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SURGEON Once said;

"You will never know the FULNESS of Christ until you know the EMPTINESS of everything without Christ"

The Meaning:

1. True fulfillment and purpose come only from a personal relationship with Christ (Jesus).
2. Seeking happiness and meaning outside of God's will leads to emptiness and dissatisfaction.
3. Recognizing the inadequacy of worldly pursuits and human achievements (emptiness) is a precursor to discovering Christ's transformative power (fullness).

The Urantia Book Concepts:

1. Inner emptiness: A natural result of separating from God's will (Paper 103:5.1-2).
2. Spiritual hunger: A drive to seek true fulfillment in Christ (Paper 100:5.2).
3. Cosmic citizenship: Recognizing Christ as the foundation of spiritual identity (Paper 140:10).

This statement encourages seekers to:

1. Acknowledge the limitations of worldly pursuits.
2. Seek Christ as the source of true fulfillment.
3. Experience spiritual transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF A THOUGHT ADJUSTER AND A MYSTERY MONITOR ?

Well ,We can look at the two terms in such a simpler way as below :

Thought Adjuster:

1. A divine spark from God.
2. A spiritual fragment of the Universal Father.
3. A personal guide and teacher.
4. A helper to achieve spiritual growth.
That ;
- Inner voice guiding you.
- Conscience that knows right from wrong.
- Personal mentor for spiritual progress.

Well as ;

Mystery Monitor:

A Mystery Monitor is another term for the Thought Adjuster, emphasizing its mysterious and divine nature.

- The Thought Adjuster indwells your mind and spirit.
- It helps you make decisions and choose God's will.
- Its presence fosters spiritual growth, wisdom, and character development.

Look at it in this way also:

Thought Adjuster = Inner Divine Guide
Mystery Monitor = Divine Spark within

"WHERE THERE IS A VISION , THERE IS PROVISION"
This means that having a clear vision or goal is often accompanied by the necessary resources or means to achieve it.

1. Paper 111:0.2 - "The vision of God is the vehicle for the conveyance of the divine truth."

1. Paper 148:5.4 - "When you have a single-minded and sacred purpose, the universe conspires to grant you the necessary means."

1. Paper 181:1.5 - "Faith generates courage, and courage produces boldness, and boldness brings the realization of the vision."

The Urantia Book emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and purpose in achieving spiritual growth and realizing one's goals. This vision should be aligned with divine will and guided by faith.

1. Vision and purpose attract divine provision.
2. Faith and courage are essential for realizing one's vision.
3. Alignment with divine will ensures access to necessary resources.

"WHEN YOU FORGIVE YOU HEAL , WHEN YOU LET GO , YOU GROW"

Forgiveness and Healing

-"Forgiveness is the price of spiritual peace and divine happiness." (Paper 144:3.3)
- "When you forgive your brother, you release yourself from the bondage of resentment." (Paper 170:2.17)

Letting Go and Growth

* "The measure of spiritual growth is the ability to give up attachments." (Paper 100:4.3)
* "The greatest hindrance to spiritual progress is the tendency to hold on to old ideas." (Paper 92:4.6)

How Relevance is it to us ?:

1. Emotional Freedom: Forgiveness releases emotional burdens, allowing inner healing.

2. Mental Clarity: Letting go of grudges and negative thoughts clears mental space.

3. Spiritual Growth:
Forgiveness and release foster a deeper connection with God and oneself.

4. Healthy Relationships:
Forgiveness promotes empathy, understanding, and reconciliation.

5. Personal Transformation:
Letting go of past hurts enables growth, renewal, and self-improvement.

* Forgiveness is not forgetting but releasing emotional charge. (Paper 140:6.10)
* True forgiveness involves understanding and compassion. (Paper 144:3.3)

Embrace forgiveness and letting go to heal, grow, and experience spiritual peace!

"SOMETIMES I WANT TO TREAT PEOPLE THE WAY THEY TREAT ME , BUT I CAN'T BECAUSE ITS NOT MY CHARACTER"

The Urantia book offers Valuable insights on the above;

Retaliation vs. Spiritual Maturity:

"Return good for evil, love for hate, and mercy for cruelty." (Paper 131, Section 3)

"The spirit of retaliation is incompatible with the spirit of the kingdom of heaven." (Paper 140, Section 6)

Character and Spiritual Nature:

"Character is the aggregate of all moral, intellectual, and spiritual traits which constitute the individual." (Paper 16, Section 7)

"Your true character is not revealed by your reactions to difficult situations, but by your responses to them." (Paper 131, Section 5)

Reacting vs. Responding:

"To react is to act instinctively, without thoughtful consideration; to respond is to act intelligently, with spiritual discernment." (Paper 110, Section 4)

The Power of Forgiveness

'Forgiveness is the price of spiritual freedom." (Paper 140, Section 6)

"Forgiveness does not excuse wrongdoing, but rather releases the wrongdoer from your personal condemnation." (Paper 131, Section 3)

The New Revelations emphasizes:

1. Spiritual maturity requires self-control and forgiveness.
2. Retaliation and revenge are incompatible with spiritual growth.
3. Character is shaped by responses to challenging situations.
4. Forgiveness releases us from negative emotions and spiritual bondage.

Reflective Questions:

1. How do you respond to difficult situations?
2. What role does forgiveness play in your life?
3. How can you cultivate spiritual maturity in your interactions?

Inspiring Quotes

"Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you." (Matthew 5:44)

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." (Martin Luther King Jr.)

"GROWTH IS PAINFUL, CHANGE IS PAINFUL, BUT NOTHING IS PAINFUL AS STAYING SOMEWHERE YOU DON'T BELONG'

This resonates with the Urantia Book's teachings on personal growth, spiritual evolution, and the importance of aligning with one's true purpose.

1. Growth and Pain:

"The universe is not a place of ease and comfort, but rather a realm of challenge and opportunity." (Paper 100, Section 4)

"Personal growth and spiritual development require the overcoming of difficulties and the endurance of hardships." (Paper 110, Section 3)

2. Change and Transformation:

"Change is the fundamental law of the universe... Growth and progress are impossible without change." (Paper 118, Section 2)

"The only constant in the universe is change; and the only thing that does not change is the will of God." (Paper 12, Section 5)

3. Staying True to One's Purpose:

"The greatest tragedy in the universe is for an individual to fail to find their true place in the divine plan." (Paper 112, Section 5)

"When an individual remains in a situation that is not consonant with their spiritual nature, they experience inner conflict and suffering." (Paper 103, Section 4)

The Urantia Book emphasizes the importance of:

- Spiritual growth and development (Papers 100-103)
- Aligning with one's true purpose and divine plan (Papers 112-114)
- Embracing change and transformation (Papers 118-120)
- Cultivating inner strength and resilience (Papers 110-111)

More Insights:

1. The concept of "belonging" is deeply tied to one's sense of purpose and identity.
2. Staying in a situation that contradicts one's values and aspirations can lead to spiritual stagnation and suffering.
3. Growth and change require courage, faith, and trust in the divine plan.

Questions to Refrect on:

* What areas of your life require growth and transformation?
* Are you staying true to your spiritual nature and purpose?
* What changes can you make to align with your divine plan?

WHO IS A TEACHER ?
We can try look at both Bible side and the Urantia book side as we try to answer the question about " Who is a teacher ?"

Urantia Book Perspective:

1. Teachers are spiritual guides, mentors, and truth revealers.
2. Emphasis on experiential knowledge, wisdom, and personal growth.
3. Teachers help students discover truth, not merely impart information.
4. Focus on spiritual transformation, soul growth, and cosmic citizenship.

Key Urantia Book concepts:

1. Melchizedek teachings (Papers 93-94)
2. The mission of Machiventa Melchizedek (Paper 93, Section 3)
3. The role of Thought Adjusters as inner teachers (Papers 107-108)

Biblical Understanding:

1. Teachers are spiritual leaders, instructors, and guides.
2. Emphasis on transmitting knowledge, wisdom, and scriptural truth.
3. Teachers help disciples understand God's Word, will, and character.
4. Focus on spiritual maturity, obedience, and faith.

Key Bible passages:

1. Matthew 28:19-20 (Great Commission)
2. 1 Timothy 2:7, 2 Timothy 1:11 (teaching God's Word)
3. Hebrews 5:12-14 (spiritual maturity)
4. James 3:1-2 (teacher accountability)

Similarities:

1. Emphasis on spiritual guidance and mentorship.
2. Importance of transmitting truth and wisdom.
3. Focus on personal growth and transformation.

Differences:

1. Scope of teaching: Urantia Book (cosmic, universal) vs. Bible (primarily focused on God's relationship with humanity).
2. Teaching methods: Urantia Book (experiential, intuitive) vs. Bible (scriptural, didactic).
3. View of teacher's role: Urantia Book (facilitator) vs. Bible (authority figure).

Unique Urantia Book Concepts:

1. The Threefold Universe Attitude (Paper 118, Section 8)
2. The Art of Living (Paper 110, Section 4)
3. The Teachings of Jesus (Papers 140-196)

Unique Biblical Concepts:

1. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)
2. The Teacher-Savior concept (Matthew 23:10)
3. The importance of doctrine and orthodoxy (1 Timothy 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:3)

HOW TO JUDGE SPIRITUALITY ?

The Urantia Book provides guidance on judging spirituality in Paper 100:6.1-8, which states:

1. Fruits of the Spirit: Judge a person's spirituality by the fruits of their spirit, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self-control. (100:6.1)

2. Inner Life: Evaluate a person's inner life, their thoughts, feelings, and motivations, rather than just their outward actions. (100:6.2)

3. Growth and Progress: Assess a person's spiritual growth and progress over time, rather than judging them based on a single moment or action. (100:6.3)

4. Intention and Motive: Consider a person's intentions and motives, rather than just their actions. Are they motivated by love, or self-interest? (100:6.4)

5. Spiritual Experience: Recognize that spiritual experience is highly personal and subjective. Avoid judging others' experiences or comparing them to your own. (100:6.5)

6. Love and Compassion: Apply the test of love and compassion. Is the person's spirituality characterized by love, empathy, and kindness towards others? (100:6.6)

7. Wisdom and Insight: Evaluate a person's wisdom and insight, their ability to discern spiritual truth and apply it in their life. (100:6.7)

8. Consistency and Sincerity: Assess a person's consistency and sincerity in their spiritual life. Do they practice what they preach? (100:6.8)

By the above, we can gain a more comprehensive understanding of a person's spirituality and avoid superficial judgments.
Thanks

EACH TIME I FACE WITH CHALLENGES, I REALIZE, I AM GROWING AND NEED TO;

Day-to-day life challenges and experiences can help us grow spiritually, emotionally, and economically in several ways:

Spiritual Growth:

1."The soul grows by its own internal struggles, by its own efforts to overcome the inertia of the material mind." (Urantia Book, Paper 111, Section 2)
2."The spiritual life is not a matter of intellectual assent or emotional feeling, but rather a matter of actual experience and living." (Urantia Book, Paper 117, Section 6)

Emotional Growth:

1."The emotions are the driving force behind the soul's growth, and they must be trained and directed in order to achieve spiritual progress." (Urantia Book, Paper 116, Section 4)
2."The highest happiness is not found in the mere gratification of the emotions, but rather in the spiritual experience of knowing God and serving him." (Urantia Book, Paper 117, Section 5)

Economic Growth:

1."The economic life is a part of the total life, and it must be lived in harmony with the spiritual and emotional life." (Urantia Book, Paper 132, Section 5)
2. "The true measure of wealth is not the accumulation of material goods, but rather the richness of one's spiritual experience and the depth of one's emotional life." (Urantia Book, Paper 133, Section 3)

Day-to-day life challenges can help us grow by:

* Forcing us to confront our weaknesses and limitations (Urantia Book, Paper 118, Section 8)
* Providing opportunities for service and selflessness (Urantia Book, Paper 129, Section 1)
*Encouraging us to develop a deeper trust in God and his guidance (Urantia Book, Paper 130, Section 4)
* Helping us to cultivate a sense of gratitude and appreciation for life's experiences (Urantia Book, Paper 132, Section 2)

What is your idea ?

Every mortal is a servant of the universe." (UB 40:5.2)

Reflection: We are all part of a larger cosmic plan, connected and interdependent. Our lives have purpose and meaning when we serve others and contribute to the greater good. Embrace your role as a servant of the universe and discover the joy of making a difference!

Share and reflect on this message today, and let's move on tomorrow