me?' And they may find it more [[natural]] to resist than to move through their troubles slowly, each [[step]] learning and accepting. Like children, who need certain medications or injections to fight [[disease]], do not understand the implications of the disease. They only know that the shot is [[painful]]. They would rather resist than to take a deep [[breath]] and [[relax]] and receive this pain that will benefit them in the long run.

Yes, struggle at many [[things]] you will, but I ask you to ask yourself, is this resistance appropriate? Am I closed to a lesson Father might be trying to provide me with? I ask you during your next struggle take a deep [[breath]] and [[relax]] and know that the pain will benefit you in the long run. Any questions?

Yes, struggle at many [[things]] you will, but I ask you to ask yourself, is this [[resistance]] appropriate? Am I closed to a lesson [[the Father|Father]] might be trying to provide me with? I ask you during your next struggle take a deep [[breath]] and [[relax]] and know that the pain will benefit you in the long run. Any questions?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

C: Teacher Abraham, on that question...you know you are hurting real bad inside. I can very clearly hear what you are saying. What I am not clear on is 'take a deep breath and relax,' but the [[pain]] is still there, not a visible pain, but a hurt. You know, that you have inside over someone or a situation. It seems like all you can do is ask for Father’s help. Is there something else that is helpful?

C: Teacher Abraham, on that question...you know you are hurting real bad inside. I can very clearly hear what you are saying. What I am not clear on is 'take a deep [[breath]] and relax,' but the [[pain]] is still there, not a visible pain, but a hurt. You know, that you have inside over someone or a situation. It seems like all you can do is ask for Father’s help. Is there something else that is helpful?

ABRAHAM: Yes, my [[words]] are to think about at a [[moment]] of [[feeling]] stuck and frustrated and not knowing what to do next. Yes, my words are to be [[thought]] over during that moment in which you ask yourself, is this pain and struggle magnified because I resist? Would this feeling of being stuck cease or lessen if I were to accept the Father’s will? Try to [[imagine]] a boat on troubled waters. The boat is bouncing and swaying. Wouldn’t the captain be more likely to steer into the [[tide]], into the [[wave]] [[pattern]]s of the sea? Would the captain attempt to go into the wind? Sometimes it is more beneficial to accept this struggle, accept this lesson Father has provided for you and know that this pain will pass. More question?

ABRAHAM: Yes, my [[words]] are to think about at a [[moment]] of [[feeling]] stuck and frustrated and not knowing what to do next. Yes, my words are to be [[thought]] over during that moment in which you ask yourself, is this pain and struggle [[magnified]] because I resist? Would this feeling of being stuck cease or lessen if I were to [[accept]] the Father’s will? Try to [[imagine]] a boat on troubled waters. The boat is bouncing and swaying. Wouldn’t the captain be more likely to steer into the [[tide]], into the [[wave]] [[pattern]]s of the sea? Would the captain attempt to go into the wind? Sometimes it is more beneficial to accept this struggle, accept this lesson Father has provided for you and know that this pain will pass. More question?

C: I thank you for that answer. It’s so clear the way you put that and incredible how just yesterday I watched as the captain of our boat hauled us from one end of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wki Lake Powell] to the other, how when those waves came up I noticed him doing exactly what you just said. And not being on a boat for years and years, I’m thinking, boy, this guy’s pretty smart. Instead of getting in the middle and getting shaken sideways, he turns into the wakes and makes it a whole lot less miserable for the passengers and himself. Wow!

C: I thank you for that [[answer]]. It’s so clear the way you put that and incredible how just yesterday I watched as the captain of our boat hauled us from one end of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wki Lake Powell] to the other, how when those [[waves]] came up I noticed him doing exactly what you just said. And not being on a boat for years and years, I’m thinking, boy, this guy’s pretty smart. Instead of getting in the middle and getting shaken sideways, he turns into the wakes and makes it a whole lot less miserable for the passengers and himself. Wow!

RO: I have a question Abraham. I know when I’m going through spiritual turmoil it’s real easy for me to turn to Father and ask for help. But in my everyday, just mortal existence, I don’t usually tend to think to turn to Father when I’m just having what I consider mortal problems. Is that...I’m just wondering if there’s something I can do? Or even if we can...I don’t know what I’m asking.

ABRAHAM: I understand.(Good.) Yes, your question is also asked by many. Is there any problem so [[trivial]] you cannot take it to [[the Father]]? (Exactly.) There is no possible way you can keep your problems from [[the Father]] for He dwells within your very [[being]]. He shares every [[moment]] with you. Yes, He is like a good [[friend]]. He does listen to your complaints and comments. And He does [[assist]] when He feels it appropriate. More questions?

R: Abraham, in some of my [[readings]] I’ve come across the [[concept]] of surrendering the situation or the [[problem]] to the Father’s care and keeping. That seems to be somewhat of a different [[strategy]] than to perhaps turn the boat into the [[waves]], but perhaps just totally giving that problem over to the Father for His [[resolution]]. Can you comment about the [[paradox]] between those two? Perceived paradox maybe.

ABRAHAM: Yes. You are correct in your [[perception]]. Handing your problem to [[the Father]] is correct. But what the Father hands back is where [[resistance]] may possibly come in. Our Father teaches us what He feels we are ready for. And He does provide us with the lessons we are to learn. The lesson of resistance is for you to be able to more readily accept the Father’s will. Resistance sometimes can just become a [[habit]], perhaps a form of ease-seeking. This is not a serious problem. But, resistance can slow down your [[growth]] [[progress]]. But, yes, you are correct in asking or laying the problem at Father’s feet. Be ready for when He hands back what you are in need of in your [[spiritual growth]]. More questions?

 

 

ABRAHAM: Yes. You are correct in your [[perception]]. Handing your problem to the Father is correct. But what the Father hands back is where resistance may possibly come in. Our Father teaches us what He feels we are ready for. And He does provide us with the lessons we are to learn. The lesson of resistance is for you to be able to more readily accept the Father’s will. Resistance sometimes can just become a habit, perhaps a form of ease-seeking. This is not a serious problem. But, resistance can slow down your growth progress. But, yes, you are correct in asking or laying the problem at Father’s feet. Be ready for when He hands back what you are in need of in your spiritual growth. More questions?

R: I’d like to know this. During this weekend that Calvin and I spent together there was tremendous, I felt, a lot of spiritual [[beings]] present in the [[experience]]s that we had. Is it permissible for you to comment on how you viewed that experience for us to get a better, clearer picture? Perhaps how you perceive that?

R: I’d like to know this. During this weekend that Calvin and I spent together there was tremendous, I felt, a lot of spiritual [[beings]] present in the [[experience]]s that we had. Is it permissible for you to comment on how you viewed that experience for us to get a better, clearer picture? Perhaps how you perceive that?

ABRAHAM: Yes, I am aware that my modern-day apostles did follow their guidance. What you gave out this weekend will spread like [[radio]] [[waves]]. And although you might not be able to see all the results, know that we are gladdened to observe you spread our teachings and set the examples of Michael’s life here on [[Urantia]]. More questions.

ABRAHAM: Yes, I am aware that my modern-day apostles did follow their guidance. What you gave out this weekend will spread like [[radio]] [[waves]]. And although you might not be able to see all the results, know that we are gladdened to observe you spread our teachings and set the examples of [[Michael]]’s life here on [[Urantia]]. More questions.

 

R: If nobody else has one, I do. We were very much aware just before that accident. Calvin and I talked about our [[Guardian Angel]]s being in the [[process]] of protecting us by keeping us out of harms’ way. And, of course, that’s a bold and maybe even egotistical thought, that there seemed to be some real power inasmuch as within seconds after that, we were, well, within minutes after that, we were in the midst of a horrendous accident and to see that time space accidents do happen. Could you comment about how perhaps our guardian angels work or if they were present with us in that capacity today?

R: If nobody else has one, I do. We were very much aware just before that accident. Calvin and I talked about our [[Guardian Angel]]s being in the [[process]] of protecting us by keeping us out of harms’ way. And, of course, that’s a bold and maybe even [[egotistical]] thought, that there seemed to be some real power inasmuch as within seconds after that, we were, well, within minutes after that, we were in the midst of a horrendous [[accident]] and to see that [[time space]] accidents do happen. Could you comment about how perhaps our [[guardian angels]] work or if they were present with us in that capacity today?

ABRAHAM Yes, they are with you. Yes, Guardian Angels do attempt to alter the accidents of time. They do attempt to reach their mortal friends provided that it is Father’s will. But the [[angels]] cannot pick and choose who will survive an accident and who will not. They work in conjunction with other celestial personalities along with Michael and the Divine Minister to assist the mortal in Father’s plan of [[destiny]]. We find them to be very pleasant, loving and concerned for their mortal friends. We know, at times, you can feel their essence if you will be aware. They are overjoyed to serve and to know their labor is appreciated and worthwhile. Another question?

ABRAHAM Yes, they are with you. Yes, Guardian Angels do attempt to alter the accidents of time. They do attempt to reach their mortal friends provided that it is Father’s will. But the [[angels]] cannot pick and choose who will survive an accident and who will not. They work in conjunction with other celestial personalities along with Michael and the Divine Minister to assist the mortal in Father’s plan of [[destiny]]. We find them to be very pleasant, loving and concerned for their mortal friends. We know, at times, you can feel their essence if you will be aware. They are overjoyed to serve and to know their labor is appreciated and worthwhile. Another question?