2007-11-12-Facing Issues with Education
Woods Cross #610
Contents
• 1 Heading
o 1.1 Topic: Facing Issues With Education
o 1.2 Group: Woods Cross TeaM
• 2 Facilitators
o 2.1 Teacher: Abraham, Mary
o 2.2 TR: Nina
• 3 Session
o 3.1 Opening
o 3.2 Lesson
o 3.3 Closing
Topic: Facing Issues With Education
Group: Woods Cross TeaM
Facilitators
Teacher: Abraham, Mary
TR: Nina
Session
Opening
ABRAHAM: I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. What a blessing it is to me when we meet. I am always inspired by your stories. I am always made to think deeper when you bring up issues that mortals are concerned with. I see each one of you have your talents and feel free to express yourselves in this family setting. Last week we discussed getting down to reality and being able to function in high emotional states. I know now that circumstances that arise are for a reason and it is frustrating to be patient, but worthwhile in the long run. When I am confronted with a troublesome issue I try to take in more education on whatever subject it may be. I cannot be at my best if I am ignorant. I always see that it is my responsibility to become knowledgeable on circumstances that are set before me.
MARY: I am MARY; again it is lovely to be with you. I can understand Abraham’s words when he states that it is always wise to become more knowledgeable on an issue you may face. I knew this man who was quite elderly and sickly. He was not pleasant to be around. He was always in some sort of pain and it showed in his personality, his name, Martin. I was used to his verbal abuse when I had brought him food. I had not care for him and yet, I wanted to make sure I was thorough in my ministry, so I had to understand his problem so that I could help him to be more at peace, while decreasing in physical pain.
Lesson
MARY: I learned from his sister that he was a soldier that served for many years. He was accustomed to brutality. He had seen the many faces of death. His own sister did not care for him much, but Martin was family, so she felt obligated to pay him a visit from time to time. One day I sat down with Martin and asked him about his experience with war. He was reluctant at first to tell me anything or even be the slightest bit courteous. Then all at once, his guard was let down and he talked straight for two hours. He cried for his friends that were taken from this life too early. He felt guilty over a battle he was in charge of and had misdirected some orders that led to the deaths of some of his comrades. I began to understand how disturbing this was for him and he never really had an opportunity to talk about it to get it off his chest.
I did not really know what to say to him and I decided I needed to confer with the Master. Jesus advised me to simply listen for a time and allow him a bit of sympathy and a show of appreciation for his service. “Explain your perception of war,” he said. “He will understand how civilians cannot understand him.” I took the Master’s advice and built a relationship with Martin. He became like a father to me. I began to watch his face grow soft and his eyes seemed a little more kind. How wonderful to watch him standup and walk around and visit with others. Simple research and especially conferring with the Master, led to a wonderful healing in Martin.
I could have chosen to ignore the bitter old man and yet, all the Master’s lessons taught me to go a little deeper, do a little research. The more you can understand your fellows, the more you love them. Father is so wonderful in how He can set up situations so that He can reach the unreachable. The more you know, the better you can administer to your fellows. It is a healing event for all involved. With time, Martin came to know Jesus and had truly the best days of his life. He was peaceful and quite content. When Martin was preparing to leave this life, he was at peace and resolved within.
Closing
MARY: This week, what do we need to do to find wiser ways to handle life situations? Is Father leading you to help in someone’s healing? Is He helping you to heal yourself? This life takes effort and knowledge will not simply become a part of you through desire. It takes work to have a better understanding of how you can be at your best to serve those who may not even know the Lord. I am also inspired by your efforts made to handle daily circumstances. You are a fountain of knowledge for me to better serve. I thank you. That is all. Know that our love is always continuing for you each. From Abraham and myself, we bid you shalom.
