[tmtranscripts] Abraham 3-17-02

[ellen]

ABRAHAM -- HONESTY WITH SELF & FATHER
MARCH 17, 2002
WOODS CROSS GROUP

I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. I am especially grateful this evening to see you
all gather in spite of some seemingly uncomfortable events. It is quite an
exercise in faith to set aside fears in favor of promoting the well-being of
the Mission.

Most mortals are always in a productive state. While it is touching that
most mortals exhaust their human resources to deal with life's daily
difficulties, there are times when the mind-set of being productive is not
helpful. I realize that waiting upon the will of God seems like a slow
process, and even I am guilty of attempting to make God hurry. It is
difficult to just wait and be watchful to constantly focus on hoping your
will--will be Father's will.

In this society it seems as though the doer's receive the most benefits. So
many will take it upon themselves to go out of their way to speed time, to
find solutions, to find relief, to find happiness. This kind of
productiveness brings disappointment no doubt, because in all your effort,
where is God. You are doing what you can--what is He doing? I realize the
mortal tendency for impatience is probably the hardest task yet, next to
keeping hold of faith.

At this time of purification, when we have exercised our mind and spirit all
we can, sometimes we must simply find rest and trust that the answers are
forthcoming. The period of peace is on its way. It is understandable that
many of your fellows seem to be unreliable as far as depending upon them to
help you find your way. This in itself is part of the purification. Not to
be more relying on your fellows--but more trusting in God and His perfect
timing, in His perfect ability, in His all-powerfulness, in His all-loving
way.

In the purification there is freedom. In truly feeling that baptism of the
spirit there is the freedom that you are safe within the Kingdom. You can
move with confidence, you feel on equal levels with all your fellows. "Where
the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty." The mortal life is not one
brutal happening after another, no. It is a series of lessons however, with
growth and periods of peace and satisfaction that you are finding your way.

One who perceives themselves as a victim of life is not free, but bound to a
life of constant striving to find relief from their pressures. One who feels
victimized by life is dis-empowered to overcome difficulties and excel in
spiritual growth. There is no luck. There is no shortcuts to God's favor.
Father will not be bought by the show of good deeds, no. Father does listen
to His children, especially those that are completely honest with themselves
and Him.

In the honesty there is quicker relief from pain and growth for the soul.
How can you find freedom in purification without complete spiritual honesty,
without being real with self and with Father? Truth can bring pain, but it
is a direct line to understanding, which brings meanings and values, which
aids in the purification--leading to baptism of the spirit and finally
liberation.

There are times when we must do nothing. There are times when we must show
strength and courage to wait for Father, not to waver in faith asking,
"Where are you God," not be dis-empowered and overcome by hopelessness,
which leads to doubt in the very foundation you have committed your lives
to. You at this point in your spiritual careers cannot not wholeheartedly
say, "God, now that I experience so much pain, where are you," no. You have
learned and experienced enough that you can say, "I have faith that Father
knows me and my current dilemmas, and He is working even now, as I attempt
to control my worry and fear."

A mind constantly at work is a tired one; it is overgrown with imaginings
and fears that will never come to pass; it is spinning the wheels; it is a
discard of energy. We cannot make God hurry, but we can find balance within
to counteract our anxieties. This week ponder your levels of honesty with
self and Father. Journal on the topic of true spiritual liberty. How might
you discover what techniques you may use to hurry the will of God? What
balanced activities can you find to aid you in becoming more patient and
trusting in the watch-care of our Father.

That is all. No questions. Know that I do truly love each and every one of
you. I am always available should you call on me. Know that this Mission
work is at a very delicate stage right now, where we will either draw in
individuals or push them away. Until next week, shalom.