[tmtranscripts] Abraham 8/5/02

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ABRAHAM -- PERFECTED HUMILITY WITH PERSONAL CONFIDENCE
AUGUST 5, 2002
WOODS CROSS GROUP

Greetings. I am ABRAHAM. When I listen to you discussing various life topics
I am made to see the fruits of the Correcting Time. Your good natured
outlook on the mortal ways brings balance between the ego and the inner-God.
Well done. I am amazed at the energy here this evening. I am honored to be
among such sincere seekers.

Having lived the mortal life I am in almost full understanding of what you
each experience on a daily basis. Last week we discussed the difficulty in
maintaining some control in life while being subject to the Father's will. I
realize that at times life seems to be somewhat of a battle and it would
seem as though the spirit within is weakened.

If you would envision a small child within a large maze. The child is
running and attempting to find an exit. Of course, he cannot view the maze
from above because he is so small. As he searches he feels at first
challenged and amused, but with every turn there seems to be no escape. A
feeling of panic may begin to arise and he begins to lose hope that he will
find his way out. The child begins to lose faith in his ability to succeed.

As the small child wanders he tires and he hopes somebody will come for him.
In this state he is afraid, confused, lonely and lost. Imagine the child's
relief upon hearing his father's voice calling to him, showing him the
correct path. The father is able to view the entire maze from above and he
can safely guide the child. Once again the child is feeling that comfort and
security. He is feeling that relief from anxiety and fear. His faith is in
the father. His confidence is restored, for he knows he can always rely on
the father.

As you experience this mortal life I know you have felt on occasion like
this child. At times it would seem that every avenue is blocked, and even
though you have done your best, you are still feeling trapped. You are at
times losing faith in self and your abilities. Tonight our lesson is
incorporating the Master's perfected humility with personal confidence. The
child in the story began to lose faith in himself and it was not until he
reconnected with his father that he once again felt secure and confident.
While you must know humility and learn how to discern Father's will, you
also need to have some sort of faith and belief in your personal abilities.

One who has an over abundance of confidence is certainly indebted to the
ego, but one who languishes in self-doubt does battle within their own mind.
There is anxiety in feeling inadequate and inferior that brings you to the
belief that you are really not capable of much. Many individuals every day
do not bother with what they feel is too much for them. Many times they are
surprised when they have achieved a certain goal. They will certainly blame
that on luck. To be with perfected humility increases your ability to hear
God. To hear God is to know He is always with you and that certainly brings
one confidence to move about in the world.

Citizens who live on enlightened worlds have not such self-doubt, and
therefore, are not limited by their own minds. They truly live at peace day
after day, knowing that Father goes before them and their way is made clear.
Their upbringing does not teach them to loathe the self, but to listen to
the Father. They have moments of thought where they attempt to foresee
various circumstances, but Father is always at the forefront of their minds
and self-doubt is not even a factor. Each child is raised to believe they
are valued and all living things matter. They were never taught perfected
humility through shame and self-loathing. Perfected humility to them means
to set aside the self and listen for the Father's voice. Their
self-confidence is the Father.

To be about the Father's business one must have some faith in themselves as
a child of God. To have self-confidence is to believe that Father resides
within and He is ever working for your good. Self-degradation is not pious.
It is not perfected humility. Father wants not for you to be humiliated and
made to feel small so that you will lose faith in yourself as His child.

Perfected humility is that point where the child sits down. It is where he
stops and waits for his mind to be still so that he can hear the Father's
voice. He can be helped. He can rely on that one fact that God is with him
and He will show the way. Balanced self-confidence comes from knowing Father
is within and He is unlimited in His ability and He works for the good of
all.

This week think about your scale of confidence. Is the scale tipped toward
the ego and forcing God away or is it leaning toward God who makes you feel
that you can do anything? Think about the Master's confidence. Where did
that courage come from to face the masses of individuals, of whom most
wanted to persecute Him? How could He walk before leaders of that day and
age with fearlessness and enthusiasm to spread the good news? He knew full
well that He could have met His demise on many occasions, but He had the
Father within and allowed Father His work through Him. This was His
confidence, the knowledge that Father could do all things and was resident
within His very being. Journal those incident that occur that make you feel
without confidence or humiliation, instead of perfected humility. Only a few
questions.

SIMON: I would like for the record to welcome Gus here for his first time.
Please feel free to ask a question if you want.

BORGE Abraham, I would like to know my name.

ABRAHAM: Indeed. One moment. My son, On High you are known as Orionson.
(Miriam: Abraham, what does that mean?) I am aware that it is a place that
is vast with many mysteries that only God understands. (Borge: Can you spell
it?) O-R-I-O-N-S-O-N.

EMILY: I would like to know my name and meaning?

ABRAHAM: My daughter, you are known as Avara, yes. (Spelling?) A-V-A-R-A,
meaning colorful lights, yes. Another question?

CAROL P.: Abraham, you talked earlier in the transmission tonight about
enlightened beings from enlightened worlds. I wanted you to clarify for me
if you are speaking in a parable? Are these worlds among us? Is it state of
mind?

ABRAHAM: These worlds are somewhat similar to yours, except for the fact
that their experience has brought them to a state of peace or a perfected
society, so to speak. They are real worlds that exist within your universe
of Nebadon. They are planets which have the majority of their inhabitants
believing in the one God and adjusting their personal selves, their
communities, their government, to a perfected and peaceful state. It is the
goal of many to bring Urantia to this enlightened state. It is well
described within your textbook. Good question. Another question?

AMROLANE: Abraham, would you discuss a little bit more about the nature of
control and choice in the perspective of this realm. Sometime it feels like
there is choice, and then it feels like its just a story about choice
because the way spirit moves us. There is some confusion. I would appreciate
some clarification.

ABRAHAM: Our Father's most valuable gift to us is the gift of free will and
that includes the right to make decisions. He is not in any way ever trying
to control you, for that takes away the purpose for the existence of His
children. Even from my own standpoint now I wonder at times at my choices
made. I do have full intention of always choosing Father's will, but still
now and then my personal desires can override my intentions. This is known
and completely understood by Father. Control is somewhat within the realm of
power. Many individuals seek power, and therefore, they must control. Those
who choose Father's will have real power and can achieve great things all
for the glory in whom all power stems from. A good measure for you to use
when discerning choice and control is to ask your deepest, most highest
self, 'what is most important?' Is it something that feeds the ego or is it
something that glorifies the Father? Is that at all helping? (It is a
beginning.) One more question.

LUKE: So what is the difference between being stubborn and Father's will and
knowing that or being stubborn in our thinking that we must achieve--a guy
like Thomas Edison. How many times did he try to get the light bulb right? I
feel there is a path that is right and peaceful, energetic and I know it is
right. Am I making sense here?

ABRAHAM: I am believing it is a matter of experience, growth and spiritual
maturity. There are so many levels to view this mortal dilemma. Many
individuals are afraid to share every aspect of life with Father, because
they think that Father does not want for them what they want for themselves.
If mortals knew that Father desires their contentment, comfort, security and
abundance, they would not have the inner battle or as you say 'be stubborn.'
If you can believe that Father knows the desires of your heart, and
incorporates them into His master plan, then you look at life's daily events
as all a part of yours and Father's journey. Spiritual growth comes from
believing Father wants what you want, but spiritual maturity comes from
wanting what Father wants.

I am slipping. Know that I have deep affection for you each and I am always
concerned for your wellness and growth. Know that I love you. Until next
week, shalom.