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93:5.13 When Melchizedek heard of Abraham’s declaration of war, he went forth to dissuade him but only caught up with his former disciple as he returned victorious from the battle. Abraham insisted that the God of Salem had given him victory over his enemies and persisted in giving a tenth of his spoils to the Salem treasury. The other ninety per cent he removed to his capital at Hebron.

Give
A cooler day yes, it’s still Spring.
Though it won’t freeze a chill it brings.
It will warm up, that is forecast.
Summer’s heat I know will last.

The peak of summer lies ahead.
Protect my scanner, it turns red.
As weather changes in our lives,
Protect yourself, so you can thrive.

Be prepared, there’s constant change.
Throughout our lives, there’s times of pain.
We learn our wisdom through experience.
Increasing skill gives us significance.

Exercise some time in life
To help another through their strife.
Help them suffer through their pain.
Helping others helps us gain.

You gain in all the things you give.
We’re not born knowing how to live.
It’s a skill we learn by living.
It takes us time to be more giving.

I see improvement in some ways,
But in some areas there’s delay.
We live and breath upon the crest
Of the now of time, like that I guess.

Think about them now, it’s true
That as you think it’s part of you.
It then depends on what you do.
The now can help lead us to truth.

Thank You,Father, for this time.
As we live and breathe this grind,
I know the love that’s in my heart
Is a gift from You, You used to start!

156:5.2 It was during this same sermon that Jesus made use of his first and only parable having to do with his own trade – carpentry. In the course of his admonition to “Build well the foundations for the growth of a noble character of spiritual endowments,” he said: “In order to yield the fruits of the spirit, you must be born of the spirit. You must be taught by the spirit and be led by the spirit if you would live the spirit-filled life among your fellows. But do not make the mistake of the foolish carpenter who wastes valuable time squaring, measuring, and smoothing his worm-eaten and inwardly rotting timber and then, when he has thus bestowed all of his labor upon the unsound beam, must reject it as unfit to enter into the foundations of the building which he would construct to withstand the assaults of time and storm. Let every man make sure that the intellectual and moral foundations of character are such as will adequately support the superstructure of the enlarging and ennobling spiritual nature, which is thus to transform the mortal mind and then, in association with that re-created mind, is to achieve the evolvement of the soul of immortal destiny. Your spirit nature – the jointly created soul – is a living growth, but the mind and morals of the individual are the soil from which these higher manifestations of human development and divine destiny must spring. The soil of the evolving soul is human and material, but the destiny of this combined creature of mind and spirit is spiritual and divine.”

Springtime Growth
The beauty of the day begins.
The season now is truly Spring.
Thriving life surrounds with blossoms.
The landscape’s truly turning awesome.

Everywhere you look, you see,
Flowers blooming naturally.
Growth occurs from every crack.
Farmers plant where the soil is black.

Spring’s a time of growth and change.
Look inside, extend your range.
The time that’s spent in contemplation
Helps survival’s destination.

We are all in this together.
We all experience the same weather.
The sun and moon do rise and set
Upon us all, and our events.

Why are there so many fights?
We need to change? Is that not right?
Peace must come, or all will die.
We’ll self-destruct if we don’t try.

We can do so many things.
I know that if we let peace reign,
We could master ways of living
That surpass the dreams we’re having.

Thank You, Father, peace will come
To this world, we are not dumb!
The darkest hour’s before the dawn.
You’ve shown the way, we hear Your song!

130:4.7 Life is an adaptation of the original cosmic causation to the demands and possibilities of universe situations, and it comes into being by the action of the Universal Mind and the activation of the spirit spark of the God who is spirit. The meaning of life is its adaptability; the value of life is its progressability – even to the heights of God-consciousness.

Progress
The sun is setting on my life
But I’ve got years left with my wife.
We will enjoy our “Golden Years”
We’re gaining something between our ears.

Every day we gain experience.
I try to strive towards more existence.
To be more real is what I try.
Existence ceases when one dies.

Unless, of course, there’s something else
A Spirit existence of yourself?
Imagine if there is rebirth
And life on earth’s a learning curve.

That means that in the years to come,
We find where existence does come from.
We find where Spirit does fit in.
Is God where it all begins!?

To think, and do, as you want to
Is something we’re all bent to do.
We exist right now in time.
Look inside, see what you find!

If you truly look, you’ll see
There’s something there – Divinity!
It will help you, just believe.
Faith will help you to receive!

Thank You, Father, for this trip.
To know all things, I’m ill-equipped.
Progress means I do go forward.
Progress is my daily watchword.

52:1.7 All mortals who are indwelt by Thought Adjusters are potential worshipers; they have been “lighted by the true light,” and they possess capacity for seeking reciprocal contact with divinity. Nevertheless, the early or biologic religion of primitive man is largely a persistence of animal fear coupled with ignorant awe and tribal superstition. The survival of superstition in the Urantia races is hardly complimentary to your evolutionary development nor compatible with your otherwise splendid achievements in material progress. But this early fear religion serves a very valuable purpose in subduing the fiery tempers of these primitive creatures. It is the forerunner of civilization and the soil for the subsequent planting of the seeds of revealed religion by the Planetary Prince and his ministers.

A Lighted Path
Beauty’s perfection rules the day.
The sun shines brightly on our ways.
The temps are perfect, warm not hot.
I give thanks for what I’ve got!

We must make the best of things.
Awake to what this life can bring.
Rich in spirit that’s heartfelt.
Experience is the heart of wealth!

Looking back, I am rich indeed.
There’s selfishness there, perhaps some greed.
To follow those on TV news?
Without a Spirit goal, you lose!

Never lose faith in yourself!
God within you chose and dealt
You and yours, your hands in life.
The growth within you’re going to like!

It’s a joy to know you’ve grown!
In looking back, mistakes you own.
No excuse for bad behavior.
You must learn to go through failure!

There’re blessings gained from no where/when else.
Do not fear to face yourself!
Recognize where you are at.
Find your pathway to God’s act.

Thank You, Father, Spirit Guide.
You’ve helped me not broadcast my pride.
And to know You deep inside
My lighted youth inside won’t die!

132:4.4 As might have been expected, such a versatile and aggressive man could not thus function for six months in the world’s metropolis without being approached by numerous persons who desired to secure his services in connection with some business or, more often, for some project of teaching, social reform, or religious movement. More than a dozen such proffers were made, and he utilized each one as an opportunity for imparting some thought of spiritual ennoblement by well-chosen words or by some obliging service. Jesus was very fond of doing things – even littlethings – for all sorts of people.

Little Things
Up before the sun today
Today we’ll play, it’s Saturday!
Rain and snow may come our way
But that won’t stop the plans we’ve made.

Today it’s possible I’ll go mad
With all the upsets we have had.
Basketball takes center stage,
But soon we’ve turned another page.

What today seems so important
Is not much – may be discordant
To the song we sing through life.
We must tune out what does divide.

Turning to the words we say
The truth can speak love every day.
You have a skill within that shows.
So follow It, and where It goes.

Patience often works out well.
God’s within us all, pray tell
Let His plan for you work out.
Try to see what God’s about.

Anticipate the very best.
Your track is right when you can rest.
Things will work out as they should.
May God’s love be understood.

Thank You, Father, the day is young.
And yes, Your universe is far-flung.
You made me then put Yourself
Within me, I am then Your elf.

150:5.4 When Jesus had left off speaking, there was great rejoicing among those who had heard these gracious words, and they all went on in the days that followed proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom with new power and with renewed energy and enthusiasm. And the women rejoiced all the more to know they were included in these plans for the establishment of the kingdom on earth.

Rejoiceful
Spring, sun, and cooler temps
Light the day, there is suspense.
Choirs sing, and we drive miles.
The grass is green, it brings us smiles.

Rejoiceful vibes are in the air.
Life is full, and we’re aware.
God is in us all and we
See improving history.

Yes, there are places still at war
On this earth, that way’s well worn.
We must solve the way we live
So we don’t fight and learn to give.

So many souls of many colors.
We need to learn we all are brothers.
Every planet paints a portrait.
It reflects the peoples' torments.

We will improve if we just try.
It will take years, I don’t deny.
But in the future there will be
A love filled planet’s destiny.

We are a shrine where Christ our Lord
Gave His life upon a board.
Nails pierced through His bone and flesh.
He gave His life so we refresh.

We will refresh what we believe.
We’re going to find “God lives in me.”
He will show us what to be
And give us Divine destiny.

94:7.3 Amid the confusion and extreme cult practices of India, the saner and more moderate teachings of Gautama came as a refreshing relief. He denounced gods, priests, and their sacrifices, but he too failed to perceive the personality of the One Universal. Not believing in the existence of individual human souls, Gautama, of course, made a valiant fight against the time-honored belief in transmigration of the soul. He made a noble effort to deliver men from fear, to make them feel at ease and at home in the great universe, but he failed to show them the pathway to that real and supernal home of ascending mortals – Paradise – and to the expanding service of eternal existence.

Pathways Ahead
A shifting day with rain and sun.
Spring weather patterns have begun.
We can adopt a Farmer’s role.
The work it takes can take a toll.

A Farmer’s work is never done.
There’s always work, but it can be fun.
To feed the things that are alive—
A daily chore that helps them thrive.

Always thinking how to help
Improve the lives that plants are dealt.
Improve the lives of livestock too.
When harvest comes, there’s much to do.

We all must find our paths in life.
To stay with what one truly likes
Is wise, but other ways must be
Explored by us individually.

Everything we can imagine,
Can be explored if we have passion.
To use our minds to find direction,
Helps reflect your thinking’s fashion.

We all have different takes on things.
Our minds receive, perception brings
A unity of thought – ideas.
Decisions then can help one heal.

Thank You, Father, things occur
Along Your path when Faith endures
That helps us all achieve and love.
This worlds confusions will be solved!

81:6.37&38 13. Effective and wise leadership. In civilization much, very much, depends on an enthusiastic and effective load-pulling spirit. Ten men are of little more value than one in lifting a great load unless they lift together – all at the same moment. And such teamwork – social co-operation – is dependent on leadership. The cultural civilizations of the past and the present have been based upon the intelligent co-operation of the citizenry with wise and progressive leaders; and until man evolves to higher levels, civilization will continue to be dependent on wise and vigorousleadership.
High civilizations are born of the sagacious correlation of material wealth, intellectual greatness, moral worth, social cleverness, and cosmic insight.

Faith in Numbers
Migrants coming to our shores.
Fleeing conditions they abhor.
What to do when there’s no room?
Peace on earth can’t be too soon!

Tides of people, what to do?
We need a plan, then follow through.
All the good land has been taken.
We need more space from lands forsaken.

High-rise buildings help to use
The space we have if we so choose.
I think The Chinese built their space.
With empty structures, they are graced.

Too bad this world is not united.
Too bad we were led by selfish minded.
Sometime, someplace, someway, somehow
An altruist will lend know how.

Every day a new day dawns
We’re closer to eternity’s song.
Faith and knowing are separate things.
With faith reward’s a Spirit thing.

With living faith, you tap into
An energy source inside of you.
No matter what mistakes you’ve made.
Have the faith, you made the grade.

It’s easier when you’ve tried your best.
Without that effort, your faith is less.
Thank You, Father, I’ll employ.
All my being to find Your joy!

"Love is who you are
Your true self is pure love,infinite awareness, and unbounded joy .
As you realise this, you will feel a small light in your heart.
At first it will be the size of a spark, then a candle flame, then a raging bonfire"

Your soul never ages, it just gets wiser and wiser with every lifetime.
How indescribably beautiful it is when you have completely settled into yourself and your life. Nothing needs to be said and nothing needs to be done anymore.
Neither for yourself nor for anyone else.
You can peacefully flow with life just like it is.
This is the epitome of wonderful freedom in yourself and with everything around you.
The masterpice of abudance
Your fullfillment
Love Simon