[tmtranscripts] Abraham 2-26-01

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MEETING WITH ABRAHAM -- SELF ACCEPTANCE
FEBRUARY 26, 2001
WOODS CROSS GROUP

I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. Each week we meet I am more uplifted and energized
by your continual striving to grow. We are each in a state of becoming, and
how blessed are we that we have one another to share and expand concepts and
ideas. One who is teachable is open to his fellows ideas. He may not agree
with the ideas, but he can accept the fact that his fellows are his brothers
and sisters in the family of God.

As you progress spiritually you find it your ultimate joy each day to
dedicate yourself to the doing of Father's will. What a relief from daily
pressure to hold up the day and offer it to Father. It will not always be a
struggle but a welcome release from pressures and a clearing of the mind and
cleansing of intentions.

Being born of the Spirit makes you a new creature who strives to live
according to will of God. You may fall short at times, but certainly you
find you cannot return to the old ways. In this commitment there is
acceptance of sonship with God. You are not so much losing anything but
becoming a new creature and gaining endless possibilities.

Even where I am now I must remember the divine law of acceptance. It is
quite easy to defer from Father's way to my own. I find my own understanding
to be confining and limited--to where if I am aligning with the universal
law of acceptance I am in the ever flowing current of divine information. My
understanding, my everyday realities are expanded. So I do not find that
this universal law comes with a cost, but certainly do you put self-mastery
into practice.

In this area of acceptance I would like to elaborate a bit more on a
personal level. We can accept the divine path and Father's perfect plan. We
can accept our fellows for their unique personalities. We can accept our
present position in life, but so much of this is increasingly more difficult
when one is without some degree of self-acceptance.

Father did not coordinate the mortal life so that you would be
self-satisfied continually. He designed the overall pattern so that we may
always strive and work towards Him. I speak not of self-satisfaction, but
self-acceptance. So many regret the past and harbor guilt and are
self-loathing. So many cannot accept the fact that they have been but
learning children in an ever expanding experiential universe.

There is practically zero tolerance when it comes to our own flaws or
shortcomings. With the law of acceptance we can believe even in our mistakes
Father has revealed to us the meanings and values, and has never punished us
for our misunderstanding like we have punished ourselves. Many mortals
continually focus on their negative character aspects while overlooking the
personal strides made in their efforts.

As a small child learning to ride a bike a father would run alongside the
child helping to steer the bike, and at an appropriate time when the child
is ready, the father would release the bike and allow the child to go it
alone. Does the father know of the possibilities of the child's wrecking and
falling--possibly becoming injured? Yes. Can the father continue to run
alongside the child? No. Can the father give instructions and encouragement?
Of course. Should the child wreck and appear to fail, would the father
punish the child? Of course not. The father continues to guide and help the
child to develop their own abilities, comforts the child when failure seem
apparent, encourages the child to continue in their efforts.

Father knows you will fall and He stands ready to comfort, guide and
encourage. He is not there to punish or ridicule you when you seem to fail.
Why would you punish yourself? Can you not accept the fact that you were,
are now and will be a learning child of God? You cannot go from infant to
adult without the experience in-between. You must accept yourself as a
learning child. To self-punish or think that God would bestow upon you bad
karma is to block meanings and values in experience.

Everyday negative self-talk is energy depleting; it is spiritual stunting,
soulfully abusive. To be so ego-bound that you cannot accept that you have
made mistakes is a waste of experiential time that could have been used to
discover new meanings and values. There has to be a point in mortal life
where you have passed all external aspects of the total person and have a
true acceptance of the growing soul that you really are.

Father loves you beyond your own ability to comprehend and accepts you in
your becoming. Do not make that mistake of self-bantering and close off new
spiritual possibilities and soul growth. Do not be weighed down by the fact
that you still have so much to learn, rather be uplifted by the fact that
the learning is an adventure that carries you to possibilities far beyond
the mortal life.

This week be watchful of self-punishment. Ponder the difference between
self-satisfaction and self-acceptance. How would you gain confidence through
self-acceptance? What new possibilities might come from this? I understand
we have a few questions. Proceed.

CALVIN: Thank you for the lesson Abraham again and the help during the week.
Marlin called about Helen. She is on some medication and wants to know if
she should increase it, change it or stop it? Do you have any insight for
her? She is going to the Doctor to seek further help.

ABRAHAM: That is all I could recommend--that she seek further medical
attention. I can only give so much information without a more specific
question. I am understanding her to be using other substances that do not
allow the other medication to work properly. Much of her medical problems
are due to some feelings of unfulfillment, some disturbances of emotion and
inability to express herself. My daughter, I do believe you are aware of
what underlies your medical issues. If you can honestly look at these
emotional disturbances and allow Father to provide you with understanding
then perhaps your medication can be decreased or even stopped altogether,
yes. Have not worry. You know your answers lie in the spiritual realm, my
daughter. That is all. (Thank you.)

SIMON: Abraham, I really enjoyed the Celestial Nights Conference and thank
you for visiting. I understand there is a commission present for a few days.
I wonder how I can expand and fulfill my commission better? I wonder what
other things I might know about interacting with the commission while they
are here?

ABRAHAM: I am limited on what I can say on this subject until more of the
Teaching Mission has understanding on this, but personally speaking to you
Simon, my son, I do see you as a great organizer. You have a rare
combination of diplomacy and grace. You love what you do and that means
everything. You derive happiness from making others happy and you have inner
knowing on how to understand individuals beyond what they present. Well
done. Allow time for further unfolding, yes. Another question?

CALVIN: This is for George. He is getting information directed from
Melchizedek to him and he feels pretty sure of--a mobilization and
organization of the Teaching Mission for certain tasks. Anything you might
have to pass forward to him to put on the record?

ABRAHAM: I would only say to you George, my son, to allow time to show forth
fruits in the Mission. We understand the overall excitement, but the Mission
must be built on a sturdy foundation. Have patience in the unfolding.
Machiventa is cautious and desires everyday spirituality to be usable and
helpful in mortal living. You are on a good path. Be sure to temper
excitement and expectations with patience and allowance for natural
unfolding. Overall, my son, you do well. Carry on. One more question?

AZSURAY: Previously Abraham in a message that you gave me to a question
about my leadership you mentioned the word 'instigator.' This has been on my
mind since then. Could you expand more on what you meant. I hope I am not
using it in a negative way.

ABRAHAM: Certainly not, my daughter. Your ability to put ideas into action
is a gift. You are for the most part working to glorify our Father, and your
love for Him gives you the drive to go forth and do good in His name. Yes,
instigator is positive in this case. Have not worry, my daughter Azsuray.

I am coming to a close for I am slipping. I would express to all of you my
unending gratitude and love. Your continued dedication to this work is truly
inspiring. My love goes with you. Until next week, shalom.