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Some lovely words from Black Butterfly: "Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well."

What does this make you feel: "Parents are duly rewarded by the excellency of their children, and purely religious leaders, being ambassadors of a spiritual kingdom, receive their real rewards in another world."?

Dear friends,

We must understand that spiritual growth for an individual is not something that happens suddenly, but gradually over time. I believe the same can be said for our outreach efforts in Africa. Though we are a small group, by working together and resolving smaller differences, others, even those we may not yet be aware of, will notice and learn from our example. They will form the second wave, and after them, the third, each growing stronger through cooperation with the Supreme Being.

What we see happening in Africa and within the SFN is truly encouraging, and it brings joy to the heart of the First Great Source and Center. Speaking of the Center, I want to introduce you to the Christ Michael Center, located right here on Urantia. You can learn more about it at:
https://christmichaelcenter.org
The Christ Michael Center

Trust in the Father's love

The consciousness of the victory of spirit in and over matter is at first a faith-trust founded on the teachings of religion and later a faith-trust of personal experience. The soul is assured and confirmed, day by day, in the realities of the Father’s love and the things of the spirit because they are increasingly validated in the daily experience of human living.Faith becomes trust, and trust becomes a living reality in the experience of each soul that steadfastly seeks and knows God. The Father responds to all those who, by faith, trust in Him. All such faith-filled trust brings eternal reward, but the rewards of trusting God are never mere material or temporal; they are spiritual and eternal, always realized within the personal soul-experience of each believing child of God.The Father yearns for the souls of all His children, but His efforts are always constrained by His gift of free will. God never forces His love on His children, nor does He compel their trust in Him. God trusts you with your own destiny. When you choose to trust Him with your faith, you open the door to a rich and fulfilling relationship that transcends all human experience.

The Assurance of Divine Guidance
Man's greatest adventure in the flesh consists in the well-balanced and sane effort to advance the borders of self-consciousness out through the dim realms of embryonic soul-consciousness in a wholehearted effort to attain the borderland of spirit-consciousness—contact with the divine presence. Such an experience constitutes God-consciousness, an experience mightily confirmed by the indwelling spirit of God's presence, the Thought Adjuster.Faith in God, trust in the divine goodness, and the acknowledgment of the rightness of God’s plans are all fundamental to the realization of divine guidance. Trust is not just belief in God's existence; it is the absolute conviction of the divine goodness and the eternal certainty of His leadership. A trusting soul is free from fear and full of quiet confidence, knowing that God’s purpose shall unfold, no matter how uncertain or difficult the human path may seem.In the realm of faith and trust, man finds the strength to overcome weakness, to triumph over adversity, and to walk in the joy and light of spiritual understanding. Trusting God involves believing that His will is the best path, even when it appears different from our own wishes or understanding. It means committing your life and destiny into the hands of infinite love and infinite wisdom, trusting that every moment of struggle, growth, and suffering will ultimately contribute to the realization of the divine plan.

This is the official presentation of a wonderful work:

"Salvation is a gift of God. It’s free. It’s grace. It’s the cross. Discipleship comes at a high cost. It’s surrender. It’s effort. It’s a daily choice to lay down your life and follow His. Few believers choose this route, but the ones who do will experience the abundance that only the surrendered life can offer. It’s the one choice standing between you and the life of freedom and fulfillment, of peace and purpose you’ve always wanted. I Surrender All is all about making that choice."

Love is the greatest of all spirit realities. Truth is a liberating revelation, but love in the supreme relationship, speaks to the profound nature of love and truth in the spiritual journey. Love, in its purest form, transcends all material limitations. It is the essence of God and the foundation of all creation. When we love unconditionally, we align ourselves with the highest spiritual reality. This divine love is not just an emotion but a guiding force that leads us toward unity with God and others. And Truth is something that frees us from ignorance and deception. It opens our eyes to the deeper meaning of life and helps us understand the universe and our place within it. Truth can set us free by revealing the way to live a life aligned with divine principles.While truth enlightens us, love binds us. Relationships rooted in genuine, selfless love represent the pinnacle of human and divine interaction. The supreme relationship—between individuals or between humanity and God—is based on love. It fosters connection, growth, and the ultimate understanding of our purpose in the grand scheme of existence.In essence, while truth reveals and liberates, it is love that unites and elevates, making it the highest spiritual ideal.
Godspeed
Daris
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Today I received this message:

"I don’t believe it’s our assignments to spread the Urantia teachings anywhere aside from in our own hearts. "

What do you think about this opinion?

Love, Soren

From "The Power of Awakening":

"Take time to appreciate the beauty in your life. Take time to be contemplative. Take time to see that this is a magnificent universe. There is an intelligence to this whole thing, and everything you come across has something that you can appreciate in it. Rather than filling your inner world with criticism, skepticism, doubt, anguish, or pain, understand that you always have a choice. All your thoughts are things that you control. Once you take to heart the idea that what you think about is what expands, you can put your attention and energy on that which you appreciate rather than that which you think is not working well for you. Then you will see these heightened-awareness things manifesting for yourself."

My friends,

If some of you are struggling to make ends meet, don't give up. Even our Father in heaven knows all about your struggles, and He loves you. Recently, I received a heartwarming message from someone deeply involved in the global distribution of the Urantia Book. She shared, "It's amazing how pockets of interest in The Urantia Book all over Africa are just exploding! Lots of efforts from several groups are really assisting in this - thank you for all you are doing."

Keep up the good work!