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Illawarra District, Australia, February 4, 2015.
Teacher Samuel of Panoptia.
Subject: “The Power of Prayer — Not a Catch 22.”
Received by George Barnard.
Teacher Samuel: “Good morning all. This is your Teacher Samuel of Panoptia bringing you my greetings and the greetings from Elaine’s Teacher, Aaron of Urantia, as well. Teacher Aaron was the bearer of the all-important papyrus scrolls of Moses’ time. I was an agricultural technician during the early Light and Life stages on Panoptia’s well-watered southern half of the twin continents. We, former mortals, are both honored to be allowed to keep our fusion on hold to teach for a season and the subject this morning is ‘The Power of Prayer.’
“Prayer is much misunderstood. Prayer is not ‘God, please give me a pony … the latest automobile.’ Prayer is not a learned-by-head repeating of appeals directed at the Creator, the waving of flags or the mindless ‘thumbing’ of rosary beads. A great host of things add up to being no prayer at all. Yet prayer can be many things that do qualify. This morning we will discuss just one kind of prayer — just one kind — and already we assure you that you will understand the power of prayer, approximately, as we can explain it to you … approximately.
“For the Gods to experience life; our lives and everyone else’s — angels and transcendentalers included — we are all made different. We are big ones and little ones, tall ones and short ones, round ones and skinny ones, black ones and white ones. To make it even more interesting we were all given different personalities. We are Optimistic and Pessimistic, Manic and Depressive, Open and Extroverted, Adventurous, Bold and Curious. See, we have all the A, B, C’s and the entire alphabet of character traits.
“Then something else happened: We were given free will. And this is where it became complicated, where progress and perfection of the Gods’ universes might be delayed or even reversed. And still, there was nothing the Gods could not handle. Well before some errant creature with strange and negative ideas would likely retard or even reverse progress to perfection, the Gods would foresee it all. They would have already created the errant creature’s nemesis to, in a manner of speaking, ‘cut off that wrongdoer at the pass.’
“Understand clearly now that one who is against progress towards perfection for all and sundry is in fact not normal, is in fact abnormal, is not real, is in fact insane. That is the understanding all over the universes. Yes everywhere, but not on your world. On your world and among many of your groups, there is concensus that their opposing groups need to be hampered from achieving their goals of peace, happiness and sufficiency … from existing even! In such a situation, the Gods may prefer not to intervene in what They foresee.
“Do we here have a Catch 22? Is it correct that your global drive towards perfection is halted by a too-poweful group of insane saboteurs, whilst the Gods must ever preserve creatures’ free-will prerogatives? Indeed not, my dear friends and students You are not powerless. You are not at a loss. The challenge has become yours my dear studious friends. You have at your disposal meaningful prayers for the good and future of all. You have the Power of Prayer that can change all reality.
“Take a break now. Shortly we shall return and pray.”
Edited by Linda Abell.
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
You lit a Flame, and it will become a Raging Fire — ABC-22.
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Asheville, NC, US of A, December 11, 2016.
Teacher: Ophelius.
Subject: “These Challenges are not Punishments.”
Message received by Chris Maurus.
Teacher Ophelius: “Many of you (light workers) are being challenged now, and for some, it has been like a dark night of the soul, which seems to have lasted for more than a fortnight. Just when you think all hope is lost, morning finally dawns. For if you can stay the course, asking for help and diligently searching for the answers, you shall find them and come out the other side wiser and stronger. These challenges are not punishments, or tests of your faith, yet they are something you need to deal with as you begin your ascent — entering a new paradigm of spiritual development. Many of your beliefs have been shattered, and the old scaffolding has fallen away leaving you open for greater truths and opportunities which shall lead you to greater service in the Correcting Time.
“As you look back on these challenging times, you shall see how the hand of providence has mysteriously worked in your life and, how were it not for these ‘unfortunate’ events and circumstances you would not be in a position to help others and grow into the beautiful bright lights you now are. Your Indwelling Spirit is still guiding the ship and you are still the captain in charge of your life sailing toward the light of perfection. Captains make decisions and you must decide how you want your life to play out. Do not let your boat be tossed around by the waves — steer into them and cut through the wake!
“You all look as if you need a vacation! Many of you are so busy helping others that you have neglected to maintain your own wellbeing. Take some time and be good to ‘you.’ When you are feeling well and strong, you can better serve others. Be joyful today, my dear friends. Listen to music, eat well, take time to smell the roses and rejoice! There will be other challenges ahead, and so, for now, take a well-deserved break and recharge your batteries for the journey ahead.
“You shall find that as each new challenge comes, you shall handle it with more grace and spiritual maturity. You are growing wiser and becoming more like your Heavenly Father. Keeping your mind fixed on a greater, brighter future, having the assurance that you are a very powerful being because you have sonship with the Father, you are putting the wheels of the universe to work for you and stepping into your god given inheritance as a developing Finaliter.
“Finaliters are powerful beings that have achieved and overcome the challenges of time and have answered the call of the Universal Father to ‘Be perfect, as I AM perfect.’ Spiritual maturity is ‘final’ and all trust is placed in the hands of a Finaliter to know and execute Father’s perfect Will. With this trust is great power awarded as the divine gift of spiritual maturity and wise choosing. Keep your minds fixed on this sublime achievement as you hurdle over the challenges of planetary life, for within you lives the Fragment of all the creative power in the multi-verse.
“Peace and love to you,
“The Circle of Seven.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
“The giving of self, the illumination of truth, and the relief of suffering
are the noblest paths to higher consciousness.” – Teacher Ophelius, 2009.
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Alabama, US of A, April 23, 2014.
Teacher: Thought Adjuster.
Subject: “A Religion of Freedom”
Message received by Oscar.
Thought Adjuster: “It's time for a new religion to emerge in this world. This new religion will replace the older religions while at the same time exalting the truths that these past religions have preserved among their doctrines. Everything that is true and good from these religions will survive, and everything that is contrary to the will of the Father will be set aside in this new religion.
All those ideas of separation among people will be forgotten. When humans wholeheartedly understand the fact of God's fatherhood, they will only be able to accept their fellows as their brothers. Cultural, racial, or social differences will not matter. Truly, humans will become like children in the way they associate and in the implicit trust they will offer to all those they meet on their path.
The new religion will be a religion of freedom. It is not the freedom that inferior humans might interpret as a license to do evil or to try to exalt their own ego above others. The freedom that the new religion offers is the power that will be placed in the hands of each person to become the master of their own destiny and thus create, with the help of the Father, the highest and most beautiful expression of their individual personality. In other words, each one will be responsible for their own salvation, and each one will be able to achieve the glory of creating a being of light and life – their own self – for universal eternal service.
The new religion is a personal and individual religion. The children of this religion will share their experiences, and with the help of all, they will understand the Father in heaven better than before and together discover their purpose in the mosaic of the universe. But each one will approach the Father on their own terms, in a unique and original way. Each human being possesses a unique personality given by the Father, and this personality in the process of perfection is the intention that the Father has wanted to manifest through that individual life, an expression that can only be fully manifested in eternity. This great unique treasure has been given to each mortal being for their maintenance and edification, and this is an effort that each one of us must undertake alone, a joint enterprise between God and each of his creatures.
This new religion will not arise in temples or places of worship but in the hearts and minds of human beings. Today you can already begin to enjoy this new way of approaching your reality, and through faith and hope, embark on the search for the truth, beauty, and goodness that are hidden deep within your being, where God himself has decided to place a fragment of Himself as a promise of eternal life and a safeguard of wisdom and unconditional love.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
Faith is just curiosity tinged with hope — Thought Adjuster.
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Urantia, December 27, 2006.
Teacher: The Beloved.
Subject: “Let This Be the Desire of Your Souls.”
Message received by Lytske.
The Beloved: “The ultimate treasure within a soul is its unselfishness. To become a channel for the power of God, and to go forth and bless others, will one day be your only purpose for living. To have the love of God spread out over the planet, by individuals who would unselfishly desire to serve, would be a great blessing, indeed, for backward little Urantia. This would become a beneficial vibration spreading over the planet, and not just for the soul inspired to so live. It would be like a benign virus of love, spread to the greater glory of God.
The planet stands at the ready for an awakening into a glorious new age of spirituality, unlike this world has ever seen. However, a great deal depends on the humans living upon her. Be open to the spiritual attraction being gifted to all on the planet, to help quicken and turn the face of each in the direction of the eternal God. In this fashion truth, beauty and goodness can increase and prevail, for the planet to be pulled back from materialism and greed.
True art and culture would flourish. Sickness would slowly become a thing of the past, as more natural healing methods are discovered, and the causes are treated, rather than the symptoms, as still happens far too often. This greed motive in the corridors of power, and of certain corporations, need to come to an end. It will end, as it is not pleasing to the eyes of God that the masses are taken advantage of, and held hostage, at the hands of a greedy few.
There is and always has been, enough for everyone for sustenance and living a peaceful and healthy life, not one of lack and misery, as is far too often the case. This is the very reason why the Time of Correction has arrived on the planet, to help awaken the souls of humanity to the true purpose of life. Start by listening to and abiding by the Voice of Spirit within, rather than giving your full attention to the cacophony of the world without.
The true purpose for living is to find God, and desire to become like Him. This is what Jesus came to teach, but His teachings have never yet been put into practice, except by a few diligent and believing souls.
Discover these teachings for your selves and start living them. Love one another, and then practice this to become a living channel of God’s Love.
Let this be the desire of your souls.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
I Am the Satisfaction of Your Soul — The Beloved One.
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Oregon, June 14, 2020.
Thought Adjuster.
Subject: “An Upgrade—Not a Let Down.”
Message received by Anyas.
Thought Adjuster: “It requires much sensibility and diplomacy to help someone alter a fixed point of view. Quite often, that person’s ego stands in the way, afraid to lose face in that process. It has always been a considerable stumbling block in the revelation of truth.
In his one-to-one ministry, Jesus’s approach to helping others discard the erroneous elements of their belief system was not a frontal but a lateral one. “Never once did he attack their errors or even mention the flaws in their teachings. In each case he would select the truth in what they taught and then proceed to embellish and illuminate this truth in their minds that in a very short time, this enhancement of the truth effectively crowded out the associated error; [...]” [UB 132:0:4]
Jesus was an intuitive teacher who intelligently adapted his teachings to the needs-to-know of his interlocutors, thus teaching at multiple levels through his enlightening words and shining example. While doing so, he also imparted the fundamentals of teaching, as another one of his objectives was to form many itinerary teachers.
Those among you who relish in the frontal approach immediately place their interlocutors on high alert. They trespass in their personal space, causing an immediate shutdown of their mental receptivity mixed with resentment and hostility.
On the other hand, by taking the time to get to know your interlocutors, you demonstrate genuine respect and acceptance, thus prepping their minds to host enlightening thought seeds. A seemingly insignificant remark can go a long way when it rings your inner bell of truth at the most unexpected moment. Your alerted mind gets then involved in processing the truth content, which takes it on thrilling new trains of thought that broaden your mental horizons and have a positive impact on your way of life.
Such perfectly-timed epiphanies give way to irrepressible surges of gratitude. Once they hit the mark of your heart, you sigh in relief, gratefully acknowledging them for the precious gifts they are — no longer viewing them as humiliating let-downs.
The planetary Correcting Time is all about full disclosure. Only by setting all records straight can the decision-making process be facilitated. Can you envision a world where all publicized data has passed rigorous and unbiased fact checks? What a forward leap it would be toward the Age of Light and Life!
Refrain from drawing hasty conclusions based on incomplete narratives that mostly amount to shameless emotional manipulation. Hone your discernment skills to clean up your database. By sincerely searching for the truth, you will be led to it as you have been equipped from on high with a reliable inner truth detector — a finely-tuned device that homes onto the bright emissions of truth.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
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