ABRAHAM Aug. 10, 1998 (on WORSHIP)

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ABRAHAM
August 10, 1998
Daily Worship-Drink From The Well of Light.
Woods Cross Group
TR: Nina

I am ABRAHAM. Welcome, my friends. How wonderful it is to arrive in a group
that is so uplifted, so jovial, yes. It is wonderful when we can gather and
generate hope, uplift one another, and promote faith. 

Anyone who has been spiritually reborn knows that hope lies in faith. Your
faith in Father is indeed your salvation and shield from those things which
would promote hopelessness. Any child willing to allow Father to have
influence in their lives knows that hope is not possible without trust in a
Supreme Ruler.

How do Father's faithful children maintain hope and faith? Why do some fight
the good fight and some appear to be incapable of doing so? What keeps hope
alive? How, in the midst of unspeakable events, can Father's children
regenerate hope amongst themselves? 

Surely your faith continues to free you from the burden of hopelessness, but
one with faith must surely know that the key to regenerating hope is the
capability to worship--to feel personally touched by a Supreme Sovereign--to
know that in their smallness they are deeply cherished--to live with a
grateful heart, is certainly hope promoting. 

My friends, [for] belief and hope and perseverance - one must obtain the
ability to worship; to express to our Father that we wholeheartedly believe He
watches over our every need and is completely capable of guiding us. With the
busy-ness of everyday living we forget how important worship is for our
spiritual diet. In your worshiping, do you acknowledge Father is certainly
working in your life and you are committing your will to doing His.

You can see your fellow mortals living lives of hopelessness, not putting
forth effort because they are without faith and understanding that the Gods
are aware of their existence. Your ability to worship is always renewing your
commitment to Father and regenerating hope within to persevere, to carry on.
Your receiving this rejuvenation is seen through the outworkings of all your
daily tasks. Your fellows do recognize you are uplifting in faith and hope.  

Our goal for this week is to renew your understanding concerning worship. A
few moments of acknowledging Father's mighty fingerprints in your life and the
world around you is literally energizing energy that is recognized wherever
you go. Light dispels the darkness; you are bearers of this light.

Many committed to going about the Father's bidding envision magnificent
selfless acts they can perform. My friends, Father's bidding is much closer to
home. Whether you are helping a family member, or a friends, or perhaps a
neighbor, or coworker, you can be sure you will have the energy to go forth,
for you are connected. 

Daily worship is your drink from the well of light. Your mortal connections
are your mission tasks and the exercise of regenerating hope in their presence
goes a long way. This evening, I will receive only a couple questions.
Proceed.

HARRISON: Abraham, today after reading part of the Urantia papers in Christ's
ministry, I approached my wife with the possibility of working on a book
together. I would appreciate any comments you might have, any support you
might offer, and whether or not you think we should even attempt this.

ABRAHAM: This is perhaps something to be answered by your Indwelling Father.
He is one who would open doors to this task. I could only ask that you allow
time to pass before making a decision. It is known that sometimes in the
moment of excitement and enthusiasm, one could get caught up in making
decisions that are fading with time. If this assignment is to be... then the
desire will stay with you and Father will show you the open doors. Is this
answering? (Yes, Thank you.) Another question?

KURT: Abraham, this is my daughter Monica. This is the first time she has been
to a meeting. I am just curious if you had any special words for her. She has
a lot of things going on in her life. (Monica is around 10ish, and this same
night, unbeknown to each other, two other daughters of the group, about the
same age, were unusually present.)

ABRAHAM: Greetings, my daughter. I am amazed with the energy I can see around
you. How wonderful it is to meet one who is also so creative and brilliant in
thinking. You, Monica, may at times doubt your brilliance and are burdened by
others suggestions toward you, but I can say, let not these negative comments
come between and what you know to be real. You indeed have a future within
this Mission, and events that happen to you now train you for your mission
assignments. Monica, my dear, you will certainly be a great light to all who
know you. I say to everyone here, that these little ones are your mission
assignments. The constant explaining to them, the teaching, the discipline,
the watch care, the love, the validation... is certainly your greatest mark
you could leave your home planet. It is important that the children of our
Mission participants are at some time taught the Urantia Book and about the
Correcting Time, yes. It is wonderful for me to meet with you young ladies
this evening, yes. Another question?

CALVIN: Abraham, brother Ham announced that he would like to address the
General Council or the Conference at Vancouver next year. Some do question
that, so I'll just leave it at that -  for you maybe to make a comment or a
"no comment."

ABRAHAM: I am understanding it is early to make decisions concerning that, but
I am told that even now as we speak do Father's workers make way to show the
Mission friendly. Time will prove our Mission to be embracing the URANTIA BOOK
and the concept of God as our Father and man as brothers. This is my
information.

Our question time is limited so I would take my leave, and again remind you
that our goal for this week is to renew our worshiping techniques and allow
the light we receive to spill over to all we meet. As always, my love is with
you. Until next week, shalom.